Complementary Books
The Complementary Books collection consists of books complementary or supplementary to the study of the Bible and its influence in America. The collection includes histories, catechisms, prayer books, educational works, and hymnals.
C1 The Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the Sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of The Protestant Episcopal church in The United States of America: together with The Psalter, or Psalms of David. Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. 253 Market Street, 1838. Stereotyped by L. Johnson, Philadelphia.
Writing in front pages give birth, marriage information of Elizabeth Errington Rome, born April 20th 1782 and relatives. Opposite page:
"Elizabeth Errington Rome's Book
St. James Church Pew No. 39
Woonsocket, Rhode Island 1838"
Donated by Joanne H. Brooks; property of late husband, Robert G. Brooks, former Vice President of Academic Affairs at Sam Houston University.
C2 A catechism written in Latin by Alexander Nowell, dean of St. Paul's: together with the Same catechism translated in English by Thomas Norton, edited for The Parker Society by G.E. Corrie, D.D. Cambridge: Printed at the University Press, 1853. The Latin and English translations first appeared in 1570.
Donated by Joanne H. Brooks; property of late husband, Robert G. Brooks, former Vice President of Academic Affairs at Sam Houston University.
C3 The Hymnal, revised and enlarged as adopted by the general convention of The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. Oxford University Press, American Branch, 1892.
C4 The Century Bible: A Modern Commentary, ed. Rev. R.F. Horton. The Minor Prophets, vol. 1 (Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah) London: Caxton Publishing Co. Detailed commentary on the prophets, complete with photo plates of area.
C5 Hitchcock's New and Complete Analysis of the Holy Bible: or the whole of the Old and the New Testaments arranged according to the subjects in twenty-seven books on the basis of Matthew Talbot… revised and edited by Rev. Roswell D. Hitchcock, D.D. LL.D., Washburn Professor of Church History, Union Theological Seminary, New York City. N.Y.: A.W. Johnson & Son, 1877.
C 6 Dew-drops. Published by the American Tract Society. Provenance: "Presented to Miss S.C. Shelburne by Mrs. Fannie Campbell, Sept. 22, 1888
C7 A Collection of Hymns for Public, Social, and Domestic Worship. Richmond: Published by John Early, for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1853. Provenance: Sue C. Shelburne.
C8 Thomason Medallic Bible, nd. The Thomason Medallic Bible was first minted in 1830 by Sir Edward Thomason of Birmingham, England. The Franklin Mint recreated the Thomason Bible in a new 20th century version, with newly engraved dies. The 60 scenes depicted have not changed from the original. They are made of silver and plated in 24kt. Gold.
The Thomason Medallic Bible was first minted in 1830 by Sir Edward Thomason of Birmingham, England. The inspiration that went into this creation is best described in Sir Edward's own words, as they appeared in his autobiography entitled Sir Thomason's Memoirs During Half a Century:
"It appeared to me, in 1827, that I might, through God's assistance, become a humble instrument to effect a unique and novel medallic work to further and promote the glory of God, by impressing the Word of God upon gold, silver, and other indestructible metals, with emblematical and symbolical designs, and with a short condensed explanation on the reverses of the medals, and thereby be the first author of a Medallic Bible.
"In this feeling my heart rejoiced, my soul was willing, but my flesh was weak, and I prayed unto the Lord to give me grace and strength of mind to accomplish so arduous an undertaking.
"I first applied myself in reading over the sacred volume of the Bible, the authority of which is received by inspiration from God, and universally admitted. I found, after taking down copious notes, that I should be unable, by the most condensed arrangements, to produce a tolerably continuous, or even contracted, development under a less number than sixty of the largest size medals, each being three inches in diameter, the obverses of which to contain the historical devices, and the reverses filled with lettered explanation; and it was also essential for my purpose that the historical pieces should be obtained from the pictures of the Ancient Masters. I did not despair in accomplishing this apparent difficulty in obtaining copies for my artists to work from, because I held at this period the appointment of eight consulships from foreign governments, which gave me facility to procure copies of such pictures from the Continent which I might not conveniently find in England."
Although years of effort were spent in engraving the dies for his Medallic Bible, Sir Edward apparently struck only a few sets, primarily for presentation to the monarchs of Europe and Asia. As a result, despite the fact that this extraordinary series of religious art medals is one of the greatest numismatic achievements of all time, most of these set have remained secluded in royal collections and have never been exposed to public view.
The Franklin Mint set is in a new size – 1 ¾". Except for reduction in size, the scenes have not been changed. The typography ahs been changed with newly selected Bible verses on the reverse.
C8A, B, C J. James Tissot. The Life of Our Saviour Jesus Christ: 365 Compositions from the four gospels with notes and explanatory drawings by J. James Tissot. Notes translated by Mrs. Arthur Bell. New York: The McClure-Tissot Co., 1899. Vols. 1, 2, 4 (vol. 3 is missing).
Beautiful color illustrations and nicely printed. Covers and binding especially in poor condition.
C9 John Milton. Paradise Lost, illustrated by Gustave Doré, ed. With notes and a life of Milton by Robert Vaughan, D.D. New York, London, and Paris: Cassell and Company, Ltd., n.d. Binding in very poor condition.
C10 S. Trevena Jackson. Lincoln's Use of the Bible. New York: Eaton &Mains; Cincinnati: Jennings and Graham, 1909. Signed in front "Mr. Peter H. Moab, March 23, 1914."
C11 Gesangbuch für Gemeinden des Evangelisch Lutherischen Bekenntnisses. Herausgegeben von der Allgemenin Evang. Luth. Syndoe von Ohio.
Columbus, Ohio: Lutherische Verlagshandlung, 1884.
Excellent condition. In original box. Red leather with gold emboss.
Provenance: Frau Maria Woolitsok.
C12 John Brown of Haddington. A Concordance to the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. Springfield: G. & C. Merriam, 1844.
12mo. Binding loose, otherwise good condition.
Provenance: LHC, June 22 1847 Avon Mills Livingston Co..
C13 William Burkitt. An Help and Guide to Christian Families: containing I. Doctrinal Instructions for the Right Informing of their Judgments. — II. Practical Directions for the General Course of Their Lives. — III. Particular Advice for the well managing of every Day. With reference their I. Natural Actions, II. Civil Employments, III. Necessary Recreations, IV. Religious Duties. Unto which are added Principles of religion...43rd edition with additions. London: F.C. and J. Rivington; Longman, Hurst, and Co.; J. Mawman; and S. Leigh., 1818.
Spine frayed. Impressed on cover: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.
Provenance: Bridget Cajson's Book, The gift of the Rev'd. T. Caddy.
C14 Bessie Gorden's Lesson; or, The Poor Children in the Basement. Philadelphia: American Sunday School Union., 1859.
Fine condition, with gold title still on spine.
C15 Elementary Scripture Question-Book on the Pentateuch. Philadelphia: American Sunday School Union, 1857.
Cover missing, otherwise in fair condition.
C16 The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church in the United States containing the confession of faith, the larger and shorter catechisms, as ratified by the general assembly at Augusta, Ga, Dec. 1861, together with the book of church order adopted 1879, the Directory for the Worship of God, with Optional Forms, adopted 1894, rules of Parliamentary Order, adopted 1866. Richmond, VA. : Presbyterian Committee of Publication, n.d.
Front binding loose, and cover worn, otherwise in good condition.
Provenance: Inscribed in front, "C.W. Mims Houston Texas Jany 1st 97."
C17 John Bunyan. The Pilgrim's Progress, with explanatory notes by Rev. Robert Maguire, D.D., together with a complete account of the Life of John Bunyan; or God's Abounding Grace Toward the Greatest of Sinners, written by himself. Illustrated with 130 Beautiful Engravings by F. Barnard, H.C. Selous, Esq., M. Paolo Priolo and others, to which is added "The Little Pilgrim", a Poem. Embellished with sixteen superbly tinted plates. N.d. or publisher. Printed presentation page has 18__.
Provenance: presentation page has "To Clara Shanks By Mrs. John Turner, 1942."
C18 "The Bible," Life. Special Double Issue, Dec. 25, 1964.
C19 Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian Worship in the United States of America: Being an Improvement of the old Versions of the Psalms of David. New York: Stereotyped and Printed by George Bruce, 1823.
Joel Barlow's revision of Isaac Watts' Psalms, made in 1785, and which removed allusions to Great Britain, adapting the psalms to singing in the United States.
Red Morocco with gilded design and "Watts" on the spine.
32mo.
C20 Edward Robinson. A Dictionary of The Holy Bible for the use of schools and young persons, illustrated with maps and engravings on wood. 10th ed. Boston: Crocker and Brewster, 1856.
Back cover missing, and spine worn, otherwise in good condition.
C-05-01 Frank Beard. One Hundred Sermon Pictures. Chicago, Ill.: The Ram's Horn Company, 1902.
Pages are loose from binding and pages worn on edges, but colors are still bright on the pictures.
C-05-02 Robert Young, LL.D. Analytical Concordance to the Bible on an entirely new plan containing every word in alphabetical order, arranged under its Hebrew or Greek original with the literal meaning of each, and its pronunciation exhibiting about three hundred and eleven thousand references making 30,000 various readings in the New testament. With the latest information on Biblical Geography and Antiquities, etc, etc. etc. Designed for the simplest reader of the English Bible, along with the "Analytical Bible Treasury". 5th revised edition. New York: Funk & Wagnalls, 1889.
Binding loose and worn.
C-05-03 J.W. & J.A. Alexander. A Geography of the Bible: Compiled for the American Sunday School Union. Philadelphia: American Sunday School Union, 1830.
Board of front cover breaking away from spine.