Thanksgiving in the Times of Civil War (Classic Reprint)

Nathan Sidney Smith Beman

ISBN 10: 1331198607 / ISBN 13: 9781331198604

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. An eloquently delivered sermon in the midst of the Civil War, this book explores the origins and destiny of the United States and the divine providence that guides a nation. The author contrasts American ideals with the moral crisis brought about by slavery, the constitutional justifications for rebellion, and the broader implications of secession. In his view, the war is a test of national identity and moral character, and he argues for a steadfast commitment to the Union and the ideals of freedom and equality on which it was founded. This sermon offers a stirring and profound meditation on the meaning of faith, patriotism, and the struggle for justice in times of national crisis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Thanksgiving in the Times of Civil War (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331198607
• ISBN 13: 9781331198604
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political Theory and History

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Synopsis

Thanksgiving in the Times of Civil War presents a 1861 sermon that reckons with faith, nation, and the cost of liberty.

It invites readers to consider how gratitude can speak to a divided land and a fragile republic.

In this address, the speaker frames the Civil War as a crucial test of government, courage, and moral duty. He reflects on creation, law, and Providence, arguing that the earth was given to all people even as God remains its ultimate ruler. The text weighs the rights and duties of loyal citizens, the tensions over slavery, and the call to endurance in a time of national crisis.

• Explore a historic religious view of why a nation offers thanks during war.
• See a measured response to secession, slavery, and constitutional questions from a 19th‑century minister.
• Understand the balance between liberty, duty, and compassion in tough political times.
• Learn how the author connects biblical language to real-world decisions and national unity.

Ideal for readers of historical sermons, Civil War era rhetoric, and early American views on faith and politics.