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The World's Great Sermons VOLUME IV L. BEECHER TO BUSHNELL
LYMAN BEECHER - THE GOVERNMENT OF GOD DESIRABLE
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
LYMAN BEECHER - 1775-1863 - THE GOVERNMENT OF GOD DESIRABLE
CHANNING - THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
CHANNING - 1780-1842 - THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST
CHALMERS - THE EXPULSIVE POWER OF A NEW AFFECTION
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
CHALMERS - 1780-1847 - THE EXPULSIVE POWER OF A NEW AFFECTION
Step into a bygone era of American and British preaching with this curated selection of landmark sermons. Featuring voices such as Lyman Beecher, Henry Ward Beecher, and other influential 19th‑century theologians, the volume presents powerful reflections on governance, morality, and the nature of faith. Each address blends rigorous logic with vivid rhetoric, offering listeners a window into the moral debates that shaped a young nation.
The collection moves from Beecher’s compelling appeal for divine governance to the contemplative meditations of later figures like Bushnell, whose insights on unconscious influence still resonate today. Listeners will hear stirring arguments about the role of God in public life, the character of Christ, and the purpose of missionary work, all delivered with the eloquence of seasoned orators. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a seeker of timeless spiritual questions, these sermons invite thoughtful engagement and a deeper appreciation for the art of the spoken word.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (322K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Júlio Reis, Moisés S. Gomes, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2013-12-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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