The Works of Symon Patrick, D.D, Vol. 9 of 9: Sometime Bishop of Ely; Including His Autobiography (Classic Reprint)

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The seventeen sermons contained in this volume are the only pieces of the late Doctor Symon Patrick, lord bishop of Ely, which have been published since his death. They were composed in the prime of his years, and very fairly written out by himself in one volume. They were put into the bookseller's hands by his relict, Mrs. Penelope Patrick, now living, with her desire that they might be made public.

The author was so eminent for his great learning and singular piety, and his practical writings and books of devotion have been so well received, that the booksellers think it a considerable recommendation of these discourses, and the prayers annexed to them, that they can assure the world they are the genuine works of that excellent prelate, and printed with great care and exactness from his own manuscript. They have also been assured by their friends who have perused these sermons, that as men's being contented in all estates of life is a matter of great consequence to their happiness, so the reader will here find the duty of contentment very fully treated of, and recommended with all that clearness and strength of reasoning, and with all that learning and true piety, which might be expected in so celebrated an author, writing upon so important a subject.

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