But there are some persons who wouldpersuade the people never to make use of their constitutional rights.

Religion and good morals are the only solid foundation of public liberty and happiness.

[T]he importance of piety and religion; of industry and frugality; of prudence, economy, regularity and an even government; all . . . are essential to the well-being of a family.

But there are some persons who wouldpersuade the people never to make use of their constitutional rights.

We boast of our freedom, and we have your example for it. We talk the language we have always heard you speak.

We cannot make events. Our business is wisely to improve them.

Let divines and philosophers, statesmen and patriots, unite their endeavors to renovate the age by impressing the minds of men with the importance of educating their little boys and girls, inculcating in the minds of youth the fear and love of the Deity... and leading them in the study and practice of the exalted virtues of the Christian system.