"E'r since that time in widdowhood shee hath
Lived a life in holynes and faith
In reading of God's word and contemplation."
IV
THE GOVERNOR: LATER ADMINISTRATION
In thanking God for the mercies extended to us in the past, we beseech Him that He may not withhold them in the future, and that our hearts may be roused to war steadfastly for good and against all the forces of evil, public and private. We pray for strength and light, so that in the coming days we may with cleanliness, fearlessness and wisdom do our allotted work on the earth.
Theodore N. Roosevelt,
in National Thanksgiving Proclamation.
It is much better to keepe a good conscience and have ye Lord's blessing, whether in life or death.
William Bradford.