The dominion of Providence over the passions of men. A sermon preached at Princeton, on the 17th of May, 1776. Being the general fast appointed by the ... the United Colonies. By John Witherspoon

By John Witherspoon

Book Overview

The Dominion of Providence over the Passions of Men: A Sermon is a book written by John Witherspoon in 1778. Witherspoon was a Scottish-American Presbyterian minister and a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. The book is a sermon that Witherspoon delivered to the Continental Congress in May 1776, just before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.The sermon explores the idea that God has control over the passions and emotions of men, and that this control can be seen throughout history. Witherspoon argues that God uses the passions of men to achieve his purposes, and that even the most violent and destructive passions can be turned to good ends.The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the nature of passions and how they can be either good or bad, depending on how they are directed. The second part looks at the role of Providence in history and how God uses the passions of men to achieve his purposes. The final part focuses on the importance of virtue and how it can help to control and direct our passions.Overall, The Dominion of Providence over the Passions of Men: A Sermon is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between God, human passions, and history. It offers a unique perspective on the role of emotions in human affairs and the power of Providence to shape the course of history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169639771
• ISBN13: 9781169639775
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"