GOUGE, WILLIAM
The saints sacrifice: or, a commentarie on the CXVI. Psalme. Which is, a gratulatory psalme, for deliverance from deadly distresse.
London, Printed by George Miller for Edward Brewster, 1632.
4to. In contemporary full calf with richly gilt spine. Small paper-label pasted on to top fo spine. Light wear to extremities and inner hinges split. Light soiling to title-page but internally generally nice and clean. (16), 294, (10) pp.
The uncommon first edition of Gouge's commentary on psalm 116 which in protestant Christianity often is referred to as the thanksgiving psalm. Pastor William Gouge (1575–1653) was an English clergyman and theologian known for his work during the Jacobean and Caroline eras. He was a prominent Puritan and a strong advocate for the Presbyterian form of church government. Gouge played a significant role in the development of Puritan theology and was actively involved in the religious and political debates of his time. Gouge's writings cover a range of topics, including theology, family life, and church government.
Order-nr.: 60718
DKK 6.000,00