About this book
A Discourse for the Time, delivered January 4, 1852 in the First Congregational Unitarian Church by William Henry Furness issues a passionate call to conscience, linking religion and public duty in the face of violent political upheaval. Furness’s sermon responds to the brutal military revolution in France, describing scenes of bloodshed and terror to illustrate the stakes of liberty and the obligations of private citizens to engage in matters of public welfare.
Blending moral theology with contemporary history, this mid-19th-century sermon explores themes of civic responsibility, the moral limits of power, and the role of faith communities in defending freedom and humanity. Furness frames the Unitarian pulpit as a space for urgent political reflection, arguing that quietude cannot be an excuse for indifference when fundamental rights are threatened. His rhetoric is vivid, his reasoning rooted in religious ethics, and his perspective illuminates the transatlantic anxieties of 1852.
Ideal for listeners of historical nonfiction, religious sermons, and political theology, this audiobook offers a concise, thought-provoking glimpse into antebellum moral discourse and the enduring question of how individuals ought to respond to injustice.
