Four manuscript sermons composed and preached in the years 1790, 91, and 92 : Copford, 1792Denne, John, approximately 1725-1800engManuscript of four sermons apparently by the non-resident rector of St. Michael and All Angels Church in Copford, Essex. Topics include the Resurrection, "Universal Good-will," the nature and extent of human perfection, and the importance of education. The sermon on education was preached on the anniversary of the founding of the local Sunday Schools; Denne argues that education will reconcile poor children to their stations in life, keep them from becoming criminals, and "clothe them in humility."Annotations in pencil on verso of title page concerning the location of Copford, signed A. M. Bates.Spine title reads: "Sermons."Binding: contemporary full morocco, decorated in gilt; gilt edges; marbled endpapers.