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title: 'The Temporal Benefits of the Bible: A Sermon, Preached on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, 1853'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Sr.'
date: 1853-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Apologetics'
- 'Education'
- 'Social Issues'
scriptures:
- 'Romans 3'
- 'Psalms 147'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/van-dyke-1853-the-temporal-benefits-of-the-bible-a-sermon-preached-on-thanksgiving-day-november-24th-1853
---

# The Temporal Benefits of the Bible: A Sermon, Preached on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, 1853

Thanksgiving sermon highlighting the Bible's temporal benefits: it cultivates intellect, upholds public morals, promotes social happiness, and secures national stability. Urges gratitude for Scripture's civic influence.

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