A Sermon, Delivered Before His Excellency Edward Everett, Governor, His Honor George Hull, Lieutenant Governor, the Honorable Council, and the Legislature of Massachusetts, on the Anniversary Election, January 2, 1839
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Authors:
- Hopkins, Mark
1802 - 1887
About this book
In a pivotal moment of early 19th-century America, as the nation grappled with its identity and moral compass, Mark Hopkins, D.D., delivered a profound sermon to Massachusetts' political leaders. This document, "A Sermon, Delivered Before His Excellency Edward Everett, Governor, His Honor George Hull, Lieutenant Governor, the Honorable Council, and the Legislature of Massachusetts, on the Anniversary Election, January 2, 1839," explores the intersection of faith and governance. Hopkins emphasizes the importance of moral integrity in leadership and the responsibility of citizens to uphold unalienable rights. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this sermon invites readers to reflect on the ethical foundations that shape democratic principles, urging a commitment to justice and virtue in public life.
