John Saddington — A Prospective-Glass for Saints & Sinners

London, J. May, 1823. Brochure/Pamphlet. A very scarce Muggletonian tract expressing the struggles and pitfalls of the urban Muggletonian follower, written by theologian John Saddington. A fascinating mid seventeenth century Muggletonian tract expressing the potential pitfalls, struggles, and hardships that were faced by religious followers and secular individuals in London. Written by Muggletonian theologian John Saddington. In this work, Saddington describes sins religious followers make, including failing to save money, wasting their money at the pub on weekends, revelling in worldly pleasures, etc. He describes these distractions from inner peace that can be gained through salvation. This copy is a later impressed printed in the early nineteenth century. A very scarce work. In blue paper wraps. Externally, smart, with some light edgewear to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Some light spotting to the first and last few pages, and the odd instance of offsetting throughout, otherwise pages are generally clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .