Originally published in 1825, this book is a sermon delivered by Edward Dorr Griffin, a prominent American preacher of the early 19th century. In this sermon, Griffin argues that the spread of Christianity is the only way to bring peace and prosperity to the world, and encourages the Presbyterian Church to take an active role in missionary work. This book provides a window into the religious beliefs and practices of early 19th century America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.