Sermons, 1905-1919
Document Type
Sermon
Files
Date
11-17-1918
Summary
Davis' first sermon following the Armistice of 11 November 1918, marking the end of World War I. He believed Woodrow Wilson had significantly changed the war's purpose to be one of democracy against autocracy. Included is a lengthy quote from the H.G, Wells novel Joan and Peter. He ends his sermon with the same words he spoke after the war's initial outbreak, remarking on the exciting work to establish democracy and humanity world-wide.
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Transcription by Davis Baird. Item description based off writing and context provided by Davis Baird.
Keywords
Earl Clement Davis, sermons, minister, Unitarianism, religion, World War I, Zechariah 4:6
Recommended Citation
Davis, Earl Clement, "Peace Service Sermon: A Dynamic Peace" (1918). Sermons, 1905-1919. 14.
https://commons.clarku.edu/pittsfield_sermons/14
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