Shelfmark
Fh.8.25
Author
Title
A discourse concerning the gift of prayer, shewing what it is, wherein it consists, and how far it is attainable by industry. With divers useful and proper directions to that purpose, both in respect of matter, method, and expression. By John Wilkins, D.D. late Lord Bishop of Chester. Whereunto is added, Ecclesiastes: or, a discourse concerning the gift of preaching: by the same author.
Edition
The ninth edition corrected, and much enlarged.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for William Churchill, at the Black-Swan in Pater-noster-Row., MDCCXVIII. [1718]
Physical description
224, [8], 259, [13] p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
'Ecclesiastes' has separate title page, pagination and register.
Citation/references note
ESTC, N8813
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 sprinkled and blind-panelled calf; five raised bands.
Copy-specific note
Previously Ec.4.13.
Subject
Prayer Early works to 1800.
Subject
Preaching Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Churchill, William, ? - d. 1736 or 7 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B37016