The Sweet Song of old Father Simeon

GEMMS Sermon ID
GEMMS-SERMON- 18587
(old series: GEMMS-SERMON-19323)
Sermon Title
The Sweet Song of old Father Simeon
Manuscript
Harley MS 6534 - Anonymous reader's notes of various printed texts
Extent
ff. 90v-91r
Autograph
No
Composition Date
ca. 1587 - 1591
Primary Language
English
Sermon Type
Reader's Notes
Bible Text
Luke 2:29 - 2:32
Associated People
Preachings
(old) - St Clement Danes - Occasion not identified The preaching location has been taken from Henry Smith, Sixe Sermons Preached by Maister Henry Smith (London, 1592).
Print Editions / Witnesses

Multiple print witnesses, including Henry Smith, Sixe Sermons Preached by Maister Henry Smith (London, 1592) and Henry Smith, Foure Sermons Preached by Maister Henry Smith (London, 1602) (first two sermons in these volumes). The present cataloguer has been unable to determine the exact source used by the scribe.

Description

'The Sweet Song of old Father Simeon' comprises two sermons, according to the print witnesses.

Source of Data (Contributor name)

Hannah Yip

Other Note

Written in a fluent, mixed secretary and italic hand.

GEMMS record created
March 2, 2020
GEMMS record last edited
July 12, 2024