A Discourse In Two Parts

""A Discourse in Two Parts"" is a book written by Timothy Dwight, which was originally delivered as a speech on July 23, 1812, at the Chapel of Yale College. The speech was given during a public fast, which was a solemn day of prayer and fasting observed by the American people during times of national crisis. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the reasons for the public fast and the second part on the duties and responsibilities of the American people during the crisis. Dwight discusses the current state of the nation, including the war between the United States and Great Britain, and the challenges that the country is facing. Throughout the book, Dwight emphasizes the importance of faith, morality, and virtue in times of crisis. He encourages the American people to turn to God and to seek guidance and strength from Him. He also emphasizes the need for unity and cooperation among the American people, regardless of their political or religious beliefs. Overall, ""A Discourse in Two Parts"" is a powerful and inspiring book that offers a message of hope and encouragement to the American people during a difficult time in the nation's history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, religion, or politics.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.