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Tennessee 1796 Art. XI. III . That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience... Texas 1845 Preamble. We the People of the Republic of Texas , acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God .. Utah 1896 Preamble. Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution .. Vermont 1777 Preamble. Whereas all government ought to ... enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man ... Virginia 1776 Bill of Rights, XVI... Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator ... can be directed only by Reason... and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other ... Washington 1889 Preamble. We the People of the State of Washington , grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution .. West Virginia 1872 Preamble. Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia .. reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God.. Wisconsin 1848 Preamble. We, the people of Wisconsin , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility ... Wyoming 1890 Preamble. We, the people of the State of Wyoming , grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties ... establish this Constitution.