CONTENTS

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Introduction[vii]
War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ[1]
War is Inhuman:
I.Because it hardens the heart and blunts the tender feelings of mankind[2]
II.War is inhuman, as in its nature and tendency it abuses God’s animal creation[6]
III.War is inhuman, as it oppresses the poor[8]
IV.War is inhuman, as it spreads terror and distress among mankind[12]
V.War is inhuman, as it involves men in fatigue, famine, and all the pains of mutilated bodies[14]
VI.War is inhuman, as it destroys the youth and cuts off the hope of gray hairs[16]
VII.War is inhuman, as it multiplies widows and orphans, and clothes the land in mourning[18]
War is Unwise:
I.Because, instead of preventing, it provokes insult and mischief[23]
II.War is unwise, for instead of diminishing, it increases difficulties[26]
III.War is unwise, because it destroys property[28]
IV.War is unwise, as it is dangerous to the liberties of men[30]
V.War is unwise, as it diminishes the happiness of mankind[34]
VI.War is unwise, as it does not mend, but injures, the morals of society[36]
VII.War is unwise, as it is hazarding eternal things for only the chance of defending temporal things[42]
VIII.War is unwise, as it does not answer the professed end for which it is intended[44]
War is Criminal:
I.Going to war is not keeping from the appearance of evil, but is running into temptation[47]
II.War is criminal, as it naturally inflames the pride of man[49]
III.War necessarily infringes on the consciences of men, and therefore is criminal[52]
IV.War is criminal, as it is opposed to patient suffering under unjust and cruel treatment[56]
V.War is criminal, as it is not doing to others as we should wish them to do to us[60]
VI.War is inconsistent with mercy, and is therefore criminal[61]
VII.War is criminal, as the practice of it is inconsistent with forgiving trespasses as we wish to be forgiven by the final judge[63]
VIII.Engaging in war is not manifesting love to enemies or returning good for evil[64]
IX.War is criminal, because it is actually rendering evil for evil[67]
X.War is criminal, as it is actually doing evil that good may come; and this is the best apology that can be made for it[71]
XI.War is opposed to the example of the Son of God, and is therefore criminal[72]
Objections Answered[77]
Hymn[121]
The Mediator’s Kingdom not of this World: but Spiritual[123]