[Rarebooks] FS: Manuscript 1820 Funeral Sermon for Rev's Wife Wrentham Massachusetts

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: "A Sermon Delivered at Wrentham North Parish January 30th, 1820,
the next Sabbath after my wife died"

A manuscript sermon by the Rev. Thomas W. Duncan, Wrentham, Massachusetts,
1820.

DISCUSSION: An interesting manuscript sermon on the subject of death,
dying, and Christian salvation. Even as all men live and assume they shall
go on living, the Rev. Duncan notes, death will come to all, because
"there are none who can escape this king of terrors". He goes on to warn
of the dangers death holds for the unsaved, and to assure his listeners
that the saved will go to a better place. Near the end of the sermon he
addresses himself, his children, and friends and neighbors on the subject
of grieving and celebrating the passing on of a loved one.

DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 4.25"x7", 35 numbered pages a paper pamphlet in
blue covers with 18 unlined leaves, hand-numbered 1-35 (1 side of 1 leaf
left blank). Text written in ink throughout in a fairly legible hand.

CONDITION NOTES: Covers somewhat worn, bottom corner chipped some internal
soil, some ink splotches. With a separate sheet inserted loosely reading-
"Walpole, May 12, 18(torn)- As a token of love and respect, will the Union
Church in North Wrentham please to accept this volume of sacred writ, for
their pulpit, from Mary Robichaux". It's not clear if this refers to this
sermon or not.

PRICE: $500.00

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