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John Lindsey
John Lindsey was a nineteenth-century American clergyman whose theological contributions reflected the intellectual currents of antebellum New England Protestantism. His public discourse before the Vermont Legislature demonstrates his engagement with the intersection of religious thought and civic governance during a period of significant social and political transformation. Lindsey's work exemplifies the role of clergy as public intellectuals in early American democratic institutions.
From A Discourse Delivered Before the Vermont Legislature
DISCOURSE, DELIVERED BEFORE THE HONOURABLE LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT. ON THE ANNIVERSARY ELECTION, OCTOBER 10, 1822 BY JOHN LINDSEY, cay MINISTER IN THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Chocked May 1918 MONTPELIER, Vt. PRINTED BY E. P. WALTON, 1822. PUBLIC AN ELECTION SERMON. PROVERBS, xiv. 34. RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTETH A NATION. THE friends of religion will forever be pleased to behold the members of the Legislature, assembling round the altar of their God, to pay their adorations to the Supreme Ruler of the universe, at the time when they are about to enter upon the duties of their highly important and responsible stations. No class of citizens need, more than legislators, the aid of that wisdom which is from above; as none have a more difficult task to perform, or a greater share of influence in forming the character, and promoting the interests of the community. And this wisdom, we are taught to ask…
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