This is a digitally restored and enhanced version of Hosea Ballou's sermon, ""A Sermon, Delivered at Portsmouth, N.H., Appropriate to the Occasion of a day of Humiliation and Prayer, Recommended by the President of the United States, on the 20th of August, 1812.""
Delivered during a period of national crisis during the War of 1812, Ballou's sermon offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious and political sentiments of the time. He grapples with themes of national identity, divine providence, and the moral implications of warfare. This document provides valuable insight into the socio-political landscape of early 19th-century America and the role of religious leaders in shaping public discourse. This sermon remains relevant for those interested in American history, religious studies, and the enduring relationship between faith and politics.
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