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TextFor a Religious Profession; Deuteronomy 26:7
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon examines the importance of choosing God as a Christian and the meaning behind being given that choice.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon examines the importance of choosing God as a Christian and the meaning behind being given that choice. -
TextFor the 8th Sunday after Pentecost; Luke 16:2
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon presents the four methods of general judgement by which humanity will be assessed in the end of days.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon presents the four methods of general judgement by which humanity will be assessed in the end of days. -
TextFor the Second Sunday of Lent, "On Contrition;" John 26:23
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon discusses the aspects of the sacrament of penance, contrition and confession, as they should be undertaken during Lent.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon discusses the aspects of the sacrament of penance, contrition and confession, as they should be undertaken during Lent. -
Still imageFour Catholic Trials
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733A series of four engravings depicting four different Catholic trials: trial by hot iron (top left), by boiling water (top right), and two by cold water (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA series of four engravings depicting four different Catholic trials: trial by hot iron (top left), by boiling water (top right), and two by cold water (bottom). -
TextFrancis Asbury : a biographical study
Du Bose, Horace M. (Horace Mellard), 1858-1941Summary:Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: -
TextFrancis Asbury : the prophet of the long road
Tipple, Ezra Squier, 1861-1936Summary:Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: -
Still imageFrançois Pierre, Cardinal de Foix
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733An engraving depicting a portrait of Pierre de Foix topped with a galero and surrounded by a cherub holding an olive branch and leaning on a column above a multi-headed dragon that has been decapitated. There is an inscription at the bottom reading, "Il finit le Schisme et donna la paix au Siege de Rome."Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting a portrait of Pierre de Foix topped with a galero and surrounded by a cherub holding an olive branch and leaning on a column above a multi-headed dragon that has been decapitated. There is an inscription at the bottom reading, "Il finit le Schisme et donna la paix au Siege de Rome." -
Still imageFrederic, Duc D'Austriche
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733An engraving depicting a portrait of Frederick IV, Duke of Austria, with his coat of arms below the portrait.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting a portrait of Frederick IV, Duke of Austria, with his coat of arms below the portrait. -
Still imageFrederick-Guillaume, Roi de Prusse
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733An engraving depicting a portrait of Frederick William I of Prussia, possibly after a painting by Antoine Pesne, with a crown, scepter, and orbis cruciger on a cushion to the right of the portrait.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting a portrait of Frederick William I of Prussia, possibly after a painting by Antoine Pesne, with a crown, scepter, and orbis cruciger on a cushion to the right of the portrait. -
Still imageFrontispiece
A depiction of the Americas, personified as an indigenous woman wearing a feathered headdress and holding a rolled up Constitution, being offered a Holy Bible by a kneeling woman (potentially a personification of Europe?) while Liberty looks on, depicted as a woman in a Greek-style himation and carrying a Liberty pole topped with a cap of liberty. On the right, behind America is a plinth with a list of names: Washington, Montgomery, Greene, Franklin, Warren, Adams, Mercer, Putnam, Jay, Clinton, Gates, Morris, and Fayette.A depiction of the Americas, personified as an indigenous woman wearing a feathered headdress and holding a rolled up Constitution, being offered a Holy Bible by a kneeling woman (potentially a personification of Europe?) while Liberty looks on, depicted as a woman in a Greek-style himation and carrying a Liberty pole topped with a cap of liberty. On the right, behind America is a plinth with a list of names: Washington, Montgomery, Greene, Franklin, Warren, Adams, Mercer, Putnam, Jay, Clinton, Gates, Morris, and Fayette. -
Still imageGeorge Frideric Handel
A portrait of George Frideric Handel, framed above a scene of ancient Greco-Roman musicians playing pipe, lyres, and harps for a crowd of politicians and soldiers. A number of instruments and sheets of music are included into the framing of the scene, including horns, woodwinds, and a violin.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA portrait of George Frideric Handel, framed above a scene of ancient Greco-Roman musicians playing pipe, lyres, and harps for a crowd of politicians and soldiers. A number of instruments and sheets of music are included into the framing of the scene, including horns, woodwinds, and a violin. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to "My Dear Professor", July 14, 1767
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to a professor discussing the fulfillment of preaching, news from Oxford, thoughts of the education of students of divinity, and a meeting between Whitefield and a mutual acquaintence of the professor.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George Whitefield to a professor discussing the fulfillment of preaching, news from Oxford, thoughts of the education of students of divinity, and a meeting between Whitefield and a mutual acquaintence of the professor. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to Andrew Linsman ("My Dear Timothy"), April 25, 1769
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to Andrew Kinsman, addressed as "My Dear Timothy", requesting a place to stay upon Whitefield's arrival in Plymouth.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George Whitefield to Andrew Kinsman, addressed as "My Dear Timothy", requesting a place to stay upon Whitefield's arrival in Plymouth. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to Charles Wesley, July 29, 1762
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to Charles Wesley discussing Whitefield's travels in the Netherlands, his current tour of central England, and possible plans for travelling to America.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George Whitefield to Charles Wesley discussing Whitefield's travels in the Netherlands, his current tour of central England, and possible plans for travelling to America. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to Howell Harris, December 28, 1741
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefied to Howell Harris discussing Whitefield's preaching and the recent publication of a book of hymns by the Wesleys. Whitefield also advises Harris to be gentle and kind in his ministering, reminding him that their responsibility is to be shepherds to the flock, not wolves to worry the sheep.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George Whitefied to Howell Harris discussing Whitefield's preaching and the recent publication of a book of hymns by the Wesleys. Whitefield also advises Harris to be gentle and kind in his ministering, reminding him that their responsibility is to be shepherds to the flock, not wolves to worry the sheep. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to James Whitefield, April 12, 1759
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, James Whitefield, updating him on his father, mother, and sister.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, James Whitefield, updating him on his father, mother, and sister. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to Martin Benson, July 24, 1739
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to Bishop Martin Benson in response to his implication of Whitefield preaching with "insincerity" and going back on promises made upon ordination.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George Whitefield to Bishop Martin Benson in response to his implication of Whitefield preaching with "insincerity" and going back on promises made upon ordination. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to Walter Peters, October 15, 1758
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to Walter Peters in which Whitefield discusses his itinerant preaching near Leeds and plans for future travel. He also mentions an improvement in his health and asks for the continued prayers of his and Peters' friends in Scotland.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George Whitefield to Walter Peters in which Whitefield discusses his itinerant preaching near Leeds and plans for future travel. He also mentions an improvement in his health and asks for the continued prayers of his and Peters' friends in Scotland. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to William Lunell, ca. 1768
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to William Lunell, a banker, discussing Lunell's marriage and family situation and plans for a future visit.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George Whitefield to William Lunell, a banker, discussing Lunell's marriage and family situation and plans for a future visit. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to [James Whitefield?], ca. 1759
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, possibly James Whitefield, asking about his plans to remain in America and recommending some of Whitefield's connections who might be able to help get the nephew settled.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, possibly James Whitefield, asking about his plans to remain in America and recommending some of Whitefield's connections who might be able to help get the nephew settled. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to [Wells], June 10, 1762
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to a schoolmaster in Cheltenham discussing the health of a fellow preacher, Mr. Hutchins, and the passing of another, Mr. Jones.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George Whitefield to a schoolmaster in Cheltenham discussing the health of a fellow preacher, Mr. Hutchins, and the passing of another, Mr. Jones.