Divine Providence and Justice

Paine repeatedly invokes God's support for the American cause, asserting that divine providence will not abandon a people who have sought peace and justice, and that tyranny is inherently opposed to divine will.

Paine argues that God will favor the American cause because it is just, and that tyranny will ultimately be punished.

Paine asserts that God will not abandon a people who have sought peace, and that the British king cannot claim divine help; he calls on Americans to 'show your faith by your works.'

Paine asserts that God has parted America from Britain and that divine justice will punish British atrocities.

Paine attributes American success to 'the interposition of Providence' rather than British benevolence.