[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] ThanketoGod for We caunot Sufficiently thank the Fountain of all Goodness for having conducted having favored the "^ 111-11 Netherland nation ^g [^^q gp good, SO fertile and SO wholesome a land, which we, however, did not wiiQ tais country. o deserve, on account of our manifold sins exceedingly increased by us every day in this country. We are also beholden, in the highest degree, to the Indians, who not only surrendered this rich and fertile country, and for a trifle made it over to us, but did, over and above, also enrich us with their valuable and mutual trade, so that there is none in New Netherland, or trading to that country, but is under obligation therby. Great is our shame now, and fortunate should we be did we duly acknowledge this benefit, and in return for what the Indians had shared with us of their substance, endeavor, as much as in us lay, to divide with them HOLLAND DOCUMENTS : IV. 295 the Good Eternal. It is to be (24) feared that for this injury they will stand up against us at the last day. Lord of Hosts forgive us that we have not hitherto comported ourselves better in this matter; but grant us the means and direct our hearts that we in future duly acquit ourselves herein unto the salvation of our own and their souls, and the glorifying of Thy Holy name, for Christ his sake,