2 religious tracts by Charles Chauncy

Heading: (American Imprints - Religion)
Author: Chauncy, Charles
Title: Two religious tracts
Place Published: Boston
Publisher:
Date Published: 1766-1773
Description: 2 items. (8vo) removed and disbound. Comprising:
The Duty of Ministers to "Make known the Mystery of the Gospel"; and the Duty of People to "pray for them", that they may do it "with Boldness", or Fortitude. A Sermon Preached at the Ordination of the Reverend Mr. Samuel Bowen, A Colleague Pastor... Edes and Gill, 1766. DAB Vol. II. Evans 10256
Christian Love, As Exemplified By The First Christian Church In Their Having All Things In Common, Placed In Its True And Just Point Of Light. In A Sermon, Preached At The Thursday Lecture, In Boston, August 3d. 1773... Printed by Kneeland & Davis, 1773. Evans 12717.
Charles Chauncy (1705-1787) was one of the most influential clergymen of his time. He graduated from Harvard in 1721, and became the pastor of the First Church of Boston, where he presided for 60 years. He became the leader of the "Old Lights" or liberals in theology, and was the leader in the opposition to the establishment of an "Anglican bishopric in the American colonies." During the American Revolution, he supported the cause in his sermons and pamphlets. The message of the later sermon was that as Christians people were bound to love one another.
Condition Report: Last six pages of earlier work lack upper gutter corners with slight loss of text, few leaves detached; later work with some separation of pages; both with foxing, toning, chipping; overall very good.