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

This material is held atUniversity of Leicester Special Collections

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.