Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

To anticipate and prevent disasterous contingencies would be the part of wisdom and patriotism.

It is in vain, I perceive, to look for ease and happiness in a world of troubles.

Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that thou wilt keep the United States in thy holy protection.

Let us therefore rely on the goodness of the cause, and the aid of the supreme Being, in whose hands victory is, to animate and encourage us to great and noble actions.

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

Government being, among other purposes, instituted to protect the consciences of men from oppression, it certainly is the duty of Rulers, not only to abstain from it themselves, but according to their stations, to prevent it in others.