'The Beleevers Burden, and his rest', collection of 17th century sermons and prayers

Scope and Content

'The beleevers burden and his rest; or, a treatise of conviction, and conversion: showing how weary & heavy-laden sin makes the soule; & how, & where rest is to be had.'

A collection of sermons and prayers. The Address to the Reader is signed J.B. and dated 12th January 1670/1

Access Information

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Note

Whilst the Address to the Reader is signed 'J.B.', the manuscript is also signed 'John Sutton', possibly in a different hand.

Other Finding Aids

Included in the publication: 'A handlist of the manuscript collection' , compiled by Brian Burch and Jenny Clark (Leicester University Library, 1998).

Archivist's Note

Former reference MS006.

Description prepared by Andrew Lacey.