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[Sermons], [1688-1709].
Physical Description
1 v. (389 p.) ; 21 x 13 cm.
Language
English
Notes
On verso of flyleaf: description of manuscript by John Rogers, dated 1873.
Inscription inside front cover: " These Sermons of John Jago Vicar of Wendron are presented to John Rogers Esq of Penrose by H. P. Lawrence April 1867."
Inscription on flyleaf: "Given me by Northmore H. P. Lawrence, Esq of Launceston. J.H.R."
Brief list of names at back of text, including "James. William. Elizabeth wife of Richd. Uren. Ann Nicoll. Will. Tucker."
Pasted inside front cover: dealer's description.
On spine: "M. S. S. John Jago."
Binding: machine grain.
In English.
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Summary
Manuscript on paper, in a single hand, of fifteen funeral sermons preached from 1688-1709 at Helston and Weldron, in Cornwall. One funeral sermon is titled "on the death of the Child of John Harris, who dyed with the small Pox." i Others commemorated are Robert Trevethan, George Collings, John Tremenheer, Elenor Pryor, William Penhalurick, William Hance and Mrs. Lukey. The text concludes with three essays titled "Description of one dying," "Commending a Woman," and "Exhortacion to young men." The manuscript also includes a sermon titled "Against self-murther."
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Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
August 08, 2005
References
John Jago, Fifteen Funeral Sermons. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
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John Jago, Fifteen Funeral Sermons. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
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