The Pleasantness of a Religious Life Opened and Proved

In a contemporary calf binding, this is a scarce early 19th century edition of Matthew Henry's guide to the rewards of living a religious life. The tenth edition of this scarce work, which was first published in 1714. Prominent British Nonconformist Presbyterian minister and author Matthew Henry offers an insight into the pleasures and rewards of a religious life, intended to educate and inspire the young. Henry was best known for his 'Exposition of the Old and New Testaments', a multi-volume biblical commentary renowned for its rich devotional insights Advertisement leaf to rear. In a full calf binding. Small losses of calf to back strip head and tail, with boards bright. Joint heads and tails starting, with front board a touch tender, and rear board firmly held. Lacking front free endpaper. Handling marks and paper removal from front and rear pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Light handling marks to title page, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Good.