The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-10-25

Through the merciful Providence of AL
mighty God, the People of this Common
wealth, having now been brought towards the
close OF another year in peace and plenty,
health and happiness, have thought proper,
with the advice and consent of the Council.
TO appoint THURSDAY, THE THIRTIETH
DAY OF NOVEMBER NEXT, to be obsery-
ed, by them, as day ofPRAISE, THANKS.
GIVING AND PRAYER, in public recogni-
ton Of these blessings, and in fervent acknowl-
edgment of gratitude for their enjoyment
And 60 recommend TO the Ministers and
People Of every Religious Denomination, TO
assemble, on that day, in their respective
places Of public wolehip, deyoutly and crate.
fully to recount the favors they have received
as members of the community, and to ascribe
to the Author, Preserver, and Benefactor of
Their lives, the honor and glory which belong
to his holy Name and Attributes. IN especial.
to thank him for the production of the fruits
ofthe season-that, notwithstanding tempora.
ry drought, and the unusual ravages Of insects,
IN scme parts of our land, the seed. which was
cast INTO the bosom of the earth, has been ma
tured and gathered TO competent harvest
TO praise him for the health of the people-
that no pestilence has wasted their strength
or vi.Tted with sorrow their habitations-to
reJolce ia the prosperous state of orr domestic
concerns-in the improvement of Agriculture
the extension of Manufactures, the advance
ment Of the Mechanic Arts, and in the advan.
tsseous prosecution Of Commerce, Navigation.
ana tne fisheries-to acknowledge ais over
ruling Providence in the peace Of the Nation
That no note OF strife and contention has die
turbed the quiet pursuits of the citizens-that
the natIons of the old world are holding the
relations of friendship and commerce with us
and are adopting the principles of right and
equity, and reciprocity Of interest and adyan
iase IN their intercourse with each o,her-to
bless that directing wisdom, which has inspired
The people with love of Science, and created
disposition to cherish Schools and Seminaries
OF Learning-to confess our dependence for
happiness upon,the revelation of his holy will
winch is the foundation and support of our
best enjoyment, in the concerns of this life
and the only source of instruction, hope. and
confidence, in the promise and prospects Of
futurity.
On this Religious Festival, may the People
OF this Commonwealth rene wedly and united
~, commend to the favor and blessing Of All.
mighty God our beloved Country. Earnestly
praying, that its peace and prosperity NAV be
continued THAT the President Of the Uni.
ted states, and all in offices of influence and
authority in the National and State Govern.
ments, may be faithful and successful in their
EFFORTS to promote the public welfare. That
the Union of the States may be preserved. and
their harmony with each other, and with the
General Government, may be uninterrupted.
That, IN health and contentment, the People
may pursue with industry, enterprise and sue
cess their accustomed interests, and be pros.
pered in all their lawful employments and un.
Schools of Education NAV
be multiplied and fostered, and all the means |
by which Society is benefited, and human
happiness promoted, may be literally adop-
Led' and wisely and universally enjoyed.
Lamenting those crimes which disturb the
peace OF the Community, and those evil mac.
ices which degrade the moral character e
Wan; the prevalence of profanity. the wide
preading desolation of intemperance. the
indulgence in habits Of dishonesty. fraud and
aisehood may we hunlbly and peuitentIv
'ray for That spirit OF reformation, which viii
ender the present generation worthy The en-.
soyment Of the inestimable blessings. Of 4 civ
. social, and religious nature, which. in The
'enehcence of Gracious Providence, were
eceiVed, as an inheritance from pious Ances- i