1769 Octavo First Edition Pamphlet Sermon On The Gospel Condition of Salvation And A Sermon On the Nature And Necessity Of The Father's Drawing Such As Come Unto Christ By John Tucker

Importance: At the outset of this work Tucker seems to take a literal interpretation of the New Testament, but some of the content presents a more flexible view on religious thinking. The Rev. John Tucker, who came to Newbury to assist Rev. Christopher Toppan, was born in Amesbury, September 20, 1719, and graduated from Harvard in 1741. Dr. Tucker was called to be associate pastor July 16, 1745, although many influential men in the parish vigorously opposed him, as he was an Arminian in his theological views. Dr. Tucker, after giving the matter serious consideration and consulting the clergy of neighboring towns, accepted the call. On the day of his ordination, November 20, 1745, a strong protest was sent to the ordaining council, but it was not heeded. The service at Dr. Tucker's ordination was as follows: Singing of Psalm. Prayer by Rev. William Johnson of Fourth Church, Newbury (now the Second in West Newbury). Sermon by Rev. Payne Wingate, Amesbury. Charge to the People, Rev. Caleb