It is the duty of mankind on all suitable occasions to acknowledge their dependence on the Divine Being... Almighty God would mercifully interpose and still the rage of war among the nations... He would take this province under His protection, confound the designs and defeat the attempts of its enemies, and unite our hearts and strengthen our hands in every undertaking that may be for the public good, and for our defense and security in this time of danger.

I have found Christian dogma unintelligible.

A father's a treasure; a brother's a comfort; a friend is both.

Lying rides upon debt's back.

The wise man draws more advantage from his enemies than the fool from his friends

There will be sleeping enough in the grave.

He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.