02386cam a22003133u 4500 31490 UtSlPG 20260610133722.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 40019183 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Gannett, Ezra S. (Ezra Stiles), 1801-1871 The Religion of Politics : A Sermon Delivered Before His Excellency John Davis, Governor, His Honor George Hull, Lieutenant Governor, The Honorable Council, And The Legislature Of Massachusetts, At The Annual Election, January 5, 1842. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-03-03 Produced by Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Religion of Politics" by Ezra S. Gannett is a sermon delivered in early 19th century America, specifically in 1842. This work falls under the category of religious discourse and the analysis of political ethics. The sermon addresses the intertwining of religion and politics, arguing for the essential role of religious principles guiding political action among both citizens and governmental leaders. In this sermon, Gannett elaborates on the necessity for individuals engaged in political life to apply their religious convictions to their civic duties. He asserts that morality and political action should not be separate; rather, they must be harmonized so that each citizen acts with integrity, love, and a sense of responsibility before God. Throughout the text, Gannett explores the implications of faith in public service, emphasizing that true patriotism must be grounded in virtue and accountability. He calls for a political climate where decisions reflect moral consciousness and respect for every individual's rights and dignity, ultimately unifying religious observance and political engagement as vital to the nation's integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Election sermons -- Massachusetts https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31490 72336 72336