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100 1 _aHoare, Edward,
_d1812-1894
245 1 0 _aEngland's Stewardship :
_bThe Substance of a Sermon Preached on the Fast-Day, in Trinity Church, Tunbridge Wells
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-08-08
508 _aTranscribed from the 1857 Thomas Hatchard edition by David Price
520 _a"England's Stewardship" by Edward Hoare is a religious discourse that presents a sermon delivered on a fast-day at Trinity Church, Tunbridge Wells, likely in the mid-19th century. This book, grounded in Christian thought, examines England's moral responsibilities as a colonial power, particularly in relation to India during a time of crisis marked by suffering and strife. The author argues for a reflective stewardship where the light of Christianity must be shared with the nations under English governance, emphasizing the ethical implications of colonial actions. In the sermon, Hoare calls attention to the heavy burden of stewardship that England shoulders over its colonial territories, specifically India. He discusses the juxtaposition of England's wealth and influence against the suffering of the Indian population, encouraging a national introspection on the moral consequences of colonialism. The text critiques the government's actions, particularly regarding the opium trade and religious neutrality, while highlighting both the progress made and the failures of the Church in spreading Christian teachings. Through vivid descriptions and appeals to empathy, the author compels readers to acknowledge their collective responsibilities. Ultimately, Hoare's message is a plea for a more noble application of England's stewardship by aligning actions with Christian principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChurch of England -- Sermons
653 _aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947
653 _aSermons, English -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52748
999 _c93582
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