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The contemplation of the material universe, as well as the internal evidence of our own minds, irresistably demonstrates the existence of a Supreme Being, the Creator of the world, to whom we are indebted for life, and all the renders life a blessing. We are also reminded by Reason and Revelation that in numberless instances we have disregarded His reasonable injunctions, and failed to manifest due gratitude for the signal mercies He has bestowed upon us. And it becomes us, in conformity with the venerated custom of our Fathers, at stated seasons publicly, to acknowledge our entire dependence on His Almighty Power and Goodness, to confess and deplore our manifold transgressions of His Holy Laws, and devoutly supplicate a continuance of His protecting Care and Providence. | The contemplation of the material universe, as well as the internal evidence of our own minds, irresistably demonstrates the existence of a Supreme Being, the Creator of the world, to whom we are indebted for life, and all the renders life a blessing. We are also reminded by Reason and Revelation that in numberless instances we have disregarded His reasonable injunctions, and failed to manifest due gratitude for the signal mercies He has bestowed upon us. And it becomes us, in conformity with the venerated custom of our Fathers, at stated seasons publicly, to acknowledge our entire dependence on His Almighty Power and Goodness, to confess and deplore our manifold transgressions of His Holy Laws, and devoutly supplicate a continuance of His protecting Care and Providence. | ||
| − | I do, therefore, with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, appoint Thursday the eighteenth day of April next; to be religiously observed by the People of this State as a Day of Public Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer. Withdrawing from our worldly avocations, and laying aside every unhallowed passion, let us on that day unitedly | + | I do, therefore, with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, appoint Thursday the eighteenth day of April next; to be religiously observed by the People of this State as a Day of Public Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer. Withdrawing from our worldly avocations, and laying aside every unhallowed passion, let us on that day unitedly bow ourselves before the Most High, in penitence and sorrow confess our faults, and offer unto our God the acceptable sacrifice of humble and contrite hearts. |
Let us also supplicate our Heavenly Father, that He would mercifully regard our wants, and cause the earth in due season to yield her increase that He would prosper all the useful pursuits of honest industry; that our Country, its Government, and its Civil, Literary and Religious Institutions may be preserved under the Divine protection, and the voice of Civil Discord be no longer heard, to disturb the national tranquility. May our Schools and Seminaries of Learning be never failing fountains of Knowledge, Patriotism and Piety; may Health, Public | Let us also supplicate our Heavenly Father, that He would mercifully regard our wants, and cause the earth in due season to yield her increase that He would prosper all the useful pursuits of honest industry; that our Country, its Government, and its Civil, Literary and Religious Institutions may be preserved under the Divine protection, and the voice of Civil Discord be no longer heard, to disturb the national tranquility. May our Schools and Seminaries of Learning be never failing fountains of Knowledge, Patriotism and Piety; may Health, Public | ||
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State of Maine
By the Governor of the State of Maine:
A Proclamation
for a day of Public Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer
The contemplation of the material universe, as well as the internal evidence of our own minds, irresistably demonstrates the existence of a Supreme Being, the Creator of the world, to whom we are indebted for life, and all the renders life a blessing. We are also reminded by Reason and Revelation that in numberless instances we have disregarded His reasonable injunctions, and failed to manifest due gratitude for the signal mercies He has bestowed upon us. And it becomes us, in conformity with the venerated custom of our Fathers, at stated seasons publicly, to acknowledge our entire dependence on His Almighty Power and Goodness, to confess and deplore our manifold transgressions of His Holy Laws, and devoutly supplicate a continuance of His protecting Care and Providence.
I do, therefore, with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, appoint Thursday the eighteenth day of April next; to be religiously observed by the People of this State as a Day of Public Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer. Withdrawing from our worldly avocations, and laying aside every unhallowed passion, let us on that day unitedly bow ourselves before the Most High, in penitence and sorrow confess our faults, and offer unto our God the acceptable sacrifice of humble and contrite hearts.
Let us also supplicate our Heavenly Father, that He would mercifully regard our wants, and cause the earth in due season to yield her increase that He would prosper all the useful pursuits of honest industry; that our Country, its Government, and its Civil, Literary and Religious Institutions may be preserved under the Divine protection, and the voice of Civil Discord be no longer heard, to disturb the national tranquility. May our Schools and Seminaries of Learning be never failing fountains of Knowledge, Patriotism and Piety; may Health, Public