Pow-Wows, or Long Lost Friend, by John George Hoffman, [1820], at sacred-texts.com
A PECULIAR SIGN TO KEEP BACK MEN AND ANIMALS
Whenever you an in danger of being attacked then carry this sign with you: "In the name of God, I make the attack. May it please my Redeemer to assist me. Upon the holy assistant of God I depend entirely; upon the holy assistance of God and my gun I rely very truly. God alone be with us. Blessed be Jesus.