Project Gutenberg 2021-03-07 Public domain in the USA. 125 Cowan, James Galloway 1826 1875 Christian Marriage Indissoluble: A Plain Sermon Preached at Archbishop Tenison's chapel, on the fifth Sunday after Trinity, 1857 Transcribed from the 1857 William Skeffington edition "Christian Marriage Indissoluble: A Plain Sermon" by James Galloway Cowan is a religious sermon published in the mid-19th century, specifically in 1857. This work serves as a theological treatise delivering a staunch defense of the indissolubility of Christian marriage, countering legislative proposals that would allow for divorce and remarriage under certain conditions. Cowan addresses the moral and spiritual implications of such changes, emphasizing adherence to biblical principles governing marriage. In this sermon, Cowan passionately argues against the possibility of dissolving a Christian marriage, asserting that God’s design for marriage is a lifelong union that should not be severed by human authority. He references scriptural passages, particularly from the teachings of Christ, to support his stance that any attempt to legally permit divorce undermines the sanctity of the marital bond. The author expresses concern over a proposed bill that would allow for divorce and remarriage, articulating that such legislation contradicts divine law and leads to moral decay within society. Ultimately, Cowan calls upon his congregation and fellow clergy to uphold the traditional understanding of marriage, warning of the severe consequences that may arise if they fail to resist these changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Sermons, English -- 19th century Marriage -- Biblical teaching Divorce -- Religious aspects -- Church of England Marriage -- Religious aspects -- Church of England Remarriage -- Religious aspects -- Church of England BX Text Category: Religion/Spirituality 55651 2025-07-25T13:22:07.344955 text/html 31982 2024-10-18T11:41:18 text/html 109110 2025-07-25T13:22:09.480929 application/epub+zip 107529 2025-07-25T13:22:07.974919 application/epub+zip 80427 2025-07-25T13:22:07.703942 application/epub+zip 137547 2025-07-25T13:22:10.756921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128423 2025-07-25T13:22:09.219924 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101016 2022-09-29T06:58:06.156696 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 45244 2025-07-25T13:22:07.193930 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25376 2024-10-18T11:41:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16874 2025-07-25T13:22:10.882905 application/rdf+xml 11645 2025-07-25T13:22:07.782945 image/jpeg 2637 2025-07-25T13:22:07.743913 image/jpeg 104005 2025-07-25T13:22:07.356940 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