Sentence:  We, therefore, the Repreſentatives of the united States of America, in General Congreſs, Aſsembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the <WSD>rectitude</WSD> of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of theſe Colonies, ſolemnly publiſh and declare, That theſe United Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Independent States... 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Conformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue. (from 16th c.)