Discourse: Delivered on the Fast Day; Recommended by the President of the United States (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John M. Duncan

9780267217007: Discourse: Delivered on the Fast Day; Recommended by the President of the United States (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267217005 ISBN 13: 9780267217007

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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National reflection on politics, faith, and national duty : A cloth-cutting address given on a fasting day that urges readers to examine the moral roots of public life and the responsibilities of leaders and citizens alike.

This work frames the occasion as a moment to confront national sins, ponder the role of money and benevolence, and ask whether politicians and ministers uphold truth and social harmony. It argues for mediatorial principles in public life and calls for candor, accountability, and a recommitment to common good.

Understand a critique of political faction, wealth, and social behavior in a historical context.
See how religion and public ethics are linked to national welfare and governance.
Consider questions about responsibility, leadership, and the duties of citizens during a national crisis.
Hear a call for a principled approach to reform that blends faith with practical measures.

Ideal for readers of historical sermons, political theology, and 19th‑century public discourse.

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