James Maury sermons(1743–1764)
- MS 1991.15
- Transcript: TR/103
- 10 items
James Maury (1718–1769) was the son of Matthew Maury and Mary Anne Fontaine. He attended the College of William and Mary and in 1742 was appointed usher of its grammar school. He was ordained as a minister in England a year later. Maury preached in King William County and later, in Fredericksburg Parish in Louisa County, VA. In the late 1850s he ran a small boarding school and had as students: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison (later Bishop), Dabney Carr and others.
The ten sermons (1743–1764) in this collection concern prayer, lust of the flesh, Christ, inner peace, earthly needs, youth, children, the infirmities of human nature and many other subjects. The sermons consist of the biblical reference on which it is based, the text, and a list of when and where the sermon was preached.
Inventory
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 20 July 1743 | Sermon based on Matthew VI: 6. Concerns “private prayer” which can be an antidote against vain-glory and hypocrisy. Includes list of when and where the sermon was preached. 19 pp. |
| 24 July 1743 | Sermon based on Matthew VI: 6. Concerns putting “private prayer” into practice. Includes list of when and where the sermon was preached. 15 pp. |
| 29 September 1745 | Sermon based on Galatians V: 16. Concerns the victory over the lust of the flesh and explains what is meant by walking in the spirit. No. 72. Includes list of when and where the sermon was preached. 24 pp. plus insert. |
| 18 May 1746 | Sermon based on Mark XVI: 19. Concerns Christ’s sitting at the right hand of God. No. 88. Includes list of when and where the sermon was preached. 18 pp. plus insert. |
| 29 June 1746 | Sermon based on Psalms XXXVII: 37. Concerns man’s inner happiness or peace. No. 90. Includes list when and where the sermon was preached. 16 pp. |
| 21 September 1746 | Sermon based on Matthew VI: 33. Concerns seeking the kingdom of God first and food, clothing and drink will come later. No. 96. Includes list of when and where the sermon was preached. 14 pp. |
| 12 February 1748/9 | Sermon based on Ecclesiastes XII: 1. Concerns remembering God in one’s youth. No. 130. Includes list of when and where the sermon was preached. 18 pp. |
| 2 September 1750 | Sermon based on Ephesians VI: 1–3. Concerns the duties of children. Includes list of when and where the sermon was preached. 17 pp. |
| 8 February 1761 | Sermon based on John III: 2. Concerns teachings of Jesus. No. 177. Includes list of when and where the sermon was preached. 20 pp. |
| 22 January 1764 | Sermon based on Philippians IV: 6. Concerns infirmities of human nature. No. 12. Includes list of when and where the sermon was preached. 20 pp. |
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