Category Archives: Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 13 – Thomas Allen

Contents of Chapter13:  Battle of Benninhton

Chapter 13 is about the amazing Patriotic Pastor THOMAS ALLEN.

Thomas Allen was nicknamed the “Fighting Parson”.

—His Birth and Education. —Settles in Pittsfield. —Takes decided Part with the Colonies. —Is made Chairman of the Committee of Safety and Correspondence. —His Labors. —His Interest in the Conquest of Ticonderoga. —New and interesting Letter to Gen. Seth Pomeroy. —Helps to furnish Knox with an Ox-train to carry Cannon to Boston. —Joins the Army as Chaplain. —His Diary at the Battle of White Plains. —Goes To Ticonderoga. —His Address To The Soldiers, When Momentarily Expecting an Attack from Burgoyne. —Leaves the Army in Disgust at the Retreat. —Rallies the Militia to the Aid of Stark, at Bennington. — His Interview with him. —Summons the Enemy to surrender, and is fired at. —Fights in the Ranks. —First over the Breast-work. —His Care Of the Wounded. —Returns to his Parish. —Dialogue with a Parishioner. —” Puts out the Flash.” —Goes to Georgia after his Brother’s Widow. —Voyage to England after an Infant Grandchild. —Prays with and addresses the crew in expectation of an attack. —His conduct in the Shay’s Rebellion. —His Statesmanship. —His Death.

Thomas Allen is another amazing Pastor that clearly understands the Full Extensibility of the Gospel. Continue reading

Comments Off on Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 13 – Thomas Allen

Filed under Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 12

Contents of Chapter12: The Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

 PETER GABRIEL MUHLENBURG is the famous  Fighting Clergymen. —Muhlenburg’s Birth and Education. —Goes to England. —Settles in Virginia. —Takes a prominent Part in Political Movements. —Becomes Member of the House of Burgesses. —Raises a Regiment, Of which he is Chosen Colonel. —Preaches his Farewell Sermon. —Orders the Drum to BEAT for Recruits at the Church Door. —Marches to Charleston. — Camps at Valley Forge. —Fights bravely at Brandywine. —At Monmouth. — Commands The Reserve at Stony Point. — Makes a Desperate Assault At Yorktown. —Is made Major General. —Political Career After the War. —Defence of Course in Abandoning Profession.

Clearly understanding his ministry and the value of fighting for Liberty, Muhlenburg leaves the pulpit to be a leader in the Army. He is berated by one of his brothers, another pastor, yet after explaining his position asks the question of his brother in reference to if he would have stayed as a pastor: “Do you think, if America should he conquered, I should be safe? Far from it. And would you not sooner fight like a man than die like a dog?” Later, This same brother clearly understood what Peter said and did to the fact that he becomes a member of Congress in the newly formed Constitutional Republic. Continue reading

Comments Off on Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 12

Filed under Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 11

Chapter 11: The Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

William Tennent regarding His Birth and Education. —Settled at Norwalk, Conn. —Removes to Charleston, S. C. —His Eloquence. —His Boldness and Zeal in the Cause of the Colonies. —Makes Patriotic Appeals on the Sabbath. —Is Elected Member of the Provincial Congress of South Carolinia. —Sent with Henry Drayton to Back Settlements to Baffle Tories. —Letters to Henry Laurens and Congress. —Again sent to Congress. —His Character.

An amazing young man who graduated College at 18 and began his ministry. A phenomenal Patriot Pastor who Preach in the pulpit and then spoke at the Court House. Died as a young man but was said to have the potential to become as John Witherspoon. Continue reading

Comments Off on Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 11

Filed under Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapters 9 & 10

Contents of Chapter 9 and 10: The Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

Rev’s Prime and Eaton are amazing Biblical teachers, patriots and leaders of their communities.

Chapter 9:

Ebenezer Prime. His Patriotism. —Driven from his Church. —His Library destroyed. —His Death. —Insult to his Grave.

Being old and feeble did not damper his spirit as a Pastor nor his being a solid Patriot. Even in death he tormented the ones that thought they would insult him in the grave.

——————————————————————–

Chapter 10:

Samuel Eaton. He Settled In Harpsburg, Maine. —Practices Three Professions. —Attends A Political Meeting. —His stirring Address. —Narrow Escape of an Officer of the King. —Recruiting Officer seeks his Aid. —Eaton addresses the People on Sabbath Evening. —Thrilling Scene. —Soldiers obtained. —His Death.

An amazing Pastor that was the local doctor and legal mind. He knew when to make Patriotism stand with the Gospel as well as Holding the Sacred day in solemn fortitude without mincing words. He knew how to shock his congregation to action!

Continue reading

Comments Off on Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapters 9 & 10

Filed under Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 8 – Samuel Spring

Contents of Chapter 8:  The Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

Samuel Spring, D.D. beginning at His Early Life. —Becomes Chaplain in the Army. —The only Chaplain in Arnold’s Expedition across the Northern Wilderness. —His Description of its Formation. —Preaches at Newbueyport to the Army. —Visits the Tomb of Whitfield. —Description of the March through the Wilderness. —His Sufferings and Labors. —Famine. —His Description of shooting a Moose. —His Labors at Point aux Tremble. —Storming of Quebec. — He leads Arnold out of the Fight. —Leaves the Army. —Settled at Newburyport. —His Interview with Aaron Burr. —His Death.

This is an amazing testimony of how the Glory of God exhibits His Sovereignty to an individual, Samuel Spring. As a young man Dr. Spring then lives the extensibility of the Gospel through a  faithfulness of belief put into action. One has to not just watch this video but read this Chapter several times over and ask who else you know that is as Rev. Spring was?

In our day and age I would say few to none.

Continue reading

Comments Off on Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 8 – Samuel Spring

Filed under Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 7 – Jacob Duche

Contents of Chapter 7: The Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

JACOB DUCHE Opens the first Continental Congress with Prayer.—John Adams’ Description’ of the Scene.—His Patriotic Sermons.—Gives his Pay as Chaplain to the Families of those slain in Battle.—Becomes alarmed, and turns against his Country.—His insulting Letter to Washington.— Flees the Country.—His Return to Philadelphia, his Death.—His Character.

Jacob Duche went from Patriot to traitor because of fear. I wonder, base on his ecclesiastical background and his upbringing if he was a true ‘Patriot of the Day’ when invited to open the first Continental Congress with Prayer. Yet, we have all seen circumstances and mostly fear cause a person to change their perspective. It all comes down to: are your principles rock solid and do you stand on the truth of God’s Word or on emotions that sway the hearts of mankind? Continue reading

Comments Off on Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 7 – Jacob Duche

Filed under Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 6 – Jonas Clark

Contents of Chapter 6:

Jonas Clark The Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution is The Pastor of Lexington. —His Ministerial Life. —Early Teachings.—Patriotic Conduct and Ability as a Statesman.—Hancock and Adams find Refuge in his House.—News of the Approach of the Enemy.—His Account of it.—Summoning of the Militia.—Scene on the Green.—Approach of the Enemy.—The Slaughter.—Mr. Clark among his slain Parishioners.—His Feelings and Prediction.—His Death.

Jonas Clark, being a close friend of Samuel Adams was a strong minister of the ‘Whole’ Gospel from Genesis to Revelations as understood by the Reformers of Old. He preached Liberty only by the ‘Cross of Christ’ and how it is ‘extensible’ into every aspect of life… even political life. This Chapter is his amazing remembrance. Continue reading

Comments Off on Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 6 – Jonas Clark

Filed under Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 5

 Contents of Chapter 5

Personal Influence of the Clergy. The Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

—Appointment of Chaplains. —Correspondence Between The Ministers Of CONNECTICUT AND MASSACHUSETTS.

Pastors directly involved: Thaxter, Foster and Payson fighting at Lexington and Concord. — “Washington asks Congress for Chaplains. —Number and Names of, in the Army at Cambridge. —The Plan of one for two Regiments broken up. —Washington’s Second Letter to Congress on the Subject. —His General Order respecting Chaplains. The Pastor/Chaplains acting. —David Ely. —Joseph Fish. —Jonah Stearns. —John Mills. —David Caldwell. —Thomas Read. —Robert Davidson. —Elizur Goodrich. —Wm. Gorham. —John Steele. —Francis Cummings. —Azel Roe.—IIezekiah Balcil,—Charles McKnight. —Manasseh Cutler. —Nathan Strong. —Nathaniel Porter.—Annie Robins. —John Cleveland.—Samuel McClintock. —Hezekiah Ripley. —Isaac Lewis. —Dr. Latta. —Dr. Armstrong.

There are three key takeaways from this chapter: Continue reading

Comments Off on Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapter 5

Filed under Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapters 3 and 4

Chapters 3 and 4The Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

This posting is Chapters 3 and 4 of the 46 Chapters in The Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution: is the Historical Fact that Christianity (see the link at the end) is the root of our American Heritage and a key factor in the inspiration of the Revolution. Good governance is God’s governance and the Citizenry during the Founding era understood this. Those that were Chaplains and Clergy were not just religious mouth pieces. NO, They were warrior Patriots that spoke – first the Word of God and then the musket or sword.

At the end of this posting and future postings we will include the Table of Contents to the book with the links back to the previous Chapters already recorded.

Please share with Family and especially with your Pastors and Church leaders.

Continue reading

Comments Off on Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: Chapters 3 and 4

Filed under Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: A Must Watch Series

The Chaplains and Clergy of the RevolutionThe Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution

As promised, we are bringing you the video  series of THE CHAPLAINS and CLERGY of the REVOLUTION published in 1864. This book was written by J. T. Headly. He was also the author of: “WASHINGTON AND HIS GENERALS,” “NAPOLEON AND HIS MARSHALS,” ETC, ETC.

Why a Video Series?

Why read this book into a video series? Our Nation needs the truth of what motivated the Citizenry to be strong and have the moral courage to fight for Liberty. So too  our churches need to understand that the pulpits must be the root of civil society and the voice of Liberty. Most importantly, our children and grandchildren need to know there is hope for their future. They need to know that this hope is in  History that shows us that with the leadership of God, although there may be a heavy cost, Liberty can be sustained.

Through the reading of this book in video format linked in the blog posts, you will hear Tom memorializing history for his grandchildren. The hope is that you will find the time to do the same with your friends and family.

How Long Is It?

Continue reading

Comments Off on Chaplains and Clergy of The Revolution: A Must Watch Series

Filed under Chaplains and Clergy of the Revolution