Our Country and the Church (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Rice, Nathan Lewis

 
9781334767494: Our Country and the Church (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A collection of 1861 sermons and essays that link national crisis to spiritual renewal. This edition gathers speeches and discourses that argue repentance, reform, and faith must guide the nation through war, division, and moral questions. It presents a call for religious leaders and churches to address both civic duty and spiritual renewal in a time of upheaval.

Readers will encounter a careful examination of how religion, politics, and public life intersect during a period of national strain. The text argues that unity in faith and fidelity to scriptural principles should guide decisions about war, reform, and the public common good, rather than political factions alone.



Within these pages you will find guidance on:




  • the relationship between national troubles and religious duties

  • the need for true repentance, fasting, and reformation

  • the dangers of mixing church work with partisan politics

  • interpretations of biblical prophecies as they relate to contemporary events



Ideal for readers of Civil War-era religious writings, church history, and readers seeking perspective on how faith advised leaders and laypeople during national crises.


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