Funeral Sermon for John Willis

GEMMS Sermon ID
GEMMS-SERMON- 2429
(old series: GEMMS-SERMON-2622)
Sermon Title
Funeral Sermon for John Willis (Descriptive)
Manuscript
MS 24.61 - Charles Allestree's Sermons Volume
Extent
pp. 27-37
Autograph
Yes
Composition Date
Primary Language
English
Sermon Genre
Funeral
Sermon Type
Sermon
Bible Text
1 Thessalonians 5:2 - 5:2
Associated People
Preachings
1696-04-21 (old) - Daventry - Funeral
Description

This is a sermon preached at the funeral of John Willis. The circumstances of his death (robbery and murder of "An Ancient Man") are recounted on p. 27. The sermon proper begins on p. 28. Like other sermons in this volume, this one is crossed through on each page. The names of the four assailants are listed.

Source of Data

Jeanne Shami

GEMMS record created
April 20, 2016
GEMMS record last edited
July 12, 2024