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title: '“The Higher Law,” in Its Application to the Fugitive Slave Bill: Review of Dr. John C. Lord’s Sermon, on the Duties Men Owe to God and to Governments'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'John Newell'
date: 1851-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Church-State Relations'
- 'Slavery'
- 'Citizenship and Government'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 22'
- 'Matthew 17'
- 'Romans 13'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/newell-1851-the-higher-law-in-its-application-to-the-fugitive-slave-bill-review-of-dr-john-c-lords-sermon-on-the-duties-men-owe-to-god-and-to-governments
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# “The Higher Law,” in Its Application to the Fugitive Slave Bill: Review of Dr. John C. Lord’s Sermon, on the Duties Men Owe to God and to Governments

1851 review critiques Dr. John C. Lord's sermon on the 'higher law' and the Fugitive Slave Bill. Argues Lord misapplies Matthew and Romans in urging unconditional obedience to civil authority.

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