George Washington’s Remarkable Vision  

NOTE: This article is a reprint of a newspaper article first published in the NATIONAL TRIBUNE in 1859, and then published by Wesley Bradshaw in the National Review, Vol. 4, No. 12, December 1880 (and handed down to me by my grandmother). The last time I ever saw Anthony Sherman was on July 4, 1859, in Independence Square. He was then 99 years old, and becoming very feeble. But though so old, his dimming eyes rekindled as he gazed upon Independence Hall, which he came to visit once more. “Let us go into the hall,” he said. “I want to tell you an incident of Washington’s life - one which no one alive knows of except myself; and, if you live, you will before long, see it verified.  

While I believe the vision was genuine; something is amiss at the end. See my comments after the vision

“From the opening of the Revolution we experienced all phases of fortune, now good and now ill; one time victorious and another conquered. The darkest period we had, I think, was when Washington, after several reverses, retreated to Valley Forge, where he resolved to spend the winter of 1777. Ah! I have often seen our dear commander’s care-worn cheeks, as he would be conversing with a confidential officer about the condition of his poor soldiers. You have doubtless heard the story of Washington’s going to the thicket to pray. Well, it was not only true, but he used often to pray in secret for aid and comfort from God, the interposition of whose Divine Providence brought us safely through the darkest days of tribulation.  

“One day, I remember well, the chilly winds whistled through the leafless trees, though the sky was cloudless and the sun shone brightly, he remained in his quarters nearly all the afternoon alone. When he came out, I noticed that his face was a shade paler than usual, and there seemed to be something on his mind of more than ordinary importance.

Returning just after dusk, he dispatched an orderly to the quarters of the officer I mention who was presently in attendance. After a preliminary conversation of about half an hour, Washington, gazing upon his companion with that strange look of dignity which he alone could command said to the latter:   “‘I do not know whether it is owing to anxiety of my mind, or what, but this afternoon, as I was sitting at this table engaged in preparing a dispatch, something seemed to disturb me.

Looking up, I beheld standing opposite me a singularly beautiful female. So astonished was I, for I had given strict orders not to be disturbed, that it was some moments before I found language to inquire the cause of her presence. A second, a third, and even a fourth time did I repeat my question, but received no answer from my mysterious visitor except a slight raising of her eyes.

‘Presently I heard a voice saying, “Son of the Republic, look and learn,” while at the same time my visitor extended her arm eastwardly. I now beheld a heavy white vapor at some distance rising fold upon fold. This gradually dissipated, and I looked upon a strange scene. Before me lay spread out in one vast plain all the countries of the world---Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. I saw rolling and tossing, between Europe and America, the billows of the Atlantic, and between Asia and America lay the Pacific.   “Son of the Republic,” said the same mysterious voice as before, “look and learn.”

At that moment I beheld a dark, shadowy being, like an angel, standing, or rather floating, in the hollow air, between Europe and America. Dipping water out of the ocean in the hollow of each hand, he sprinkled some upon America with his right hand while with his left hand he cast some on Europe.

Immediately a cloud raised from these countries and joined in mid-ocean. For a while it remained stationary, and then moved slowly westward, until it enveloped America in its murky folds. Sharp flashes of lightning gleamed through it at intervals, and I heard the smothered groans and cries of the American people. 

‘A second time the angel dipped water from the ocean, and sprinkled it out as before. The dark cloud was then drawn back to the ocean, in whose heaving billows it sank from view. A third time I heard the mysterious voice saying, “Son of the Republic, look and learn.”

I cast my eyes upon America and beheld villages and towns and cities springing up one after another until the whole land, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, was dotted with them. Again I head the mysterious voice say, “Son of the Republic, the end of the century cometh, look and learn.”  

At this the dark shadowy angel turned his face southward, and from Africa I saw an ill-omened spectre approach our land. It flitted slowly over every town and city of the latter. The inhabitants presently set themselves in battle array against each other.

As I continued looking, I saw a bright angel, on whose brow rested a crown of light, on which was traced the word “Union,” bearing the American flag which he placed between the divided nation, and said, “Remember ye are brethren.” Instantly, the inhabitants casting from them their weapons became friends once more, and united around the National Standard. 

‘And again (the third peril) I heard the mysterious voice saying, “Son of the Republic, look and learn.” At this, the dark, shadowy angel placed a trumpet to his mouth and blew three distinct blasts; and taking water from the ocean, he sprinkled it upon Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Then my eyes beheld a fearful scene. From each of these countries arose thick, black clouds that were soon joined into one. And throughout this mass, there gleamed a dark red light by which I saw hordes of armed men, who, moving with the cloud, marched by land and sailed by sea to America, which country was enveloped in the volume of cloud.

And I dimly saw these vast armies devastate the whole country, and burn the villages, towns and cities that I beheld springing up.   “‘As my ears listened to the thundering of the cannon, clashing of swords, and the shouts and cries of millions in mortal combat., I again heard the mysterious voice saying, “Son of the Republic, look and learn.” When the voice had ceased, the dark shadowy angel placed his trumpet once more to his mouth, and blew a long and fearful blast. 

‘Instantly a light as of a thousand suns shone down from above me, and pierced and broke into fragments the dark cloud which enveloped America. At the same moment the angel upon whose head still shone the word “Union,” and who bore our national flag in one hand and a sword in the other, descended from the heavens attended by legions of white spirits.

These immediately joined the inhabitants of America, who I perceived were well-nigh overcome, but who immediately taking courage again closed up their broken ranks and renewed the battle. Again, amid the fearful noise of the conflict, I heard the mysterious voice saying,  “Son of the Republic, look and learn.” 

‘As the voice ceased, the shadowy angel for the last time dipped water from the ocean and sprinkled it upon America. Instantly the dark cloud rolled back, together with the armies it had brought, leaving the inhabitants of the land victorious. 

‘Then once more I beheld the villages, towns and cities, springing up where I had seen them before, while the bright angel, planting the azure standard he had brought in the midst of them, cried with a loud voice: “While the stars remain, and the heavens send down dew upon the earth, so long shall the Union last.”

And taking from his brow the crown on which was blazoned the word “Union,” he placed it upon the Standard, while the people, kneeling down, said “Amen.”  

‘The scene instantly began to fade and dissolve, and I at last saw nothing but the rising, curling vapor I at first beheld. This also disappearing, I found myself once more gazing upon the mysterious visitor, who in the same voice I had heard before, said, “Son of the Republic, what you have seen is thus interpreted. Three great perils will come upon the Republic. The most fearful is the third.”  “

(The comment on his word ‘third’ is: The help against the THIRD peril comes in the shape of Divine assistance; passing which, the whole world united shall not prevail against her.  Let every child of the Republic learn to live for his God, his land and his Union.)” 

‘With these words the vision vanished, and I started from my seat and felt that I had seen a vision wherein had been shown me the birth, progress, and destiny of the UNITED STATES.”  “Such, my friends,” concluded the venerable narrator, “were the words I heard from Washington’s own lips, and America will do well to profit by them.” (End of Original Vision)

While I believe the future demise of this country will come to pass according to the prophetic words of many that see an impending destruction of America; I want to briefly share what I believe the Lord has revealed concerning this particular vision.

As many have assumed; this vision represents three times after the Revolutionary War when war will be fought on the American mainland. 

The first was the war of 1812 which lasted approximately two years. 

Next was the civil war that is accurately portrayed as being an ill-omened spectre (slavery) from the continent of Africa.

The third war on the American mainland is portrayed as a cloud that forms from Europe, Asia, and Africa. 

As I've said; while I cannot personally testify that I have received visions or dreams concerning  what has been spoken prophetically over America; I believe what some are warning of may be this third conflict that Washington saw; especially if this is a genuine historical document of a vision given to our first president. 

When it comes to extra biblical documents that are attributed as being historical and prophetic; I believe for the sake of the gospel and the body of Christ; my first obligation is to be a skeptic; especially since the first publication of this dates to only one year before the civil war.

As has been stated; I believe the U.S. as one of the seven heads of the last days beast will be the  'head that has been mortally wounded.'  This wounding could conceivably happen another way as this in fact could be a false vision.  If this specific vision does not materialize though; this does not negate the overwhelming prophetic evidence concerning the fate of this country.

Keep in mind though that according to this vision; the first attack (The War of 1812) and the second time of turmoil (The Civil War) both came to pass.  

Assuming that this vision is historically genuine; dating back to Valley Forge in the winter of 1777 - then that would certainly make this apparent accuracy very significant.

If this vision was truly given to George Washington; then what is possible concerning conclusions that have been reached from scripture and / or current events is this.   What Washington may have seen is in fact the "mortally wounded" head and the second part of the verse which says "and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast."

According to what was said earlier concerning "pesher' interpretation of prophecy that is unsealed; I cannot say about this with any certainty that I know this is 'from the Lord' and that it is true... as the wounding of  one the seven heads is still an unsealed prophetic event awaiting confirmation; and I do not want to be presumptuous.

I will share a flag vision later that might be partial confirmation; which is why I have some liberty to share what you've just read.

I know what you've just read may seem confusing, and in all honesty; I would have left this vision entirely out of this release and not have  addressed it at all except for this ONE point...

If this 'vision' is in fact an historical document, and if it does happen according to what is written; then the interpretation given at the end will be a source of tremendous deception.

The following comments assume the vision is genuine...

The Deception

I do know of at least one prophetic minister who testifies to seeing an angel called 'Union' and I receive this minister's testimony as I believe this person has a strong gift of 'discerning of spirits' (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)...  At the same time I do not believe that George Washington as a documented member of the Freemasons had anything close to this level of discernment; and the picture that is painted as the deadly wound being healed or the rescue of America by a heavenly host is in fact a deception.
 

Consider the wording that a 'dark shadowy angel' with a blast from his trumpet is calling down an angel called 'Union' attended by legions of white spirits.   All is well that ends well...right?  WRONG!   It is either the LORD JESUS CHRIST attended by the host of heaven, or it is satan attended by legions of deceiving spirits disguised as angels of light.  Legions of angels do not 'attend' anyone except the Father or the Son.

America is aided from 'above' and the deadly wound is healed... Now look what is set up (causing the people to kneel) It is an azure Standard... NOTHING is said about giving glory to Jesus Christ.  In fact the roots of the word 'Azure' historically is French; before that from Medieval Latin; before that Arabic, and before that Persian... in other words from ancient Babylon.

Finally we are left with the admonishment "Let every child of the Republic learn to live for his God, his land and the Union."

Live for his God - common Masonic practice does not place one faith over another...  quoting from their material   "Masonry makes no profession of Christianity... but looks forward to the time when the labor of our ancient brethren shall be symbolized by the erection of a spiritual temple... in which there shall be but one altar and one worship; one common altar of Masonry on which the Veda, Shastra, Sade, Zend-Avesta, Koran and Holy Bible shall lie... and at whose shrine the Hindoo, the Persian, the Assyrian, the Chaldean, the Egyptian, the Chinese, the Mohammedan, the Jew and the Christian may kneel... " from the 'Fellowcraft Degree' pg. 95...

"Masonically, the Book of the Law is that sacred book which is believed by the Mason of any particular religion to contain the revealed will of God... thus to the Christian Mason (it is) the Old and New Testament; to the Jew the Old Testament, to the Musselman (Muslim), the Koran; to the Brahman the Vedas; and to the parsee the Zendavesta. "  from 'Masonry Defined', "a compilation of the writings of Albert Pike and Albert Mackey" - pp. 78, 79

Understand the god of the Freemason is referred to as "The Great Architect of the Universe."

I believe in my heart that if the third part of this vision comes to pass as portrayed by and attributed to George Washington; then this will be a demonic takeover of the United States leading to full scale persecution of those who profess faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of the One True and Living God.

I understand that I am going against conventional thinking, but I cannot foresee anything good coming from a vision that does not clearly acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

While we are here; this seems like an appropriate place to discuss another George W. briefly...

First though let me clearly say that regardless of the conclusion implied here; according to 1 Timothy 2:1-2 --- I also exhort "that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence." Regardless of conclusions then; I will be praying for President Bush that the eyes of his understanding would be opened to see what is truly happening, and that he would be kept safe; enabling him to accomplish the will of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Having said this though; I would put forth that the Episcopalian religion of former President Bush, and the Methodist religion of the current president BOTH are given over to the replacement theology concerning the nation of Israel. 

This is important to understand from the standpoint that according to President Bush's religious training; he has no moral or spiritual dilemma concerning the dividing of the land of Israel.  This in fact shows that the public policy that President Bush is putting forth is consistent with his core beliefs; which taken by itself is admirable.  This however does not change the fact that according to the Word of God concerning Israel; President Bush is also deceived.

I will ask one question though... a question for you to seek the Lord on.

A little more background though...

Recalling an earlier quote: "Masonically, the Book of the Law is that sacred book which is believed by the Mason of any particular religion to contain the revealed will of God... thus to the Christian Mason (it is) the Old and New Testament; to the Jew the Old Testament, to the Musselman (Muslim), the Koran; to the Brahman the Vedas; and to the parsee the Zendavesta. "

And now a quote from President Bush's inaugural address of January 20th 2005...

"Self-government relies, in the end, on the governing of the self. That edifice of character is built in families, supported by communities with standards, and sustained in our national life by the truths of Sinai, the Sermon on the Mount, the words of the Koran, and the varied faiths of our people."

As this direct quote from our president elevates the words of the Koran to the same level as the words of Christ, and to the Law given to Moses at Mt. Sinai; my question is this.

Do the words of this president reflect an open attempt to placate the Muslim world in hopes of lessening violence, or do they betray a veiled agreement with the tenets of the Masonic Society; or is it a statement that reflects both?

This question may require fasting and praying; but it is a question that only the Lord can truly answer in the recesses of your heart.

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