1873 ROBERT MOFFAT. Rich, Devotional 4 Page Autograph Letter by Pioneer African Missionary Great AwakeningA really wonderful full four page autograph letter entirely in the hand of pioneer missionary to the Bechuana of South Africa, Robert Moffat. He was, of course, a pioneer in his own right, but also father in law to David Livingstone, author, abolitionist and anti slaver, etc. The first two pages are charming and chatty. But at 2. 5, he turns his eyes to Jesus, the mission of God, and the content is just glorious. I've left the final page un
his longest tenure
will fill the nations with horror
Laid forth in a Gratulatory Sermon for the Miraculous Discovery of
A wonderful physical artifact indeed
Good copy in half leather
to know he shared in what we experience
The Lord bless thee & keep
To which is Prefixed a Letter on the Present Aspect of the Episcopal Controversy
he was immediately labeled treasonous
in November 1839
only to then flee and align himself with Peter Martyr and others of the Continental Reformation
No copies on the market [as of 03