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GEMMS IDGEMMS-SERMON-003070
Sermon TitleSermon 2 on Revelation 3:3 (descriptive title)
Extentpp. 36-78
Autographyes
Composition Date -
Primary LanguageEnglish
Text TypeSermon
Sermon Type(s)Farewell
Associated Peoplepreacher - Newcomen, Matthew
Associated Sermons
Preachings1662-08-19 (old) - Dedham - Farewell; The manuscript clearly says this sermon was preached August 19, although all print witnesses say August 20.
Additional MaterialFollowing the sermon, pp. 79-95, written on both rectos and versos of the pages, is a personal address to his congregation speaking what he would speak if he were on his deathbed.
Print Editions / WitnessesThe CL Catalogue notes that there are five print witnesses of this sermon, what he calls the "second (or true)" farewell sermon. All five date the sermon August 20.
DescriptionThis is Matthew Newcomen's farewell sermon to his Dedham congregation.
Source of DataJeanne Shami
Other Note
GEMMS record createdApril 29, 2016
GEMMS record last editedApril 23, 2021