Reading the Bible in Seventeenth-Century England: A Nonconformist Case-Study

Housed in the main at the Dr Williams's Library, London, this collection includes his writing-book, over eighty-five of bis sermons, parts of sermons and sermon notes, early versions of his printed works (as well as some unpublished manuscripts) and an anonymous collection of extracts taken fro...

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Published inBunyan studies no. 15; p. 53
Main Author Schildt, Jeremy
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Published Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumbria University, Department of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences 01.01.2011
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Abstract Housed in the main at the Dr Williams's Library, London, this collection includes his writing-book, over eighty-five of bis sermons, parts of sermons and sermon notes, early versions of his printed works (as well as some unpublished manuscripts) and an anonymous collection of extracts taken from a posthumous account of his life.6 In his extant writing-book Stockton recorded detailed observations, reflections and resolutions regarding his performance of spiritual duties such as self-examination and meditation, private reading of the scriptures and living a holy life, as well as accounts of the devotional activities he led as head of household and minister. [...]the techniques and routines he made use of in his private reading of the Bible evidenced in his writing-book appear also in his sermon notes as instructions and guidance to his congregations.7 Similarly, there are links between his private experience of reading the Bible and what he termed 'family exercises', during which he led his household in reading and expounding Scripture, catechistical teaching and discoursing on sermons, prayer and fast-days - a whole range of devotional activities. According to John Fairfax, Stockton had sent word to the magistrates at Colchester that he would stay and preach to the people if he was afforded a public church, 'which being denied him', explained Fairfax, 'he entertained thoughts of removing out of Town'.16 Yet, removal from Colchester appears to have been on Stockton's mind for some time before the pestilence and the magistrates forced his hand. [...]God may have special service for us to do in those places where we judging according to sense think there can be no opportunities of service at all [. . .]
AbstractList Housed in the main at the Dr Williams's Library, London, this collection includes his writing-book, over eighty-five of bis sermons, parts of sermons and sermon notes, early versions of his printed works (as well as some unpublished manuscripts) and an anonymous collection of extracts taken from a posthumous account of his life.6 In his extant writing-book Stockton recorded detailed observations, reflections and resolutions regarding his performance of spiritual duties such as self-examination and meditation, private reading of the scriptures and living a holy life, as well as accounts of the devotional activities he led as head of household and minister. [...]the techniques and routines he made use of in his private reading of the Bible evidenced in his writing-book appear also in his sermon notes as instructions and guidance to his congregations.7 Similarly, there are links between his private experience of reading the Bible and what he termed 'family exercises', during which he led his household in reading and expounding Scripture, catechistical teaching and discoursing on sermons, prayer and fast-days - a whole range of devotional activities. According to John Fairfax, Stockton had sent word to the magistrates at Colchester that he would stay and preach to the people if he was afforded a public church, 'which being denied him', explained Fairfax, 'he entertained thoughts of removing out of Town'.16 Yet, removal from Colchester appears to have been on Stockton's mind for some time before the pestilence and the magistrates forced his hand. [...]God may have special service for us to do in those places where we judging according to sense think there can be no opportunities of service at all [. . .]
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