02575cam a22003253u 4500 64717 UtSlPG 20260610134507.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Wright, William, 1829-1900 A Sermon preached at Christ Church, Kensington, on May 1, 1859 : being the day appointed for a general thanksgiving to Almighty God, for the success granted to our arms in suppressing the rebellion and restoring tranquillity in Her Majesty's Indian Dominions. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-03-06 Transcribed from the 1859 Rivingtons edition by David Price "A Sermon preached at Christ Church, Kensington, on May 1, 1859" by William Wright is a religious sermon delivered during the Victorian era. This text is a historical account of a specific event commemorating a general Thanksgiving for the British military's success in suppressing the Indian rebellion and restoring order in the Indian empire. The sermon deeply reflects on the intersection of faith, governance, and national pride during a time of tumult and upheaval in British India. In the sermon, William Wright emphasizes the relationship between divine providence and the governing authorities of Britain, drawing parallels with biblical figures such as King David. He reflects on the power of collective prayer and the belief that God has favored the British actions in India, both for the glory of His name and for the welfare of the Church. Wright calls for gratitude towards God and encourages the congregation to contribute to the spiritual and social upliftment of the Indian populace, advocating for missionary work as a part of their obligations as a Christian nation. The text concludes with a strong appeal to the audience to actively engage in evangelizing efforts, highlighting the moral imperative to spread the teachings of Christianity to the people of India. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Church of England -- Sermons Sermons, English -- 19th century Bible. Samuel, 2nd, VIII, 14-15 -- Sermons https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64717 105540 105540