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Dec 2024
5 m

Another Thanksgiving Sermon

LIGONIER MINISTRIES
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In 1836, Tryon Edwards, Jonathan Edwards' great-grandson, delivered a Thanksgiving sermon celebrating the Puritans' perseverance and faith. Today, Stephen Nichols explores their strong belief in God's providence and their dedication to pure worship.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/another-thanksgiving-sermon/

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