Molyneux, Robert - nn, 1786

File — Box: 5, Folder: 9

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The American Catholic Sermon collection was formed from manuscript sermons from the Woodstock College Archives, the Maryland Province Archives, and the Georgetown University Archives. It consists of some 456 autograph manuscript sermons, two contemporary written transcriptions, and four printed items (some only fragments) by 44 different preachers, including 55 texts by Archbishop John Carroll and seven by Georgetown's first president, Rev. Robert Plunkett. The sermons are arranged alphabetically by preacher's last name.

Dates

Other: 1786

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Molyneux, Robert A Funeral Sermon, On the death of Rev. Ferdinand Farmer, Who departed this Life the 17th Aug. 1786, In the 66th year of his age. By the Rev. Robert Molyneux. Psalm cxi. Verses 7, 8, 9. [quotation] Philadelphia: (Printed by C. Talbot, in Front-street. 1786.) Text: "the just shall be in everlasting remembrance: he shall not fear the evil hearing. --His heart is ready to hope in the Lord: his heart is strengthened: he shall not be moved until he look over his enemies. He hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever and ever." [Psalm 111, 7-9] 10 pages Evans 19806. Many copies located. Georgetown University. Special Collections. (type facsimile)