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Description and Holding Information
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1841-01-06, Sermon delivered by David Damon before Marcus Morton, Governor
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A sermon delivered before his Excellency Marcus Morton, Governor, His Honor George Hull, Lieutenant Governor, the Honorable Council, and the
Legislature of Massachusetts, at the annual election, January 6, 1841 by David Damon, pastor of the Congregational Church of West Cambridge. Boston : Dutton
& Wentworth, 1841. Text: Galatians v. 13 "... ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve
one another." This is our government, not one imposed upon us. However, we must not be too proud, but must think of the duties required. We must
keep the true spirit of Christianity and serve one another--look to the well being of all. Damon held up George Washington as an example of good
government. Damon then gave his own definition of conservatism, not as a people mired in the past, but people who wanted to have good methods as well as a
good result. "Equal distribution of property," "No government," and "No clergy," may appeal to some, but none of these actually work well in real
life. Change will come in fits and starts. Speaking to the new government, he said it was very important to assuage violence, diminish political
warfare, and be good and faithful servants of the people. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of title originally held by the Library of Congress).
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Title:
A sermon delivered before His Excellency Marcus Morton, governor, His Honor George Hull, lieutenant governor, the honorable Council, and the legislature of Massachusetts, at the annual election, January 6, 1841 / by David Damon, pastor of the Congregational Church in West Cambridge.
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OCLC Number:
367859469
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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