The Duty of a Christian People under Divine Visitations

"The Duty of a Christian People under Divine Visitations" by Newton Smart is a powerful message calling Christians to action during times of trouble. It explores what people should do when facing hardships like plagues or wars, seeing these as signs from God. The book emphasizes that everyone should seriously look at their own actions and turn back to God through prayer and being humble. Smart uses examples from the Bible to show why it's important for people to come together and ask for forgiveness, while focusing on fixing the things that have made God unhappy. Ultimately, the piece encourages readers to change their lives and their country based on Christian teachings.