The Sword of the Lord: A Sermon Preached in the House of Prayer; Volume 2 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781172211906)

"The Sword of the Lord," a sermon by Edward Josiah Stearns, delivered in 1861, offers a glimpse into the moral and spiritual landscape of a nation on the brink of civil war. Stearns, writing during a time of immense national division, grapples with the ethical complexities of conflict, seeking guidance and solace in religious principles. This sermon, Volume 2 in a series, provides insight into the religious thought of the era and the ways in which faith was invoked to understand and justify actions taken during the Civil War.

Stearns' words echo the anxieties and aspirations of a nation wrestling with profound questions of right and wrong, justice and mercy. For historians and theologians alike, this sermon offers a valuable primary source for understanding the intersection of religion, morality, and the American Civil War.

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