The opportunities which I have received from thee of comprehending and obeying thy administration, I have not neglected. As far as in me lay, I have not dishonored thee. See how I have used my perceptions; how my convictions. Have I at any time found fault with thee? Have I been discontented at thy dispensations, or wished them otherwise? Have I transgressed the relations of life? I thank thee that thou hast brought me into being. I am satisfied with the time that I have enjoyed the things which thou hast given me. Receive them back again, and distribute them as thou wilt; for they were all thine, and thou gavest them to me.
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I did not neglect the resources I received from you for understanding your government and following it; for my part, I did not bring shame on you. See how I have used my senses; see how I have used my preconceptions. Did I ever blame you? Was I ever displeased at anything that happened, or wish it to happen otherwise? Did I violate my relationships? I thank you for giving me birth, and for what you gave. The time for which I used your things is enough for me. Take them back again and assign them wherever you wish. For everything was yours; you gave it to me.
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