GB 247 MS Gen 408 - Communion sermons by various preachers, 1712-20

GEMMS Manuscript ID
GEMMS-MANUSCRIPT- 1564
(old series: GEMMS-MANUSCRIPT-1768)
Title
Communion sermons by various preachers, 1712-20
Shelfmark
GB 247 MS Gen 408
Creation Date
1712 - 1720
Repository
University of Glasgow - Archives and Special Collections
Contents Note

Contains 143 Communion sermons by various preachers, all in one hand by an unknown author. The sermons are dated between 1712 and 1720, at various locations in and around Glasgow. The MS was gifted to Robert Wodrow. There is an 'index' included on the second page (unnumbered) that details the initials of the preacher, the Bible chapter and verse, and the starting page.

Material Features

Notebook with lacquer cover, the cover is fragile with some damage. The internal paper is in good condition. The first page contains the title 'Communion Serm[on]s 1712-1720' and the inside of the back cover contains the following inscription - 'to the rev Mr Rob[er]t Woodrow min[iste]r at Eastwode.' There are page numbers which appear to be original to the MS, 420 pages in total.

Associated People
Provenance

Gifted to Robert Wodrow by author of the MS.

Acquisition

Part of a collection of papers of Robert Wodrow held by the University of Glasgow. The manuscript was acquired from Charles W Wodrow Thomson on 8th July 1891.

Source of Data

Nicole Cumming

Other Note

This MS may be connected to MS Gen 410 (GEMMS-MANUSCRIPT-001779), the author of both is unknown but they appear to be in a similar hand and take a similar layout and approach. The two MS together provide insight into the Communion festivals in Glasgow and the surrounding areas c.1696-1702 and 1712-1720, and the role of visiting preachers from other parishes.

Sermons Contained
GEMMS record created
July 26, 2023
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024