"America for Americans!" / The Typical American, Thanksgiving Sermon

Name: "America for Americans!" / The Typical American, Thanksgiving Sermon
Author: John Philip Newman

A Thanksgiving sermon addresses the nation's blessings and responsibilities, attributing peace, prosperity, and vast agricultural and industrial wealth to divine providence and moral virtue. The speaker contrasts American stability with turmoil abroad, praises farming and productive resources, cites striking economic and production figures to illustrate national abundance, and calls for gratitude and reliance on God amid trials. He warns that prosperity comes with duties: moral vigilance, careful immigration and naturalization policy to protect institutions, and recognition that both good and calamity are instruments of a higher will. The discourse urges collective thanksgiving, sober self-examination, and stewardship of national blessings.

By John Philip Newman

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John Philip Newman

John Philip Newman was a 19th-century American author and preacher known for his works that reflect on American identity and geography. His notable book, "America for Americans!" / The Typical American, Thanksgiving Sermon, explores themes of patriotism and national character, while his other significant work, From Dan to Beersheba, offers a detailed description of the Holy Land, enriched with maps and engravings. Newman's writings often blend personal reflection with broader cultural commentary, contributing to the understanding of American values and the exploration of biblical landscapes.