The better proof of reverence for that holy name would be not to profane it by making it a topic of legislative discussion.

A just security to property is not afforded by that government, under which unequal taxes oppress one species of property and reward another species.

The express authority of the people alone could give validity to the Constitution.

It is a misfortune incident to republican government, though in a less degree than to other governments, that those who administer it, may forget their obligations to their constituents, and prove unfaithful to their important trust.

Because finally, 'the equal right of every citizen to the free exercise of his religion according to the dictates of conscience' is held by the same tenure with all his other rights. If we recur to its origin, it is equally the gift of nature; if we weigh its importance, it cannot be less dear to us; if we consider the 'Declaration of those rights which pertain to the good people of Virginia, as the basis and foundation of government,' it is enumerated with equal solemnity, or rather studied emphasis.

Where a majority are united by a common sentiment, and have an opportunity, the rights of the minor party become insecure.

Congress should not establish a religion, and enforce the legal observation of it by law, nor compel men to worship God in any Manner contrary to their conscience.