Two Discourses Delivered October the 25th, 1759 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jonathan Mayhew

9780483020894: Two Discourses Delivered October the 25th, 1759 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483020893 ISBN 13: 9780483020894

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Great events, grand victories, and grateful praise in one stirring address

The text presents a 1759 sermon that ties national triumphs in North America to divine Providence. It frames recent military successes as reasons for public joy and religious reflection, calling readers to remember past mercies and expect continued guidance from God.

In a measured, state-and-religion frame, the speaker surveys a sequence of campaigns and strategic moves, connects them to a larger story of liberty and security, and explains why gratitude should shape public worship and everyday conduct. The work blends history, theology, and exhortation to encourage unity, piety, and steadfastness in uncertain times.

How leaders, battles, and strategic choices are interpreted as acts of providence
Connections between military success, religious liberty, and national prosperity
Reflection on the responsibilities owed to God and to the community
Context for public thanksgiving and future hopes grounded in faith

Ideal for readers seeking a window into 18th‑century public piety, national identity, and the way religion and politics intertwined in colonial America.

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