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050 4 _aBV
100 1 _aBurt, N. C.
_q(Nathaniel Clark),
_d1825-1874
245 1 0 _aNational character
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-21
508 _aProduced by Curtis Weyant, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"National Character: A Thanksgiving Discourse" by N. C. Burt is a religious discourse delivered in the mid-19th century, specifically in 1855. This publication serves as a reflection on the nature of nations, their moral character, and the relationship between divinity and governance, particularly in the context of America. The discourse emphasizes the intersection of faith and national identity, urging the audience to recognize their duties as citizens within a divine moral framework. In the discourse, Burt explores the characteristics that define a nation, discussing elements such as common ancestry, language, territory, and governance. He acknowledges that while these factors play a role in forming a nation, it is the idea of a sovereign state ordained by God that holds ultimate significance. He argues that a nation’s true blessing lies in its recognition of God as its Lord. Additionally, Burt addresses the moral responsibilities the government holds towards its citizens and emphasizes the need for religious principles to guide national conduct. He contends that as America strives to make God the foundation of its national identity, it will secure its destiny and prosperity, ultimately calling for a unification of spiritual and civic duties in service of their nation and God. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNationalism
653 _aThanksgiving Day sermons
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19597
999 _c60957
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