Four manuscript sermons composed and preached in the years 1790, 91, and 92 : Copford, 1792

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Title: Four manuscript sermons composed and preached in the years 1790, 91, and 92 : Copford, 1792
Creator: Denne, John, approximately 1725-1800
Abstract: Manuscript of four sermons apparently by the non-resident rector of St. Michael and All Angels Church in Copford, Essex. Topics include the Resurrection, "Universal Good-will," the nature and extent of human perfection, and the importance of education. The sermon on education was preached on the anniversary of the founding of the local Sunday Schools; Denne argues that education will reconcile poor children to their stations in life, keep them from becoming criminals, and "clothe them in humility."
Description: Annotations in pencil on verso of title page concerning the location of Copford, signed A. M. Bates.
Spine title reads: "Sermons."
Binding: contemporary full morocco, decorated in gilt; gilt edges; marbled endpapers.
Extent: 1 21 cm. v. (134 p.) ;
Language: English

Genre: Sermons
Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Name): Denne, John, approximately 1725-1800.
Church of England
Subject (Topic): Occasional sermons
Sermons, English
Sunday schools
Subjects: Denne, John, approximately 1725-1800
Church of England > Sermons > 18th century
Occasional sermons
Sermons, English > 18th century
Sunday schools > Sermons

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Citation: John Denne, Four Manuscript Sermons. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.