The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-10-29
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
By HIS Erceileney LEVI LINCOLN, Governor
0fthe Commonwealth of Massachusetts,.
a rKOCL AM a TToN

For day Of Public Thanksgiving and Pr 0'ss
The ingathering of the Fruits of the Earth
has annually been recognized by the citi-
zens of this Commonwealth, as Fl t o ccasion
for public acknowledgements to Almighty
God for the Bounties of his Provide nee, and
tor united expressions of pious graft tude Tor
1.-The manifestation of his sovereign Power
ami Grace.
On the completion of another revolu ton
of the seasons, do, therefore, W it'll the adj
vice and consent of the Executive Council,
appoint THURSDAY, The tiCent y-stUenth
day of .NoUember merit, to be celebrated with
THANKSGIVING and Praise, throughout
this Commonwealth, for the various and rich
enjoyments Of the past year. And | do
recommend to Ministers and People of eve
ry Religious denomination, to assemble in
their respective congregations, on that day,
that, with hearts animated by Offices of So
cial worship, to sense of their dependence
upon the Creator and bene6cent Ruler of
the Universe, they may offer to Him the
alteration and homage, which are due TO his
Holy Name and Attributes.
| 1t becomes, then, more especially, on such
an occasion, TO recount the Favors, which
they have received Of his unmerited good
ness. That life is rendered dear by the
many blessings with which its .bestowment
and preservation are accompanied. That
the cultivation of moral capacity is encour-
| aged, by those higher and nobler views of
| intellectual attainment. which Science, and
Learning, and Religion unfold. That the
revelation Of the will of God, through the
mission and ministry of his son Jesus Christ,
gives assurance Of Immortality, offers of
! Pardon, and hopes of Salvation to the dying
spirit of Man.
I With devout and fervent gratitude may
we bless the Lord, for the unusual Health
which has prevailed through the season, for
the abundant Harvests which have reward
ed the labois of the Husbandman, for the
prosperous condition of the great interests
of the country, for the peace of the nation,
and for the enlaig ed means and multiplied
advantages for moral and christian improve
ment, and for the promotion and enjoyment
of social happiness.
And while, with Thanksgiving. we COM
memorate these testimonials of divine good
ness, may we he duly sensible of our own
unworthiness, and repentant of our many
neglects and transgressions. In Prayer and
Supplcation may we approach the throne
of infinite mercy, seeking forgiveness and
favor. With our personal desires and wants,
may we also commend the interests and
prospects of our beloved country to the care
of Heaven, imploring of Him. who directs
the destinies of Nations, that He would pre-
serve our Domestic tranquility, give strength
to our Union, bless the General and State
Governments, and those who ION time to
time are called to administer Them that
our Institutions, and the Rights and Privil-
eyes which they secure to us, may be MAIN
tanned inviolate, for an inheritance, to the
latest Posterity.
By sympathy for the A ff1icted, ard in deeds
of charity to the Poor and Distressed, may
our Piety at all times, he approved and on
the day of this appointed Festival, abstain
ing from amuSements and labors inronsist-
eHt WIFI us religious observance, may the
fervency of our Devotions manifest the sim
cerity of our Inscriptions Of Praise.
Given at the Council Chamber in Boston, this
twentieth day of October. in the wear of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
twenty-eight. and the fifty-third of the In
dependence of the United States of Ameri.
ca. LEVI LINCOLN
! BY His Excelency the Governor with the
advice and consent of the Council
EDWARD ID BANGS, Secretary.
| God saDe the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
!