Notes on a sermon attributed to Philip Henry, 1683

Notes of a sermon on Joseph as the fourth famous person who was a type of Christ, evidently part of a series of sermons. Aspects of Joseph's life are compared to similar events in the life of Christ, using scriptural examples. Attributed to Philip Henry.

Philip Henry (1631-1696) was a non-conformist minister, ordained a Presbyterian, who struggled to bring himself to conform to the Book of Common Prayer and in the end conscience would not let him, despite the trials that ensued from this decision. He was ejected from his curacy in Worthenbury, and frequently summoned to assizes on various charges. He was a gifted preacher, committed to the parish system, and kept a diary from 1657 that gives an insight into the life of a dissenting minister. He was father of Matthew Henry, another non-conformist minister, and Sarah Savage, a diarist and commentator on the political events of the 17th century.

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Presented to the University Library by George Duncan of Balchrystie,[Fife], 3 May 1862

Call number used to be ms1719

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Paper: nine sheets, 15.2x13cm folded.

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'Mrs Savage, sister of M Henry gave them to Rev Barett, Congregational minister at West Bromsgrove [Staffordshire] whose widow gave them to the Rev Good who gave them to me, J.McK. [McKinley], 28 August 1852.'

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St Andrews University : GB 227 msBX5201.H21: Sermon by Matthew Henry, 1704.