An Address On Temperance (1837)

""An Address on Temperance"" is a speech delivered by William Ellery Channing in 1837. Channing was a prominent Unitarian minister and social reformer who advocated for various causes, including temperance. In this address, he discusses the harmful effects of alcohol on individuals and society, and calls for moderation and abstinence. He argues that alcohol consumption leads to physical and moral degradation, and that it is the duty of individuals and society to resist the temptation of alcohol. Channing also discusses the role of religion and spirituality in promoting temperance, and emphasizes the importance of education and social reform in addressing the issue of alcohol abuse. The speech is a powerful call to action for individuals and society to take responsibility for their actions and work towards a healthier and more moral society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.