A SERMON PREACHED BEFORE THE HONORABLE COUNCIL, AND THE HONORABLE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS-BAY, IN NEW-ENGLAND, AT BOSTON, MAY 27, 1778. BEING THE ANNIVERSARY FOR THE ELECTION OF THE HONORABLE COUNCIL

Author: Payson, Phillips
Title: A SERMON PREACHED BEFORE THE HONORABLE COUNCIL, AND THE HONORABLE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS-BAY, IN NEW-ENGLAND, AT BOSTON, MAY 27, 1778. BEING THE ANNIVERSARY FOR THE ELECTION OF THE HONORABLE COUNCIL
Publication: Boston, N.E. John Gill, 1778
Edition: First Edition

Description: Stitched Pamphlet. Octavo, 8.5 in x 5.5 in., pp. [5], 6-39, [1] (blank). No final double-blank page. Original wraps with "Mr. Payson's Election-Sermon, May 27th. 1778" to half title. Stitching is cut, and half title is disbound. Number "17" in upper right corner of half-title, and "58" in lower right. Blind endorsement stamp from N.E. Historic Genealogical Society to title page. Hand-written text correction in margin of page 5. General light age-toning. Evans . ESTC. Very Good Minus.

Reverend Phillips Payson, pastor of a church in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Delivered right in the middle of the war, Payson’s 1778 sermon focused heavily on the justification for American independence, the divine preservation of the colonies, and the spiritual duties required to maintain a free republic. The sermon includes material on the defeat of Burgoyne and other revolutionary activity. "the memorable and complete victory obtained over General Burgoyne.

Seller ID: 100681

Subject: Americana

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