GEMMS IDGEMMS-MANUSCRIPT-000999
TitleCourse of Sermons on the Church Catechism [Vol. 3]
ShelfmarkMISC:509/3
Creation Dateca. 1670 -
Contents NoteNine sermons written in one hand. An index at the beginning of the volume, somewhat faded and illegible, gives the titles of the sermons and the catechismal questions they address. A note reads, "In his book is contained a course of Sermons upon the Church Catechism". Every sermon has a title and a header, and is neatly set out with a wide margin to the left of the page.
Material FeaturesBound in velum. Foliation continuous from MISC:509/2. Faded towards the beginning of the volume. The hand is clear and neat.
Associated Peoplemanuscript owner? - Heywood, Oliver
ProvenanceThis volume is in the records of Oliver Heywood of Northowram, Minister, Joshua Horner of Halifax, Artist, and Reverend Amos Learoyd of Halifax. Oliver Heywood is the only named person who fits these dates, so presumably was the owner, the preacher, or both.
AcquisitionA book plate states that this volume was part of the Horsfall Turner Collection. A stamp states that it was presented to Halifax Public Libraries on 28 January 1971.
Source of DataCatherine Evans
Other Note
Sermons ContainedSermon 155: 1 Jo: 5. 6. Qu. 14. How many sacraments hath Christ ordained to his church? Two only -- ff. 4693-4727Sermon 156: 1 Cor. 11. 23. Qu: 15 : What meanest thou by this word sacrament? R: I mean an outward and visible sign -- ff. 4728-4715Sermon 157: 28 Matth. 19: Qu. 16 How many parts are there in a sacrament? R. Two, the outward visible sign and the inward spiritual grace -- ff. 4746-4783Sermon 158: 5 Ephes. 26: Qu: 18. What is the inward, and spiritual grace? R. A death unto sin -- ff. 4784-4835Sermon 159: 2 Acts: 38: Qu: 19. Of Repentance required of those who are to be baptised -- ff. 4836-4886Sermon 160: 16. Mark 16. Qu: 19. Of faith necessary for the baptism -- ff. 4887-4919Sermon 161: 2. Acts: 39. Qu: 20. Why then are infants Baptized? -- ff. 4920-4987Sermon 162: 5. Eph. 2. Qu: 21. Why was the sacraments of the Lords supper ordained? R. For the continuall remembrance of the sacrifice and of the death of Christ -- ff. 4988-5020Sermon 163: 5 Eph. 2. Qu. 21. -- ff. 5021-5064
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GEMMS record createdJanuary 10, 2019
GEMMS record last editedAugust 12, 2019