A Sermon preached at Christ Church, Kensington, on May 1, 1859 being the day appointed for a general thanksgiving to Almighty God, for the success granted to our arms in suppressing the rebellion and restoring tranquillity in Her Majesty's Indian Dominions.

** "A Sermon preached at Christ Church, Kensington, on May 1, 1859" by William Wright is a glimpse into Victorian England, capturing a moment of national pride and religious fervor after the British military put down a rebellion in India. The sermon is rooted in the idea that God played a role in Britain's victory, believing it was divine approval of their rule. Wright connects British leaders to figures from the Bible, like King David, suggesting that their authority is divinely ordained. He encourages the churchgoers to be thankful to God for the win and to support missionary work in India, seeing it as their duty to spread Christian teachings and better the lives of the Indian people. The overall feeling is that the British victory was not just a military success but a sign of God's favor and an opportunity to spread their faith. **