GEMMS Sermon ID
GEMMS-SERMON-
11599
(old series: GEMMS-SERMON-12171)
Sermon Title
Sermon on 2 Esdras 7:48 (Descriptive)
Manuscript
Extent
ff. 17-39
Autograph
Uncertain
Composition Date
ca. 1654 - 1655
Primary Language
English
Sermon Genre
Funeral
Sermon Type
Sermon
Bible Text
2 Esdras 7:48 - 7:48
Additional Material
This sermon is preceded by a blank leaf (f. 16).
Description
Written in a large, fairly inconsistent, but clear hand. This sermon meditates upon the simultaneous curse and blessing of death. It was preached at the funeral of an anonymous elderly widow of considerable standing (see f. 18r-v; ff. 33r-39v). On f. 33v, it is stated that 'her middle age brought her to the estate of matrimonye, an honourable estate […]'. Her devotional rituals, on her walks and in her closet, are described on ff. 34v-35r. A depiction of her preparation for death begins on f. 36r, including a mention of receiving the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
Source of Data (Contributor name)
Hannah Yip
Other Note
Precise date, location, and preacher unknown.
GEMMS record created
June 8, 2018
GEMMS record last edited
July 12, 2024