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title: 'Hope of Republics; or, The Elements of Permanence in Modern Civilization'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'William Anderson Scott, Sr.'
date: 1849-03-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Devotional (General)'
- 'Citizenship and Government'
- 'Sermons'
scriptures:
- 'Psalms 19'
- 'Deuteronomy 11'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/scott-1849-hope-of-republics-or-the-elements-of-permanence-in-modern-civilization
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# Hope of Republics; or, The Elements of Permanence in Modern Civilization

Two sermons: one urges valuing spiritual treasures above gold and readiness for eternity; the other argues Christianity, education, and moral virtue secure a republic's permanence.

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