Barnard, Thomas:

A SERMON, PREACHED AT THE ORDINATION OF THE REV. AARON BANCROFT, AT THE PASTORAL OFFICE OVER THE SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND SOCIETY IN WORCESTER, FEBRUARY 1, [1786].

Worcester, Massachusetts: Printed by Isaiah Thomas, 1786. 52pp but lacking the half title and final blank. Disbound, light to moderate foxing. Good Plus.

"The charge ... by the Rev. Mr. Harrington, of Lancaster." [pp 38-43.] "The right hand of fellowship ... by the Rev. Mr. Adams, of Lunenburg." [pp. 44-52.]
According to Wikipedia, Bancroft had been a minuteman and "was present" at the Battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill.
Evans 19494. ESTC W29262. Item #42144

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