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The Citizen and the Commonwealth: A Discourse Delivered in the First Congregational Church in Holliston, on the Day of the Annual State Fast, April 10, 1851 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
Synopsis
Explore a 19th-century political sermon on duty, conscience, and the nation's fight over slavery
This historically grounded discourse, delivered at a New England church in 1851, examines how citizens should respond to a troubling federal law.
It weighs loyalty to government against moral conviction, and asks readers to consider the balance between public duty and personal conscience during a time of deep national conflict.
Written in clear, accessible language, the speaker threads discussions of divine authority, constitutional limits, and the responsibilities of both states and individuals. It invites readers to think about leadership, reform, and the path to justice in a complex republic.
- Context for debates on the Fugitive Slave Act and civil obedience
- Clarifications of conscience, authority, and the limits of lawful action
- Perspective on the role of citizens, legislators, and voters in social reform
- Historical insight into religious rhetoric shaping public policy in the pre-Civil War era
Ideal for readers of American history, religious philosophy, and Cold War-era parallels in political discourse, this edition provides a window into how one community wrestled with liberty and unity.
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