The second Spira: being a fearful example of an atheist, who had apostatized from the Christian religion, and dyed in despair at Westminster, Decemb. 8, 1692. With an account of his sickness, convictions, discourses with friends and ministers; and of his dreadful expressions and blasphemies when he left the world. As also a letter from an atheist of his acquaintance, with his answer to it. Publish'd for an example to others, and recommended to all young persons, to settle them in their religion. By J.S. a minister of the Church of England, a frequent visitor of him during his whole sickness.

People / Organizations

• Richard Sault (Author)
• John Dunton ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for John Dunton at the Raven in the Poultry, 1693.

Publication year

1693-1693

ESTC No.

R34019

Grub Street ID

116570

Description

[14], 56, [2] p. ; 12⁰

Note

Professedly based on the memoranda of J.S. [J. Sanders] "methodized" by another (cf. preface). The publisher, John Dunton, considered the narrative fictitious and ascribed it to the "methodizer," Richard Sault (cf. Dunton, John. "Life and errors", v. 1, p. 154).

First leaf bears half-title on recto and imprimatur on verso: Imprimatur, January 6th. 1692/3. Edm. Bohun.

Uncontrolled note

Identified as Wing S733A variant on UMI microfilm "Early English books, 1641-1700" reels 822 and 1047