Nine sermons written in one hand. An index at the beginning of the volume, somewhat faded and illegible, gives the titles of the sermons and the catechismal questions they address. A note reads, "In his book is contained a course of Sermons upon the Church Catechism". Every sermon has a title and a header, and is neatly set out with a wide margin to the left of the page.
Bound in velum. Foliation continuous from MISC:509/2. Faded towards the beginning of the volume. The hand is clear and neat.
This volume is in the records of Oliver Heywood of Northowram, Minister, Joshua Horner of Halifax, Artist, and Reverend Amos Learoyd of Halifax. Oliver Heywood is the only named person who fits these dates, so presumably was the owner, the preacher, or both.
A book plate states that this volume was part of the Horsfall Turner Collection. A stamp states that it was presented to Halifax Public Libraries on 28 January 1971.
Catherine Evans
Sermon 155: 1 Jo: 5. 6. Qu. 14. How many sacraments hath Christ ordained to his church? Two only -- ff. 4693-4727
Sermon 156: 1 Cor. 11. 23. Qu: 15 : What meanest thou by this word sacrament? R: I mean an outward and visible sign -- ff. 4728-4715
Sermon 157: 28 Matth. 19: Qu. 16 How many parts are there in a sacrament? R. Two, the outward visible sign and the inward spiritual grace -- ff. 4746-4783
Sermon 158: 5 Ephes. 26: Qu: 18. What is the inward, and spiritual grace? R. A death unto sin -- ff. 4784-4835
Sermon 159: 2 Acts: 38: Qu: 19. Of Repentance required of those who are to be baptised -- ff. 4836-4886
Sermon 160: 16. Mark 16. Qu: 19. Of faith necessary for the baptism -- ff. 4887-4919
Sermon 161: 2. Acts: 39. Qu: 20. Why then are infants Baptized? -- ff. 4920-4987
Sermon 163: 5 Eph. 2. Qu. 21. -- ff. 5021-5064