Smith, Samuel
, one of the most popular writers of
pious tracts in the seventeenth century, and whose works
are still in vogue, was the son of a clergyman, and born at
or near Dudley, in Worcestershire, in 158S, and studied
for some time at St. Mary Hall, Oxford. He left the university without taking a degree, and became beneficed at
Vrittlewell, in Essex, and afterwards, as Wood says, in
his own country, but,“according to Calamy, he had the
perpetual curacy of Cressedge and Cound, in Shropshire.
On the breaking out of the rebellion he came to London,
sided with the presbyterians, and became a frequent and
popular preacher. On his return to the country he was
appointed an assistant to the commissioners for the ejection
of those they were pleased to term” scandalous and ignorant ministers and schoolmasters.“At the restoration he
was ejected from Cressedge, but neither Wood nor Calamy
have ascertained when he died. The former says” he was
living an aged man near Dudley in 1663.“His works are,
J.” David’s blessed man; or a short exposition upon the
first Psalm,“Lond. 8vo, of which the fifteenth edition, in
12mo, was printed in 1686. 2.” The Great Assize, or
the Day of Jubilee,“12mo, which before 1681 went
through thirty-one editions, and was often reprinted in the
last century. 3.” A Fold for Christ’s Sheep,“printed
thirty-two times. 4.” The Christian’s Guide," of which
there were numerous editions. He published some other
tracts and sermons, which also had a very numerous class
of readers. 2
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Works found by this author (or others with similar names) in the Early English Books Online Collection:
The character of a weaned Christian, or, The evangelical art of promoting self-denial being an essay, alluding to the severities and advantages of infant-weaning, both pleasant and profitable / by S. S., ... (1675) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
The Behaviour and execution of Robert Green and Lawrence Hill two of the persons condemn'd at the Kings Bench Bar, February 11th, for the most notorious and barbarous murther of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey, the twelth of October last : who suffered at Tyburn on Friday, February 21, 1678/9 : with an account of their lives, conditions, deportment after sentence, discourses with Mr. Ordinary, and other most remarkable circumstances. (1678) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
An account of the behaviour of the fourteen late popish malefactors whil'st in Newgate and their discourses with the Ordinary ... : also a confutation of their appeals, courage, and cheerfulness at execution / by Samuel Smith ... (1679) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
Light out of darkness in a sermon preached before the Right Honourable Sir Robert Clayton, Kt., Lord Mayor of the city of London, in Guild-hall Chappel, the 26th of Sept. 1680 : wherein are contained, rules how to support our selves under dark providences, when they seem to supercede divine promises : also, directions how to obtain a prospect of serene and happy times / by Samuel Smith ... (1680) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
The behaviour of Edward Kirk after his condemnation for murdering his wife with the advice and prayers which he left with the ordinary, desiring him to publish the same for the reclaiming of vicious youth : together vvith the behaviour of the other condemned malefactors in Newgate. (1684) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
The behaviour of John Hutchins in Newgate together with his dying words as he was going to be executed in Fleet- Street on Wednesday the 17th of December, 1684, for murdering of John Sparks, a waterman, near Serjeants-Inn, London, on Wednesday the 3d of December. (1684) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
The true account of the behaviour and confessions of the condemned criminals in Newgate viz. Samuel Presby, Richard Hooker, Edward Linsy, Robert Nichols, Thomas Crompton, Mary Fisher, Thomas Gardner, Richard Jones, Katharine Brown, Matthew Morgan, Mary Collwood, Ann Davis : of which Samuel Presby, Richard Hooker, Thomas Crompton, were executed at Tyburn, and Edward Linsy on Tower-hill : as also Henry Cornish (who was executed in Cheapside) and Elizabeth Gaunt, was likewise executed October 23d, 1685, she being burnt for high-treason, at Tyburn. (1685) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
The confession of Capt. George Baker, at the place of execution, in justification of Mr. Staines, druggist (1685) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
The true account of the behaviour and confession of the criminals, condemned on Thursday the 15th day of April, 1686 at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bayly viz. Peter Lary, John Toy, Elizabeth Churchill, John Crofts, John Steers, and Rebeckah Rose, of which Peter Lary was this present Wednesday the 21st of April, executed at Tyburn, and the other five repriev'd. (1686) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
A true account of the behaviour and confession of the nine criminals that were executed at Tyburn on Friday the 31st of May 1689 whose names are as follows, viz. Charles Hughes, Jacob Turner, William Bird, Charles Lee, Edward Sibley, William Miller, Richard Bullen, Thomas Watkins, James Felton. (1689) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
A true account of the behaviour, confeesion (sic), and last dying speeches of the seven criminals that were executed at Tyburn, on Friday the ninth of May, 1690 (1690) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
A true account of the behaviour, confession and last dying speeches of the six criminals that were executed at Tyburn on Friday, the 12th of September, 1690 (1690) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
A true account of the behaviour, confession, and last dying speeches of the 15 criminals that were executed on Monday the 22th of December, 1690 (1690) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
A true account of the behaviour of Thomas Randal, who was executed at Stone-Bridge, for killing the Quaker, on Wednesday the 29th of this instant January 1695/6. : On the Lord's Day, after the condemnation of the criminals, the ordinary preacht on this text, viz. Psal. XC. Vers. 11. Who knows the power of thy anger? (1696) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
A true account of the behaviour of Thomas Randal, who was executed at Stone-bridge, for killing the Quaker, on Wednesday the 29th of this instant January 1695[/]6 (1696) by Smith, Samuel, 1620-1698.
The great assize: or Day of jubilee, in which we must make a general account of all our actions before Almighty God. : Delivered in four sermons upon the XXth chap. of the Revelations, plainly shewing the happy state of the godly, & the woful condition of the wicked. : Whereunto is annexed two sermons upon the first chapter of the Canticles. Verse 6, 7. : [Three lines from Matthew] / By the author Samuel Smith Minister of the Word. by Smith, Samuel, 1588-1665.
Dauids repentance, or, A plaine and familiar exposition of the 51 psalme first preached and now published for the benefite of Gods church : wherein euery faithfull Christian may see before his eyes the patterne of vnfeigned repentance, whereby we may take heed of the falling into sinne againe. (1614) by Smith, Samuel, 1588-1665.
An exposition vpon the sixt chapter of the prophesie of Hosea VVherein is set down the true repentance of the godly, as also the hypocriticall repentance of the wicked; most needfull for these times. Wherein 1. The summe and scope. 2. The doctrines. 3. The reasons. 4. The vses. Of most texts are obserued. First preached by Samuel Smyth minister of Roxwel in Essex, and now by him published, intending the further good of his charge, and the profit of as many as shall please to read it. Seene and allovved. (1616) by Smith, Samuel, 1588-1665.
Dauids blessed man: or, A short exposition vpon the first Psalme, directing a man to true happinesse. Wherein the estate and condition of all man-kinde is laid downe, both for this life, and that which is to come. (1616) by Smith, Samuel, 1588-1665.
The great assize, or, Day of iubilee. Deliuered in foure sermons, vpon the 20. chapter of the Reuel. ver. 12.13.14.15. : Whereunto are annexed two sermons vpon the I. chapter of the Canticles, verse 6.7. / [By] Samuel Smith, minister of the work of God at Prittlewell in Essex.. (1617) by Smith, Samuel, 1588-1665.
Noahs doue, or Tydings of peace to the godly A comfortable sermon preached at a funerall. By Samuel Smith minister of Gods word at Prittlewel in Essex. (1619) by Smith, Samuel, 1588-1665.
Christs Last Supper or the doctrine of the Sacrament of Christs Supper, set forth in fiue sermons Wherein is taught the great necessitie of a godly preparation, before men come to the Sacrament. Wherein it doth consist: with the condemnation threatned against the vnvvorthy receiuer of the same. By Samuel Smith, minister of Gods word at Prittlewell, in Essex.Christs Last Supper. (1620) by Smith, Samuel, 1588-1665.
The Ethiopian eunuchs conuersion. Or, The summe of thirtie sermons vpon part of the eight chapter of the Acts. By Samuel Smith, minister of the word (1632) by Smith, Samuel, 1588-1665.
The admirable convert: or the miraculous conuersion of the thiefe on the crosse With the finall impenitency of the other. By Samuel Smith, minister of the word of God. (1632) by Smith, Samuel, 1588-1665.
Moses his prayer. Or, An exposition of the nintieth Psalme. In which is set forth, the frailty and misery of mankind; most needfull for these times. Wherein [brace] 1. The sum and scope. 2. The doctrines. 3. The reasons. 4. The uses of most texts are observed. / By Samuel Smith, minister of the Gospel, author of Davids repentance and the Great assize, and yet living. (1656) by Smith, Samuel, 1588-1665.
A patern of free grace, or, The exceeding riches of the free grace and mercy of God in Christ to believing and repenting sinners by the example of that admirable convert, or rather miraculous mirror of Gods wonderful love and mercy in saving the repenting thief on the cross : wherein is excellently handled the doctrine of true repentance, the exceeding sinfulness of sin, with the desperate danger of final impenitency, with the certainty of Salvation to repenting sinners by Christ / by Samuel Smith. (1658) by Smith, Samuel, 1588-1665.
The Christians guide to devotion with rules and directions for the leading an holy life : as also meditations and prayers suitable to all occasions / S. Smith. (1685) by Smith, Samuel, 1588-1665.
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