An exceptionally rare sermon preached in celebration of the first major battle of the Civil War, i.e. The Battle of First Manassas, or as it has commonly been known, The Battle of Bull Run. Widely considered a victory for the Confederates, here G. D. Armstrong, Presbyterian divine at Norfolk, see the victory as a token of divine favor on the Confederacy and prophecies a speed, decisive end to the War.
Not a single example in the auction records.
Armstrong, Geo. D. "The Good Hand of Our God Upon Us." A Thanksgiving Sermon, Preached on Occasion of the Victory of Manassas, July 21st, 1861. In the Presbyterian Church, Norfolk, VA., by Rev. Geo. D. Armstrong Pastor. Norfolk. Published by J. D. Ghiselin, Jr. 1861. 15pp.
A good copy, bound in wraps plus old staples, shaken, with handled pages, chipped and turned corners, and toned throughout.
