Address, Delivered to the Graduates of Rutgers College: At Commencement Held in the Reformed Dutch Church, New Brunswick, N. J. July 20, 1831 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
A stirring 1831 address that links faith, liberty, and civic duty to the future of a young nation.
This Rutgers College commencement speech surveys the promise of American republicanism, the role of religion in public life, and the power of education to shape a virtuous, ambitious people.
In these pages, the speaker urges graduates to ground their lives in piety, character, and diligent work, while outlining broad visions for national progress—from public schools to charitable and missionary efforts. It is a386 call to action rooted in faith and history, with a clear-eyed view of leadership, virtue, and the responsibilities of freedom.- Understand how religion and liberty are presented as compatible pillars of a strong republic.
- Explore a private moral code that emphasizes integrity, perseverance, and public service.
- See early 19th‑century debates on education, abolitionist sentiment, and national advancement.
- Consider paths for personal achievement that align with civic duty and faith.
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