A practical discourse of prayer : wherein is handled, the nature, the duty, the qualifications of prayer ; the several sorts of prayer ; viz. ejaculatory, publick private, and secret prayer.

Thomas Cobbet

London : Printed by T.M. for Joseph Cranford at the Phoenix in Pauls Church yard, 1654.

Octavo. First edition, second issue. Bound in 18th century sheep. House in modern black cloth slipcase. Wear to edges, boards detached, chipping loss to bottom half of spine. (14), 452, 153-163,(1), 465-551, (1)pp. Lacking half title (A1). Foxing thoughout, heavy at times, toning. The English Puritan Thomas Cobbet (1608-1685) was born in Newbury in Berkshire. He studied under the prominent clergyman and theologian William Twisse (1578-1646), and travelled to America in 1637. He became one of the leading New England Puritans & was commended by Cotton Mather. He was preacher at Lynn and later at Ipswich, Massachusetts. Wing C4779, ESTC R209593 and Sabin 13868.