Litchfield enquirer., 1845-02-27
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 apart i1f the public recognition of the sul5erip. tending Prcyidenee of God, for the serious ex. | animation df stf past lives. and fok che humble
 md dssout contemplation of our relations, as in- 1 dividuals and as pebpIe, to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, whnse infinite wisdom, power
 and goodness, are displayed as truly in His aflic- tive eiastisements for our ingrafitude and siiso-
 bediences as in the benefcent dispensations of
 His mercy and grace, is a duty sanctioned alike by reason and revelation " Dos THEREFORE,, in compliance with the ven- efafed usage of our fathers, and in accordance with my own sense of public dufy recdmmefd that Ft1day the tScenty.tysf day ef .A1drch next, be relgloasly observed dfhruughout tfis State as day of public HUnrILIATTON, FASTING and PRAYER. And invite the Ministers and people of all de- nominations, to assemble on that day in their re- spective houses of worship, and in sincere and humble spirit, and with pentential sorrow for our past ingfatitde, and manifold of His holy law, to offer up fervent and united supplica- lions to our Heavenly Father, fot forgiveness and mercy through the merits and intercession of His Son. our Divine Redeemer. and for the assistance of His blessed Spirit to purify our hearts, and guide and direct us in our future way.
 At the same time also. with deep sense of our entire dependence on His overriding Providence, earnestly 10 implore the Supreme Ruler of the Uni verse, graciousiy to cbntnde to the people of this State and nation. His guardian careand protection and particularly, that He will ntefpose to save us from the perils of foreign war, and preserve to US the blessings of peace and social order and tran- guilty within our borders; that He will bless us m the fuiiulness of the coming season. and in the continued prevalence of health among our citizens that He will give prosperity to the people in all their laudable pursuits and secure to industry, in every department of useful labor and enterprise, an abundant reward; that He will smile upon our religious, literary and benevolent iHstitutoris and crown with His blessings every we'll directed ef- fort to reform the vicious, enlighten the ignorant and elevate the depressed; that he will endow our Legislators with wisdom, impart fidelity and ener- gy to our Executive officers, cause justice to be faithfully administered by our judicial tribunals. and guide and direct in the path of duty, all who are entrusted with public authority; that He will subdue the violence of party spirit among the peo pte; inspire them with sentiments of justice and moderation, and lead them, in spirit of mutual fofbearance and coDciaton. 70 the support of such measures as shall strengthen and perpetuafe the bonds of union. cause injustice and oppression to cease from the land, and freedom, prosperity, and happiness to be permanently secured above all, that He will cause pure and undefi.ed religion ev- cry where to prevail, and render us, in the humble and grateful enjoyment of these rich and unmerit- ed blessings. people to His praise. and nation to display His glory.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the State,
 at New Haven, this fifteenth day of Febru-
 ary, in the year of our Lord one thousand | IT.. eight hundred and forty five, and of the In-
 dependence of the United States the sixty
 ninth. 4. ROGER s. BALDWIN. By his Excellency's command,
 DANIEL P. TYLER, Secretary of State