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“The United States are under peculiar obligations to become a holy people unto the Lord our God.”

Quote by Ezra Stiles

Book:The United States Elevated to Glory and Honour; a Sermon [on Deut. Xxvi. 19] ... Second Edition, Corrected

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The United States Elevated to Glory and Honour; a Sermon [on Deut. Xxvi. 19] ... Second Edition, Corrected

This book is a religious sermon that delves into the scriptural text of Deuteronomy XXVI:19, with a particular focus on its relevance to the United States. The second edition has been revised to enhance its accuracy and readability, making it a more refined version of the original work. more

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Ezra Stiles was a prominent American educator and theologian, serving as the president of Yale College from 1778 to 1795. He is recognized for his contributions to the advancement of higher education in the United States and his efforts to reform the curriculum at Yale. Stiles was also a significant figure in the American Revolution and a fervent abolitionist. more

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