Very nicely preserved volume of sermons by John M’Laurin [McLaurin], minister at Glasgow and one of the chief supporters and partners of George Whitefield during the Glasgow and Cambuslang Revivals. He was, in fact, co-preacher with him and led the receiving of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper in those famed field services during the height of the Awakening.

The volume itself is also edited by John Gillies, author of perhaps the most important historical book on revivals ever written, Historical Collections of Accounts of Revivals. 

Includes recommendatory notices on the character of M’Laurin by Thomas Prince, John Gillies, and John Erskine. Then, a biography of M’Laurin, including accounts of his part in calling for prayers for revival in Scotland, a brief account of his visit with William and Gilbert Tennent and Samuel Davies, etc., plus sermons largely focused on the glory of Christ, a lengthy work on Christian piety, and sections on the Supernatural Operations of the Holy Spirit, etc.

M’Laurin, John. Sermons and Essays by the Late Reverend Mr. John M’Laurin. One of the Ministers of Glasgow. Published from the Author’s Manuscripts. By John Gillies, one of the Ministers of Glasgow. Glasgow. Printed by James Knox. 1755. 1^st Edition. xviii + 395pp.

Very handsomely preserved in a somewhat recent half leather binding with raised bands and attractive morocco leather contrasting title panels. On the title page, someone has rather clumsily inserted the birth and death dates of both the author and the editor. Otherwise, very good with some light handling and foxing.

Lovely true first edition of this important piece of revival history.