Be grateful Quote by Samuel Adams
“It is therefore recommended... to set apart Thursday the eighteenth day of December next, for solemn thanksgiving and praise, that with one heart and one voice the good people may express the grateful feelings of their hearts and consecrate themselves to the service of their divine benefactor.”
About This Quote
Source Document: Massachusetts Provincial Congress minutes, 1775
Organize a collective day of gratitude and worship to unify people and honor the divine.
In simple terms: Hold a shared day of thanks.
Key Takeaway
Plan a communal thanksgiving.
Themes
community
faith
unity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
ceremonial
political
When to use this quote
- church gatherings
- town meetings
- national holidays
Key Concepts
religion
political mobilization
ritual
Questions to Reflect On
- How can inclusive gratitude be expressed?
- What role does faith play in civic unity?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on religious language may exclude non‑believers.
