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Description and Holding Information
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1842-01-05, Gannett, Sermon delivered before J. Davis, Governor
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The religion of politics : a sermon delivered before His Excellency John Davis, Governor, His Honor George Hull, Lieutenant Governor, the Honorable
Council, and the Legislature of Massachusetts at the annual election, January 5, 1842, by Ezra S. Gannett, Junior Pastor of the Federal Street Church
in Boston. Boston : Dutton & Wentworth, 1842. Text: 1st Corinthians, x 31 "Whether ye eat or drink, whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
The sermon was 46 pages long--a few phrases might give the flavor: This is a Christian government. Political life should be under the influence of
religious conviction. Religion is the supreme law and should be part of the fabric of life. "Whatever ye do" has no exceptions. Successful
ancestors were just building from a higher will. We will be held accountable for the use we make of freedom. The Christian politician! one of the noblest
specimens of humanity; who can tread dark and perilous ways, and not stumble; can serve his fellow-men without degrading himself or offending his
Maker. Rev. Gannett railed against the press as unchristian and barbaric. He hoped all the officers of government would be worthy of the confidence
placed in them. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of title originally held by the Library of Congress).
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Title:
The religion of politics : a sermon delivered before His Excellency John Davis, governor, His Honor George Hull, lieutenant governor, the honorable Council, and the legislature of Massachusetts, at the annual election, January 5, 1842 / by Ezra S. Gannett, Junior Pastor of the Federal St. Church in Boston.
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OCLC Number:
367859005
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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