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PASTOR OF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
NEW-YORK.
“Hearken to me; I also will show you mine opinion.” ELIHU.
“Hear ye the rod, and who hat appointed it.” MICAH.
SECOND EDITION.
NEW-YORK:
PUBLISHED BY EASTBURN, KIRK AND CO.; WHITING AND
WATSON; AND SMITH AND FORMAN.
Paul & Thomas, Printers.
1815.
1815-Alexander McLeod.-In this preface, McLeod sets forth an apology for issuing these sermons pertaining to the War of 1812. While some matters are necessarily narrowly historical, others are broadly of interest to the church in all ages.
1815-Alexander McLeod.-In this first sermon, McLeod defends the right of ministers to discuss public affairs form the pulpit. He carefully seeks that golden mean between extremes because the minister is not to spend all of his time discussing politics; however, in matters of such gravity as war, men should be instructed in the proper way to wage war.
1815-Alexander McLeod.-In this second sermon, McLeod sets forth the moral character of the two parties at war, the united States and Great Britain. After setting out standard Reformed Presbyterian criticism of the United States, he moves on to consider the British constitution. The result is a very intricate and vigorous defense of republican principles over monarchy. This sermon also has a very able exposition of Erastianism and its flaws.
1815-Alexander McLeod.-In this third sermon, McLeod takes up the question of what makes a war a war of defense. Only defensive wars are lawful and these should be undertaken only with a rational prospect of success. Moreover, he contends that lawful wars command the support of the people.
1815-Alexander McLeod.-In this fourth sermon, McLeod discusses the lawfulness of just war. In this sermon, he also takes up the question of why the United States would choose to invade and fight in Canada. However, the most interesting and instructive portion of this sermon is his section on the right of expatriation in which he discusses the question of citizenship.
1815-Alexander McLeod.-In this fifth sermon, McLeod sets out three reasons why God has permitted the War of 1812 to come about. First, war is a judgment; second, war is a trial; and third, war is a benefit. He is careful to explain that all war comes form the hand of God and that the wars of Christendom are prophesied.
1815-Alexander McLeod.-In his conclusion, McLeod ruminates on the concluded hostilities between the United States and Great Britain but explains that this can be no lasting peace because Europe must be shaken until Antichrist be overturned. This section includes an interesting footnote discussion of the word “Whig.”
