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100	1		_aSmart, Newton, _d1798?-1879
245	1	4	_aThe Duty of a Christian People under Divine Visitations
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-06-03
508			_aTranscribed from the 1832 J. G. & F. Rivington edition by David Price
520			_a"The Duty of a Christian People under Divine Visitations" by Newton Smart is a theological treatise written in the early 19th century. The work primarily addresses the responsibilities of Christians during times of divine judgment and crisis, urging collective and individual repentance and reform. It reflects on the moral and spiritual obligations of the faithful in the face of national calamities, such as plagues or wars, and calls for deep introspection and reformation. The opening of the book sets a somber tone, discussing the state of anxiety and fear prevalent in the nation due to impending judgment from God, as indicated by a spreading pestilence. Smart stresses the importance of turning back to God through prayer, humility, and repentance, quoting scripture to emphasize his points. He asks what course a Christian society should adopt in such dire times, pushing for a united response of faith and supplication while reflecting on the failures that have led to this state of divine displeasure. As the dialogue progresses, it becomes clear that the author intends to embolden his readers to pursue both personal and national reform grounded in Christian doctrine and practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aProvidence and government of God
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49126
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