The Juvenile Missionary Magazine of the Presbyterian Church New Series Vol II 1868-1869

Edinburgh , William Oliphant & Co, 1869. Paperback. A collection of twelve issues of the Juvenile Missionary Magazine from 1869. The Juvenile Missionary Magazine of the Presbyterian Church was a 19th century publication of the London Missionary Society which began in 1844 and ran until 1887. This is a copy of the New Series Vol II from 1868-1869. The volume contains issues from January to December 1869, with monthly issues. The magazine promoted Presbyterian values and have illustrations within the text. In card boards. Externally, a little worn with marks to the boards and creasing to the spine and some bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound with lightly age toned pages with scattered spots. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 862B79

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A Letter of Thanks to Mr Benjamin Bennet for His Moderate Rebuke of an Insolent Pamphlet, Entitled, Presbyterian Prejudice Display&Apos;D. In Which the Great Candour, and Distinguish&Apos;D Moderation of the Worthy Presbyterian Teacher, Are Set Forth, and His Polite Language, and Flowers of Rhetorick, Put in One View, for the Diversion and Satisfaction of the Reader.

London, Thomas Osborne, 1723. First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. This letter traces clashes between Zachary Grey and Benjamin Bennet over the latter's narrative of the Reformation. In this letter, an anonymous writer thanks the English Presbyterian minister Benjamin Bennet for his rebuke of Zachary Grey's work Presbyterian Prejudice Display'd. Building on a sermon preached on George I's coronation, Bennet published A Memorial of the Reformation in 1717. The work provided a Protestant view of the Reformation, and preserved anecdotes from original sources that had not been found elsewhere, such as of Judge Jeffreys's visit to Newcastle in 1683. Zachery Grey, an English priest, controversialist, and conservative spokesman for the Church of England then attempted to smear Bennet's narrative with his work Presbyterian Prejudice Display'd, in which he attempts to clear up 'mistaken historical facts' and re-establish 'the characters of several worthy members of the Church of England&apos. Unbound, with the majority of the calf remaining the spine. Externally, generally smart. The outer pages are a little age-toned, with a small tear at the front joint near the tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and very lightly foxed. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 862N50

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Keywords: Zachery Grey Benjamin Bennett Letter of Thanks to Benjamin Bennett Presbyterian Prejudice Display'd Benjamin Bennett None

Anonymous; [John Campbell]

Jethro: A System of Lay Agency, in Connection with Congregational Churches, for the Diffusion of Gospel Among Our Home Population

London, Jackson and Walford, 1839. First edition. Cloth. Very scarce first edition of this work in which John Campbell enumerates the importance of laymen in the spread of the gospel. First Edition. Very Scarce. Although no author is given, the work is generally attributed to 19th century Congregationalist minister John Campbell as he often referred to himself as the 'author of Jethro' in subsequent publications. Campbell founded and edited several religious magazines and journals, and has been dubbed as a kind of press baron of the Congregationalist church. In this work, Campbell enumerates how laymen can aid in the efficient running of Congregationalist churches and help spread the gospel across Britain. Prior owner's inscription on front pastedown 'Mr Paul Bottisham' Original cloth binding. Externally sound, with some rubbing and light marks to the boards and spine. Wear to both the head and tail of the spine, with a small amount of loss to both. Extremities a little worn. Front joint starting slightly, and both hinges starting but firm. Prior owner's inscription on front pastedown 'Mr Paul Bottisham&apos. Internally, generally firmly bound, a little more strained to pages 72/73 and168/169. Pages generally bright and clean, with some spotting, predominantly limited to the front and the rear. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 840N6

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Anonymous

Memorials of the Reverend George Paterson

Edinburgh , William Oliphant and Co. 1864. Cloth. A scarce collection of memorials addresses and sermons from the Reverend George Paterson. A senior minister from the town of East Linton, Scotland, Paterson was a respected and well-known Reverend who received numerous tributes in the local press upon his death. In decorative cloth binding with gilt detailing. Externally very smart, there is only some very minor wear to extremities and shelf wear to backstrip. The hinges are tender. Internally, the pages are firmly bound and generally bright and clean, aside from some minor instances of foxing. One of the endpapers hassome slight loss and chipping, and many of the pages remain uncut. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: GEN24-C-18

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Keywords: George Paterson Reverend East Linton Scotland Reverend None

Rev. Albert Barnes; Rev. Ingram Cobbin (ed.); Rev. E. Henderson (ed.)

Notes on the First Epistle to the Corinthians Explanatory and Practical; Notes on the Second Epistle to the Corinthians and the Epistle to the Galatians Explanatory and Practical; Notes on the Epistles to the Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians Explanatory and Practical; Notes on the Epistles to the Thessalonians, to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon Explanatory and Practical; Notes on the Epistle to the Hebrews Explanatory and Practical; Notes, Explanatory and Practical on the General Epistles of James, Peter, John & Jude; Notes on the Book of Revelation, Explanatory and Practical; Notes on the Book of Job Critical, Illustrative, and Practical Vol. 1; Notes on the Book of Job Critical, Illustrative, and Practical Vol. 2; Notes Critical, Explanatory, and Practical, on the Book of Psalms. Vol. 1; Notes Critical, Explanatory, and Practical. On the Book of Psalms. Vol. 2; Notes Critical, Explanatory, and Practical, on the Book of Psalms. Vol. 3; Notes on the Book of the Prophet Isaiah Critical, Explanatory, an

Edinburgh; London, Gall & Inglis, c1850. Leather. The complete Cobbin's edition of Barnes' Commentary on the Bible in a handsome full leather binding. Each book is a new edition. 8 volumes containing 16 books. In a full calf binding. The complete set of Cobbin's edition Barnes Commentary on the New and Old Testament by Rev. Albert Barnes and edited by Rev. Ingram Cobbin and Rev. E. Henderson. Albert Barnes was an American minister in the Presbyterian Church whose simplification of Biblical criticism made it accessible to the general public. Comprising the following: 'Notes on the First Epistle to the Corinthians', with a publisher's advertisement dated 1847. 'Notes on the Second Epistle to the Corinthians and the Epistle to the Galatians&apos. 'Notes on the Epistles to the Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians&apos. 'Notes on the Epistles to the Thessalonians, to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon', with an engraved frontispiece. 'Notes in the Epistle to the Hebrews', with engraved vignette illustrations. 'Notes on the Epistles to the Thessalonians, to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon&apos. 'Notes on the Epistle to the Hebrews', with engraved vignette illustrations. 'Notes on the General Epistles of James, Peter, John, & Jude', with the author's advertisement, and a fold out map of Italy. 'Notes on The Book of Revelation', with a preface by Rev. E. Henderson, an advertisement to the London edition and multiple engraved vignette illustrations. 'Notes on The Book of Job, vols 1-2', with an engraved frontispiece, introductory dissertation and preface by Rev. E. Henderson. With engraved vignette illustrations throughout. 'Notes on The Book of Psalms, vols 1-3', with an engraved portrait frontispiece and vignette illustrations throughout. 'Notes on the Book of The Prophet Isaiah, vols. 1-2', with a publisher's advertisement, an introductory dissertation and vignette illustrations throughout. 'Notes on the Book of Daniel, vols. 1-2', with an advertisement to the London edition dated 1853, an introductory dissertation and vignette illustrations throughout. Each book is neatly inscribed with the previous owner's ink signature. In a full calf binding. Externally, very good with rubbing to the extremities and some shelf wear. Heavier to the spines. The occasional mark to the boards and a few closed tears to the paste-downs. Each volume is neatly inscribed to the front paste-down with the previous owner's ink signature. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting throughout, heavier to the fronts. The previous owner's ink signature features occasionally on the front few pages. A slight tear to the front blank of 'James-Rev' and some offsetting to the title page of the 'Book of Psalms vol. 1&apos. A closed tear to the fold out map in 'James - Rev&apos. Some age-toning throughout but overall the pages are generally bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 828G2

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Keywords: Bible Christianity Jesus Christ Rev. Ingram Cobbin Christianity biblical criticism Not Stated

Thomas Boston

The Distinguishing Characters of True Believers

Edinburgh, Alexa. M'Laren, 1791. Leather. An early edition of this scarce religious work, guiding the reader on how to live a pious and devout life. An early edition of this scarce work, which was first published in 1773.By Thomas Boston, this work is a religious text, exploring what it means to be a true believer. The work is presented through several discourses, all intended to promote the comfort and direction of Christians, and to improve society.Boston was a Scottish Presbyterian church leader, a man of singular piety who is best known for his 1720 work 'Human Nature in Its Fourfold State&apos. Including a soliloquy on the art of man-fishing. In a full calf binding. Externally, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities, and to the head and tail of the spine. A few light marks to the boards. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 935P11

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Keywords: The Distinguishing Characters of True Believers thomas boston presbyterian theology thomas boston None

James Cameron

Centenary History of the Presbyterian Church in New South Wales

Sydney , Angus and Robertson, 1905. Cloth. A fascinating look into the history of the Presbyterian Church within Australia. Featuring various photographic plates, including a frontispiece of the author. In original buckram binding with gilt lettering to the front board and spine. Externally, light marks to the boards, with fading to the spine, and very slight bumping. Rear hinge is very slightly strained. Internally, firmly bound, bright and clean, with only the odd handling mark Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: GEN27-I-4

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J. Thain Davidson

Forewarned-Forearmed

London, Hodder and Stoughton, 1907. Leather. Eighth edition of this collection of sermons by J. Thain Davidson, in a beautiful Bickers & Son signed calf binding. The eighth edition of this work. Containing a series of sermons by John Thain Davidson, Presbyterian minister in the nineteenth century. The content is mostly addressed to young men.In a full calf binding by Bickers and Son. Previous owner's gift inscription to front blank page dated 1920. Rebound in full calf signed Bickers & Son, with five raised bands, decorative gilt tooling to spine, morocco spine title label, marbled edges and endpapers. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only. Previous owner's gift inscription to recto front blank leaf, dated 1920. Internally, firmly bound. Odd light spotting to occasional leaf, otherwise pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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John Drury

The Copy of a Letter Written to Mr Alexander Hinderson

London, Anon, 1643. Disbound. An extremely scarce seventeenth-century pamphlet, concerning the affairs of the Palatinate. This work is of particular significance to early Scottish Presbyterian history.Though the publication date on the title page is 1643, there is an additional clause on the final page, 'By Command of the Commissioners for the Parliament of Scotland. Io. Cheislie', which is dated December 17th, 1647. Disbound. Textblock is generally firm, though a little strained to the first few pages. Chipping to the first three leaves, which have been repaired with paper. Ink signature to title page. Evidence of past worming to the front few pages. Page are very bright (considering the age of the pamphlet), with just some odd foxing, and light tidemarks to the rear Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Book number: 724L22

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John Flavell

Divine Conduct, or, the Mysterie of Providence

London, R. White, c1678. Leather. An extremely scarce, first edition of John Flavel's Divine Conduct. Bound in quarter leather. The title page is missing. Nonetheless, a very important early nonconformist text. Not seen at auction for the last 30 years. Date, Title and Publisher's information taken from the pagination match on the ESTC. John Flavel, 1627 – 1691, was an English Presbyterian clergyman. Flavel was born at Bromsgrove, Worcestershire and studied at Oxford. A Presbyterian, Flavel was first a minister of Diptford in Devon, and then for the majority of his life, of Dartmouth. The Five Mile Act of 1665 forced Flavel to Slapton, however, he continued to journey to and preach at Dartmouth secretly. After the Declaration of Indulgence 1687, Flavel returned to Dartmouth as a licensed Congregationalist minister and resumed public preaching. Flavel was a prolific and popular author, as he "sought to circumvent renewed persecution of nonconformists by continuing his ministry in print. Over the next ten years he published A Token for Mourners (1674), The Seaman's Companion (1676), Divine Conduct (1678), Sea Deliverances (c.1679), The Touchstone of Sincerity (1679), The Method of Grace (1681), Navigation Spiritualized (1682), A Saint Indeed (1684), and Treatise on the Soul of Man (1685). " (DNB). The binding is generally tight and firm. The rear board and free endpaper are detached and the front hinge is held by the cords only. There are at least two pages missing from the front of the text, including the title page. There is significant wear to the extremities, including significant bumping, rubbing and discoloration. Internally the pages have some browning, with intermittent spots and handling marks. There have been repairs made to several pages, including a partial repair of a closed tear to page 189. There is the occasional marginal ink notation and ink inscriptions to the free-endpapers and rear blank. There is evidence of some minor past worming to the top left-hand corner of pages from the front, through to approximately page 100. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Book number: EXP1-B-4

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Keywords: Religion Nonconformist Christianity Flavel Nonconformist None

W.E.S. Holland

The Indian Outlook a Study in the Way of Service

London, The Livingstone Press, 1926. Cloth. An interesting missionary account by William Edward Sladen Holland. An uncommon edition, being published in the same year as the first edition. The Indian Outlook A Study in the Way of Service is written by W.E.S Holland and is a missionary account from time spent in India, and the seeking of God. In the original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with library numbers to the spine and light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Library bookplates to the front endpapers and inscriptions to the rear endpapers. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 862B80

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Keywords: The Indian Outlook A Study in the Way of Service WES Holland relgion missionary WES Holland None

Nathaniel Lardner

The Works of Nathaniel Lardner, D.D. In Five Volumes

London, T. Bensley; Thomas Hamilton, 1815 . Leather. A very scarce complete five volume edition of the theological works of English Presbyterian minister Nathaniel Lardner. Complete in five volumes, uniformly bound in full calf. Lardner's works were first published in eleven volumes in 1788. Complete sets of Lardner's works are very scarce.With a portrait frontispiece to volume I.Larder was a prominent Presbyterian minister and theologian in the eighteenth century, and is perhaps best known for mounting the argument that the New Testament does not teach that Jesus or any element within him pre-existed Mary's pregnancy. Including sermons on various subjects, tracts, and an index to volume V.With the bookplate of L. H. Langston, Sarsden, to the front pastedown of each volume.Inscription to front free endpaper of volumes II and V. In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strip, and blind tooling to board perimeters. Light rubbing to joints, and back strip heads and tails. Head of rear joint of volume I and IV starting, as is tail of front joint of volume I and V, with boards firmly held. Bookplates to front pastedowns, with an inscription to the front blank of volumes II and V. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with instances of spotting to first and last few leaves of each volume, but with pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 953F66

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Jonathan Raban; Ruth Rendell; Colin Ward

Chatto Counter Blasts: God, Man & Mrs Thatcher: A Critique of Mrs Thatcher&Apos;S Address to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Undermining the Central Line: Giving Government Back to the People

London, Chatto and Windus , 1989. First edition. Magazine. Two excellent first editions of these non fictional volumes in the Chatto Counter Blasts series, discussing political and religious issues. Signed by all three authors. The first edition of these pamphlets, published for the Chatto Counter Blasts series, being a series of non-fictional works in paperback discussing themes of religion, politics, and social issues of 1989. Two volumes, being Jonathan Raban's God, Man and Mrs Thatcher, and Ruth Rendell and Colin Ward's Undermining the Central Line. Both volumes are signed by all three authors, Raban's to the title page, and Rendell and Ward's to the half title page. Jonathan Raban critiques the Sermon of the Mound: an address made by Margaret Thatcher on the Presbyterian Church of Scotland in May 1988. The speech proved highly controversial, with a clergyman even describing it as "a disgraceful travesty of the gospel." With the text of the speech included in the volume.Ruth Rendell and Colin Ward's political tract discusses important issues regarding the government and its structure in six concise and thorough essays.  In the original publisher's illustrated paper wraps. Externally lovely. Signed by Jonathan Raban to the title page of God, Man and Mrs Thatcher, and by Ruth Rendell and Colin Ward to the half title page of Undermining the Central Line. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .

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Book number: 770A16

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The Associate Synod Of Original Seceders

A Testimony to the Truths of Christ, Agreeably to the Westminster Standards As Received by the Reformed Church of Scotland; and in Opposition to the Defections from the Reformation Sworn to in Britain and Ireland

Edinburgh, Richard Cameron, 1896. Leather. A declaration of the doctrines of the so called 'Protesters', a body of Scottish Presbyterians who objected to the 1820 Basis of Union between the two main branches of the secession. This is the fourth edition, published late in the same century, "chiefly, because of the imperishable worth of the doctrines which it vindicates." The protesters by then were perhaps a diminished force, but as is stated in the Prefatory Note "Loyalty to Christ means fidelity to His truth, without regard to tits popularity, or its inconvenience to the aspirations of personal ambition." In quarter morocco with gilt lettering to the spine. Externally lovely, with almost no shelfwear. Internally clean and bright throughout, and firmly bound. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .

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Book number: FIN3-B-4

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Gardiner Spring

The Obligations of the World to the Bible: A Series of Lectures to Young Men

Glasgow; London, William Collins, 1846 . First edition. Leather. The very scarce first UK edition of this address to young Christian men from American minister Gardiner Spring. The very scarce first UK edition of this work, which was first published in the author's native US in 1839.Gardiner Spring served as pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City for 63 years, authoring dozens of works in that time.Illustrated with a frontispiece.Chapters discuss topics including the influence of the Bible on slavery and on moral institutions, the obligations of the world to Sabbath, and the influence of the Bible on human happiness.With the contemporary owner's inscription of Robert Little to the title page head.A very scarce edition of this collection of lectures to young Presbyterian men. In a half calf binding, with cloth covered boards. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page head. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, with instances of light spotting throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 917F59

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Keywords: Brick Presbyterian Church Presbyterian bible christianity Presbyterian Not Stated