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Welcome to the ransomed; or, Duties of the colored inhabitants of the District of Columbia

By Daniel Alexander Payne
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A sermon addressed to recently emancipated inhabitants of the District of Columbia, grounded in a Pauline appeal to prayer and thanksgiving, urging religious piety, moral reform, and obedience to both divine and civil law. It exhorts freedom from sin as well as from bondage, encourages industry, thrift, family stability, and participation in churches and educational opportunities such as Sunday and night schools, and stresses Bible literacy. The discourse warns against idleness, vice, gambling, and intemperance, and frames civil emancipation as a moment for spiritual redemption and communal responsibility to preserve an orderly, virtuous liberty.

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Daniel Alexander Payne

Daniel Alexander Payne was an influential African American minister and educator in the 19th century, known for his advocacy for the rights and responsibilities of the Black community. He is best recognized for his work "Welcome to the Ransomed; or, Duties of the Colored Inhabitants of the District of Columbia," which addresses the social and moral obligations of African Americans in the post-Civil War era. Payne's writings reflect his commitment to education and social justice, making significant contributions to the discourse on race and citizenship during a pivotal time in American history.

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