Citation - Pennsylvania Gazette-Philadelphia: 1763.11.03

PG-P.763.056
3 Nov 1763:31 (1819)
On Sunday last, about a quarter after four in the afternoon,
we had a smart shock of an earthquake here, which so alarmed
the congregations of most of the places of worship in town,
that the service was immediately broke up; but happily no
damage ensued . . . The following lines were sent us on the
occasion.
  Heav'n oft before the fatal bolt is hurl'd,
  Gives timely notice to an erring world;
  Some lesser woes are harbingers of great:
  O! Sinners! hear and dread approaching fate!
  . . . [6 more lines, signed] J.F.