Colonial Sermon / Sermon Preached to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery 1st ed

Description: A Sermon Preached to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in Boston, New-England, June 1, 1761. Being the Anniversary of their Election of Officers Author: [Colonial Sermon] Haven, Jason Title: A Sermon Preached to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in Boston, New-England, June 1, 1761. Being the Anniversary of their Election of Officers Publication: Boston: Edes and Gill, 1761 Description: Disbound. Good binding. Octavo. 35, [1] pp. First edition. Removed from volume. Insect spotting to the half title and blank verso of the last leaf; early moisture staining to the contents. Contemporary owner name of Benjamin Parrott, dated 1761 on the verso of the title page. Perhaps the same born in Lynn, Essex County, MA around 1740. Haven was a long-serving minister at the First Church in Dedham, MA. Known as a capable orator, he was frequently offered invitations to sermons and addresses as in this instance, a sermon before the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in Boston, to date, the oldest chartered military organization in North America. Haven preaches on temperance of spirit and self-control in the face of anger, an interesting and salient subject for a military organization, particularly in light of the ongoing French and Indian War. Haven uses as an exemplar the late George II and his "surprising firmness of mind, in his close attention to, and vigorous support of the present war; and that at a time when his flow of spirit might be supposed greatly abated, by the infirmities of age; yet so susceptible was his heart of the softer passions, that he always prefered [sic] peace to war, when it could be obtained up terms honorable to his crown" (p. 23). Rare in commerce. Evans 8878; Sabin 30884; ESTC W29372. Seller ID: 8806 Subject: Americana, Ephemera, Religion Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB I have been a bookseller and bookbinder for nearly two decades. I offer a general stock with an emphasis in private press and illustrated books, as well as literature and Americana. I take pride in my high level of customer service; if you aren't satisfied with either the book or the service you've received, please let me know about it so I can make it right. Terms All order are shipped with 1 business day upon receipt of payment. The standard shipping method is USPS Media Mail but Priority Mail or UPS shipping is available. Please inquire before payment if you'd like the invoice adjusted to account for a different shipping method. I will accept returns for any reason within 30 days so long as the book or item is returned in the same condition in which it was sent.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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