Manuductio ad ministerium. Directions for a candidate of the ministry. Wherein, first, a right foundation is laid for his future improvement; and, then, rules are offered for such a management of his academical & preparatory studies; and thereupon, for such a conduct after his appearance in the world; as may render his a skilful and useful minister of the Gospel. [Three lines of quotation in Latin]

People / Organizations

• Cotton Mather (Author)

Imprint

Boston: Printed for Thomas Hancock, and sold at his shop in Ann-Street, near the draw-bridge, 1726.

Publication year

1726-1726

ESTC No.

W31194

Grub Street ID

341592

Description

[4],xviii,[2],149,[3]p. ; 8⁰

Note

Half-title: Dr. Mather's directions for a candidate of the ministry.

Running title: The angels preparing to sound the trumpets.

Three states noted. One state, ([4], xviii, [2], 149, [1] p.), has catchword "His" on p. xvii, and "A" on p. 147. Another state ([4], xviii, [2], 151, [1] p.) has catchword "His" on p. xvii, and "Filii" on p. 147. A third state ([4], xix, [1], 151, [1] p.) has catchword "Quum on p. xvii, and "Filii" on p. 147.

Salutation, in Latin, xviii p. (xix p., 3rd state).

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: [A]? a-b? B-T? V? (V4 blank). - LIST LOCATIONS ACCORDING TO STATES