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Book Edition: Sermons on the following subjects, Viz. Of the universal sense of good and evil. The characters of the righteous and good man compared; or benevolence the noblest branch of social virtue. The perfection of the Christian scheme of benevolence; in answer to the objection from its not having particularly recommended private friendship, and the love of our country. Of the image of God in man; or the excellency of human nature. God not an arbitrary being. Of the abuses of free-thinking. Of mysteries. Agur’s prayer; or the middle condition of life, generally, the most eligible. The mischiefs of slavish complaisance, and cowardice. Rules for the profitable reading the holy scriptures. Of heresy. Of Schism. Of the pleasures of a religious life. Religion founded on reason, and the right of private judgment. The evidence of a future state, on the principles of reason and revelation, distinctly consider’d. The nature, folly, and danger of scoffing at religion. By James Foster.

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Sermons on the following subjects, Viz. Of the universal sense of good and evil. The characters of the righteous and good man compared; or benevolence the noblest branch of social virtue. The perfection of the Christian scheme of benevolence; in answer to the objection from its not having particularly recommended private friendship, and the love of our country. Of the image of God in man; or the excellency of human nature. God not an arbitrary being. Of the abuses of free-thinking. Of mysteries. Agur’s prayer; or the middle condition of life, generally, the most eligible. The mischiefs of slavish complaisance, and cowardice. Rules for the profitable reading the holy scriptures. Of heresy. Of Schism. Of the pleasures of a religious life. Religion founded on reason, and the right of private judgment. The evidence of a future state, on the principles of reason and revelation, distinctly consider’d. The nature, folly, and danger of scoffing at religion. By James Foster.

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Record ID 344777

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 14

fosters sermons 2 Vols

Borrowed: 1787/9/13 (Thursday).


Borrower

Sir James Campbell
Gender: Male. Address: Aberuchill, later Kilbryde.
Subs Date: 31 October 1734. Subs: £3. Life dates: 1723-1812.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird.


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James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the following subjects. [Foster]
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1732-44. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1787/9/13 (Thursday).

Borrower: Sir James Campbell

Author: James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753), Genre: Sermons

Sermons on the Following Subjects [James Foster]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 346547

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 59

and the second Vol: of Forster's Sermons - -

Borrowed: 1793/5/28 (Tuesday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.


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Reverend Mr Patrick Murray
Gender: Male. Address: Kilmadock.
Occupation (original): Minister of Kilmadock, 1791-1838..
Subs Date: 1792. Subs: 10.6. Life dates: d.1837.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


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James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the following subjects. [Foster]
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1732-44. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Borrowed: 1793/5/28 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr Patrick Murray

Author: James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753), Genre: Sermons

Sermons on the Following Subjects [James Foster]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 350468

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 98

Foster's Sermons two Volumes

Borrowed: 1798/8/9 (Thursday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned 'in time'.


Borrower

Mr Banks
Gender: Male. Address: Craighead.
Subs Date: 21 December 1791. Subs: 5s.


Book HoldingLibrary record

James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the following subjects. [Foster]
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1732-44. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1798/8/9 (Thursday).

Borrower: Mr Banks

Author: James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753), Genre: Sermons

Sermons on the Following Subjects [James Foster]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 326104

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 111

Foster's Sermons - two Volumes

Borrowed: 1800/4/22 (Tuesday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.


Borrower

Mr Finlayson
Gender: Male.
Subs Date: 1 May 1797. Subs: Preacher.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Lay Preacher.


Book HoldingLibrary record

James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the following subjects. [Foster]
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1732-44. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1800/4/22 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Mr Finlayson

Author: James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753), Genre: Sermons

Sermons on the Following Subjects [James Foster]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 359442

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 321

Foster's Sermons - first

Borrowed: 1823/7/25 (Friday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.


Borrower

J. Sayer
Gender: Male.
Subs Date: 25 July 1823.


Book HoldingLibrary record

James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the following subjects. [Foster]
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1732-44. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Borrowed: 1823/7/25 (Friday).

Borrower: J. Sayer

Author: James Foster (Male, born 1697, died 1753), Genre: Sermons

Sermons on the Following Subjects [James Foster]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1