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A Sermon Preach'd upon the Occasion of the Anniversary Thanksgiving of the Fifth of November, 1706 / at the Church of Kensington

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The sermon, delivered at Kensington for the annual thanksgiving, reads Psalm 124 and interprets a historical conspiracy as evidence of divine intervention. It links past deliverances with recent military and political successes, arguing that both owe to the same providential care and should be jointly remembered rather than one overshadowing the other. The preacher describes the conspirators' design as cruel and virtually irresistible by human means, contending that its failure demonstrates God's protection. The sermon closes with exhortations to proper thanksgiving, to recall earlier mercies alongside contemporary blessings, and to attribute national preservation to divine agency.

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Nathaniel Hough

Nathaniel Hough was a preacher known for his work in the early 18th century. He is particularly recognized for his sermon titled "A Sermon Preach'd upon the Occasion of the Anniversary Thanksgiving of the Fifth of November, 1706," delivered at the Church of Kensington. This sermon reflects the religious and cultural sentiments of his time, addressing themes relevant to the observance of the Gunpowder Plot anniversary. Hough's contributions provide insight into the religious practices and societal values of early modern England.

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