Citation - Boston Gazette: 1747.03.17

BG.747.005b
17 Mar 1747:12 (1305)
The four following lines of poetry were stuck up on the gate
of York Ministers, 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
advertised 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.