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An essay on the nature of the human body, and that Singular respect and veneration shewn to it, after death, among all People and Nations whatsoever: In Consequence of which, on the growing evil Of profaning and defiling kirks, and kirk-yards, And other Burying-Grounds. Occasionally interspersed with several Thoughts, little regarded now-a-days, though important and interesting. The whole Intended, for assisting the Judgment, and awakening the Attention, of all true Scotsmen, to guard the Sepulchres of their Forefathers, with Vigilance and Care, against all impious Attempts of Abuse and Pollution, particularly Alienation. By a ruling Elder of the Church of Scotland. And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar on Rachel's grave unto this day, Gen. XXXV. 20.
Ruling elder of the Church of Scotland.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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Immortality in mortality magnifi'd in a strange (yet true) narration of one Master Pountney, merchant : sometimes living in the parish of Mary le Bow in Cheapside, who was buried in the chancell of the church of Leonard East-cheap, anno Dom. 1613. and was found on this present Feb. 15. 1647. whole and sound without any diminution or corruption of his members or body inward or outward, having lain in his grave (according to the precedent date, which is extracted from the register book of the aforesaid parish, Leonards East-cheap) 34 years, published as a wonder of wonders in this age. Printed and published according to order of Parliament.
Date: 1647