Project Gutenberg 2016-08-08 Public domain in the USA. 98 Hoare, Edward 1812 1894 England's Stewardship The Substance of a Sermon Preached on the Fast-Day, in Trinity Church, Tunbridge Wells Transcribed from the 1857 Thomas Hatchard edition by David Price "England's Stewardship" by Edward Hoare is a religious discourse that presents a sermon delivered on a fast-day at Trinity Church, Tunbridge Wells, likely in the mid-19th century. This book, grounded in Christian thought, examines England's moral responsibilities as a colonial power, particularly in relation to India during a time of crisis marked by suffering and strife. The author argues for a reflective stewardship where the light of Christianity must be shared with the nations under English governance, emphasizing the ethical implications of colonial actions. In the sermon, Hoare calls attention to the heavy burden of stewardship that England shoulders over its colonial territories, specifically India. He discusses the juxtaposition of England's wealth and influence against the suffering of the Indian population, encouraging a national introspection on the moral consequences of colonialism. The text critiques the government's actions, particularly regarding the opium trade and religious neutrality, while highlighting both the progress made and the failures of the Church in spreading Christian teachings. Through vivid descriptions and appeals to empathy, the author compels readers to acknowledge their collective responsibilities. Ultimately, Hoare's message is a plea for a more noble application of England's stewardship by aligning actions with Christian principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Church of England -- Sermons India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 Sermons, English -- 19th century BV Text Category: History - British Category: History - Religious Category: Religion/Spirituality 66620 2025-07-21T06:35:36.858599 text/html 62498 2016-08-08T15:54:17 text/html 99470 2025-07-21T06:35:41.715585 application/epub+zip 97874 2025-07-21T06:35:39.561568 application/epub+zip 82374 2025-07-21T06:35:38.481593 application/epub+zip 209338 2025-07-21T06:35:43.252553 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200625 2025-07-21T06:35:41.053594 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195234 2022-09-24T00:39:25.752104 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 57249 2025-07-21T06:35:36.598625 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57429 2016-08-08T15:53:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19804 2025-07-21T06:35:43.370562 application/rdf+xml 15086 2025-07-21T06:35:38.961584 image/jpeg 3864 2025-07-21T06:35:38.719571 image/jpeg 21635 2016-08-08T15:55:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 22980 2016-08-08T15:55:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 97302 2025-07-21T06:35:36.865601 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia