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Appleton, Nathaniel:
A FAITHFUL AND WISE SERVANT, HAD IN HONOUR, THROUGHOUT THE CHURCHES. A DISCOURSE OCCASIONED BY THE MUCH LAMENTED DEATH OF THE REV. EDWARD WIGGLESWORTH, D.D. HOLLIS PROFESSOR OF DIVINITY IN HARVARD COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE; WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE, JANUARY 16, 1765. IN THE 73D YEAR OF HIS AGE. HAVING FAITHFULLY AND LAUDABLY DISCHARGED THE OFFICE OF PROFESSOR, FOR MORE THAN 42 YEARS. BY...PASTOR OF THE FIRST CHURCH IN CAMBRIDGE.
40, 7, [1 blank], 3, 4, [1 blank] pp. Lacks the half title, enclosed in a modern cloth slipcase with gilt-stamped spine title. Very Good. "Altho' his hardness of hearing was a great difficulty to him when debates were carried on, yet things being made known to him [to have his thoughts upon them] there always appeared in him such an accuracy of thought, such a wisdom and judiciousness in his observations, as were ever of great weight with us." With, as issued, the separate title page 'Oratio Funebris,' a 'Portrait of the Doctor's Character...by one of his learned and much esteemed Friends,' and a 'poetical Essay wrote by a young gentleman, a student in the College.' A contemporary ink notation at the end of this poem identifies the 'young gentleman' as "President Willard, then a student of the College." FIRST EDITION. Evans 9905.
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Appleton, Nathaniel:
A FAITHFUL AND WISE SERVANT, HAD IN HONOUR, THROUGHOUT THE CHURCHES. A DISCOURSE OCCASIONED BY THE MUCH LAMENTED DEATH OF THE REV. EDWARD WIGGLESWORTH, D.D. HOLLIS PROFESSOR OF DIVINITY IN HARVARD COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE; WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE, JANUARY 16, 1765. IN THE 73D YEAR OF HIS AGE. HAVING FAITHFULLY AND LAUDABLY DISCHARGED THE OFFICE OF PROFESSOR, FOR MORE THAN 42 YEARS. BY...PASTOR OF THE FIRST CHURCH IN CAMBRIDGE.
40, 7, [1 blank], 3, 4, [1 blank] pp. Lacks the half title. Untrimmed. Bound in modern wrappers with title labels on front wrapper and spine. Very Good. "Altho' his hardness of hearing was a great difficulty to him when debates were carried on, yet things being made known to him [to have his thoughts upon them] there always appeared in him such an accuracy of thought, such a wisdom and judiciousness in his observations, as were ever of great weight with us." With, as issued, the separate title page 'Oratio Funebris,' a 'Portrait of the Doctor's Character...by one of his learned and much esteemed Friends,' and a 'poetical Essay wrote by a young gentleman, a student in the College.' A contemporary ink notation at the end of this poem identifies the 'young gentleman' as "President Willard, then a student of the College." FIRST EDITION. Evans 9905.
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Appleton, Nathaniel:
A PLAIN AND FAITHFUL TESTIMONY AGAINST THAT ABOMINABLE, BUT TOO FASHIONABLE VICE OF PROFANE SWEARING. BEING THE SUBSTANCE OF SEVERAL DISCOURSES FROM JAMES V. 12. WHICH CAME LATELY IN COURSE TO BE EXPOUNDED. BY...PASTOR OF THE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST IN CAMBRIDGE. PROPER TO BE IN FAMILIES FOR THE FREQUENT SERIOUS PERUSAL OF YOUNG PEOPLE.
Printed by R. & S. Draper, and T. & J. Fleet, Boston, New-England:, 1765
63pp. Disbound with some loosening. A blank edge chip, scattered moderate foxing. Inscription on top margin of title page: 'John Appleton , the gift of Mr. S. Appleton Esq. Dec. 16, 1867.' Small card laid in with signature, 'John Appleton.' Good+. Scripture prohibits "all perjury or false swearing," "all vain unnecessary oaths," "all rash oaths," and "all profane swearing in common conversation, even all irreverent and profane calling upon the name of God." FIRST EDITION. Evans 9906.
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Appleton, Nathaniel:
THE CROWN OF ETERNAL LIFE, THE SURE REWARD OF THE FAITHFUL; EXHIBITED IN TWO DISCOURSES, ON JUNE 11. 1769. BEING THE LORD'S-DAY AFTER THE FUNERAL OF THE REVEREND MR. EDWARD HOLYOKE, THE LATE WORTHY AND FAITHFUL PRESIDENT OF HARVARD-COLLEGE.
Richard Draper, Boston:, 1769
52, [1], [1 blank], 8pp. Stitched with the half title, untrimmed. Scattered light spotting, final blank torn. Else Very Good, in modern plain wrappers with title labels on front wrapper and spine. FIRST EDITION. Evans 11161.
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Appleton, Nathaniel:
THE GREAT BLESSING OF GOOD RULERS, DEPENDS UPON GOD'S GIVING HIS JUDGMENTS & HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS TO THEM. A SERMON PREACHED BEFORE HIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM SHIRLEY, ESQ.; GOVERNOUR, HIS HONOUR THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOUR; THE HONOURABLE HIS MAJESTY'S COUNCIL, AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PROVINCE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS BAY, IN NEW-ENGLAND, MAY 26, 1742. BEING THE DAY FOR THE ELECTING HIS MAJESTY'S COUNCIL FOR SAID PROVINCE. BY NATHANIEL APPLETON, A.M., PASTOR OF THE FIRST CHURCH IN CAMBIRDGE.
Printed by J. Draper, Boston:, 1742
[2], 60pp. Disbound and lacking the half title, else Very Good. "God forbid that we should have any irreligious, prayerless Rulers among us; for whatever Qualifications they have besides, this is sufficient to disqualify them for any Place of Power or Trust." Evans 4881.
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