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September 19, 1911
Bisbee Daily Review
Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
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In 1759, Bishop Johnson delivered a praised sermon at Westminster Abbey thanking for military successes under George II, but it was secretly written by his friend Lord Mansfield, a fact revealed years later.
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In the old days, when prelates were constantly called upon for sermons on special occasions, they frequently either paid for a suitable discourse or begged some competent friend to write one for the occasion. Bishop Johnson gained general applause in 1759 for a sermon preached in Westminster Abbey at a great service on the day of thanksgiving "appointed to be observed for the signal success with which his majesty's arms had been blessed."
-An enthusiastic vote of thanks was passed by the house of lords to the preacher "for his eloquent and excellent discourse," and he was requested to "cause the same to be forthwith printed and published."
It was announced as the work of "James, by Divine Providence, Lord Bishop of Worcester," but many years afterward the fact was disclosed that every word of this sermon had been written for the bishop by his friend Lord Mansfield. The sermon contained a glowing panegyric on the many admirable virtues of George II.-London Truth.
In the old days, when prelates were constantly called upon for sermons on special occasions, they frequently either paid for a suitable discourse or begged some competent friend to write one for the occasion. Bishop Johnson gained general applause in 1759 for a sermon preached in Westminster Abbey at a great service on the day of thanksgiving "appointed to be observed for the signal success with which his majesty's arms had been blessed."
-An enthusiastic vote of thanks was passed by the house of lords to the preacher "for his eloquent and excellent discourse," and he was requested to "cause the same to be forthwith printed and published."
It was announced as the work of "James, by Divine Providence, Lord Bishop of Worcester," but many years afterward the fact was disclosed that every word of this sermon had been written for the bishop by his friend Lord Mansfield. The sermon contained a glowing panegyric on the many admirable virtues of George II.-London Truth.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Bishop Johnson
Lord Mansfield
Sermon Authorship
Westminster Abbey
George Ii
Thanksgiving Service
What entities or persons were involved?
Bishop Johnson
Lord Mansfield
George Ii
Where did it happen?
Westminster Abbey
Story Details
Key Persons
Bishop Johnson
Lord Mansfield
George Ii
Location
Westminster Abbey
Event Date
1759
Story Details
Bishop Johnson preached a thanksgiving sermon in Westminster Abbey in 1759, receiving praise from the House of Lords, but it was entirely written by Lord Mansfield, a fact revealed years later; the sermon praised George II's virtues.