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Literary
May 4, 1833
The Northern Star, And Farmers' And Mechanics' Advocate
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A reflective essay advocating true patriotism through acts of beneficence and Christian duty in private life, rather than political strife, to alleviate worldly misery. Attributed to Rob. Hall.
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DOING GOOD
Instead of showing our love to our country by engaging eagerly in the strife of parties, let us choose to signalize it rather by beneficence, and by an exemplary discharge of the duties of private life, under the persuasion that man, in the final issue of things, will be seen to have been the best patriot, who is the best Christian. He who diffuses the most happiness, and assuages the most distress within his own circle, is undoubtedly the best friend to his country and the world, since nothing more is necessary than for all men to imitate his conduct, to make the greatest part of the misery of the world, cease in a moment. While the passion then of some is to shine, or some to govern, and others to accumulate, let one great passion alone inflame our breasts, the passion which reason ratifies, which conscience approves, which heaven inspires—that of being and doing good.'
Rob. Hall.
Instead of showing our love to our country by engaging eagerly in the strife of parties, let us choose to signalize it rather by beneficence, and by an exemplary discharge of the duties of private life, under the persuasion that man, in the final issue of things, will be seen to have been the best patriot, who is the best Christian. He who diffuses the most happiness, and assuages the most distress within his own circle, is undoubtedly the best friend to his country and the world, since nothing more is necessary than for all men to imitate his conduct, to make the greatest part of the misery of the world, cease in a moment. While the passion then of some is to shine, or some to govern, and others to accumulate, let one great passion alone inflame our breasts, the passion which reason ratifies, which conscience approves, which heaven inspires—that of being and doing good.'
Rob. Hall.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Patriotism
Beneficence
Christian Duty
Moral Instruction
Private Life
What entities or persons were involved?
Rob. Hall.
Literary Details
Title
Doing Good
Author
Rob. Hall.
Subject
True Patriotism Through Beneficence And Christian Duty
Key Lines
He Who Diffuses The Most Happiness, And Assuages The Most Distress Within His Own Circle, Is Undoubtedly The Best Friend To His Country And The World, Since Nothing More Is Necessary Than For All Men To Imitate His Conduct, To Make The Greatest Part Of The Misery Of The World, Cease In A Moment.
Let One Great Passion Alone Inflame Our Breasts, The Passion Which Reason Ratifies, Which Conscience Approves, Which Heaven Inspires—That Of Being And Doing Good.