National character : $b A Thanksgiving discourse Delivered November 15th, 1855, in the Franklin Street Presbyterian Church

"National Character: A Thanksgiving Discourse" by N. C. Burt is a mid-19th century sermon that considers the link between a nation’s identity, its governance, and its relationship with God. It argues that while common traits shape a nation, it is the acknowledgement of a divine power that truly defines and blesses it. Burt discusses the moral role of the government to its people and emphasizes the importance of religious values in guiding a nation’s actions. The text suggests that a nation’s success and fate depends on its dedication to making God the basis of its very existence. It serves as call to combine spiritual and civic responsibilities to better serve both their country and their God.