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The Chastisement of War, and Its Alleviations (Classic Reprint): Thanksgiving Sermon Preached in Christ M. E. Church, Pittsburgh, on Thursday, November 27, 1862 - Couverture souple

Snively, William Andrew

 
9781333897741: The Chastisement of War, and Its Alleviations (Classic Reprint): Thanksgiving Sermon Preached in Christ M. E. Church, Pittsburgh, on Thursday, November 27, 1862

Synopsis

A Civil War era sermon on gratitude, faith, and what a nation owes to its own conscience. This 1862 Thanksgiving sermon examines how war tests a country’s character while calling readers to hope, duty, and trust in a higher purpose.

In the text, the preacher invites readers to measure national prosperity against the harsh realities of conflict. He argues that even amid civil war, a people who trust in God can pause to give thanks, discern divine mercy, and strengthen their resolve to defend what is right. The message blends moral reflection with practical insight on taxes, sacrifice, and the duties of citizens during a time of upheaval.

- Understand how war can be seen as a chastening and how mercy can temper hardship.
- Explore the author’s view on national prosperity, sacrifice, and the meaning of courage.
- See how duty, family, and community responsibilities are framed in a time of national crisis.
- Learn the balance between gratitude for safety and responsibility in the face of taxation and public need.

Ideal for readers of historical sermons, Civil War-era rhetoric, and faith-based reflections on national trials.

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