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Editorial
November 11, 1789
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
The editorial contrasts Europe's famines, revolutions, and wars with America's abundance, peaceful establishment of government, and peace, urging gratitude and adherence to divine laws for continued blessings.
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THE MORALIST.
While famine, in her most horrid form, has pervaded the kingdoms of Europe, and thousands been the sacrifice--have we not had an abundance in our land, sufficient for man and beast?
While bloodshed and devastation attend the revolutions of government in the old world--have we not been directed and guided to the establishment of an energetick national government, in peace--and with a success scarcely hoped?
And whilst wars and rumours of wars are agitating and desolating the earth, and the sound thereof has not been in our land, have we not abundant cause for praise, adoration and homage to the giver of these good gifts--and ought we not to strive by an observance of his laws and submission to his divine will, still to continue to be the objects of his benediction?
Surely we ought. The duty is easy--the reward will be immense.
While famine, in her most horrid form, has pervaded the kingdoms of Europe, and thousands been the sacrifice--have we not had an abundance in our land, sufficient for man and beast?
While bloodshed and devastation attend the revolutions of government in the old world--have we not been directed and guided to the establishment of an energetick national government, in peace--and with a success scarcely hoped?
And whilst wars and rumours of wars are agitating and desolating the earth, and the sound thereof has not been in our land, have we not abundant cause for praise, adoration and homage to the giver of these good gifts--and ought we not to strive by an observance of his laws and submission to his divine will, still to continue to be the objects of his benediction?
Surely we ought. The duty is easy--the reward will be immense.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Moral Duty
National Blessings
Gratitude To God
Peace And Abundance
Divine Will
What entities or persons were involved?
God
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Gratitude For National Peace And Abundance
Stance / Tone
Moral Exhortation
Key Figures
God
Key Arguments
America Has Abundance Unlike Europe's Famine
Peaceful Establishment Of National Government Unlike Old World's Revolutions
Absence Of Wars Provides Cause For Praise To God
Duty To Observe Divine Laws For Continued Blessings