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January 7, 1841
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Account of a May 1838 interview with Mr. J. Q. Adams in Washington, where he affirms his faith in God and Christ, reflects on his diplomatic and presidential career as providential duties, and calls for pious, prayerful men to safeguard American liberties in crisis.
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An account is given of a recent interview with Mr. J. Q. Adams at Washington, during which he is reported to have used the following language—
"I have long been a firm believer in the revelation of God, and have long trusted in the atonement of Christ; and during a long life I have seen the prayer of faith prevail with Israel's God. It is true I have been called by God's providence to discharge high obligations to my country. I have been four times in Europe, and spent more than twenty years of my life in foreign countries, I was then called to the Presidency, and the four years that I filled the executive chair, were the only unhappy years of my life. Now in my old age I feel it peculiarly my prerogative to guard the liberties of my countrymen from danger. I have assumed vast responsibilities, and in this rugged crisis I have desired the prayers of all the good and virtuous.' I shall soon pass away, and if our country is to remain free, other, and younger, and stronger men must fill the breach.— They must be men equal to any crisis, and not afraid of danger; and above all, 'they must be men of prayer and piety."
May, 1838.
"I have long been a firm believer in the revelation of God, and have long trusted in the atonement of Christ; and during a long life I have seen the prayer of faith prevail with Israel's God. It is true I have been called by God's providence to discharge high obligations to my country. I have been four times in Europe, and spent more than twenty years of my life in foreign countries, I was then called to the Presidency, and the four years that I filled the executive chair, were the only unhappy years of my life. Now in my old age I feel it peculiarly my prerogative to guard the liberties of my countrymen from danger. I have assumed vast responsibilities, and in this rugged crisis I have desired the prayers of all the good and virtuous.' I shall soon pass away, and if our country is to remain free, other, and younger, and stronger men must fill the breach.— They must be men equal to any crisis, and not afraid of danger; and above all, 'they must be men of prayer and piety."
May, 1838.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
Moral Virtue
Fate Providence
What keywords are associated?
J Q Adams
Interview
Faith
Providence
Presidency
American Liberties
Prayer
Piety
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. J. Q. Adams
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. J. Q. Adams
Location
Washington
Event Date
May, 1838
Story Details
In an interview, Mr. J. Q. Adams expresses lifelong faith in God and Christ, recounts his providential roles in diplomacy, presidency (noting its unhappiness), and current guardianship of liberties, seeking prayers amid crisis, and urging future pious leaders to protect freedom.