Founding Era Political Sermons, 1783, Stephen Case
High seats are always uneasy, and crowns themselves are always stuffed with thorns, which made one say of his crown[:] O crown! More noble than happy! May the spirit of God, the grace of God, the power of God, the presence of God, arm you against all other sins, evils, snares, and temptations, as you are by a good hand of heaven armed against worldly ambition and worldly glory.
Excerpt from Captain Stephen Case’s 1783 Sermon, Defensive Arms Vindicated, which was dedicated to General George Washington. It is not fully certain that Stephen Case was the author, but the evidence points to him.
Post Published: 27 February 2010
Author: Steve Farrell
Found in section:
Founding Era Sermons,
Judeo-Christian America
Tags: American Revolutionary Era, Captain Stephen Case, christian, culture, great american statesmen, history, nature of power, politics, power, power corrupts, pride
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