Serious Reflections on the Present State of Things in These Nations

The vanishingly scarce first edition of John Leland's pamphlet in which he warns of the moral and spiritual decline of Britain, urging a return to Christian values and national repentance. The first edition of this work.Leland, an Irish Presbyterian minister, viewed the rise of deism and secularism as grave threats to societal order and the moral foundation of governance.In this work he addresses both Houses of Parliament, and calls for political and spiritual leaders to reflect on the nation's religious state as a matter of public consequence.Rebound, with endpapers renewed.With the bookplates of the St. Mark's Library Theological Seminary Library to the front and rear pastedowns.ESTC T61606The work reflects Enlightenment-era concerns about the intersection of theology, morality, and civil authority. Rebound in cloth, with endpapers renewed. Externally, fine. Library bookplates to front and rear pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, but generally clean and bright. Very Good.…