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 ducted in  righteousness,  and  be eminently  useful  to  Thy  people, over whom  he  presides;  by  encouraging due  respect  for  virtue and religion;  by  a  faithful  execution of  the  laws  in  justice  and mercy; and  by  restraining  vice and immorality. Let the  light  of Thy  divine  wisdom  direct  the  deliberations of  Congress,  and  shine forth in  all  proceedings  and  laws, framed for  our  rule  and  government;  so  that  they  may  tend  to  the preservation of  peace,  the  promotion of  national  happiness,  the  increase of  industry,  sobriety,  and useful knowledge;  and  may  perpetuate to  us  the  blessings  of  equal liberty.

E pray  for  his  excellency,  the governor of  this  State,  for the members  of  assembly,  for  all judges, magistrates,  and  other officers who  are  appointed  to  guard