SHELDON, J[ohn] – The certainty of death, and the brevity of life: sermon on Occasion of the Death of Mrs. jane fenner, november 22, 1783 – aged 32, Preached at Canterbury December 7, And published by Request.

SHELDON, J[ohn]. The certainty of death, and the brevity of life: sermon on Occasion of the Death of Mrs. jane fenner, november 22, 1783 - aged 32, Preached at Canterbury December 7, And published by Request..

Canterbury. Printed and sold by T. Smith, [s.d., c.1783] First edition.

8vo. 35pp. Disbound. Title page and initial gathering detached, leaves browned, scattered spotting.

'Oh! my brethren, to be ready to dye, is the greatest of all concerns! How solemn, how tremendous the thought! But if when the time of our departure cometh, we are prepared, we shall enter into rest.'

A fitting sombre sermon preached by Church of England clergyman John Sheldon (d. 1803) upon the death of Jane Fenner (1751-1783) of Canterbury.

ESTC N508468.

£ 250.00 Antiquates Ref: 33921