The Power of Religion on the Mind in Retirement, Affliction, and at the Approach of Death; Exemplified in the Testimonies and Experience of Persons distinguished by their Greatness, Learning, or Virtue

Murray, Lindley. The Power of Religion on the Mind in Retirement, Affliction, and at the Approach of Death; Exemplified in the Testimonies and Experience of Persons distinguished by their Greatness, Learning, or Virtue. New York: Samuel Wood & Sons, 1828. Later printing. 12mo. XII, 288pp. Original full calf with gold lettering on spine. The present publication intends “to excite serious reflections on the unsatisfying and transitory nature of temporal enjoyments and to promote a lively concern for the attainment of that felicity, which will be complete and permanent.” Major rubbing on binding. Previous owner’s signature on free front endpaper. Pages heavily foxed and damp-stained throughout. Binding and interior in overall fair condition. fair. Hardcover. (30617) $95