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title: 'The Dominion of Providence Over the Passions of Men: A Sermon, Preached at Princeton, on the 17th of May, 1776. Being the General Fast Appointed by the Congress Through the United Colonies. To Which Is Added, an Address to the Natives of Scotland, Residing in America'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'John Witherspoon'
date: 1777-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '18th century'
topics:
- 'Providence'
- 'Citizenship and Government'
scriptures:
- 'Psalms 76'
- 'Isaiah 36'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/18th-century/witherspoon-1777-the-dominion-of-providence-over-the-passions-of-men
---

# The Dominion of Providence Over the Passions of Men: A Sermon, Preached at Princeton, on the 17th of May, 1776. Being the General Fast Appointed by the Congress Through the United Colonies. To Which Is Added, an Address to the Natives of Scotland, Residing in America

John Witherspoon’s 1776 sermon argues God’s providence rules men’s passions; even human wrath serves God’s glory. He applies this truth to the American revolt and civil war.

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