02328cam a22003373u 4500 64742 UtSlPG 20260610134507.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Cowan, James Galloway, 1826-1875 "Hear Ye the Rod, and Who Hath Appointed It" : A Sermon for the Fast Day, October 7, 1857 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 2021-03-07 Transcribed from the 1857 William Skeffington edition by David Price "Hear Ye the Rod, and Who Hath Appointed It" by James Galloway Cowan is a sermon written in the mid-19th century, specifically around 1857. This religious text addresses moral governance and divine judgment, reflecting on the responsibilities of nations and individuals before God. Cowan emphasizes the necessity of acknowledging divine accountability amidst societal distress, particularly in light of contemporary events such as the Indian Rebellion. In this sermon, Cowan draws upon scripture, particularly the prophetic warnings of national calamities, to highlight the need for repentance and spiritual awakening. He argues that the afflictions experienced by nations are signs of divine displeasure due to moral failures and sins that have been tolerated. The discourse critiques Britain's role in India, emphasizing the lack of spiritual responsibility among its rulers towards the native population. Ultimately, Cowan calls for national humility and prayer, urging individuals to seek God's mercy, and suggesting that true restoration can only occur through acknowledging past neglect and committing to amend their ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sermons, English Church of England -- Sermons -- 19th century Bible. Micah, VI, 9 -- Sermons India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Sermons https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64742 105565 105565