Two sermons on superstition by W. Jenkin B.D. preached in the city of London. The Beinecke catalogue states: "The first sermon addresses what superstition is; the inclination in man to such wickedness; man's natural pride to scorn to learn to be taught the proper worship of God; and man's inclination to embrace the customs and superstitions of their forefathers. The second sermon addresses the applications of such doctrines, including an exhortation to the audience to "labour for a renewed tast and palate and rellish upon your souls" and to study the word of God."
62 ff., 16 x 10 cm. Bound in brown calf leather with gilt decoration. The front cover is detached. A presentation copy written in a single very clear secretary hand, with title pages, ruled margins, headings and flourishes throughout. On the inside front cover inscribed in red pencil, "for my very good R[?]". Late 17th century.
Catherine Evans; The Beinecke Library catalogue.
The Folly and Vanity of Superstition [Sermon 1] -- pp. 1 - 23
The Folly and Vanity of Superstition [Sermon 2] -- pp. 24 - 62