Sermons and Biblical Studies

(1821), in the treaty whereby Spain relinquished the territory of Florida to the United States, it was stated: Article V. The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be secured in the free exercise of their religion, without any restrictions.2554

(August 2, 1820–December 4, 1893), was a British physicist and philosopher. He was the director of the Royal Institute. His scientific studies included: the flow of glaciers; transmission and radiation of heat; and “the Tyndall effect,” which demonstrates how light is scattered by microscopic particles such as dust and colloids in suspension. In Fragments of … Continue reading “TYNDALL,
JOHN”

(March 15, 1820), was the 23rd State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Maine, adopted 1820, stated: Preamble. We the people of Maine … acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity, so favorable to the design; and, imploring His aid … Continue reading “MAINE,
STATE OF”

(c.1820–March 10, 1913), was a former slave. She repeatedly risked her life to free over 300 slaves through what has become known as the Underground Railroad. After the Civil War, she helped set up schools for freed slaves. Harriet Tubman stated: I always told God: I’m gwine to hole stiddy on to you, and you … Continue reading “TUBMAN,
HARRIET”

(December 14, 1819), was the 22nd State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Alabama, adopted 1901, stated: Preamble. We, the people of the State of Alabama, in order to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and to our posterity, invoking the favor and guidance … Continue reading “ALABAMA,
STATE OF”

(September 6, 1819–March 11, 1898), was a Union General during the Civil War. He was noted for having increased the number of chaplains in his company, insisting that his troops not fight on the Sabbath, and conversed often with his staff in religious discussions, once till 4 a.m. for ten nights in a row. Having … Continue reading “ROSECRANS,
WILLIAM STARKE”

(August 8, 1819–October 17, 1897), was an American newspaper journalist. He was the editor-in-chief of the New York Sun, under whose management it grew to become one of the largest newspapers in the country. He also served as Assistant Secretary of War during the Civil War. Charles Dana wrote: I believe in Christianity; that it … Continue reading “DANA,
CHARLES ANDERSON”

(August 1, 1819–September 28, 1891), was an American author. He is considered to be one of the world’s greatest novelists. In 1841 he had joined the crew of the whaling ship Acushnet, bound for the South Seas, the experiences of which proved invaluable in providing material for his novels. He sailed around Cape Horn, deserted … Continue reading “MELVILLE,
HERMAN”

(July 24, 1819–October 12, 1881), was a founder and editor of the popular Scribner’s Monthly (later Century Magazine) and the Springfield Republican. He established the publishing policies of using contributors’ names and receiving payment for everything published. A celebrated speaker on social topics and conduct of life, Josiah Gilbert Holland also wrote under the pen … Continue reading “HOLLAND,
JOSIAH GILBERT”

(May 31, 1819–March 26, 1892), was an American poet. He had worked as a teacher, journalist and printer. He gained renown through his poems, Leaves of Grass, 1855–92. During the Civil War, he nursed wounded soldiers, eventually becoming ill himself. His free-verse poems expressed a democratic idealism, as seen in his Democratic Vistas, 1871. His … Continue reading “WHITMAN,
WALT”