[John Henry Newman] — Lyra Apostolica

Derby, Henry Mozley and Sons, 1845. Leather. A very scarce anthology of religious poetry by the Anglican priest John Henry Newman. A very scarce work.A selection of religious poetry compiled by the theologian, academic, and writer John Henry Newman.Originally published in the British Magazine, this reprint was designed to remind the reader of Christian truths. The poems are grouped thematically, with section headings such as home, forgiveness, bereavement, ambition, loneliness, and captivity.Newman first served as an Anglican priest, and later as a Catholic priest and cardinal. An important figure in nineteenth century religious history, the English polymath was canonised as a saint in the Catholic Church in 2019.The seventh edition. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards and spine. Spine is faded. Spots to the endpapers. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso of the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .