RELIGION RECOMMENDED TO THE SOLDIER: A SERMON PREACH'D TO THE ANCIENT AND HONOURABLE ARTILLERY-COMPANY, JUNE 4. 1744. BEING THE DAY OF THEIR ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Author: Parsons, Joseph (A.M.)
Title: RELIGION RECOMMENDED TO THE SOLDIER: A SERMON PREACH'D TO THE ANCIENT AND HONOURABLE ARTILLERY-COMPANY, JUNE 4. 1744. BEING THE DAY OF THEIR ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Publication: Boston, Mass: B. Green, and Company for D. Henchman and J. Edwards, in Cornhil, 1744
Edition: First Edition

Description: Stitched Pamphlet. Original stitched pamphlet (7 3/4 in. x 5 in.) with the first ("A") signature holding on by just one stitch. Decorative headpieces and initial caps. Pages are bright and supple, with an elaborate tailpiece at on the last page. 30 pp. (Complete). Good Plus.

The Reverend Joseph Parsons IV begins by citing and elaborating upon the biblical figure David as the embodiment of the martial spirit ("And Thy Father is a Man of War"), and commences to explain by "True Religion" is "a very useful and necessary qualification in the Character of a Soldier", explaining that said true religion "rectifieth his (the Soldier's) aims and directeth them to true, and noble Ends". The Reverend then goes on to explain that a "Love of Fame and Glory" in this world "is purified in the Paths of Religion, and in Subordination to the Glory of GOD..."

Further, Parsons argues, True Religion is a Blassing to the World, and further if he, the Soldier, "Delights in War, it is to suppress the injurious Spirit, and, if possible, destroy it out of the World..." Other points include Clemency, Fear of God, Love of Country, and generally asserts that the dedicated solder has the protection of God.

Joseph Parsons was Pastor of the First Church in Bradford (Essex Cty.) Massachusetts from 1725 until his death in 1765. Dedicated to William Shirley, Esq. who was "Captain General and Governour in chief, over His Majesty's Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New England"

Seller ID: 87816

Subject: Americana

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