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George F. Hoar: “I believe that the God who created this world has ordained that his children may work out their own salvation and that…”

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I believe that the God who created this world has ordained that his children may work out their own salvation and that his nations may work out their own salvation by obedience to his laws without any dictation or coercion from any other.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar emphasizes the importance of self-determination for nations in achieving salvation and moral governance.

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