Samuel Stillman (176)
Election date: 1768 (Elected to the American Society.)Samuel Stillman (27 February 1738–1807) was a minister and a member of the American Philosophical Society via his 1768 election into the American Society. Born in Philadelphia, he moved to Charleston, South Carolina where he was reborn under the guidance of a Baptist minister. An educated young man who had found his calling, Stillman gave his first sermon at the age of twenty—in the following year, 1759, he was ordained. Soon after he returned to Philadelphia and preached regularly while also receiving two MA degrees from the College of Philadelphia and Harvard in 1761. By 1763 he had moved to Boston to assume the assistant minister position at the Second Baptist Church where the congregation esteemed the charm and eloquence he brought to the pulpit. Such charisma drew many in the congregation to follow him when he was installed as the first minister of Boston’s First Baptist Church in 1765. He served Boston during the 1760s and 1770s, preaching famously and forcefully on the repeal of the Stamp Act. Though he left Boston in 1775 when the British army took over the Baptist meeting house, he had returned by the summer of 1776 to reconstitute the congregation and repair the damage done to the building. He supported American independence throughout the conflict and, after it ended, advocated for the Federal Constitution. Throughout his life in Boston he advocated for education and humanitarian causes including activities such as founding the College of Rhode, serving as a trustee to the Massachusetts Humane Society, and belonging both to the Providence and Pennsylvania Abolition Societies. He passed care of his congregation to APS member Joseph Clay who, doubtlessly, shared in community’s sadness when a stroke cut short Stillman’s planned retirement. (PI)
Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.001
Apostolic preaching considered in three discourses : delivered November 1790.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by B. Edes and Son, no. 7, State-Street, [1791]
Subjects:
Preaching.
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References:
Sabin 91788 | Evans 23801
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Sermons
Editions:
1x 1791
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.002
Charity considered in a sermon preached at Charles-Town, June 24, 1785, before the most ancient and honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons : and published at their unanimous request.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by T. and J. Fleet, [1785]
Subjects:
Freemasons.
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Sabin 91789 | Evans 19262
Editions:
1x 1785
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.003
Death, the last enemy, destroyed by Christ : a sermon, preached, March 27, 1776, before the honorable Continental Congress; on the death of the Honorable Samuel Ward, Esq. one of the delegates from the colony of Rhode-Island, who died of the small-pox, in this city, (Philadelphia) March 26, aet. 52 : published at the desire of many who heard it.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Russell and Cutler, 1801.
Subjects:
Ward, Samuel, 1725-1776.
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Sabin 91790 | Evans 15097
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Sermons
Editions:
1x 1776
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.004
A discourse, delivered before the members of the Boston Female Asylum, Friday, Sept. 25, 1801, being their first anniversary.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Russell and Cutler, 1801.
Subjects:
Charities--Massachusetts--Boston. | Child welfare. | Orphanages--Massachusetts--Boston. | Women in charitable work--Massachusetts--Boston. | Girls' schools.
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Sabin 91791 | Shaw-Shoemaker 1358
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
1x 1801
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One edition. In subsequent years (1802-1806) other ministers delivered and publish sermons also marking this anniversary.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.005
A discourse delivered in Haverhill, Jan. 31, 1805 : at the interment of the Rev. Hezekiah Smith, D.D. late Pastor of the Baptist Church and Society in that town.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Manning & Loring, no. 2, Cornhill, 1805.
Subjects:
Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805.
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Sabin 91792 | Shaw-Shoemaker 9426
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Sermons
Editions:
1x 1805
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.006
A discourse, preached in Boston, before the Massachusetts Baptist Missionary Society, May 25, 1803 : being their first anniversary.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Manning & Loring, no. 2, Cornhill., 1803.
Subjects:
Massachusetts Baptist Missionary Society.
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Sabin 91793 | Shaw-Shoemaker 5110
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
1x 1803
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.007
Four sermons on the following important subjects : the propensity that there is in mankind universally to make their own righteousness the ground of their confidence : such righteousness proved to be essentially deficient : which is readily acknowledged by all, who know the truth as it is in Jesus : imputed righteousness one of the glories of the Gospel : an inquiry into St. Paul’s meaning in Philip. II : 12, 13 : "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure."
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: N.E.: Printed and sold by Ezekiel Russell, at the new printing-office, in Hanover-Street, [1769]
Subjects:
Bible. New Testament -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800. | Baptists -- Sermons. | Righteousness -- Early works to 1800. | Sermons, American.
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References:
Sabin 91794 | Evans 11482
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
1x 1769
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.008
A good minister of Jesus Christ : a sermon, preached in Boston, September 15, 1797 : at the ordination of the Rev. Mr. Stephen Smith Nelson : by Samuel Stillman, D.D. Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Boston : to which are added, the charge, by the Rev. Mr. Isaac Backus, of Middleborough; and the right hand of fellowship, by the Rev. Mr. Thomas Baldwin, of Boston.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Manning & Loring, 1797.
Subjects:
Bible. Timothy, 1st, IV, 6 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800. | Baptists -- Sermons. | Ordination sermons. | Sermons, American -- 18th century.
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Sabin 91795 | Evans 32882
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Sermons
Editions:
1x 1797
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.009
Good news from a far country : a sermon preached at Boston, May 17, 1766 : upon the arrival of the important news of the repeal of the Stamp-Act.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Kneeland and Adams, in Milk-Street, for Philip Freeman, in Union-Street, [1766]
Subjects:
Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765).
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Sabin 91796 | Evans 10503
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Sermons
Editions:
1x 1766
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.010
An oration, delivered July 4th, 1789, at the request of the inhabitants of the town of Boston, in celebration of the anniversary of American independence.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by B. Edes & Son, no. 7. State-Street, [1789]
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Sabin 91797 | Evans 22165
Editions:
1x 1789
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.011
Sacred performances at the dedication of the Baptist meeting-house in Charlestown, May 12, 1801 : consisting of an introductory address, by Jedidiah Morse, D.D. a sermon, adapted to the occasion, by Samuel Stillman, D.D. and an address on the recognition of the church, by Thomas Baldwin, A.M.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Contributor) | Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826 (Contributor) | Baldwin, Thomas, 1753-1825 (Contributor)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Manning & Loring, no. 2, Cornhill, [1801]
Subjects:
First Baptist Church (Charlestown, Boston, Mass.). | Church dedication--Massachusetts--Boston. Baptists. | Charlestown (Boston, Mass.)--Church history.
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Sabin 12121 | Sabin 50948 | Shaw-Shoemaker 115 | Shaw-Shoemaker 961 | Shaw-Shoemaker 1281
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
1x 1801
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.012
Select sermons on doctrinal and practical subjects, by the late Samuel Stillman, D.D : comprising several sermons never before published : to which is prefixed a biographical sketch of the author's life.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Manning & Loring, and sold at their bookstore, no. 2, Cornhill., Jan., 1808.
Subjects:
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807. | Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807--Portraits. | Theology, Doctrinal. | Theology, Practical.
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Sabin 91798 | Shaw-Shoemaker 16256
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
1x 1808
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.013
A sermon, delivered at Beverly, June 15, 1803 : at the installation of the Rev. Elisha Williams, to the pastoral care of the Baptist Church and congregation in that town.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Contributor) | Grafton, Joseph, 1757-1836 (Contributor) | Baldwin, Thomas, 1753-1825 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by E. Lincoln, Water-Street, 1803.
Subjects:
Preaching.
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Sabin 2921 | Shaw-Shoemaker 3712
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
1x 1803
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.014
A sermon delivered at Boston, July 11, 1799, at the ordination of the Rev. William Collier.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Contributor) | Baldwin, Thomas, 1753-1825 (Author) | Gano, Stephen, 1762-1828 (Contributor)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Manning & Loring, 1799.
Subjects:
Collier, William, 1771-1843.
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Sabin 2921 | Evans 35145
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Sermons
Editions:
1x 1799
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.015
A sermon, occasioned by the death of George Washington, late commander in chief of the armies of the United States of America, who died December 14, 1799, aged 68.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Manning & Loring, Spring-Lane, [1800]
Subjects:
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Death and burial.
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Sabin 91799 | Evans 38563
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
1x 1800
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.016
A sermon occasioned by the decease of Mrs. Mary Stillman; who departed this life, March 17, 1768 : in Charles-Town, South Carolina : in the 57th year of her age : preached at Boston, April 17.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed for Philip Freeman in Union-Street, [1768]
Subjects:
Stillman, Mary, 1711-1768. | Bible. Revelations, XIV, 13 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800.
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Sabin 91800 | Evans 11081
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Sermons
Editions:
1x 1768
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.017
A sermon, preached at Boston, April 25, 1799; the day recommended by the president of the United States for a national fast.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Manning & Loring, Spring-Lane, 1799.
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Sabin 91801 | Evans 36369
Editions:
1x 1779
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.018
A sermon preached at Charlestown, October 7, 1802 : at the instalment of the Rev. Thomas Waterman : to the pastoral care of the Baptist Church and Society in that town.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Manning & Loring, no. 2, Cornhill, 1802
Subjects:
Waterman, Thomas, 1774-1814.
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Sabin 91802 | Shaw-Shoemaker 3118
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Sermons
Editions:
1x 1802
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.019
A sermon preached before the honorable council, and the honorable House of Representatives of the State of Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, at Boston, May 26, 1779 : being the anniversary for the election of the honorable council.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston, New-England: printed by T. and J. Fleet, and J. Gill, 1779.
Subjects:
Massachusetts. Council. | Bible. Matthew, XXII, 21 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800. | Election sermons -- Massachusetts. | Massachusetts -- Politics and government -- To 1775.
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References:
Sabin 91803 | Evans 16537
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
1x 1779
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.020
A sermon, preached January 9, 1805 : in the Tabernacle, Salem, at the ordination of the Rev. Lucius Bolles to the pastoral care of the Baptist church and society in that town.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Manning & Loring, no. 2, Cornhill, 1805.
Subjects:
Bolles, Lucius, 1779-1844. | Clergy--Office.
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Sabin 91804 | Shaw-Shoemaker 9428
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
1x 1805
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.021
A sermon, preached May 31, 1791, in Providence, state of Rhode-Island, on the death of Nicholas Brown, Esq; who died the 29th preceding, aet. 62 : published at the desire of the bereaved family.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Providence: Printed by J. Carter, [1791]
Subjects:
Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791.
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Sabin 91805 | Evans 23802
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Sermons
Editions:
1x 1791
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.022
A sermon preached to the ancient and honorable Artillery Company in Boston, New-England, June 4, 1770 : being the anniversary of their election of officers.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: N.E.: Printed and sold by Edes and Gill, in Queen-Street, [1770]
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References:
Sabin 91806 | Evans 11872
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
1x 1770
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.023
The substance of a sermon preached at the ordination of the Reverend Samuel Shepard, at Stratham, in New Hampshire, September 25, 1771.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by J. Kneeland, next to the treasurer’s office in Milk-Street, for Philip Freeman, in Union-Street, [1772]
Subjects:
Bible. Acts, XIII, 2 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800. | Ordination sermons.
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References:
Sabin 91807 | Evans 12569
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
1x 1772
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.024
Thoughts on the French Revolution : a sermon, delivered November 20, 1794 : being the day of annual thanksgiving.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by Manning & Loring, 1795.
Subjects:
Bible. Matthew, XXIV, 6-8 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800. | Sermons, American -- Massachusetts -- Boston. | Thanksgiving Day addresses. | France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Religious aspects.
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References:
Sabin 91808 | Evans 29569
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
1x 1795
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One edition.
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.025
Two sermons : the first from Psalm CII : 19, 20 : delivered the Lords-Day before the execution of Levi Ames, who was executed at Boston, Thursday October 21, 1773, for burglary : aet. 22 : this discourse was preached at the desire of the criminal, who also attended on the occasion : the second from Proverbs XVII : 25 : preached the Lords-Day after his execution; and designed as an improvement of that awful event, by way of caution to others : to which is added, at the request of many, an account of the exercise of his mind, from the time of his condemnation, till he left the world; together with the conversation the author had with him as he walked with him from the prison to the gallows : by all which, compared with his latter conduct, he may be thought in a judgment of charity, to have died, a penitent thief.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed and sold by J. Kneeland, in Milk-Street;--sold also by Philip Freeman, in Union-Street, [1773]
Subjects:
Ames, Levi, 1752-1773. | Crime -- Massachusetts. | Executions and executioners -- Massachusetts. | Thieves -- Massachusetts.
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Sabin 91810 | Sabin 1307 | Evans 13030 | Evans 13031 | Evans 42513 | Evans 42514
APS Subjects:
Sermons
Editions:
4x 1773
Editions Note:
Four editions, all published in Boston (1773).
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Member(s): Samuel Stillman
176.026
Young people called upon to consider, that for their conduct here, they must be accountable hereafter, at the judgment seat of Christ : in a sermon, delivered on Wednesday evening May 8, 1771, in Boston, at the desire of a number of young men.
Creator(s):
Stillman, Samuel, 1738-1807 (Author)
Publication:
Boston: Printed by John Boyles, in Marlborough-Street, [1771]
Subjects:
Youth -- Religious life.
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Sabin 91811 | Sabin 91812 | Evans 42280 | Evans 12238
Editions:
2x 1771
Editions Note:
Two editions, both published in Boston (1771). The titles appear to vary slightly, one is Young People while the other is, Young People Called upon to Consider.
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