The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-02
PROCLAMATION
Bv the President Of the CoRfederote
States Of An5erica.

lea have signifed their desire that day
may he recommended TO the people, to
be set apart and observed as day Of
humiliation. fasting and prayer, in the
language following, to.wit:
"Reveren!ly recoguiz Dg the Provi-
dence Of God in the affairs of men, aud
gratefully remembering the guidance
support and deliveranoc granted to our
patriot fathers in the memorable war
which resulted in the independence Of
the American Colonies. aud now rcpos.
ing in Him our supreme confidence and
hope in the present struggle for civil
and religious freedom, aud for the right
to live under Government Of our own
choice, and deeply impressed with the
conviction that without Him nothing is
strong, nothing wise aud nothing endur>
ing; in order that the peop.e OF this
Confederacy may have the opportunity
at the same time, Of Offering their ador-
alton to the great Sovereign of the Uni,
verse, of ponitently confessing their sins
and strengthening their VOWS aud pur~
poses Of amendment in humble reliance
npon lis gracious and Almighty pOw>
er;
Tie Congress Of tie Confederate.
States Of AsHerica do reSo5Ue, That it
be recommended to the people of these
States, that FRIDAY. the 8th day of
April next, be set apart and observed
as a day of humiliation, fasting and
prayer, that Ala ighty God would SO
preside over our public counsels and
authorities; that lie would so inspire
our armies and their leaders with Wis
dom. courage and perseverance; and so
manifest Himself in the greatness Of His
goodness and majesty of tlis power,
that we may be safely and successfully
led through the chastening TO which We
are being subjected to the attainment Of
an honorable peace so that while we
enjoy the blessings of free and happy
| Government, We may ascnbe to Him
tue hcuor and the glory Of our inde-
pendence and prosperity"
4 recommendation so congenial to
the feelings Of the people will receive
their hearty concurrence; and IT is a
grateful duty to the Executive to unite
with their representatives in inviting
them to meet in the Courts of the Most
High. Recent events awaken fresh
gratitude to the Supreme Ruler Of ma
tions. Our enemies have suffered re
heated defeats, aud a nefirious scheme
to bura and plumber our capital. and tc
destroy our civil Government by put
ting to death the chosen servants of thC
reople, has been bafied and set a
naught. Our armies have been strength
encd our finances premise rapid pro
gress to a satisfactory condition, anC
our whole country is animated with I
hopeful spirit and fixed determination
to achieve independence. In these cir
cu,pstances it becomes US, with thanl
ful hearts. to bow ourselves before tn
throne of the Most High, and, Will
gratefully acknowledging 50 snany mer
eles confess that our sins, as people
have justly exposed US to His chostise
ment. Let US recognize the suffering
which we have been called upon to CT
6nre as administered by q fatherl
: hand for our Improvement, and Wit
! resolute courage and patien: onduranc
let us wait on Him for our deliverance.
Ia furtherance Of these objects, nov
therefore, l, JEFFERSON DAVIS, Pres
dent of the Confederate States Of Amer
lea. do issue this, my proclamation, cal
a ing upon the people Of the said State
e nj conformity with the desire expresso
: by their representatives, to set apa
i YRlDAY, the 8th day of April, as da
n Of humiliation, fasting and prayer and
do hereby iavitc them,. on that day
repair to their several places of pub
worship and beseech Almighty God .