The Mute Christian Under the Smarting Rod; With Sovereign Antidotes for Every Case

Rev. Thomas Brooks

Published by William Baynes, London, 1820

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The fifty-first edition of English non-conformist Puritan preacher Thomas Brooks's work. The fifty-first edition of this work of religious and moral guidance, scarce in all editions.Brooks (1608-1680) published a number of religious treatises, though relatively little is known about him. He was chosen to preach before the House of Commons in December 1648.In this work, Brooks presents a series of moral questions that a Christian may ask, and offers his responses.Baptist preacher C.H. Spurgeon wrote of Brooks, 'Brooks scatters stars with both hands, with an eagle eye of faith as well as the eagle eye of imagination'.'Retaining the original half title.With a former owner's blind stamp to the half title. In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Rubbing to centre of boards and joints, otherwise externally smart. Front hinge lightly strained but firmly held. Lacking front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Blind stamp to half title. Pages lightly age toned, but generally clean. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 858F51

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Mute Christian Under the Smarting Rod; ...

Publisher: William Baynes, London

Publication Date: 1820

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book