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GEMMS IDGEMMS-SERMON-006710
Sermon TitleSermon on Psalms 68:18 (descriptive title)
Extentff. 58r-118r (rectos only)
Autographuncertain
Composition Date -
Primary LanguageEnglish
Text TypeSermon
Sermon Type(s)AnniversaryPolitical occasion
Associated Peoplepreacher? - Turner, Francis
Associated Sermons
Preachings1674-05-29 (old) - England - Anniversary of the restoration of Charles II; The occasion was both the anniversary of the Restoration and Ascension Day, which both occurred on 29 May in 1674.1681-05-29 (old) - England - Anniversary of the restoration of Charles II; The occasion was both the anniversary of the Restoration and Trinity Sunday, which both occurred on 29 May in 1681.
Additional MaterialThe sermon is preceded by a passage in Francis Turner’s ordinary handwriting adapting the sermon to a year in which Trinity Sunday coincided with the Restoration day, i.e. 1681 (f. 57v). Turner has also made insertions throughout the sermon in dark ink.
Print Editions / Witnesses
DescriptionThis sermon is adapted from one preached in 1674, when Ascension Day coincided with the anniversary of the Restoration. Written in a formal, clear had which may be that of either a copyist or the author.
Source of DataJeanne Shami
Other NoteThe preacher is not identified but might be Francis Turner, Bishop of Ely, who has made insertions and has adapted the sermon to be preached again in 1681.
GEMMS record createdJanuary 18, 2017
GEMMS record last editedOctober 23, 2021