A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor : the aldermen and citizens of London

In A Sermon Preach'd Before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor: The Aldermen and Citizens of London Andrew Snape a prominent clergyman and theologian delivers a moral and civic sermon addressing the leaders and citizens of London. Preached before the Lord Mayor and other dignitaries the sermon reflects on the religious and ethical responsibilities of both leaders and citizens in the context of early 18th-century England. Snape emphasizes the importance of governance grounded in Christian virtues calling upon the city’s leaders to embody justice integrity and compassion. He discusses the moral obligations of public service and the need for London’s governance to be rooted in righteousness ensuring the well-being of all citizens. Drawing from biblical teachings Snape also speaks to the responsibilities of the citizens themselves urging them to maintain personal piety social order and a commitment to the common good.