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A sepia drawing depicting John Wesley on his death bead, a bible in his hand as he looks up towards heaven.

A sepia drawing depicting John Wesley on his death bead, a bible in his hand as he looks up towards heaven.

An engraved headpiece to the third, ninth, and fifteenth books of Moyne's epic, "Saint Louys," depicting a pair of thorny vines growing into a crown around three lilies, flanked by an eagle (left) and a lion and snake (right), above which is a banner with the Latin motto, "sepitque tueturque" (it confines/surrounds and protects).

An engraved headpiece to the third, ninth, and fifteenth books of Moyne's epic, "Saint Louys," depicting a pair of thorny vines growing into a crown around three lilies, flanked by an eagle (left) and a lion and snake (right), above which is a banner with the Latin motto, "sepitque tueturque" (it confines/surrounds and protects).

An engraving depicting the execution of seven Anabaptists. The image shows the prisioners facing a man on a horse and (presumably) professing their faith whiel an executioner prepares to behead them.

An engraving depicting the execution of seven Anabaptists. The image shows the prisioners facing a man on a horse and (presumably) professing their faith whiel an executioner prepares to behead them.

A title sheet with 7 rondelles, each featuring an act of mercy with label and scriptural reference below.

A title sheet with 7 rondelles, each featuring an act of mercy with label and scriptural reference below.

Summary: J. Cochaeus here portrays Luther as a seven headed monster like Cerebrus who guarded the gate to hell in Greek/Latin mythology. The picture on the title page is one of the most famous images to emerge from the anti-Luther polemics of the period. Each head has a caption and is explained in detail in the text. Doctor (of false doctrine), Martinus (faithless, unlike the saint whose name he bore) Lutherus (untrue to his Catholic family tradition)Ưetc.

Summary: J. Cochaeus here portrays Luther as a seven headed monster like Cerebrus who guarded the gate to hell in Greek/Latin mythology. The picture on the title page is one of the most famous images to emerge from the anti-Luther polemics of the period. Each head has a caption and is explained in detail in the text. Doctor (of false doctrine), Martinus (faithless, unlike the saint whose name he bore) Lutherus (untrue to his Catholic family tradition)Ưetc.

Summary: Response by King Henry VIII of England to Luther's attack on his book, "Assertio septem sacramentorum", on the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. This printing was issued in Leipzig by Hieronymous Emser, early opponent of Luther, with a reply by his ruler, Duke George of Saxony, and dedicated by Emser to Johann von Schleinitz, bishop of Meissen.

Summary: Response by King Henry VIII of England to Luther's attack on his book, "Assertio septem sacramentorum", on the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. This printing was issued in Leipzig by Hieronymous Emser, early opponent of Luther, with a reply by his ruler, Duke George of Saxony, and dedicated by Emser to Johann von Schleinitz, bishop of Meissen.

Summary: Extracted by John Wesley from the writings of Robert Barclay.

Summary: Extracted by John Wesley from the writings of Robert Barclay.

Summary: This sermon on penance was written and preached before Easter, 1518. It is a natural sequel to the sermon on Indulgences and grace, although this sermon was preached first. This is the seventh printing of the sermon.

Summary: This sermon on penance was written and preached before Easter, 1518. It is a natural sequel to the sermon on Indulgences and grace, although this sermon was preached first. This is the seventh printing of the sermon.

Summary: Sermon preached November 1, 1523, on Matthew 18:23-35 (the parable of the forgiven debtor who was unforgiving).

Summary: Sermon preached November 1, 1523, on Matthew 18:23-35 (the parable of the forgiven debtor who was unforgiving).

This sermon examines the virtue of patience, outlining multiple reasons for why patience is important and why Christians are obligated to practice patience.

This sermon examines the virtue of patience, outlining multiple reasons for why patience is important and why Christians are obligated to practice patience.

This sermon cautions against growing complacent in the face of the fear invoked by considering the day of Final Judgement and encourages Christians to keep in mind the eventual day that their immortal souls will stand before God for Judgement.

This sermon cautions against growing complacent in the face of the fear invoked by considering the day of Final Judgement and encourages Christians to keep in mind the eventual day that their immortal souls will stand before God for Judgement.

This sermon examines the sin of theft, explaining the different kinds of theft and injustice, and the obligation and conditions of restoration for theft.

This sermon examines the sin of theft, explaining the different kinds of theft and injustice, and the obligation and conditions of restoration for theft.

This sermon examines sin, describing the variety of kinds of sins, being corporal or spiritual, and the effects of sin on our bodies and on our soul.

This sermon examines sin, describing the variety of kinds of sins, being corporal or spiritual, and the effects of sin on our bodies and on our soul.

This sermon explains the horror of Hell, describing the eternal torment and suffering of those who lead sinful lives.

This sermon explains the horror of Hell, describing the eternal torment and suffering of those who lead sinful lives.

This sermon examines the practice of confession, emphasizing the importance of revealing one's sins in order to receive forgiveness, and outlining the appropriate times in which absolution should be withheld.

This sermon examines the practice of confession, emphasizing the importance of revealing one's sins in order to receive forgiveness, and outlining the appropriate times in which absolution should be withheld.

This sermon addresses false reports, addressing both those that make false reports and those that listen to them.

This sermon addresses false reports, addressing both those that make false reports and those that listen to them.

This sermon addresses prayer, emphasizing that consistent prayer is necessary to receive salvation, but prayer must be done correctly, as in, with humility and without sin, to be fruitful.

This sermon addresses prayer, emphasizing that consistent prayer is necessary to receive salvation, but prayer must be done correctly, as in, with humility and without sin, to be fruitful.

This sermon examines conversations, emphasizing that the frequency of conversations can easily lead to sin and thus Christians should be wary to practice good and pious conversations.

This sermon examines conversations, emphasizing that the frequency of conversations can easily lead to sin and thus Christians should be wary to practice good and pious conversations.

This sermon reminds Christians that to earn God's mercy and find salvation after death, you must actively seek out penance and work towards a life without sin.

This sermon reminds Christians that to earn God's mercy and find salvation after death, you must actively seek out penance and work towards a life without sin.