The American Revolution and the Presbyterian Rebellion

By Peter Lillback - Posted at byFaith: Published August 20, 2026 In 1887, Charles Spurgeon preached a sermon entitled, “The Covenanter.” In it he described a portrait hanging in his bedroom depicting a Covenanter sitting in a field, sword by his side, Bible open. “Evidently he smelleth the battle afar off, and is preparing for it by drinking in some mighty promise,” Spurgeon said. “As you look…