The Gettysburg Address
I have preached sermons on the Lincoln's famous speech at Gettysburg before. This time I want to recapture the mood of the country then and what that speech attempted to address.
We admire how Lincoln crafted his speech but what was he trying to do in the context of the speech itself.
I have several sources to help with the research on this subject,
Stephen Oates With Malice Toward None
Mario Cuoma Why Lincoln Matters
Thomas Craughwell Stealing Lincoln's Body
Gary Wills Lincoln at Gettysburg
The sermon is a challenge and it is important to know how our country got through the darkest period of its history. There is much for us to learn from this as we apply it to our day.
What do you think we need to hear these days? What would Lincoln say to us today?
If you have thoughts on this write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to have others read your thoughts click on the 'comments' box below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
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