We have this day restored the Sovereign to whom all alone men ought to be obedient. He reigns in Heaven, and with a propitious eye beholds his subjects assuming that freedom of thought, and dignity of self-direction which He bestowed on them. From the rising to the setting sun, may His kingdom come.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The sovereign God is restored, allowing people to think freely and direct themselves. The hope is that His kingdom and these freedoms spread universally.
- In plain terms
- God restored our freedom to think and lead ourselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Divine restoration enables freedom of thought and self-direction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does faith relate to political freedom?
- What does self-direction mean to you?
Another view
It links political freedom directly to specific religious belief.
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