1865

Swain, Leonard, 1821-1869

Pamphlet

Title: A nation's sorrow. A sermon preached on the Sabbath after the assassination of president Lincoln, in the Central Congregational Church, Providence, April 15, 1865

States that with the death of president Lincoln must come an oath from the people to put an end to slavery, with no compromises. Argues that justice, not vengeance must be taken against the traitors. Asserts that the country had been blinded by the triumph and success of defeating the Confederacy. Believes that Lincoln's assassination is God's sign of disapprovement of the country's "gloating" in triumph.

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