Shelfmark
Fh.6.29
Author
Title
Several tracts formerly published: now collected into one volume. : Viz. I. A letter to the Reverend Mr. Fleetwood, concerning miracles. Written A.D. 1702. II. A letter about the Bishop's votes upon the Occasional Bill. 1703. III. A letter to the Reverend Dr. Francis Atterbury, concerning virtue, and vice. 1706. IV. A second letter, in answer to his Large vindication. 1708. V. A vindication of the antient prophets, in answer to Sir R. B. 1709. VI. Some considerations offered to the Lord Bishop of Exeter. 1709. VII. An humble reply to the Lord Bishop of Exeter. 1709. VIII. Queries to the authors of the late discourse of free-thinking. 1713. To which are added, six sermons, never before publish'd: viz. Two sermons concerning the evils, of which Christianity hath been made the occasion. Four sermons concerning the extremes of implicit subjection, and infidelity. / By Benjamin Hoadly, M. A. Rector of St. Peter's Poor..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed for J. Knapton, at the Crown; and T. Childe, at the White Hart; in St. Paul's Church-Yard., MDCCXV. [1715]
Physical description
[16], 511, [1] p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
Each tract has its own title page but the register and pagination are continuous.
Note
Errors in pagination: pages 430 and 431 misnumbered 431 and 430.
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Signatures: A-Kk⁸.
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Woodcut head- and tail-pieces; initials.
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With a final page of advertisements.
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Title page enclosed within double line border.
Note
The ESTC records the contents as follows: 'A letter about the Bishop's votes'; 'A letter to the Reverend Dr. Francis Atterbury'; 'A second letter, in answer to his large vindication A vindication of the antient prophets'; 'Some considerations offered to the Lord Bishop of Exeter'; 'A humble reply to the Lord Bishop of Exeter'.
Formatted contents note
No display constant generated: Contents: 'I. A letter to the Reverend Mr. Fleetwood. Occasion'd by his essay on miracles. Written in the year, 1702.'; 'II. A letter to a clergy-man in the country, concerning the votes of the bishops upon the bill against occasional conformity. Written in the year, 1703.'; 'Two sermons upon St. Matthew 10.34. Concerning the divisions, and cruelties, of which the Christian religion hath been made the occasion. Preached in the year, 1703.'; 'III. A letter to the Reverend Dr. Francis Atterbury: occasion'd by the doctrine deliver'd by him in a funeral-sermon on Cor. 15.19. August 30. 1706. Written in the year, 1706.'; 'IV. A second letter to the Reverend Dr. Francis Atterbury, in answer to his large vindication prefix'd to his volume of sermons. With a postscript relating to his doctrine concerning the power of charity to cover sins. Written in the year, 1708.'; 'V. A brief vindication of the antient prophets from the imputations and misrepresentations of such as adhere to our present pretenders to inspiration. In a letter to Richard Bulkeley, Bart. Written in the year, 1709.'; 'VI. Some considerations humbly offered to the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Exeter. Occasioned by his Lordship's sermon preach'd before Her Majesty, March 8. 1708. Written in the year, 1709.'; 'VII. An humble reply to the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Exeter's answer. In which the considerations offered to his Lordship are vindicated: And an apology is added for defending the foundation of the present government. Written in the year, 1709.'; 'VIII. Queries recommended to the authors of the late discourse of free thinking. Written in the year, 1713.'; 'Four sermons concerning impartial enquiry into religion: and the two extremes of implicit subjection; & infidelity. Peach'd in January, 1712, -13.'
Citation/references note
ESTC, T18330
Provenance
Engraved armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington inside back cover, recording donation to Eton College in 1731. Engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th-century Cambridge style blind-panelled and sprinkled brown calf; five raised bands; traces of spine label; gilt roll on board edges.
Copy-specific note
Previously Ec.6.22.
Subject
Sermons 18th century.
Added entry--name
Childe, Timothy publisher.
Added entry--name
Knapton, John, 1696 - 1770 publisher.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B36317