The Christian parent: or, Short and plain discourses concerning God, and the works and word of God, in creation, redemption, and sanctification intended originally for some young persons in a family

Ambrose Serle

Published by William Young, Philadelphia, 1795

About this Item

The Christian Parent by Ambrose Serle, printed in Philadelphia by William Young in 1795, is a rare American edition of an English evangelical text intended for family use. The book contains a series of discourses on central Christian themes, including God the Father as Creator, the introduction of Christianity to Great Britain, the Fall of Man, the importance of the soul, the Holy Spirit, and the pursuit of holiness. Its purpose was to guide young people toward religious understanding within a household setting. The book is attributed to Serle by the Dictionary of National Biography and appears in Evans 29489, situating it within the bibliographic record of early American religious printing. Serle was a prominent evangelical figure and friend of William Wilberforce, known for his devotional writings. Condition: Good, with full leather binding showing rubbing and wear at the corners and edges, hinges professionally reinforced, and the text block complete with expected toning. Format: Duodecimo (12mo), single volume, 6.75 x 4 inches (17.1 x 10.2 cm). Collation: vi, [3], 14?172 pp. No illustrations. Edition: 1795 printing. References: Evans 29489; DNB attribution. Item Number (SKU): #29379. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Christian parent: or, Short and plain discourses concerning God, and the works and word of God, in creation, redemption, and sanctification intended originally for some young persons in a family
• Publisher: William Young, Philadelphia
• Publication Date: 1795
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dimensions: 4W x 6.75H x 0D inches 4 inches width by 6.75 inches height by 0 inches depth