“O Lord, our heavenly Father, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who dost from Thy throne behold all the dwellers of the earth, and reignest with power supreme and uncontrolled over all kingdoms, empires, and governments: look down in mercy, we beseech Thee, upon these our American States, who have fled to Thee from the rod of the oppressor, and thrown themselves upon Thy gracious protection, desiring henceforth to be dependent only on Thee. To Thee have they appealed for the righteousness of their cause; to Thee do they look up for that countenance and support which Thou alone canst give. Take them, therefore, heavenly Father, under Thy nurturing care; give them wisdom in council and valour in the field. Defeat the malicious designs of our cruel adversaries; convince them of the unrighteousness of their cause, and, if they still persist in their sanguinary purposes, O let the voice of Thy unerring justice, sounding in their hearts, constrain them to drop the weapons of war from their enervated hands in the day of battle. Be Thou present, O God of wisdom, and direct the councils of this honourable Assembly. Enable them to settle things upon the best and surest foundation; that the scenes of blood may soon be closed; that order, harmony, and peace may effectually be restored, and truth and justice, religion and piety, prevail and flourish amongst Thy people. Preserve the health of their bodies and the vigor of their minds; shower down upon them, and the millions they represent, such temporal blessings as Thou seest expedient for them in this world, and crown them with everlasting glory in the world to come. All this we ask in the name, and through the merits, of Jesus Christ Thy Son, our Saviour. Amen.” [42] Which is taken from a manuscript written by the Doctor himself and using his own language. This manuscript came into my hands only a few weeks ago, with many other documents relating to the Revolutionary War.--ED. NOTE. INDEX. A Allen, Ethan, origin of his fame, 106; joins in the secret expedition against Ticonderoga, 257. Amusements, 221. Argal, Sir Samuel, compels the Dutch at Manhattan to submit, 12. Arnold, Dr. Benedict, attacks Dr. Peters, 268. Arran, Earl of, claims part of Connecticut, 27. Ashford, 133. Assembly, General, chosen by the people, 82; times of meeting, 83; their laws not to be repealed but by their own authority, 85; resolved to settle their lands on Susquehanna River, 96; hold a special meeting to consider the Stamp-act, 232; vote that the Governor do not take the oath required by it, 235; and treat the populace on its repeal, 239; conduct of, in regard to Colonel Street Hall and the revolters, 240-243. B Bays, two principal, 119. Beach, the Rev. Mr., joins the Church of England, 167; ignominiously and most cruelly treated, his heroism, 274. Bear, a she, and her cubs, killed by General Putnam, 133, 134.