William Gordon

William Gordon (1728–1807) was an American clergyman and historian whose theological writings and sermons significantly shaped Revolutionary-era Protestant thought in New England. His sermon before the Massachusetts House of Representatives exemplified the influential role of clergy in articulating religious justifications for American independence and republican governance during the late eighteenth century. Gordon's contributions to both pulpit theology and historical documentation made him a notable figure in the intersection of religious authority and political discourse in early American intellectual life.