A notebook of sermons, c. 1689-1726. Preacher unknown. The sermons were preached at 'C. H.' or 'Castle H.' (which may stand for Castle Hedingham, Essex) and occasionally at Gestingthorpe, Essex.
Octavo. Sewn on four raised bands. Late 17th-early 18th-century binding. The manuscript is in delicate condition. There are pen trials on the second flyleaf (recto). The St. Paul's Cathedral Library bookplate can be found on the inside front cover.
On the first flyleaf (recto), the following has been written: 'Bought of E. Palmer Hon. London, 13/11/49. N. H. Black'. On the second flyleaf (recto), the following has been written: 'John Couelman his Book 1689'. John Couelman [Coleman?] may have been the scribe/notetaker as the signature matches the hand used within the notebook. May have been John Courtman (ACAD (Venn) ID: CRTN675J) who was the brother of Richard Courtman (ACAD (Venn) ID: CRTN683R), the rector of Castle Hedingham (CCEd Person ID: 87555).
Hannah Yip; Jennifer Farooq
On the first flyleaf (recto), there is a key of 'abbreviations used in this book'. The first sermon has not been catalogued here as it was preached on 23 October 1720 (old-style) (fols. 1v-33v). In addition, the sermon on fols. 109v-113v has not been catalogued because it was preached in 1719.
Sermon on Luke 18:13-14 -- fols. 34r-49r
Sermon on an unspecified text -- fols. 49v-55r
Sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:5 -- fols. 55v-79v
Sermon on Psalms 63:3 -- fols. 80r-87v
Sermon on Romans 12:11 -- fols. 88r-109r
Sermon on Isaiah 26:4 -- fols. 114r-120v
Sermon on John 14:23 -- fols. 121r-135r
Sermon on Isaiah 55:1 -- fols. 135v-143r
Sermon on Matthew 26:28 -- fols. 143v-151r
Sermon on Matthew 26:28 -- fols. 151v-155v
Sermon on Haggai 1:7 -- fols. 155v-177r
Sermon on Ephesians 2:3 -- fols. 177r-191r