James R. Willson's The Subjection of Kings and Nations to Messiah is a lengthy sermon of 66 pages preached Dec. 6, 1819. It is based on the text: "All Kings shall bow down before him: all nations shall serve him" (Ps. 72:11).

• Maintains that this text refers to a commanded duty, concerning Christ not Solomon, and should be translated "Let all kings bow down before him: Let all nations serve him."
• Explains this national duty, enquires as to how it is to be nationally preformed, then proceeds to make practical application of the subject.
• Shows that nations have a duty, as nations, to bind themselves to Christ by covenant, to consecrate themselves to Him, to swear allegiance to Him (as their King and Lord), and to obey all His holy law!

Furthermore, Willson maintains that it is a great sin for nations to remain in rebellion against Christ by not performing these duties. He also demonstrates how and why a high-handed sin of this nature brings corporate guilt upon the nation. Moreover, this sin provokes God to wrath (as seen in an escalation of national calamities), until the day, barring repentance, that the national "cup of wrath" overflows.

Also contains helpful direction regarding the individual's social responsibility as a Christian in times of national corporate defection from Christ's crown and covenant (i.e in times exactly like those that we live in).