the Episcopal Clergy of the Diocese of Aberdeen

“ WE hope and Pray that GOD may open the Eyes of such of Your Subjects, as malicious and self-designing Men have industriously blinded with Prejudices against Your MAJESTY, as if the Recovery of those just Rights would ruin our Religion, Liberties and Property, which by the Overturning of those Rights have been highly Encroach'd upon: And We are perswaded that Your MAJESTIE'S Justice and Goodness will settle and secure those just Priviledges to the Conviction of Your most malicious Enemies. ”

“ Almighty GOD has been Pleas'd to Train up Your MAJESTY from Your Infancy in the School of the Cross, in which the Divine Grace inspires the Mind with true Wisdom and Vertue, and Guards it against those false Blandishments, by which Prosperity corrupts the Heart. ”

“ May the same Mercifull Providence continue still to Protect Your MAJESTY, to Prosper Your Arms, to Turn the Hearts of all the People towards You, to Subdue those who resist Your Just Pretensions, to Establish You on the Throne of Your Ancestors, to Grant You a long and happy Reign, to Bless You with a Royal Progeny, and at last, with an Immortal Crown of Glory. ”