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Robert Gray, A Good Speed to Virginia (London, 1609)
Call number: F229 .G78 1609

In this sermon, Robert Gray supported emigration to the new colony as a solution to England's overpopulation. The minister also reminded potential subscribers to the Virginia Company that their investment "advanced the glorie of God, and inlarged the glorie and wealth of their countrey." View enlarged image

Robert Johnson, Nova Britannia: Offring Most Excellent Fruites by Planting in Virginia (London, 1609)
Call number: Rare F229 .J671

The Virginia Company published a series of promotional tracts to encourage investments and emigration. Johnson preached in this sermon that there were both spiritual and financial rewards for those who supported the new colony. View enlarged image