Excerpt from Acts and Resolves Passed by the General Court of Massachusetts, in the 1859: Together With the Constitution, the Messages of the Governor, List of the Civil Government, Changes of Names of Persons, Etc., Etc., Etc
A Declaration of the Rights of the Inhabitants of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Art. I. All men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.
II. It is the right as well as the duty of all men in society, publicly, and at stated seasons, to worship the supreme being, the great Creator and Preserver of the universe. And no subject shall be hurt, molested or restrained, in his person, liberty or estate, for worshipping god in the manner and season most agreeable to the dic tates of his own conscience; or for his religious profession or sentiments; provided he doth not disturb the public peace, or obstruct others in their religious worship.
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