A Christian Soldier on Civil and Religious Liberty
The author critiques the December 13 proclamation and its prayer form, arguing for civil and religious liberty against Anglican intolerance and royal prerogative. He cites Hampden, Neal, Calamy, and 17th century rights, pledging to oppose prayers aiding American foes and to defend true liberty. He envisions future virtue in Parliament and public faith.
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Rome
Neal
England
Hume
Getleman
Mr. White
John Hampden
Charles I
Wus
Hampden
Valmer
Hackney
J. Calamy
Daniel
Isarah
St. George’s Fields
America
Fasting Hypocrites Warned In Religious Verse
A translated aphorism from a church text condemns those who fast without observing other duties. It claims the offender loses 45 loaves and goes to the devil, illustrating the moral point in harsh language.
Fragmentary Essay Title Reflections From The Period Letter
A reader from the London Evening Pol requests discourse on virtue and knowledge drawing on Pote's Essay on Man. The writer claims openness to truth and asks a critic to persuade him if any sentiment or practice is wrong, invoking Marcus Aurelius and portal truths in a brief historical gloss.
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Seix
Phis
Marcus Aurelius
Gall
Britannia asks Lords to confess sins as nation fears ecclesiastical graft
A London 1776 letter to the Bench of Bishops questions if church leaders will confess their sins on a designated day. It mocks clerical avarice and ritual fasting while accusing Lords of plotting to celebrate with ox cheeks and an uprising that could spill American blood, urging public penitence.
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Ritannia
Amanuentes
Britannia
Mose
Spica
London Evening Pott on approaching Festival and prayers
Fragmentary historical text discusses the approaching festival, a bold patriotic poem urging Britain's valor, a prayer to God for victory, and a printer's note on clergy provision for parish clerks. It mentions December 7, 1776, and references a royal proclamation and church duties.
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London
Pott
Isaiah
Proclamations and prayers for a fast in London
A London Evening Post reader questions the Proclamation for a general fast noting the new form of prayer mirrors old templates with Americans singled out for distinct expressions and the omission of the Reformed Churches prayer. The writer ponders how scriptures chosen for wartime fasts appear, especially Isaiah, and whether clerical choices reflect bias or oversight.
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Rayer
Reader laments public masquerades and clerical laxity
A letter from No METHODIST to the London Evening Post criticizes frequent masquerades amid supposed irreligion. The writer questions bishops piety and urges publication of the remark to warn the kingdom. The appeal seeks unified repentance and avoids condemnation of subjects.
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London Evening Post
True Chucknan Congratulates the Disciple on Friday Observance
A religious admonition notes True Chucknan praising a Friday observance urged by the administration. It condemns ministerial sermons seen as pandering while warning that the people fear forced support shows by officials. The piece argues that America’s measures will compel repentance without tyranny or bloodshed.
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Chucknan
America
Prayer Proclaimed by Printer of the London Evening Post
To the Printer of the London Evening Post. On the day of general fasting humiliation and prayer to the Almighty which his mcf.
Curiously Heated Protest on Press and Impressment in 1776
A London pamphlet letter from December 11, 1776, critiques government persecution of printers over Patrick Horne’s advertisement and Alderman Harley’s impressment actions. It argues ministers seek to stifle evidence and delay constitutional declarations, risking the Charter and Liberty of the Press. The writer urges united parliamentary representation to safeguard rights.
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Parick Horne
Harley
Parson Horne
Alderman Harley
Thayfelves
Clergy Preach on Merit and Duty to the King
The London Eve’s ag Post notes orthodox clergy including Rev Aly Romaine and Leverend Geatlensesz condemning the idea of a sinner meriting anything from God. It questions how people should approach the approaching feast and expresses concern about Ampuzans praying to return to their duty to the King.
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London
Eves Ag Post
Tith
Aly, Romaine
Dihops
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