Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-18

aVowed intention of tearing them from their con-
nection with the United States; and
whereas, they have, by sending forth prva-
teers upon the high seas, made piratieal wur
upon the commerce, aud, by the gathering Of
large armies have attempted TO carry out their
threat to seize upon the capital OF our country.
the seat OF the National Government therefore,
Resolved, That we recognize civil government
rs an ordinance Of God, deriving all of its lust
powers not merely from the consent of the 70
verned but primarily from His own sovereign
VIII, aud that We believe while exercising these
Just powers, it is to be zealously supported and
steadfasily maintained as Divine institution.
hes9iped, That IL becomes incumbent upon
citiz,ns of these United States, Ia this national
Crisis to make manifest their loyal regard for
the maintenance of order, the due administration
of law, and the preservation of the government
handed down tou by our fathers
he'otped, That it is especially incumbent on
every Christian citizen to avoid any, even the
most remote comp icity with traitors, and to
bring the whole weight of his influence to hear
for the misunderstanding Of treason and the sup
preston OF rebellion against the constituted au-
ihorilies of the land
Resolved, That a peculiar obligation rests upon
Baptists in this country to stand firm aud faith
f1l 10 their allegiance to the Government of the
United States the first that has ever secured to
them that liberty Of conscience, that freedom of
worship, and that equality Of rights, to which
the claws of nature and Of natures God entitle
them"
Resolred, That we deem it the privilege and
duty Of Baptists to give to the Government In its
present struggle, our sympathy, our CO operation,
our means and our prayers; that 1t may speedily
suppress rebellion, restore peace to the land, and
resume its legitimate sway over all its original
territory.
ResoiUtd, That we regard this war, which has
been forced upon the loyal citizens of the United
States, not as war of subjugation or of exter-
mnalion, for the injury of the persons or the
detriment Of the rights of others--but simply and
alone as far as war for the defence of the Govern
ment, and the support of the Constitution under
which our personal, civil, and religious liberty
have been so well secured.
ResOlred, That We recommend the members of
the churches composing this Association to make
unceasing prayers to God that lie may, 10 his
iIhnlte mercy, support the Administration of our
Government, aud cut short the period Of this
civil war; that He may by Ills Holy Spirit,
move upon the hearts of His children, and of all
his people, to quicken in them reverence for
the sacred authority Of law, both haman and
divine; to awaken a superior love of all truth,
and warmer zeal for all righteousness and to
shield them from the sway of those yin1ictiye,
emblttered and unhalowed feelings so frequently
awakened by the wrongs and suiieriugs which
rebellion iniiicts upon loyal citizens.
Resot0ed That in our present National troubles
we recognize the judgment of heaven upon our
National sins, among which, as not the least, we
confess the sin of human slavery, and earnestly
pray for the time when, In some wise and lust
way, the last vestge of this evil shall be banished
from our land