<P> The pamphlets were contemporaneous with early parts of the American Revolution, during a time when colonists needed inspiring works . Paine, like many other politicians and scholars, knew that the colonists weren't going to support the American Revolutionary War without proper reason to do so . They were written in a language that the common person could understand, and represented Paine's liberal philosophy . Paine also used references to God, saying that a war against Kingdom of Great Britain would be a war with the support of God . Paine's writings bolstered the morale of the American colonists, appealed to the English people's consideration of the war, clarified the issues at stake in the war, and denounced the advocates of a negotiated peace . The first volume begins with the famous words, "These are the times that try men's souls ." </P> <P> The first of the pamphlets was released during a time when the revolution was still viewed as an unsteady prospect . </P> <P> Its opening sentence was adopted as the watchword of the movement to Trenton . The opening lines are as follows: </P> <P> These are the times that try men's souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman . </P>

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