God's Providence in the Affairs of Men and Nations: Celebrating The 250yr Anniversary of the Sermon "The Dominion of Providence Over the Passions of Men"

About This BookDivine Providence !The Founding Fathers saw the Hand of God guiding in the affairs of men and nations.God’s presence was so prevalent, many felt that it was impossible to not have faith in God because of God’s obvious activity in the events of the nation.The pulpits of the American Revolution and the founding period amplified these thoughts.Pastors readily discerned the Providences of God and shared them with their people along with the Biblical mandate to remember the deeds of the Lord. Not just during ancient times or in the scriptural record but in the events of the day. And they went deeper still, to share that how a believer who took time to observe, contemplate, study the Providences of God would experience God in ways that were deeply profound.The sermons selected for this book are representative of the great men of God who filled the pulpits of America during this time period. Oh to have men of God in pulpits like this again.The book includes these four complete sermons and over twenty examples of God’s Providences in American history during the founding period.The Dominion of Providence Over the Passions of Men – Dr. John Witherspoon - Psalm 76.10 – May 17, 1776The Wonderful Works of God are to be Remembered – Rev David Osgood - Psalm 111:4 – November 20, 1794The Manifestation of the Beneficence of Divine Providence Toward America – Bishop James Madison - 1 Samuel 12:24 – February 19, 1795A Sermon on the Passing of Jefferson and Adams – Dr. William Staughton - Chaplain of the Senate – July 16, 1826 With our nation’s 250th birthday being celebrated and a deep desire being awakened amongst our populace to know from whence we have come, I felt compelled to take some of these sermons that highlight The Providences of God in the Affairs of Men and Nations and put them into this book format so that others could have access to these giants of Christian thought and courage.I hope many Christian citizens and people of faith will take an interest in these historic works and that they become amazed at the Providences of God in American history and the Providences of God in our nations life today and in their own lives personallyMoreover, I hope many pastors will get a copy and read these sermons themselves and ask that God pour the same kind of insight, courage, resolve and “stiffness of spine” into their own lives and ministry. Read more