Jackson, Thomas. Memoirs of the Life and Writings of the Rev. Richard Watson, Late Secretary to the Wesleyan Missionary Society. New-York: T. Mason and G. Lane, for the Methodist Episcopal Church, 1836. [9227]
Tree calf, 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches, red calf title label & gilt lines to spine, joints fine, tight. Engraved portrait of Watson with a facsimile signature, foxed, lacks the tissue paper slip. 486 pp., foxing of varying darkness. Very good. Hardcover.
"To meet the public demand for some authentic record of one of the most eminent men of modern times, the following narrative has been prepared. It suggests many important lessons of practical instruction; and presents, in a very striking view, the power and excellence of true religion, as giving strength and elevation to the human intellect, sanctifying a life of affliction, inspiring universal charity, and affording consolation and hope in the prospect of death and eternity." - p. 11.
Richard Watson (1781-1833), English Wesleyan theologian. Watson began preaching at age 15, and was active in field & missionary work. His Institutes were the first Wesleyan systematic theology, and he was highly esteemed by his contemporaries for both his intellectual genius and his holy character.
Thomas Jackson (1783-1873), English Wesleyan circuit preacher and editor. He was elected to the chair of divinity in the Theological College at Richmond, Surrey, where he served from 1861 to 1874.
