A sermon preached before the Incorporated Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts; : At their anniversary meeting in the Parish Church of St. Mary-le-Bow, on Friday February 15, 1793. /
Douglas, John,1721-1807.
Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (Great Britain).
London: : Printed by S. Brooke, in Warwick-Lane.,
M DCC XCIII. [1793]
Pages. 29-89 contain 'An abstract of the charter, and of the proceedings of the Society ..', lists of members, etc.
Information regarding the progress of Anglican missions in Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Canada during 1792 are appended to this sermon by John Douglas (1721-1807) the Bishop of Salisbury. In addition to his successful clerical career Douglas built a reputation as a writer. A caustic critic and able historian, he is remembered in particular for assisting with the editing of the journals of Captain James Cook.
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