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The Works of John Witherspoon (Volume 6); Containing Essays, Sermons, &C., on Important Subjects Together with His Lectures on Moral Philosophy Eloquence and Divinity, His Speeches in the American Congress, and Many Other Valuable Pieces, Never Before Pub (Paperback)
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The Works of John Witherspoon (Volume 6); Containing Essays, Sermons, &C., on Important Subjects Together with His Lectures on Moral Philosophy Eloquence and Divinity, His Speeches in the American Congress, and Many Other Valuable Pieces, Never Before Pub (Paperback)
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(without typos) from the publisher. 1815. Not illustrated. Excerpt:
... A SERIOUS INQUIRY INTO THE NATURE And EFFECTS OF THE STAGE;
BEING AN ATTEMPT TO SHEW, THAT CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUPPORT OF A
PUBLIC THEATRE, IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE CHARACTER OF A CHRISTIAN.
THE reader will probably conjecture, andtherefore I do readily
acknowledge, that what gave occasion both to the writing, and
publishing the ensuing treatise, was the new tragedy of Douglas,
lately acted in the theatre at Edinburgh. This, univerfal
uncontradicted fame fays, is" the work of a minister of the Church
of Scotland. One of tha$ character and office employing his time in
writing for the stage, every one will allow, is a very new and
extraordinary event. In one respect neither author nor actors have
suffered any thing from this circumstance: for doubtless, it
contributed its share in procuring that run upon the
representation, which continued for several days. Natur.il
curiofity prompted many to make trial, whether there was any
disference between a play written by a clergyman, and one of
another author. Aud a concern for the fate of such a person excited
the zeal and diligence of friends, to do all in their power to
procure a full house, that the bold adventurer might be treated
with respect and honour. Some resolutions of the presbytery of
Edinburgh seem to threaten, that public notice will be taken of
this author and his associates by their superiors in the church.
Whether this will be carried on, and if it be, whether they will be
approved or censured, and if the last, to what degree, I pretend
not to foretel. But one thing is certain, that it hath been, and
will be, the subject of much thought and conversation among the
laity of all ranks, and that it must have a very great influence
upon the state of religion among us, in this part of the nation.
That this influenc...
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Imprint: |
General Books LLC
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2012 |
First published: |
2012 |
Authors: |
John Witherspoon
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Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 5mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
88 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-154-34913-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-154-34913-6 |
Barcode: |
9781154349139 |
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