Benjamin Franklin offered his famous appeal for harmony and conciliation, an appeal for God's intervention. His solicitation seems almost out of character.On June 28, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention debated Martin's proposal for one vote per state in the lower house. Printed in The General Advertiser, April 15, 1747. When Franklin wrote The Speech of Miss Polly Baker is not now known, though 1746 is a likely date. Sometimes God doesn't want you to ask for help. Sometimes he wants you to do something different. Franklin made a plea that they petition God for help. And, my brethren, have you made a powerful effort? I charge the angels of God to minister to me right now in Jesus' name.