The Lord of War and of Righteousness (Classic Reprint): A Thanksgiving Sermon, Preached in the First Presbyterian Church, Troy, N. Y., Nov; 24, 1864 - Couverture souple

Vincent, Marvin R.

 
9781332741441: The Lord of War and of Righteousness (Classic Reprint): A Thanksgiving Sermon, Preached in the First Presbyterian Church, Troy, N. Y., Nov; 24, 1864

Synopsis

How faith and war shape a nation: a Civil War sermon that argues prayer, charity, and a Christian destiny can guide a republic through crisis and toward renewal.


This edition presents Marvin R. Vincent’s 1864 thanksgiving address, a religious reflection on the Civil War. It links national trial to prayer, charity, and the call to live up to higher ideals. The speaker argues that faith and moral action, not military power alone, will define America’s future as a Christian civilization.


Readers will encounter a clear portrait of how religious devotion and practical charity rose to meet the dire needs of soldiers and families. The sermon ties personal piety to national responsibility, urging readers to see the war as a chance for moral reform and shared duty.



  • A view of 19th-century religious thinking about war, patriotism, and national destiny.

  • Examples of charity in wartime, from care for soldiers to hospital work and relief efforts.

  • Discussion of how faith, prayer, and Christian ethics intersect with public life during crisis.

  • Reflection on slavery, emancipation, and the duty of a Christian nation to uplift the oppressed.


Ideal for readers of Civil War history, religious history, and mid‑19th‑century sermons seeking context for faith in public life.

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