An exceptional opportunity to own a complete manuscript sermon entirely in the hand of Matthew Henry [1662-1714], the most influential Biblical commentator of the 17th century.
While other non-conformists certainly exerted considerable influence on the theological imagination of the 17th through 21st centuries, it would be difficult to argue that at the popular level, any divine of the era has had such a durable influence on the way Christians interact with the text of Scripture.
His warm, highly quotable prose made the Scriptures approachable for everyday readers and warmed the hearts of those preparing to preach the Sacred Text, directly influencing generations of prominent preachers and writers like George Whitefield, John Wesley, and Charles Spurgeon, each of whom routinely urged their followers to read Henry daily.
The present sermon, entirely in his distinctive hand, offers a wonderful opportunity to own a fascinating artifact from Henry's life. It is 16pp in length, on 8 leaves, and is a complete sermon delivered in December of 1689.
The text is Psalm 104.34, My Meditation of him Shal bee Sweet
. . .meditation is a sweet duty to the renewed of Soul - twas not so before. . .
. . . a sanctified heart like the industrious bee suck honey from every flower; like the philosopher's stone, [it] turns all into good. . .
. . . the memory [is] ye storehouse out of which we fetch what we meditate upon. . .
Housed in a custom pressure held archival folder crafted by Specs Fine Bindery. This makes it practical for shelf storage, and the eight magnet enclosure ensures it remains safe and secure.
