Citation - Maryland Gazette-Annapolis (Green): 1747.03.10

MG-A(G.747.004
10 Mar 1747:21 (98)
London. Nov. 1. The four following lines of poetry were
stuck upon the gate of York Minster, and also on the door of
the dean's house, on the 9th instant, who was to preach the
Thanksgiving sermon that day; and a reward of 50 pounds has
been offer'd to discover the publisher; viz.
  What mean you by these wicked pranks,
  First to murder, then give thanks?
  Stop! Preacher stop! and go no further;
  God accepts no prayers for murder.