000			02951cam a22003973u 4500
001			69453
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610134615.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r20221862utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010			_a92838813
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aBV _aE151 _aHT
100	1		_aPayne, Daniel Alexander, _d1811-1893
245	1	0	_aWelcome to the ransomed; or, Duties of the colored inhabitants of the District of Columbia
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2022-11-30
508			_ahekula03, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
520			_a"Welcome to the Ransomed; or, Duties of the Colored Inhabitants of the District…" by Daniel A. Payne is a religious discourse written in the early 1860s, set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation. This work serves as a guidance pamphlet, specifically aimed at the newly freed African American population in Washington, D.C. The central theme revolves around the responsibilities and moral duties of the formerly enslaved individuals as they navigate their newfound freedom. The book is structured as a sermon that emphasizes the importance of prayer, industriousness, and moral integrity for the colored inhabitants of the District. Payne implores his audience to live according to divine principles, urging them to embrace their freedom with a commitment to virtue, education, and community building. He addresses practical aspects of life, including the value of hard work, financial prudence, and the moral raising of children. Through heartfelt encouragement, Payne highlights the spiritual and ethical obligations of the community, emphasizing that true freedom extends beyond physical emancipation to the liberation from sin and moral degradation. He presents a vision of unity, hope, and diligence, urging his listeners to contribute positively to society and uplift their families and communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Bull & Tuttle, 1862
653			_aSlavery -- Washington (D.C.)
653			_aSermons, American -- 19th century
653			_aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Religious aspects
653			_aAfrican Americans -- Washington (D.C.)
653			_aFreed persons -- Washington (D.C.)
653			_aWashington (D.C.) -- Race relations
653			_aBible. Timothy, 1st, II, 1-4 -- Sermons
856	4		_uhttps://www.loc.gov/item/92838813/
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69453
999			_c110240 _d110240