THE USEFULNESS AND NECESSITY OF A LIBERAL EDUCATION FOR CLERGYMEN, A SERMON, FROM MATT. V. 14 Preached in the Tron Church of Edinburgh, Before the Society for the Benefit of the Sons of the Clergy, on the 28. of May, 1793.Published by the Deisre of the Society. To Which is Added, An Account of the Objects and Constitution of the Society

Carlyle Alexander

Published by Edinburgh William Creech 1793

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First Edition. A Presentation Copy from the Author to Robert Chalmers, Esq. 8vo, original wraps bound into antique paper covered card binding. [2], 45 pp. A fine, clean and crisp copy of this rare work. Some wear and age to the card binding, the text-block in excellent condition. VERY RARE PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. ".with his mind expanded to explore the works of God, our pupil may venture to look within himself; to study the science of mind or spirit; to investigate the intellectual, the active, and moral powers of man, the most mysterious and difficult of all the sciences; tha with faculties enlarged, and more infallible sagacity, he may be able to search to the bottom the principles of ethics and politics, as they are displayed with such boundless diversity, in the history of man either as an individual or in society." This erudite sermon represents an important contribution to the literature of the age as it pertains to the usefulness of a rich education and deep reading and study by the clergy. Seller Inventory # 70147

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Title: THE USEFULNESS AND NECESSITY OF A LIBERAL ...

Publisher: Edinburgh William Creech 1793

Binding: Soft cover

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition