This is a printed version of a sermon delivered by Edward Barnard before Francis Bernard, Governor of the Province of Massachusetts-Bay, on May 28, 1766. The sermon, based on Nehemiah 5:19, offers insights into the religious and political climate of the Massachusetts Bay Colony during a pivotal period in its history. It provides a snapshot of the relationship between religious thought and governance in pre-Revolutionary America. This historical document offers valuable perspectives on colonial society, religious leadership, and the evolving political landscape that would ultimately lead to American independence. A significant primary source for understanding 18th-century American history and religious discourse.
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