1836 JEDIDIAH BURCHARD. Sermons and Addresses. Converted Charles G. Finney

Very rare account of services under one of the most radical revivalists of the Second Great Awakening, plus specimens of his sermons. 

Eastman, C. G. Sermons, Addresses & Exhortations, by Rev. Jedediah Burchard: with an Appendix, Containing Some Account of Proceedings during Protracted Meetings, held Under his Direction, in Burlington, Williston, and Hinesburgh, Vt., December, 1835 and January, 1836. Burlington: Chauncey Goodrich, 1836. 119pp

Cloth spine, plain boards, printed paper spine title label Rodentia impacting only the front board. Moderately foxed throughout, but solid and clean. I believe I've handled one other example in the last 25 years.

No. 815 in Roberts, Revival Literature: Jedidiah Burchard. d. 1864 at Adams, NY. "Apparently his education was of a private nature. His ministry commenced about 1820. Licensed by the Black River Association, he was called to assist the Rev. Dr. Aiken of the First Presbyterian Church in Utica. He soon launched into full-time 'revival' work. It is claimed that both Orson Parker and Charles G. Finney were converted as a result of Burchard's ministry at Adams, New York.

A very eccentric man, Burchard was severely criticized for the wild-fire approach he employed. In many cases the damage he wrought seemed to be equal if not greater than the good done, at least that is what was claimed by his adversaries, which were many.

Nevertheless, thousands appeared to have been converted under his preaching, and there is general agreement that he took great pains to instruct the converts and to provide them a good foundation. He was usually assisted by his wife who held meetings for women and children." - Roberts, Revival Literature, no 814.