pon all things
earthly. Oh remember, you _will be the best citizens, just when you
are the best Christians_;--and I do believe in my heart, you will do
most earthly good to your fellow-men, just when you do them most
spiritual good,--leading them, by example, by precept, and prayer,
to "seek _first_ the kingdom of God."

5. Be obedient to the laws of your land. Do not resist these
_ordinances of God_. Stand by the Constitution of your country. If
that die, _the most_ of your happiness and your hopes die with
it!--yea, it would be a calamity to the civilized world!
Christianity herself would be hindered a whole century in her march!
Respect your rulers. Frown indignantly upon the low and vile abuse
now heaped so liberally upon the great men of your country. Be
peaceful Citizens. Be a _law-abiding people_, with all your
sentiments opposed to violence, bloodshed, and confusion; and aim to
allay all the excited and angry feelings that may come up around
you.

Finally; have your hope and your trust in God. Men women, and
children, I beseech every one of you to beware of the spirit of
worldliness, and the excitements of worldly subjects and interests;
and let not such interests and subjects prevent your conversion to
Christ, your holiness and eternal salvation. Pray for yourselves,
your children, your rulers; and let your prayerful and humble trust
in God hold you safe, amid all the agitations of a world that you
must soon leave for another. God grant it to you, through Jesus
Christ our Saviour. Amen.

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