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| Author | Snape, Andrew, 1675-1742 |
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| Title |
A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor : the aldermen and citizens of London at the Cathedral-Church of St. Paul on Monday the 30th of Jan. 1709/10 being the anniversary fast for the Martyrdom of King Charles |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Sermon Preach'd Before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor: The Aldermen and Citizens of London" by Andrew Snape is a religious sermon likely composed during the early 18th century. The text addresses the anniversary of the martyrdom of King Charles the First and seeks to explore the themes of justice, morality, and the nature of authority. The sermon, delivered in the context of a fast day, reflects on the profound implications of the king's execution and serves as a moral and spiritual reflection for the audience. In this sermon, Dr. Snape draws parallels between the story of Naboth and the execution of King Charles I, emphasizing the innocence of both figures and the corruption that led to their deaths. He reflects on the hypocrisy of those who justified their actions under a veneer of religious fervor while committing egregious acts against rightful authority. The content serves both as a historical reminder of the past and a cautionary tale against the consequences of rebellion and disunity within the kingdom. Snape's reflections underscore themes of divine justice, human fallibility, and the moral obligations of both rulers and subjects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Church of England -- Sermons |
| Subject | Sermons, English -- 18th century |
| Subject | Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649 -- Anniversaries, etc. |
| Subject | Bible. Kings, 1st, XXII, 9-10 -- Sermons |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48370 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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