I make them my profound acknowledgments for the honor they have done me in assigning me a share in the work of this day of days, and shall best deserve their trust by going with absolute candor straight to my theme.
Reid expresses gratitude for the opportunity to speak and emphasizes the importance of honesty in addressing his topic.
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