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Snape, Andrew
1675
1742
A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor : the aldermen and citizens of London
at the Cathedral-Church of St. Paul on Monday the 30th of Jan. 1709/10 being the anniversary fast for the Martyrdom of King Charles
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"A Sermon Preach'd Before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor: The Aldermen and Citizens of London" by Andrew Snape is a religious sermon likely composed during the early 18th century. The text addresses the anniversary of the martyrdom of King Charles the First and seeks to explore the themes of justice, morality, and the nature of authority. The sermon, delivered in the context of a fast day, reflects on the profound implications of the king's execution and serves as a moral and spiritual reflection for the audience. In this sermon, Dr. Snape draws parallels between the story of Naboth and the execution of King Charles I, emphasizing the innocence of both figures and the corruption that led to their deaths. He reflects on the hypocrisy of those who justified their actions under a veneer of religious fervor while committing egregious acts against rightful authority. The content serves both as a historical reminder of the past and a cautionary tale against the consequences of rebellion and disunity within the kingdom. Snape's reflections underscore themes of divine justice, human fallibility, and the moral obligations of both rulers and subjects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Church of England -- Sermons
Sermons, English -- 18th century
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649 -- Anniversaries, etc.
Bible. Kings, 1st, XXII, 9-10 -- Sermons
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Category: History - British
Category: History - Royalty
Category: Philosophy & Ethics
Category: Religion/Spirituality
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