The World and Rest of the Creation [Essay on the Universe] [Sabboth Essays] [1752]
Published by A. Millar, London, 1752
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A significant mid-18th-century synthesis of Newtonian cosmology and Evangelical devotion. Moses Browne, a pen-cutter turned clergyman under the influence of James Hervey, utilized his 'Essay on the Universe' to harmonize the vastness of the physical 'Creation' with the structured spiritual life detailed in 'Sunday Thoughts.' Published by the influential Andrew Millar, this volume represents the transition of British religious poetry from classical patronage toward the deeply personal, observational piety that would eventually define the Olney circle. It captures a specific moment in the Georgian era where the 'Astrophil' of the Gentleman?s Magazine successfully merged the scientific awe of the universe with the moral requirements of the Christian Sabbath. KEY FEATURES +++ Visuals: Woodcut ornaments and initials. +++ Binding: Period full calf; five raised spine bands; gilt-ruled spine with a contemporary title label. +++ Content: Combines the first major revision of 'An Essay on the Universe' (originally 1739) with the popular 'Sunday Thoughts' (1849). Features the 'Christian Sabbath' in three distinct parts. +++ Imprint: A. Millar, London. 1752. +++ Specs: 16mo; xiv, viii, [2], 240 pp. CONDITION ? Overall Very Good. The Book: Binding is tight and square. Period calf shows light rubbing and a few minor scratches; the rear board has localized spotting from surface rubs. Internally, the contents are excellent, with clean text and only minimal, light foxing or toning in isolated areas. Note: A small, singular wormhole is present at the upper corner of the final leaves (page 234 through the end), not affecting text. A well-preserved and unsophisticated copy. SCHOLARLY FEATURES +++ Cosmological Poetry: 'An Essay on the Universe' is a primary example of 18th-century didactic verse attempting to explain Newtonian physics and astronomy through a theological lens. +++ Evangelical Lineage: Browne was the predecessor to John Newton as the Vicar of Olney; this work provides the early intellectual foundation for the Evangelical revival in the English Midlands. +++ Publishing History: Printed by Andrew Millar, the publisher of Fielding and Hume, signaling the mainstream commercial appeal of Browne?s devotional works by the mid-century. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE ? Moses Browne?s trajectory from a struggling pen-cutter to a favored protégé of the Countess of Hertford is a classic Enlightenment success story. This 1752 collection was instrumental in securing his reputation, eventually leading to his ordination. By framing the 'Universe' as a subject of both scientific and 'Sunday' contemplation, Browne helped bridge the gap between the intellectual elites and the emerging Evangelical middle class, setting the stage for the later hymnodal traditions of Cowper and Newton. SUBJECTS: 18th Century Poetry, Newtonian Cosmology, Evangelical History, Christian Sabbath, Moses Browne, Olney History, Poetry, Devotional Literature, 18th Century Printing. BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES: ESTC T83749; Foxon B521; Alston XIII, 35; Northup 687.…
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- Title
- The World and Rest of the Creation [Essay on the Universe] [Sabboth Essays] [1752]
- Author
- Browne, Moses (1704 - 1787) [Poet & Clergyman]
- Publisher
- A. Millar, London
- Publication year
- 1752
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket As Issued
- Item weight
- 2 pounds
- Seller catalogs
- 18th CENTURY and EARLIER WORKS, PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, FAITH & SPIRITUALITY
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Blind Horse Books is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and adheres to its Code of Ethics. We specialize in travel, exploration, fine press, and documentary material, with particular emphasis on printed ephemera, maps, photographic archives, and institutional publications from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Our inventory regularly includes material appropriate for academic, library, and museum collections. We work carefully with provenance, condition, and bibliographic accuracy, and stand fully behind all descriptions and attributions. Items are selected with long-term research and collecting value in mind. Blind Horse Books is operated by Richard and Dottie Oates and based in DeLand, Florida. We have been active in the antiquarian book trade since 1999 and are members of the ABAA, FABA, IOBA, and the Ephemera Society of America. Building Your Great Collection, One Fine Book at a Time. …
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