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SOME THOUGHTS CONCERNING THE PRESENT REVIVAL OF RELIGION IN NEW-ENGLAND, AND THE WAY IN WHICH IT OUGHT TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED AND PROMOTED; HUMBLY OFFER'D TO THE PUBLICK IN A TREATISE ON THAT SUBJECT, IN FIVE PARTS; Part I. Shewing that the Work that has of late been going on in that Land, is a glorious Work of God; Part II: Shewing the Obligations that all are under, to acknowledge, rejoice in and prmote this Work; and the great Danger of the contrary; Part III: Shewing, in many Instances, wherein the Subjects, or zealous Promoters, of this Work have been injuriously blamed; Part IV: Shewing what Things are to be corrected or avoided in promooting this Work, or in our Behaviour. under it; Part V: Shewing positively what ought to be done to promote this Work Author: Edwards, Jonathan Title: SOME THOUGHTS CONCERNING THE PRESENT REVIVAL OF RELIGION IN NEW-ENGLAND, AND THE WAY IN WHICH IT OUGHT TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED AND PROMOTED; HUMBLY OFFER'D TO THE PUBLICK IN A TREATISE ON THAT SUBJECT, IN FIVE PARTS; Part I. Shewing that the Work that has of late been going on in that Land, is a glorious Work of God; Part II: Shewing the Obligations that all are under, to acknowledge, rejoice in and prmote this Work; and the great Danger of the contrary; Part III: Shewing, in many Instances, wherein the Subjects, or zealous Promoters, of this Work have been injuriously blamed; Part IV: Shewing what Things are to be corrected or avoided in promooting this Work, or in our Behaviour. under it; Part V: Shewing positively what ought to be done to promote this Work Publication: Edinburgh, Scotland: T. Lumisden and J. Robertson, and sold at their Printing-house in the Fish-market, 1743 Edition: First British (Second Overall) Description: Leather-bound. Octavo. Contemporary speckled calf. (6 5/8" x 4 1/4"). Author's name hand printed to front board. Spine repaired and reinforced Rubbing and wear to extremities. Internally clean. iv + 221pp. Name of "Rev. Thomas Smith" in pencil to front free endpaper. iv,124,129-221,[1]. Mis-paginated with pp. 129 following pp. 124. Text continuous, despite this error in pagination. OCLC/WorldCat locates just one copy of this 1743 first British edition, in any library worldwide, although ESTC says different. Very Good. Edwards wrote this when serving as the Pastor of the Church of Christ, at Northampton. Clean, tight copy of a scarce title by one of the most well-known (if not THE archetypal) old, New England exhorter/preacher. Seller ID: 81249 Subject: Americana Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.