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Fugitive Slave Law / The Religious Duty of Obedience to Law : A Sermon by Ichabod S. Spencer Preached In The Second Presbyterian Church In Brooklyn, Nov. 24, 1850 cover

Fugitive Slave Law / The Religious Duty of Obedience to Law : A Sermon by Ichabod S. Spencer Preached In The Second Presbyterian Church In Brooklyn, Nov. 24, 1850

By Ichabod S. Spencer
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The sermon distinguishes duties owed to God from duties owed to fellow humans, asserting that divine law governs worship while human law governs social and civic relations; consequently civil authorities are described as ordained by God and obedience to magistrates is presented as a religious obligation. Drawing on Romans xiii, Titus iii, and Gospel examples, the preacher argues that citizens must render tribute, honor, and compliance to lawful government and accept its corrective power. Delivered amid controversy over recent legislation, the text considers how believers should reconcile conscience with obedience when civil statutes provoke moral unease.

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Ichabod S. Spencer

Ichabod S. Spencer was a 19th-century American clergyman known for his engagement with social issues of his time. He is particularly recognized for his sermon titled "Fugitive Slave Law / The Religious Duty of Obedience to Law," delivered at the Second Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn on November 24, 1850. In this work, Spencer addressed the moral and religious implications of the Fugitive Slave Law, reflecting the complex interplay between faith and social justice during a tumultuous period in American history. His contributions to religious discourse provide insight into the challenges faced by religious leaders in advocating for ethical principles amidst societal pressures.

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