The Divinely Prepared Ruler and the Fit End of Treason: Two Discourses Delivered at the First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Illinois (1865)

The Divinely Prepared Ruler And The Fit End Of Treason: Two Discourses Delivered At The First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Illinois (1865) is a book written by Henry Addison Nelson. The book contains two discourses that were delivered at the First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Illinois. The first discourse is about the qualities of a divinely prepared ruler and how such a ruler can lead a nation to greatness. The second discourse is about the consequences of treason and how it can lead to the downfall of a nation. The author uses examples from history to illustrate his points and argues that a nation can only prosper if it has a wise and just ruler who is guided by divine principles. The book was published in 1865, just after the end of the American Civil War, and reflects the author's views on the importance of strong leadership and the dangers of disloyalty and rebellion. Overall, The Divinely Prepared Ruler And The Fit End Of Treason is a thought-provoking book that offers insights into the qualities of good leadership and the consequences of betrayal.By Invitation Of The Session, On The Sabbath Following The Burial Of President Lincoln, May 7, 1865.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.