A Sermon preach’d before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor and Aldermen of the City of London, at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, on Wednesday the 4th of April, 1705. A Day appointed for a solemn Fast, for imploring the Continuance of a Blessing from Almighty God upon Her Majesty and Her Allies, engaged in the present War: And for Restoring and Perpetuating Peace, Safety, and Prosperity to Her Majesty and Her Kingdoms, and the Nations and States in Alliance with Her; and disappointing the Boundless Ambition of France
- [4], 27, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo
- London: Printed by J. Downing for W. Hawes, 1705
London: Printed by J. Downing for W. Hawes, 1705. First edition. [4], 27, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Removed from bound volume, very good. First edition. [4], 27, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. The War of the Spanish Succession was fought between two alliances of European powers from 1701 to 1714 over who would become King of Spain. Marlborough enjoyed an important victory at Blenheim in Germany in 1704, which prevented the French from capturing Vienna. This sermon was given on the eve of the 1705 campaign season. ESTC T49084