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Sylvester Sage
Sylvester Sage was a colonial American clergyman whose theological contributions reflected the Calvinist orthodoxy and political engagement characteristic of seventeenth-century New England divinity. His Election Sermon, delivered during a period of significant religious and political transition, exemplifies the genre's role in articulating the relationship between divine providence and civil governance. Sage's work remains significant for scholars examining the intersection of theology, rhetoric, and early American political thought.
From Election Sermon
A SERMON, DELIVERED BEFORE HIS EXCELLENCT THE GOVERNOR, ain aiacksane COUNCIL, “Bouse OF REPRESENTATIVES \ OF THE STATE OF: VERMONT, ar WESTMINSTER, | ON TRE PAY OF THE. ANNIVERSARY ELECTION, 4 | Oéober x gth, 1803. Br SYLVESTER SAGE, A. M. Pastor of the first Church in Wefiminfler. WINDSOR: PRINTED BY ALDEN SPOONER. ~ pte In Se ASSEMBLY, O&.. 14th, 1803. Resolved, That a “Committee of three be appointed to wait on the Rev. Mr. Sacer, and ref~ pet fully present him with ‘the thanks of the General Assembly, for his Ele&tion Sermon, delivered yesterday, and. reguep a Copy, thereof, Ie. re frst : . Members chofen, _ Messrs. LEALAND, BUTLER and OLDS. . Extratt from the Fournals, Attest, ANTHONY HasweEtt, Clerk. AN ELECTION SERMON. ~ PROVERBS, xiv. 34. RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTETH 4 NATION? BUT SIN IS A REsil 2. @ ppoacH To’ ANY PEOPLE. ; ‘Tue penman of these words…
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