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The Spirit Proper to the Times / A Sermon preached in King's Chapel, Boston, Sunday, May 12, 1861

By James Walker
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The speaker urges public spirit as a readiness to sacrifice private interests for the common good, contrasting noble civic sacrifice with selfish surrender to vice, wealth, or fashion. He argues that prosperity does not prove stinginess and that communal crises reveal latent moral energy, transforming spontaneous excitement into sustained loyalty grounded on principles of order and liberty. Trial and sacrifice typically deepen commitment rather than erode it, public service brings genuine satisfaction, and civic affections tend to awaken and strengthen in times of emergency.

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James Walker was an influential American clergyman and theologian known for his sermons that addressed the moral and social issues of his time. He served as a prominent minister in King's Chapel, Boston, where he preached to a diverse congregation. His notable works include "A Sermon Delivered before His Excellency Levi Lincoln" and "The Spirit Proper to the Times," both of which reflect his engagement with contemporary political and ethical questions. Walker's sermons are characterized by their eloquent rhetoric and thoughtful reflection on the challenges facing society during the 19th century.

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