The Nations at War (Classic Reprint): A Sermon Preached in St. James's Church, Chicago, on Sunday Morning, October 4, 1914, at a Service of ... of the United States (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Peace, prayer, and pressing questions from a wartime sermon A prescient address from 1914 discusses the difficult balance between neutrality, sympathy, and duty as nations wage war. It offers a clear look at why people prayed for peace, while recognizing why stopping short of peace at any price can be wrong.

In this sermon, the preacher urges readers to understand the complex feelings of a nation made of many immigrant communities. It argues that neutrality does not equal indifference, and that restraint should not silence conscience. It also reflects on the limits of peace conferences and the role of faith in guiding nations through hardship, urging practical faith that can influence society after war.

• Explores the tension between wishing for peace and recognizing when force may be necessary to preserve freedom.


• Discusses neutrality, sympathy, and the responsibilities of American citizens during global conflict.


• Considers Christianity’s role in wartime attitudes and the hope that faith can shape postwar reconstruction.


• Offers historical context, references to past peace efforts, and a warning against easy shortcuts to peace.

Ideal for readers of historical sermons, religious reflection, and early-20th-century perspectives on war and peace. It provides a window into how a faith community grappled with duty, compassion, and the quest for lasting peace amidst upheaval.

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