Fragmentary Account of Antichrist Birth and Papal Title Satire
The fragment notes the Antichrist born in Babylon performing miracles and approaching Christendom with an army. It cites a Benedictine monk who published a book titled Vice-Deus, dedicating it to Paulo Quinto as Pontifical Universal Church documenter and supreme vice-deity, then elevating the monk to bishop of Capric soon after.
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Babylon
Christendom
Paulo Quinto
Pontifici Universalis Ecclesia Documenico
Capric
A Letter on Welsh Feast Revels and National Sin
The writer discusses church feasts in Wales once tied to worship but now marked by social revels. He cites drunkenness and violence, criticizes constables for passivity, and urges Bishops to instruct clergy to enforce laws. A national reform through repentance and turning to Christ is proposed.
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Wales
Jesus Christ
Hell
Wootton Bafett
Wilts
Redemption and Providence Reflections for Public Circulation
A Worcester letter from May 17 shares brief extracts on Redemption Providence and Covetousness. The writer notes these pieces may benefit readers when circulated publicly and signs as “Iam, Sir, yours” with a moral stance. Covetousness is described as deadly and quiet like white gunpowder, more silent yet as fatal as overt sins.
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C. Worcester
On Criticism in Art and Taste
This extract defends criticism as liberal humane art preserving discernment of merit. It argues criticism should cultivate a lively relief of beauty, guard against blind veneration, and teach admiration without unthinking agreement or crowd bias.
One Man's Righteousness in Hosea Imagery
A fragment reflecting on Hosea's depiction of human righteousness as flawed and unstable like a morning cloud, suggesting divine judgment and the limit of earthly splendor in a moral meditation.
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Hosea
Christ as sole trust in mortal frame and sin
A devotional reflection compares human righteousness to the sun’s brightness and finds real beauty only in Christ. It urges renunciation of self reliance and reliance on Jesus, whose death is the believer’s boast and only safe anchor in judgment. It stresses divine sovereignty and unwavering trust in Christ.
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Christ
A Man of the World on his Death-bed
A reflective excerpt on piety versus worldly goods. It contrasts riches authority and praise with their transience, noting that wealth and power lose value when seen as passing possessions and that deserving praise fades quickly with time. The text cites Epistle Horne's Commentaries on Tim. xxxix. 6,7.
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Ep. Horne
Tim
A Comparison between Christ and Mahomet
A quotation from Bishop Tillotson frames a stark contrast between Christ and Mahomet. The passage urges a reader to compare their lives, actions, and perceived moral outcomes, culminating in the claim that Jesus is the Son of God as witnessed by the centurion at the cross.
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Christ
Mahomet
Jesus
God
Cros
Tillotson
Sun of Righteousness Sermon on Christ The Light of Faith
The sermon compares Jesus to the sun, the fountain of light, healing souls and guiding believers. It reflects on divine goodness, humanity’s purpose, and the calling for Christians to shine as lights in a dark world, citing Ephebans v. 27 and notes by Notcutt.
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Christ
Jesus Chris
Jesus Christ
Church of Righteousness
Notcutt
Moonlight Moral for Ministers and Christians
A 17th or 18th century reflective lesson compares the Moon to ministers and Christians who reflect light from the Sun. The analogy emphasizes that people are dark on their own yet illuminate the world only by receiving and sharing the heavenly light.
Emblems of Moon and Sun Explain a Christian Life
A meditation on the Moon as emblem of earths changing fortunes and spiritual states. The text links the Moon’s phases to faith, humility, and dependence on Christ the Sun of Righteousness, noting eclipse danger at fullness and incomplete light at new or changing phases. It likens sanctification to moonlight with many flaws, moving toward a brighter day.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Isaiah
Solomon’s. Song
Whate'er We See and Fear in Kept Quiet Reform
A short verse fragment rails against credulity and zeal in reform. It cautions that appearances mislead, truth and falsehood blur, and cautious pity should temper harsh speech. It urges restraint in spreading tales and judging others.
Piety Inspires Universal Blessing Across Nations
Poetic invocation extols Piety as source of joy and comfort for troubled hearts. It envisions its influence spanning from pole to pole, blessing minds, healing afflictions, and guiding those who follow its divine sciences. The verse seeks universal recognition of Piety as a celestial, refining power.
Foreign Mews on French Ministers Atrocity Pact
Reports from Rastadt claim the French Ministers' atrocity was deliberate and concerted, prompting Directory denunciations. Messages to Councils carry a letter from John Debry, survivor of plenipotentiaries. Austria and Russia blamed, while Russia’s acts in Italy seen as less cruel. Campaign progress in Italy tracked by troop movements rather than victories.
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Rastadt
John Debry
Vienna
Austria
Italy
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