"Anniversary Sermon" is a transcript of a sermon delivered by Robert Fleming Wilson at the First Presbyterian Church in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, on November 17, 1861. Preached during the early months of the American Civil War, the sermon reflects the religious and social context of the time. It offers insights into the prevailing sentiments and moral considerations within a Presbyterian congregation during this pivotal period in American history.

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