Abbott, John S. C. A Sermon on the Reciprocal Duties of Pastor and People. Boston: Crocker and Brewster, 1841. First Edition. [12082]
Removed, no wrapper, 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches, 16 pp. Good. Pamphlet.
The text is Acts 20:28, "Take heed therefore unto yourselves and to all the flock over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers."
Instruction in the pastor's duties of preaching the gospel, visiting the flock, with the people's duties of giving confidence and affection to their pastor, of faithful attendance at services, of paying attention, co-operation, and participation in the Sabbath school.
John Stevens Cabot Abbott (1805-1877), b. Brunswick, Maine; d. Fair Haven, Connecticut. Abbott was ordained a Congregational minister in 1825, but resigned the pastorate in 1844 to devote himself to literature. He wrote works of a religious nature, but is most noted for his works of history. Educated at Bowdoin College and Andover Theological Seminary. Brother of Jacob Abbott.
