1798 AZEL BACKUS. George Washington Owned - Sermon on the Treasonous Behavior of Factions & Party Spirit. Irvingite The Glory of Christ

The Glory of Christ

and again it returned

An ardent admirer of Jonathan Edwards

Quite impressive

1798 AZEL BACKUS. George Washington Owned - Sermon on the Treasonous Behavior of Factions & Party Spirit. Irvingite The Glory of ChristFascinating early election sermon in which Backus urges that for any citizen of the new Nation to live in godlessness by operating in party spirit and factitiousness is to engage in conspiracy and treason against the Nation. George Washington's library contained a copy of this sermon and it was held in high repute when released. An important early clarion call to the populace and the government to integrate public politics and private devotion.