Explore the late 17th century voices of a bishop and preacher in one volume.
This collection offers a window into the religious and civic life of the era through sermons, letters, and exhortations attributed to Symon Patrick, a former bishop who reflects on faith, duty, and public service.
This edition gathers material that reveals the era’s concerns with faith, church authority, and daily ministry. Readers will encounter practical sermons, the author’s reflections on clergy duties, and discussions of how Christian life intersected with politics and society. The work emphasizes moral counsel, pastoral care, and the historical context that shaped religious practice in Ely and beyond.
- Description of 17th‑century preaching and church leadership
- Practical guidance on ministry, devotion, and public duties
- Glimpses of historical events and ecclesiastical debates of the time
- Primary‑source style writing that reads like a direct witness to the era
Ideal for readers of historical theology and readers curious about Anglican church life in the late 1600s.