Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-01-28

follow revolutionary France, In the frcnzy Of
her inf lei real. AMI openly cast uh all allcgi-
aDco 20 the God Of the Universe.
Who viii say be IS afraid al this union
Who depyecaics the influence Of Christian
rriSciris upon The administration OF our public
affairs Who that loves his country docs not
wish there were more of II Who can inca
sure the extent Of our Indebtedness 10 It for all
that gives value TO our social and civil ins,itu-
lions How deep arc their foundations laid
IN the religion of oar Punlan fathers How
much, especially, are We indebted 10 II, fo' the
great distinctive features Of these institutions
---LiRTRrY 90 CONSCIENCE aud EQUALITY oF
nionTs
Tho New Testament Is the great charter Of
popular frcedom--,ho basis OF genuine and safe
democracy ! say genuine ard safe democ-
facy. because that democracy is guarded 10y
the great conservative principles of truth, JUS
tee. virtue, knowledge. temperance, patience,
and charity Who viii avow himself opposed
to A union of such principles with the govern.
menis OF the country Who would annihilltc
the concen,ric force which should carry these
governments. in harmonious revolution, around
the Great Cenire OF power, and wisdom, and
goodness, and truth
Tell me NOT, then. ola union of Church and
State. or tendency to 1t, IN the simple intro
duciion of minister olreligiun into this Hall,
TO lead our deyoiions at the commencement Of
our daily duties and to sneak to us the words
of truth and soberneSs uI
If this IS a union OF Chur
will not constitute such
force enough in thfs ohe
ministers of religion irou
gress, then is there enough ~ ~ 40 un,. ...~...
and the Christian religion from the land, and
10, la, al, ~,
that knows no God, trusts no Providence, and
feels no Hope.
THE following are the remarks of DI
Franklin on making the motion for prayers in
the Convention
Mr. President The SMALL progress have
made a0et four or five weeks OF close Attendance
aud continual reasoning with elch niher, differ
Ont sentiments on almost every question. several of
the last producing many mes yeas is. methinks
melinchny proof Of the imperlcction od the human
understanding We indeed. seem to feel our own
want Of political W isdna,, since have been run.
ming all about in search Of II. We have gone back
To ancient history for models ofgovernment and ex-
amined tho different farms Of those Republics which.
having been originally formed with the seeds of their
own dissolution, now no longer exist and We have
viewed modern states all round Europe, but find none
suitable to our circumstances.
In this situ'ton Of ihls assembly, cropping, il
were, ia the DARK 10 find political truth, aud scarce
aDlc 10 distinguish II Nhcn presented 10 how has
II happened, SIR. that we have not hitherto once
thought Of app ying humby to the Father OF lights
illuminate our understanding In the beginning Of
the contest with Britain. when we were sensible of
danger, we Ind daily prayers in this room for Divine
protection. Oar prayers, sir. were heard aud they
were gracioUsy answered. All Of US who en-.
gagged 10 the struggle must have observed frequent
Instances ufa experimenting Providence in favor.
/ To that Kind Providence owe this happy oppnr-
tnny OF consulting IN peace on the means Of estab
fishing our future national felicity. And have we
now forgotten that powerful frend. or do we mag
inc we now no longer need his assistance have
lived, sir long time, and the longer live, the
convincing proofs see Of this truth-that God gov
| erns in the affairs Of men.
! And if sparrow cannot fall TO the ground without
| Ills notice, is ii probable that empire can rise
| without His aid We hrve been assured, sir, in the
sacred writings. that except the Lord bud the
house, they labor in vain that build /" firmly be-
leve this and believe that, without His concur
ring aid "" shall proceed in this Political building
better than did the builders of bel shall he
divided by our little partial interests our projects
will be COMPOUNDED and we ourselves shall become
repro1ch AMI a bye word down 10 future ages. And
what is worse. mankind may herelter, from this m
fortunate instance, desplr oiestabshiug government
cy human wisdom, and leave II to chance, war and
Conquest ! therefore beg leave to move That
hcnceforih PRAYERS mplo:ing the assistance of hea
ven and its blessings celebrations be held in
this assembly every morning bcinre we proceed to
business and that one more of the clergy OF this
city be requested to offciate in that service"