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Literary
March 21, 1823
The Alexandria Herald
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Theological contrast between worldly princes' coercive temporal rule over bodies and estates, and Christ's spiritual kingdom reigning in willing hearts. External force may produce hypocrites but cannot enlighten minds, conquer wills, or save souls.
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PRINCES.
The princes of this world exercise a temporal dominion over mankind, and by fines levied on their estates, and punishments inflicted on their bodies, force men to an outward subjection to their authority and government. But the kingdom of our Lord is of a spiritual nature; he erects his empire in the hearts of men, and reigns over "a willing people in the day of his power." External violence may necessitate men to an external profession of the truth, and procure a dissembled compliance with the institutions of Christ; but can never enlighten the darkness of the mind, conquer the rebellion of the will; nor sanctify and save the soul. It may transfigure men into accomplished hypocrites; but will never convert them into real saints."
[Pemberton.
The princes of this world exercise a temporal dominion over mankind, and by fines levied on their estates, and punishments inflicted on their bodies, force men to an outward subjection to their authority and government. But the kingdom of our Lord is of a spiritual nature; he erects his empire in the hearts of men, and reigns over "a willing people in the day of his power." External violence may necessitate men to an external profession of the truth, and procure a dissembled compliance with the institutions of Christ; but can never enlighten the darkness of the mind, conquer the rebellion of the will; nor sanctify and save the soul. It may transfigure men into accomplished hypocrites; but will never convert them into real saints."
[Pemberton.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Political
What keywords are associated?
Spiritual Kingdom
Temporal Dominion
Coercion
Hypocrisy
Conversion
Christian Institutions
What entities or persons were involved?
Pemberton
Literary Details
Title
Princes.
Author
Pemberton
Key Lines
But The Kingdom Of Our Lord Is Of A Spiritual Nature; He Erects His Empire In The Hearts Of Men, And Reigns Over "A Willing People In The Day Of His Power."
It May Transfigure Men Into Accomplished Hypocrites; But Will Never Convert Them Into Real Saints.