| Author |
Payne, Daniel Alexander, 1811-1893 |
| LoC No. |
92838813
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| Title |
Welcome to the ransomed; or, Duties of the colored inhabitants of the District of Columbia
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| Original Publication |
United States: Bull & Tuttle,1862.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
hekula03, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
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| Summary |
"Welcome to the Ransomed; or, Duties of the Colored Inhabitants of the District…" by Daniel A. Payne is a religious discourse written in the early 1860s, set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation. This work serves as a guidance pamphlet, specifically aimed at the newly freed African American population in Washington, D.C. The central theme revolves around the responsibilities and moral duties of the formerly enslaved individuals as they navigate their newfound freedom. The book is structured as a sermon that emphasizes the importance of prayer, industriousness, and moral integrity for the colored inhabitants of the District. Payne implores his audience to live according to divine principles, urging them to embrace their freedom with a commitment to virtue, education, and community building. He addresses practical aspects of life, including the value of hard work, financial prudence, and the moral raising of children. Through heartfelt encouragement, Payne highlights the spiritual and ethical obligations of the community, emphasizing that true freedom extends beyond physical emancipation to the liberation from sin and moral degradation. He presents a vision of unity, hope, and diligence, urging his listeners to contribute positively to society and uplift their families and communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| LoC Class |
HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Washington (D.C.)
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| Subject |
Sermons, American -- 19th century
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Religious aspects
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Washington (D.C.)
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| Subject |
Freed persons -- Washington (D.C.)
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| Subject |
Washington (D.C.) -- Race relations
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| Subject |
Bible. Timothy, 1st, II, 1-4 -- Sermons
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69453 |
| Release Date |
Nov 30, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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