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What is the author inviting people to do?
What is the author inviting people to do?
- To seek protection from persecution
- To enlist voluntarily in the military (correct)
- To pray for divine guidance
- To march in a protest against the war
What is the significance of the phrase 'The Lord do that which seemeth him good'?
What is the significance of the phrase 'The Lord do that which seemeth him good'?
- It is a statement of humility and uncertainty (correct)
- It is a call to arms for the military
- It is a criticism of the government
- It is an expression of certainty in a victorious outcome
What is the author's view of those who have already enlisted?
What is the author's view of those who have already enlisted?
- They are brave souls who have set a noble example (correct)
- They are traitors to their country
- They are cowards who are running away from home
- They are foolish for going to war
What is the author's main motivation for writing this text?
What is the author's main motivation for writing this text?
What is the author's view of God's role in the conflict?
What is the author's view of God's role in the conflict?
What is the author's attitude towards those who have not enlisted?
What is the author's attitude towards those who have not enlisted?
What is the author's view of the importance of the cause?
What is the author's view of the importance of the cause?
What is the author's view of the effectiveness of prayer?
What is the author's view of the effectiveness of prayer?
What is the speaker's view on the origin of military courage?
What is the speaker's view on the origin of military courage?
Who is referred to as the 'Deliverer of Britain'?
Who is referred to as the 'Deliverer of Britain'?
What is the speaker's hope for the expedition?
What is the speaker's hope for the expedition?
What is the speaker's view on the relationship between guilt and courage?
What is the speaker's view on the relationship between guilt and courage?
What is the speaker's advice to the soldiers?
What is the speaker's advice to the soldiers?
What is the significance of Col. JVajhington in the text?
What is the significance of Col. JVajhington in the text?
What is the speaker's view on the importance of being prepared for one's future state?
What is the speaker's view on the importance of being prepared for one's future state?
What is the speaker's hope for the martial fire in the country?
What is the speaker's hope for the martial fire in the country?
What is the main characteristic of the courage described in the text?
What is the main characteristic of the courage described in the text?
Who is the military leader mentioned in the text as an example of a good soldier?
Who is the military leader mentioned in the text as an example of a good soldier?
What is the main goal of the military leader in the text?
What is the main goal of the military leader in the text?
What is the nature of the courage described in the text?
What is the nature of the courage described in the text?
What is the role of reason in the courage described in the text?
What is the role of reason in the courage described in the text?
What is the result of the courage described in the text?
What is the result of the courage described in the text?
What is the relationship between courage and virtue in the text?
What is the relationship between courage and virtue in the text?
What is the context of the courage described in the text?
What is the context of the courage described in the text?
The sermon was preached in Philadelphia.
The sermon was preached in Philadelphia.
The sermon was printed in London only.
The sermon was printed in London only.
The speaker attributes the country's long period of peace and liberty to the country's geographical location.
The speaker attributes the country's long period of peace and liberty to the country's geographical location.
The speaker believes that the French are allies of the British.
The speaker believes that the French are allies of the British.
The country has experienced many years of war.
The country has experienced many years of war.
The speaker is addressing a group of soldiers.
The speaker is addressing a group of soldiers.
The speaker attributes the country's peace and liberty to divine intervention.
The speaker attributes the country's peace and liberty to divine intervention.
The sermon was preached in August 1755.
The sermon was preached in August 1755.
The author believes that the French are a threat to British liberty.
The author believes that the French are a threat to British liberty.
According to the author, the French are barbarians.
According to the author, the French are barbarians.
The author is urging the Virginians to take action against the French.
The author is urging the Virginians to take action against the French.
The author views the French as a threat to Christianity.
The author views the French as a threat to Christianity.
The author believes that the Virginians have a duty to defend their religion.
The author believes that the Virginians have a duty to defend their religion.
The author thinks that the Virginians' forefathers fought for their freedom.
The author thinks that the Virginians' forefathers fought for their freedom.
The author believes that Virginians are willingly giving up their liberty and religion for French power.
The author believes that Virginians are willingly giving up their liberty and religion for French power.
The author views the Indian Savages as a threat to Virginian security.
The author views the Indian Savages as a threat to Virginian security.
The author is concerned about the loss of Virginian estates if the French take over.
The author is concerned about the loss of Virginian estates if the French take over.
The author is confident in the ability of Virginians to protect their country.
The author is confident in the ability of Virginians to protect their country.
The author believes that the Virginians have a special identity as Britons and Protestants.
The author believes that the Virginians have a special identity as Britons and Protestants.
The author is motivated by a desire for personal gain.
The author is motivated by a desire for personal gain.
The author is proud of the bravery of Virginians who have already fought against the French.
The author is proud of the bravery of Virginians who have already fought against the French.
The author believes that Virginians are degenerating and losing their patriotic spirit.
The author believes that Virginians are degenerating and losing their patriotic spirit.
The author is calling for the forced conscription of Virginians to fight against the French.
The author is calling for the forced conscription of Virginians to fight against the French.
The author is hopeful about the future of Virginia despite the French threat.
The author is hopeful about the future of Virginia despite the French threat.
The country has experienced many years of _______________________
The country has experienced many years of _______________________
The sermon was preached in the year _______________________
The sermon was preached in the year _______________________
The country's geographical location, including the Atlantic and the mountains, has served as a barrier against the _______________________
The country's geographical location, including the Atlantic and the mountains, has served as a barrier against the _______________________
The author attributes the country's long period of peace and liberty to the country's _______________________ location
The author attributes the country's long period of peace and liberty to the country's _______________________ location
The sermon was preached to Captain Overton's Independant Company of _______________________
The sermon was preached to Captain Overton's Independant Company of _______________________
The text mentions that the country has been 'the happy Spot that has been diftinguifhed with a long Series of _______________________'
The text mentions that the country has been 'the happy Spot that has been diftinguifhed with a long Series of _______________________'
The sermon was printed in _______________________ and London
The sermon was printed in _______________________ and London
The text states that the French are 'those eternal Enemies of Liberty and the _______________________'
The text states that the French are 'those eternal Enemies of Liberty and the _______________________'
To protect your ______ from the moft bloody Barbarities
To protect your ______ from the moft bloody Barbarities
To defend the Territories of the beft of ______ againft the Oppreffion and Tyranny
To defend the Territories of the beft of ______ againft the Oppreffion and Tyranny
BritiJJj ______ from the Chains of French Slavery
BritiJJj ______ from the Chains of French Slavery
To guard your ______, the pure Religion ofjeji/s
To guard your ______, the pure Religion ofjeji/s
To keep from the cruel Hands of Barbarians and ______ your Wives, your Children, your Parents, your Friends
To keep from the cruel Hands of Barbarians and ______ your Wives, your Children, your Parents, your Friends
Thefe are the Bleffings you con- tend for ; all thefe will be torn from your eager Grafp, if this Colony mould become a Province of ______
Thefe are the Bleffings you con- tend for ; all thefe will be torn from your eager Grafp, if this Colony mould become a Province of ______
And Virginians! ______ !Chriftians !Proteftants
And Virginians! ______ !Chriftians !Proteftants
The author believes that the Virginians have a special identity as ______ and Protestants
The author believes that the Virginians have a special identity as ______ and Protestants
Are ______________ utterly degenerated by so short a Remove from their Mother-Country?
Are ______________ utterly degenerated by so short a Remove from their Mother-Country?
Is the Spirit of ______________ entirely extinguished among us?
Is the Spirit of ______________ entirely extinguished among us?
Muft I look upon thee as a conquered, enslaved Province of ______________?
Muft I look upon thee as a conquered, enslaved Province of ______________?
And muft ye, our unhappy Brethren in our Frontiers, muft ye ftand the fingle Barriers of a ravaged Country, unaflifted, unbefriended, unpitied against the ______________?
And muft ye, our unhappy Brethren in our Frontiers, muft ye ftand the fingle Barriers of a ravaged Country, unaflifted, unbefriended, unpitied against the ______________?
Muft I give thee up for loft, O my ______________?
Muft I give thee up for loft, O my ______________?
Shall Virginia incur the Guilt, and the ever-lafling Shame of tamely exchanging her Liberty, her ______________, and her All?
Shall Virginia incur the Guilt, and the ever-lafling Shame of tamely exchanging her Liberty, her ______________, and her All?
And muft I look upon ourfelves, as being little better than AccelTaries to their ______________?
And muft I look upon ourfelves, as being little better than AccelTaries to their ______________?
Shall Virginia incur the Guilt, and the ever-lafling Shame of tamely exchanging her ______________, and her All?
Shall Virginia incur the Guilt, and the ever-lafling Shame of tamely exchanging her ______________, and her All?
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Study Notes
The Importance of Martial Courage
- God has been pleased to diffuse sparks of martial fire throughout the country
- The speaker hopes that God has kindled a fire of courage in the hearts of the people, amidst the luxury and pleasure that has extinguished it
The Origin of Military Courage
- Nature is the true origin of military courage, but it can be improved with certain things
- Even those with natural bravery can be animated to defend their country
- Those who are naturally effeminate can also be motivated to behave with resolution and fortitude
The Importance of Being at Peace with God
- It is essential to be at peace with God and one's conscience to be brave in defense of one's country
- Guilt is naturally timid and can be struck into a panic
- Col. Washington is cited as an example of heroic youth who has been preserved by Providence for some important service to his country
The Constituents of a Good Soldier
- A good soldier is characterized by a calm, deliberate, and rational courage
- This type of courage is not savage ferocity or foolhardy insecurity, but a steady and judicious fortitude
- It is a courage that dwells in the soul, ruled by virtue and reason
The Call to Action
- The speaker invites and entreats those who have no sufficient reason against it to voluntarily enlist and go out with brave souls
- It is more advantageous to go out in time and more honorable to go out as volunteers than to be compelled to do so by authority
The Constituents of a Good Soldier
- The sermon was preached by Samuel Davies, a minister, to Captain Overton's Independent Company of Volunteers in Hanover County, Virginia, in August 1755.
- The sermon emphasizes the importance of religion and patriotism as constituents of a good soldier.
Benefits of Peace and Liberty
- The country has experienced 100 years of peace and liberty, a rare occurrence in the world.
- The geographical location of the colonies, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and mountains, has served as a barrier against wars.
Threats to Liberty
- The French and Indians pose a threat to liberty, and the speaker urges soldiers to defend against French slavery and tyranny.
- The speaker warns against the dangers of Popery, including ignorance, superstition, idolatry, and massacre.
- British liberty is at risk of being lost to French power and Popish slavery.
Call to Action
- The speaker urges soldiers to defend their country, families, and religion against the French and Indians.
- The speaker questions whether the spirit of patriotism has been extinguished among the British.
- The speaker calls for brave men to voluntarily associate and march to defend their country.
The Constituents of a Good Soldier
- The sermon was preached by Samuel Davies, a minister, to Captain Overton's Independent Company of Volunteers in Hanover County, Virginia, in August 1755.
- The sermon emphasizes the importance of religion and patriotism as constituents of a good soldier.
Benefits of Peace and Liberty
- The country has experienced 100 years of peace and liberty, a rare occurrence in the world.
- The geographical location of the colonies, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and mountains, has served as a barrier against wars.
Threats to Liberty
- The French and Indians pose a threat to liberty, and the speaker urges soldiers to defend against French slavery and tyranny.
- The speaker warns against the dangers of Popery, including ignorance, superstition, idolatry, and massacre.
- British liberty is at risk of being lost to French power and Popish slavery.
Call to Action
- The speaker urges soldiers to defend their country, families, and religion against the French and Indians.
- The speaker questions whether the spirit of patriotism has been extinguished among the British.
- The speaker calls for brave men to voluntarily associate and march to defend their country.
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