National beginnings of American literature

According to Wigglesworth, the start of this final day will be signaled by a bright light at midnight which will wake all the sinners:

• According to Wigglesworth, the start of this final day will be signaled by a bright light at midnight which will wake all the sinners:

They rush from beds with giddy heads, and to their windows run, Viewing this light which shone more bright than doth the noonday sun.

• Many people will try in vain to escape their final judgment:

Some hide themselves in caves and delves, in places underground: Some rashly leap into the deep, to escape by being drowned: Some to the rocks (0 senseless blocks!) and woody mountains run. That there they might this fearful sight, and dreaded presence shun.

Benjamin Franklin

• Benjamin Franklin was a brilliant, industrious, and versatile man. Starting as a poor boy in a family of seventeen children, he became famous on both sides of the Atlantic as a statesman, scientist, and author. Despite his fame, however, he always remained a man of industry and simple tastes.
• Franklin's writings range from informal sermons on thrift to urbane essays. He wrote gracefully as well as clearly, with a wit which often gave an edge to his words. Though the style he formed came from imitating two noted English essayists, Addison and Steele, he made it into his own. His most famous work is his Autobiography.

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. He was the tenth son of soap maker, Josiah Franklin. Benjamin's mother was Abiah Folger, the second wife of Josiah. In all, Josiah would father 17 children.

• Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. He was the tenth son of soap maker, Josiah Franklin. Benjamin's mother was Abiah Folger, the second wife of Josiah. In all, Josiah would father 17 children.
• Josiah intended for Benjamin to enter into the clergy. However, Josiah could only afford to send his son to school for one year and clergymen needed years of schooling. But, as young Benjamin loved to read he had him apprenticed to his brother James, who was a printer. After helping James compose pamphlets and set type which was grueling work, 12-year-old Benjamin would sell their products in the streets.