This moving sermon pays tribute to James Thomason, a distinguished colonial official who played a key role in the development of British India. Preached in St. Paul's Church in Agra, the sermon offers a powerful meditation on life, death, and the meaning of human existence. Whether you are a scholar of Indian history or simply interested in exploring the complexities of the British colonial experience, this sermon is an essential read.

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