A prayer, composed for the benefit of the soldiery, in the American army : to assist them in their private devotions, and recommended to their particular use

A prayer, composed for the benefit of the soldiery, in the American army : to assist them in their private devotions, and recommended to their particular use

Prayer ... for the army 1775

Cambridge, [Mass.] : Printed and sold by S. & E. Hall, 1775.

7, [1] p. ; 18 cm. (8vo)

L2015F103 1775

(OCoLC)41479814

Spine title on case: Prayer ... for the army 1775.
Leonard, serving as pastor of the First Congregational Church, Woodstock, Connecticut, appointed chaplain of the Third Connecticut Regiment, at the request of General Putnam.
First attempt to furnish religious literature for American soldiers; Leonard embraced John Witherspoon's call to preserve the moral integrity & offered a sample prayer that presented the American cause as righteous & committed the soldier to personal holiness & courage.
In case.

Sabin 40091
Evans 14156

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