According to baldwin, all authors write from

for me, balancing all your work/homework is the hardest part in high school and the exams.

in this text, paine use the word “ye” several times in order to  capture  the  attention of the colonists who   haven't understand the   importance and urgency of his cause. the word "ye" that is the plural of   "thou" is used to call the colonists attention and make the fight for the cause.