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‘A treatise of effectual calling and election: In XVI. sermons, on 2 Peter 1.10. Wherein a Christian may discern, whether yet he be effectually called and elected. And what course he ought to take that he may attain the assurance thereof. Preached by that faithfull servant of Christ, Mr. Christopher Love, late minister of Laurence Jury, London’
Christopher Love [1618-1651]
London: printed for John Rothwell at the Fountain and Beare in Goldsmiths Row in Cheapside.
Dated: 1655.
Quarto [7.50’’ tall x 5.50’’ wide].
Collates complete [4], 218, [8]p.
A good, sound and complete copy of this rare Puritan text on the subject of election by Christopher Love, rarely found complete.
With some marginal repairs to the title and a small tissue repair to the rear. The first five leaves of text with some marginal wear, or thumbing and small paper losses to the margins. Scattered toning, foxing or light browning intermittently throughout. Occasional marks, blemishes or reading wear commensurate with age. Final couple of leaves of the index with some wear or marginal paper repairs. Final leaf laid on blank paper.
Overall a good, sound, readable copy of a scarce Puritan work, rarely found complete or in good condition.
Christopher Love (1618-1651)
Welsh Presbyterian preacher and activist during the English Civil War. In 1651, he was executed by the English government for plotting with the exiled Stuart court. On 16 July, Love was convicted of treason and sentenced to death. Robert Hammond wrote to Oliver Cromwell asking for leniency for Love.
Love received first a one-month reprieve and then a one-week reprieve. On 16 August, Love wrote his final appeal for leniency to the English parliament. In this appeal, he admitted guilt to virtually all of his charges. However, the English courts wanted to make an example of Love to quash any further trouble from the Presbyterians.
On 23 August 1651, Christopher Love was executed on Tower Hill in London. His execution was attended by Simeon Ashe and Edmund Calamy. On 25 August, Love was privately buried at St Lawrence Church. His funeral sermon was preached by Thomas Manton. Robert Wild wrote a poem The Tragedy of Mr. Christopher Love at Tower Hill (1651). A Puritan martyr and hero.
Bound a very attractive full calf binding by Bayntun & Riviere, Bath (Signed to the front flyleaf).
Blind ruled borders to the front & rear boards. Raised bands with blind lines to the spine. With a gilt lettered, red calf label to the spine.
A solid and very attractive period-style binding for the discerning collector.
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