"Whether this (independence)will prove to be a Blessing or Curse, will depend upon the Use our people make of the Blessings which a gracious God hath bestowed on us.  If they are wise, they will be great and happy.  If they are of a contrary Chararcter, they will be miserable.  Righteousness alone can exhalt them as a Nation.  Reader! whoever thou art, remember this, & try in the Sphere, practice Virtue thyself , & encourage in in others."  PHenry