Charles Wheatly letters to John Nourse, 1735-1740.

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Charles Wheatly letters to John Nourse, 1735-1740.

The collection consists of five letters to London bookseller John Nourse, 1735-1740, each with observations and advice on the reprinting of his work by Nourse. Most include integral envelopes.

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Wheatly, Charles, 1686-1742

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Charles Wheatly was a clergyman, author, and perhaps the most influential liturgical scholar of his day. Born in London and educated at Oxford, he secured a vicarage in Hertfordshire, where he became a noted scholar and an active writer. His most famous work was The Church of England Man's Companion, which remained the standard work on the Book of Common Prayer for more than 100 years. He also published essays, lectures, and sermons. From the description of Charles Wheatly letters to...

Church of England

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According to the Canons of 1604, XLIX-LII, of the Church of England, only those persons whose faith and learning are known to their bishop are licensed to preach. Such is the case because the Anglican bishop has pastoral charge of his entire diocese, and the ministers of that diocese, and the ministers of that diocese are considered to be his assistants. From the description of Church of England licensing document, 1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122406060 The major mis...

Nourse, J. (John), -1780

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Epithet: Reverend British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000269.0x0001ec ...