THE CAPTAIN OF THE LORD'S HOST APPEARING WITH HIS SWORD DRAWN. TWO SERMONS PREACH'D AT SALEM-VILLAGE, ON THE GENERAL FAST, APPOINTED ON THE OCCASION OF THE WAR, FEBRUARY 26, 1740, 1. FROM JOSHUA V. 13, 14

Boston: Printed and Sold by S. Kneeland and T. Green, 1741. [4], 55, [1 blank] pp, with the half title as issued. Newly stitched. Errata at bottom of page 55. Light spotting and toning, disbound. Narrow edge of discoloration on first several leaves. Else Very Good.

The "War" with Spain, generally known as The War of Jenkins' Ear, resulted in many casualties in North America. The British, says Clark, are in the right, "considering the insufferable Injuries, the British Nation have receiv'd from the Subjects of the King of Spain, in a Course of many Years past; for which no Reparation could be obtain'd, when Satisfaction was first sought in a peaceable Way, and long waited for in vain, but instead thereof repeated Insults."
Spain's Catholicism disqualifies it from God's assistance, The qualities that God likes-- Truth, Righteousness, and Meekness-- "are diametrically opposite to the prevailing Characters in Popery, which is a false and cruel Religion, and supported by Falsehood and Cruelty." For such a religion, God must have the "greatest Detestation." Despite various failings of the British people, "yet, blessed be God, our Prospects are not so bad..."
Clark's Sermons draw on Joshua's war with the Canaanites. It's important, Clark says, for folks preparing for War to inquire "Whether the glorious Captain of the Lord's Host be on their Side, or on their Adversaries." The best guarantee of God's blessing is that "it be the cause of Truth and Righteousness we are engaged in; if we trust in him, and obey him, and observe his Ordinances."
Evans 4692. ESTC W37670. Sabin 13346.