Citation - Boston Post Boy: 1747.03.16

BPB.747.005
16 Mar 1747:12,21 (643)
The four following lines of poetry were struck up on the
gate of York-Minister, and also on the door of the Dean's
house, the ----who was to preach the thanksgiving sermon
that day --- a reward
of 50 pounds has been advertised to discover the publisher.
  What mean you by these wicked pranks,
  First to murther, than give thanks?
  Stop!  Preacher stop!  and go no further,
  God accepts no prayers for murder.