April 12, 2024
1761 SERMON MSs Elisha Fish REVOLUTIONARY WAR
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dust & ashes publications fine used & rare theological book auctions FISH, ELISHA (1719-1795) A wonderful item from a very influential colonial divine. His Art of War Lawful was an incredibly important polemic in puritan New England giving not only justification, but holy impetus to the cause of the revolution. Widely distributed, the sermons argued that free men bearing arms to defend liberty were the “true strength and safety of every commonwealth.” Additionally, his thought was fundamental to the establishment of the Second Amendment. Fish accepted the call to Upton, Mass. In 1750, w he remained as faithful pastor until his death. A staunch supporter of the Revolution, he preached on notable occasions, such as the repeal of the Stamp Act, and is indicative of the role divines played in the run-up to 1776. The present offering, a very important 7pp, 1761 complete sermon manuscript on Canticles 6.13, Return, return O Shulamite, return, return, that we may look upon thee: what will ye see in the Shulamite? As it were the companies of two armies. * The art of war lawful, and necessary for a Christian people, considered and enforced: in a discourse, the substance of which was delivered in Upton, May 26, 1773. To a company of youth, voluntarily engaged in acquiring the use of arms. 1774 *Joy and gladness a thanksgiving discourse:
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