This 1799 publication is significant as a primary historical record of the earliest years of the London Missionary Society (founded 1795), documenting the evangelical fervor of the late 18th century. It includes sermons, reports, and donor lists from just their their fifth meeting, outlining strategies for global Protestant mission work during its earliest days, with a particular focus on the South Seas.
The copy of Isaac Tozer, who succeeded his father at Taunton, and the volume by descent through the family. Rare.
[Missionary Society, London] Four Sermons Preached at the Fifth General Meeting of the Missionary Society, May 8, 9, 10, 1799; by the Rev. J. Findlay, Paisley; Rev. J. Tozer, Taunton; Rev. J. Moody, Warwick; and Rev. G. C. Brodbelt, Aston-Sandford. To which are Added the Report of the Directors, by the Proceedings of the Meeting, and a List of Subscribers. London. T. Chapman. 1799. 124pp.
[Bound with]
Small, James. The Faithful Pastor's Reward. A Sermon, Occasioned by the Death of the Rev. Isaac Tozer, of Taunton; who Departed this Life, October 12, 1820. London. 1820. 42pp.
A good minus example in original leather; front board fully detached. Worn as shown. Interior very solid.
