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title: 'Washington a Christian: A Discourse Preached February 23, 1862, in the First Reformed Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'Theodorus William John Wylie'
date: 1862-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Character and Conduct of Life'
- 'Personal Piety'
- 'American Presbyterian and Reformed History'
scriptures:
- 'Nehemiah 9'
- 'Proverbs 22'
- 'Psalms 87'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/wylie-1862-washington-a-christian-a-discourse-preached-february-23-1862-in-the-first-reformed-presbyterian-church-philadelphia
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# Washington a Christian: A Discourse Preached February 23, 1862, in the First Reformed Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia

1862 sermon arguing George Washington exemplified Christian piety and reliance on Divine Providence; traces his upbringing, moral habits, military leadership, and faith.

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