Patriot Preachers of the American Revolution

Patriot Preachers of the American Revolution is a historical book written by Frank Moore. The book explores the role of religious leaders in the American Revolution and their impact on the fight for independence. Moore delves into the lives of various preachers who used their pulpits to inspire and motivate their congregations to support the revolutionary cause. The book highlights the contributions of well-known figures such as Jonathan Mayhew, John Witherspoon, and Samuel Cooper, as well as lesser-known preachers who played a significant role in the revolution. Moore also discusses the religious beliefs and practices of the colonists and how they influenced their attitudes towards the revolution. Overall, Patriot Preachers of the American Revolution is a fascinating look at the intersection of religion and politics during a pivotal moment in American history.1862. With biographical sketches. It was the editor's purpose of this volume to present a collection of the most characteristic sermons, that were preached by the most celebrated divines, who occupied the American pulpits during the period extending from the Repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766 through the Revolution, to the establishment of peace in 1783. The brief biographical sketches prefixed to each sermon are intended to simply indicate the position and character of their respective writers, and to give a rapid sketch of their lives and services.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.