This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 92838813
Title: Welcome to the ransomed; or, Duties of the colored inhabitants of the District of Columbia
Original Publication: United States: Bull & Tuttle,1862.
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)
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Payne, Daniel Alexander, 1811-1893
EBook No.: 69453
Published: Nov 30, 2022
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Slavery -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject: Sermons, American -- 19th century
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Religious aspects
Subject: African Americans -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject: Freed persons -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject: Washington (D.C.) -- Race relations
Subject: Bible. Timothy, 1st, II, 1-4 -- Sermons
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
LoCC: History: America: United States
LoCC: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 92838813
Title: Welcome to the ransomed; or, Duties of the colored inhabitants of the District of Columbia
Original Publication: United States: Bull & Tuttle,1862.
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)
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Payne, Daniel Alexander, 1811-1893
EBook No.: 69453
Published: Nov 30, 2022
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Slavery -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject: Sermons, American -- 19th century
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Religious aspects
Subject: African Americans -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject: Freed persons -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject: Washington (D.C.) -- Race relations
Subject: Bible. Timothy, 1st, II, 1-4 -- Sermons
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
LoCC: History: America: United States
LoCC: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.