Abstract
This article reflects back on the historic oration by Methodist Bishop Matthew Simpson at the funeral of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois in 1865. Matthew Simpson was one of the most prominent orators of his day and had built up political connections during the Lincoln Presidency. Bishop Simpson in many ways represents the rising respectability of Methodism in the United States as its influence grew and Methodism became more acceptable among society and in political circles. Simpson even represents a form of Christian nationalism which emerges from his funeral address and the way he portrays the “martyred” president.
DOI
10.7252/Journal.01.2024S.05
Recommended Citation
Rogal, Samuel J.
(2024)
"“Chieftain, Farewell”: Bishop Matthew Simpson’s Funeral Address to Abraham Lincoln,"
The Asbury Journal:
Vol. 79:
No.
1, p. 92-108.
Available at:
https://place.asburyseminary.edu/asburyjournal/vol79/iss1/6
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