Publisher's Synopsis
""Fear God and Take Your Own Part"" is a book written by Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. It was first published in 1916 and contains a collection of speeches and essays on various topics including politics, patriotism, religion, and personal responsibility. The book's title is derived from a quote by Martin Luther, ""Be a sinner and sin boldly, but believe and rejoice in Christ even more boldly...as long as we are here in this world we have to sin. This life is not the dwelling place of righteousness, but, as Peter says, we look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. . . . Pray boldly-you too are a mighty sinner."" Roosevelt's interpretation of this quote is that individuals should fear God, but also take responsibility for their own actions and not rely solely on divine intervention. Throughout the book, Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of individualism, self-reliance, and hard work. He also discusses the role of government in society and the need for strong leadership. He advocates for American exceptionalism and the importance of maintaining a strong military. Overall, ""Fear God and Take Your Own Part"" is a collection of thought-provoking essays that offer insight into Roosevelt's beliefs and values. It provides a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential leaders and serves as a reminder of the importance of personal responsibility and patriotism.1916. This book is based primarily upon, and mainly consists of, matter contained in articles Roosevelt wrote in the Metropolitan Magazine. The principles set forth in this book are simply the principles of true Americanism within and without our own borders, the principles which, according to his abilities, he preached and, according to his abilities, practiced for thirty-five years since he first began to take an active interest in American history and American political life.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.
