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Increase Mather

Puritan · New England

Increase Mather

1639–1723

Minister of the Second Church in Boston and President of Harvard College.

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The mystery of Israel's salvation, explained and applied: or, A discourse concerning the general…The mystery of Israel's salvation, explained and applyed: or, A discourse concerning the general…
London, 1669 · 62k words
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THE LIFE and DEATH OF That Reverend Man of GOD, Mr. RICHARD MATHER, TEACHER of the CHURCH IN Dorchester IN NEW-ENGLAND.Psal. 112. 6. The Righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.Heb. 13.7. Remember them who have spoken to you the Word of God.Rev. 14. 13. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord: they rest from their labours, and their works follow them.Ministri vita censura & cynosura.CAMBRIDGE:Printed by S. G. and M. •. 1670.Title page of The life and death of that Reverend man of God, Mr. Richard Mather, teacher…, 1670
The life and death of that Reverend man of God, Mr. Richard Mather, teacher…
1670 · 13k words
Woe to drunkards. Two sermons testifying against the sin of drunkennessWo to drunkards. Two sermons testifying against the sin of drunkenness
1673 · 15k words
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The day of trouble is near. Two sermons wherein is showed, what are the…The day of trouble is near. Two sermons wherein is shewed, what are the…
1674 · 15k words
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A discourse concerning the subject of baptism wherein the present controversies, that are agitated…A discourse concerning the subject of baptisme wherein the present controversies, that are agitated…
1675 · 31k words
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The first principles of New-England concerning the subject of baptism & communion of churchesThe first principles of New-England concerning the subject of baptisme & communion of churches
1675 · 23k words
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The times of men are in the hand of God. Or A sermon occasioned…
Boston, 1675 · 10k words
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The wicked mans portion. Or A sermon (preached at the lecture in Boston in…
Boston, 1675 · 10k words
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An earnest exhortation to the inhabitants of New-England, to hearken to the voice of…
Boston, 1676 · 29k words
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An earnest exhortation to the inhabitants of New-England, to hearken to the voice of…
Boston, 1676 · 15k words
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A relation of the troubles which have happened in New-England, by reason of the…A relation of the troubles which have hapned in New-England, by reason of the…
1677 · 44k words
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Renewal of covenant the great duty incumbent on decaying or distressed churches. A sermon…
1677 · 11k words
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Pray for the rising generation, or A sermon wherein godly parents are encouraged, to…
1678 · 8.9k words
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A call from heaven to the present and succeeding generations or A discourse wherein…A call from heaven to the present and succeeding generations or A discourse wherin…
Boston, 1679 · 38k words
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Returning unto God the great concernment of a covenant people. Or A sermon preached…
Boston, 1680 · 12k words
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The divine right of infant-baptism asserted and proved from Scripture and antiquity. By Increase…The divine right of infant-baptisme asserted and proved from Scripture and antiquity. By Increase…
Boston, 1680 · 16k words
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Heavens alarm to the world. Or A sermon wherein is showed, that fearful sights…Heavens alarm to the world. Or A sermon wherein is shewed, that fearful sights…
1681 · 7.6k words
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A sermon wherein is showed that the church of God is sometimes a subject…A sermon wherein is shewed that the church of God is sometimes a subject…
1682 · 9.9k words
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Heaven's alarm to the world. Or A sermon, wherein is showed, that fearful sights…Heaven's alarm to the world. Or A sermon, wherein is shewed, that fearful sights…
1682 · 7.6k words
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Practical truths tending to promote the power of godliness
1682 · 56k words
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Kometographia. Or A discourse concerning comets; wherein the nature of blazing stars is enquired…
1683 · 31k words
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An essay for the recording of illustrious providences
1684 · 85k words
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An essay for the recording of illustrious providences
Boston, 1684 · 85k words
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Some important truths concerning conversion, and the improving seasons of grace; as also about…
Boston, 1684 · 29k words
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A CALL From HEAVEN, To the PRESENT And SUCCEEDING GENERATIONS OR A DISCOURSE WHEREIN is SHOWEDI. That the Children of Godly Parents are under special Advantages and Encouragements to seek the Lord.II. The Exceeding danger of Apostasy, especially as to those that are the Children and Posterity of such as have been Eminent for GOD in their Generation.III. That Young men ought to remember God their CREATOR.The Second Impression.By INCREASE MATHER, Teacher of a Church in Boston in N. England.Psal. 45.17.I will make thy Name to be Remembered in all Generations.Psal. 71.17, 18.O God thou hast taught me from my youth, and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. Forsake me not &c.Hac casti maneant in religione nepotes,Et nati natorum, et qui nascentur ab illis.Boston, Printed by R. P. for I. Brunning 1685.A CALL From HEAVEN, To the PRESENT And SUCCEEDING GENERATIONS OR A DISCOURSE WHEREIN is SHEWEDI. That the Children of Godly Parents are under special Advantages and Encouragements to seek the Lord.II. The Exceeding danger of Apostasie, especially as to those that are the Children and Posterity of such as have been Eminent for GOD in their Generation.III. That Young men ought to remember God their CREATOR.The Second Impression.By INCREASE MATHER, Teacher of a Church in Boston in N. England.Psal. 45.17.I will make thy Name to be Remembred in all Generations.Psal. 71.17, 18.O God thou hast taught me from my youth, and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. Forsake me not &c.Hac casti maneant in religione nepotes,Et nati natorum, et qui nascentur ab illis.Boston, Printed by R. P. for I. Brunning 1685.Title page of A call from heaven, to the present and succeeding generations or A discourse wherein…, Boston, 1685
A call from heaven, to the present and succeeding generations or A discourse wherein…
Boston, 1685 · 46k words
A sermon (preached at the lecture in Boston in New-England the 18th of the…
Boston, 1685 · 9.8k words
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SERMON Occasioned by the […] of a Man found Guilty of Murder: Preached at Boston in New-England, March 11 1686/5.(Together with the confession, Last Expressions and Solemn Warning of that Murderer, to all Persons; especially to Young Men, to beware of those Sins which brought him to his Miserable End.)By INCREASE MATHER, Teacher of a Church of Christ.Deut. 19.20, 21.And those which remain scall hear, and fear, & scall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you.21 And thine eye scall not pity, but life shall go for eye for eye, tooth for tooth, head for head, foot for foot.Prov. 28.17.A man that doth violence to the blood of […] shall flee to the Pit, let no man stay him.Boston, Printed for Joseph […] Seller, & are to be Sold at his Shop, ner of the Prison Lane next the Town. Anno 1686.SERMON Occasioned by the 〈…〉 of a Man found Guilty of Murder: Preached at Boston in New-England, March 11 1686/5.(Together with the confession, Last Expressions and Solemn Warning of that Murderer, to all Persons; especially to Young Men, to beware of those Sins which brought him to his Miserable End.)By INCREASE MATHER, Teacher of a Church of Christ.Deut. 19.20, 21.And those which remain scall hear, and fear, & scall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you.21 And thine eye scall not pity, but life shall go for eye for eye, tooth for tooth, head for head, foot for foot.Prov. 28.17.A man that doth violence to the blood of 〈…〉 shall flee to the Pit, let no man stay him.Boston, Printed for Joseph 〈…〉 Seller, & are to be Sold at his Shop, ner of the Prison Lane next the Town. Anno 1686.Title page of A sermon occasioned by the execution of a man found guilty of murder: preached…, Boston, 1686
A sermon occasioned by the execution of a man found guilty of murder: preached…
Boston, 1686 · 10k words
An arrow against profane and promiscuous dancing. Drawn out of the quiver of the…
Boston, 1686 · 6.0k words
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THE GREATEST SINNERS EXHORTED and ENCOURAGED To Come to CHRIST and that NOW Without DELAYING.Also, The Exceeding Danger of men's Deferring their REPENTANCE.Together with a Discourse about The DAY of JUDGEMENT. And on Several other Subjects.By INCREASE MATHER Teacher of a Church at Boston in N. England.Eccles. 12.13.Let us hear the Conclusion of the whole matter, fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the Whole duty of Man.Act. 20.21.Testifying both to the Jews and also to the Greeks, Repentance toward God, and Faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.BOSTON in N. E. Printed by R. P. for Joseph Brunning at his Shop near the Exchange. 1686.THE GREATEST SINNERS EXHORTED and ENCOURAGED To Come to CHRIST and that NOW Without DELAYING.Also, The Exceeding Danger of men's Deferring their REPENTANCE.Together with a Discourse about The DAY of IVDGEMENT. And on Several other Subjects.By INCREASE MATHER Teacher of a Church at Boston in N. England.Eccles. 12.13.Let us hear the Conclusion of the whole matter, fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the Whole duty of Man.Act. 20.21.Testifying both to the Iews and also to the Greeks, Repentance toward God, and Faith toward our Lord Iesus Christ.BOSTON in N. E. Printed by R. P. for Ioseph Brunning at his Shop near the Exchange. 1686.Title page of The greatest sinners exhorted and encouraged to come to Christ, and that now without…, 1686
The greatest sinners exhorted and encouraged to come to Christ, and that now without…
1686 · 34k words
THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST OPENED AND […] In Several SERMONS, […] Person, Office, and Glory of […]By INCREASE MATHERTeacher of a Church at Boston in […]Phil. 3. 8. Yea, doubtless, and I count all things but loss, for the excellency of the Knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord.Col. 2. 2.—And unto all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the Mystery of God, and of the Father and of Christ.1. Joh. 5. 13. These things have I written to you that believe on the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the name of the Son of God.Evangelizo manu et Scriptione.Printed at Boston in New-England Anno 1686,THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST OPENED AND 〈…〉 In Several SERMONS, 〈…〉 Person, Office, and Glory of 〈…〉By INCREASE MATHERTeacher of a Church at Boston in 〈…〉Phil. 3. 8. Yea, doubtless, and I count all things but loss, for the excellency of the Knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord.Col. 2. 2.—And unto all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the Mystery of God, and of the Father and of Christ.1. Joh. 5. 13. These things have I written to you that belive on the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the name of the Son of God.Evangelizo manu et Scriptione.Printed at Boston in New-England Anno 1686,Title page of The mystery of Christ opened and applied. In several sermons, concerning the person, office,…, Boston, 1686
The mystery of Christ opened and applied. In several sermons, concerning the person, office,…The mystery of Christ opened and applyed. In several sermons, concerning the person, office,…
Boston, 1686 · 46k words
SERMON Occasioned by the EXECUTION OF a man found Guilty of MURDER Preached at Boston in N. E. March 11th 1685/6. Together with the Confession, Last Expressions, & solemn Warning of that Murderer to all persons; especially to Young men, to beware of those Sins which brought him to his miserable End.)By INCREASE MATHER, Teacher of Church of CHRIST.The SECOND EDITION.Deut. 19. 20. 21. And those which remain shall hear and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such Evil among you.[…]. 21. And thine eye shall not pity, but Life shall go for Life, Eye for Eye. &c.Prov. 28. 17. A man that doth violence to the blood of any person, shall flee to the pit, let no man stay him.Boston, Printed by R. P. Sold by J. Brunning Book-seller, at his Shop at the Corner of the Prison-Lane next the Exchange. Anno 1687.SERMON Occasioned by the EXECUTION OF a man found Guilty of MURDER Preached at Boston in N. E. March 11th 1685/6. Together with the Confession, Last Expressions, & solemn Warning of that Murderer to all persons; especially to Young men, to beware of those Sins which brought him to his miserable End.)By INCREASE MATHER, Teacher of Church of CHRIST.The SECOND EDITION.Deut. 19. 20. 21. And those which remain shall hear and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such Evil among you.〈…〉. 21. And thine eye shall not pity, but Life shall go for Life, Eye for Eye. &c.Prov. 28. 17. A man that doth violence to the blood of any person, shall flee to the pit, let no man stay him.Boston, Printed by R. P. Sold by J. Brunning Book-seller, at his Shop at the Corner of the Prison-Lane next the Exchange. Anno 1687.Title page of A sermon occasioned by the execution of a man found guilty of murder preached…, Boston, 1687
A sermon occasioned by the execution of a man found guilty of murder preached…
Boston, 1687 · 33k words
A SERMON Occasioned by the EXECUTION of a man found Guilty of MURDERPreached at Boston in N. E. March 11th 1685 / 6(Together with the Confession, Last Expressions, & solemn Warning of that Murderer to all persons; especially to Young men, to beware of those Sins which brought him to his miserable End.)By INCREASE MATHER, Teacher of Church of CHRIST.The SECOND EDITION.Deut. 19. 20. 21. And those which remain shall hear and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such Evil among you.• 21. And thine eye shall not •ity, but Life shall go for Life, Eye for Eye, &c.Prov. 28. 17. A man that doth violence to the blood of any person, shall flee to the pit, let no man stay him.Boston, Printed by R. P. Sold by J. Brunning Book-seller, at his Shop at the Corner of the Prison-Lane next the Exchange. Anno 1687.Title page of A sermon, occasioned, Boston, 1687
A sermon, occasioned
Boston, 1687 · 33k words
Title page of A Vindication of New-England, from the vile aspersions cast upon that country, Boston, 1688
A Vindication of New-England, from the vile aspersions cast upon that countryA Vindication of Nevv-England, from the vile aspersions cast upon that country
Boston, 1688 · 17k words
A brief relation of the state of New England from the beginning of that…
London, 1689 · 6.1k words
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A narrative of the miseries of New-England, by reason of an arbitrary government erected…
Boston, 1689 · 2.9k words
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Title page of New-England vindicated from the unjust aspersions cast on the former government there, London, 1689
New-England vindicated from the unjust aspersions cast on the former government there
London, 1689 · 2.0k words
Title page of The Present state of the New-English affairs. This is published to prevent false reports, Boston, 1689
The Present state of the New-English affairs. This is published to prevent false reports
Boston, 1689 · 798 words
A brief account concerning several of the agents of New-England, their negotiation at the…
London, 1691 · 7.8k words
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The Revolution in New England justified, and the people there vindicated from the aspersions…
Boston, 1691 · 19k words
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The judgment of several eminent divines of the congregational way concerning a pastors power…The judgment of several eminent divines of the congregational vvay concerning a pastors power…
1692 · 3.1k words
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A further account of the trials of the New-England witches with the observations of…A further account of the tryals of the New-England witches with the observations of…
London, 1693 · 27k words
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Cases of conscience concerning evil spirits personating men, witchcrafts, infallible proofs of guilt in…
Boston printed, 1693 · 20k words
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THE GREAT BLESSING, OF PRIMITIVE Counsellors.Discoursed in a SERMON, Preached in the Audience of the GOVERNOR, COUNCIL, and REPRESENTATIVES, of the Province of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England. May 31st. 1693. Being the Day for the ELECTION of Counsellors, in that Province.By Increase Mather.President of Harvard College in Cambridge, and Teacher of a Church at Boston, in New-England.Been agere & Male audire Regium est.BOSTON, Printed and Sold, by Benjamin Harris, Over-against the Old-Meeting-House. 1693.THE GREAT BLESSING, OF PRIMITIVE Counsellours.Discoursed in a SERMON, Preached in the Audience of the GOVERNOUR, COUNCIL, and REPRESENTATIVES, of the Province of the Massachusets Bay, in New England. May 31st. 1693. Being the Day for the ELECTION of Counsellours, in that Province.By Increase Mather.President of Harvard Colledge in Cambridge, and Teacher of a Church at Boston, in New-England.Bene agere & Male audire Regium est.BOSTON, Printed and Sold, by Benjamin Harris, Over-against the Old-Meeting-House. 1693.Title page of The great blessing, of primitive counsellors. Discoursed in a sermon, preached in the audience…, Boston, 1693
The great blessing, of primitive counsellors. Discoursed in a sermon, preached in the audience…The great blessing, of primitive counsellours. Discoursed in a sermon, preached in the audience…
Boston, 1693 · 10k words
The judgment of several eminent divines of the Congregational way. Concerning a pastors power.…
Boston, 1693 · 3.0k words
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Solemn advice to young men, not to walk in the ways of their heart,…Solemn advice to young men, not to walk in the wayes of their heart,…
1695 · 24k words
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The answer of several ministers in and near Boston, to that case of conscience,…
1695 · 1.9k words
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Angelographia, or A discourse concerning the nature and power of the holy angels, and…
1696 · 51k words
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A case of conscience concerning eating of blood, considered and answered
1697 · 2.4k words
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A discourse concerning the uncertainty of the times of men, and the necessity of…
1697 · 9.8k words
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David serving his generation. Or, A sermon showing what is to be done in…David serving his generation. Or, A sermon shewing what is to be done in…
Boston, 1698 · 9.2k words
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The folly of sinning, opened & applied, in two sermons, occasioned by the condemnation…The folly of sinning, opened & applyed, in two sermons, occasioned by the condemnation…
Boston, 1699 · 20k words
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The surest way to the greatest honour
Boston, 1699 · 10k words
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The order of the Gospel, professed and practised by the churches of Christ in…
Boston, 1700 · 33k words
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THE BLESSED HOPE, And the Glorious Appearing of the Great GOD our SAVIOUR, Jesus Christ.Opened & Applied, In Several SERMONS.By Increase Mather, Praesident of Harvard College in Cambridge, and Preacher of the Gospel, at Boston, in N.E.2 Tim. 4.8.Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the Righteous Judge, shall give me at that Day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His Appearing.1 Pet. 1.13.Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end, for the Grace that is to be brought unto you at the Revelation of Jesus Christ.Boston, Printed by Timothy Green, for Nicholas Boone, at his Shop over against the Old-Meeting-House. 1701.THE BLESSED HOPE, And the Glorious Appearing of the Great GOD our SAVIOVR, Jesus Christ.Opened & Applied, In Several SERMONS.By Increase Mather, Praesident of Harvard Colledge in Cambridge, and Preacher of the Gospel, at Boston, in N.E.2 Tim. 4.8.Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the Righteous Iudge, shall give me at that Day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His Appearing.1 Pet. 1.13.Wherefore gird up the loyns of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end, for the Grace that is to be brought unto you at the Revelation of Iesus Christ.Boston, Printed by Timothy Green, for Nicholas Boone, at his Shop over against the Old-Meeting-House. 1701.Title page of The blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the Great God our Saviour, Jesus…, Boston, 1701
The blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the Great God our Saviour, Jesus…
Boston, 1701 · 34k words
ICHABOD OR, A DISCOURSE, Showing what Cause there is to Fear that the GLORY Of the Lord, is Departing from NEW-ENGLAND.Delivered in Two SERMONS, By Increase MatherPsal. 78.60, 61.So that He forsook the Tabernacle of Shiloh; the Tent which He placed among men: And delivered His Strength into Captivity, and His Glory into the Enemies hand.Ezek. 20.49.Then said I, Ah Lord God, they say of me, Doth he not speak Parables?Boston, Printed by Timothy Green, Sold by the Book-sellers. 1702.ICHABOD OR, A DISCOURSE, Shewing what Cause there is to Fear that the GLORY Of the Lord, is Departing from NEW-ENGLAND.Delivered in Two SERMONS, By Increase MatherPsal. 78.60, 61.So that He forsook the Tabernacle of Shiloh; the Tent which He placed among men: And delivered His Strength into Captivity, and His Glory into the Enemies hand.Ezek. 20.49.Then said I, Ah Lord God, they say of me, Doth he not speak Parables?Boston, Printed by Timothy Green, Sold by the Book-sellers. 1702.Title page of Ichabod. Or, A discourse, showing what cause there is to fear that the glory…, Boston, 1702
Ichabod. Or, A discourse, showing what cause there is to fear that the glory…Ichabod. Or, A discourse, shewing what cause there is to fear that the glory…
Boston, 1702 · 25k words
Some Remarks On a late SERMON, Preached at Boston in New England, BY George Keith M. A. SHOWING That his pretended Good Rules in Divinity, are not built on the foundation of the Apostles & Prophets.By Increase Mather.Phil. 1.17.Knowing that I am set for the defence of the Gospel.Consuetudo sine Veritate vetustas erroris est.Cyprian.BOSTON: Printed for Nicholas Boone near the Old Meeting House. 1702.Some Remarks On a late SERMON, Preached at Boston in New England, BY George Keith M. A. SHEWING That his pretended Good Rules in Divinity, are not built on the foundation of the Apostles & Prophets.By Increase Mather.Phil. 1.17.Knowing that I am set for the defence of the Gospel.Consuetudo sine Veritate vetustas erroris est.Cyprian.BOSTON: Printed for Nicholas Boone near the Old Meeting House. 1702.Title page of Some remarks on a late sermon, preached at Boston in New England, by George…, Boston, 1702
Some remarks on a late sermon, preached at Boston in New England, by George…
Boston, 1702 · 8.2k words
THE EXCELLENCY OF A Public SPIRIT Discoursed: In a SERMON, Preached in the Audience of the General Assembly of the Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New-England, May 27. 1702. Being the day for Election of Counsellors in that Province.By Increase Mather.Psal 119 46I will speak of thy Testimonies before Kings, and will not be ashamed.Deesse patriae quoad vita suppetat turpe est, sed Camillo, nefas est.BOSTON in NEW-ENGLAND: Printed by B Green, & J Allen, for Nicholas Boone, near the Old Meeting House. 1702.THE EXCELLENCY OF A Publick SPIRIT Discoursed: In a SERMON, Preached in the Audience of the General Assembly of the Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New-England, May 27. 1702. Being the day for Election of Counsellors in that Province.By Increase Mather.Psal 119 46I will speak of thy Testimonies before Kings, and will not be ashamed.Deesse patriae quoad vita suppetat turpe est, sed Camillo, nefas est.BOSTON in NEW-ENGLAND: Printed by B Green, & J Allen, for Nicholas Boone, near the Old Meeting House. 1702.Title page of The excellency of a public spirit discoursed, 1702
The excellency of a public spirit discoursedThe excellency of a publick spirit discoursed
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SOUL-SAVING Gospel Truths.Delivered in several SERMONS, Wherein is showed:I. The Unreasonableness of those Excuses which Men make for their Delaying to come to the Lord Jesus Christ for Salvation.II. That for Men to Despair of the Forgiveness of their Sins because they have been Great, is a great Evil.III. That every Man in the World is going into Eternity.By INCREASE MATHER.Phil. 3. 1. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.2 Pet. 1. 14, 15. Knowing that shortly I must put off this my Tabernacle—I will endeavour that you may be able after my Decease, to have these things always in remembrance.Sold by Eleazer Phillips. 1703SOUL-SAVING Gospel Truths.Delivered in several SERMONS, Wherein is shewed:I. The Unreasonableness of those Excuses which Men make for their Delaying to come to the Lord Jesus Christ for Salvation.II. That for Men to Despair of the Forgiveness of their Sins because they have been Great, is a great Evil.III. That every Man in the World is going into Eternity.By INCREASE MATHER.Phil. 3. 1. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.2 Pet. 1. 14, 15. Knowing that shortly I must put off this my Tabernacle—I will endeavour that you may be able after my Decease, to have these things alwayes in remembrance.Sold by Eleazer Phillips. 1703Title page of Soul-saving Gospel truths. Delivered in several sermons, wherein is showed, Boston, 1703
Soul-saving Gospel truths. Delivered in several sermons, wherein is showedSoul-saving Gospel truths. Delivered in several sermons, wherein is shewed
Boston, 1703 · 26k words
The Voice of GOD, IN STORMY WINDS.Considered, in Two SERMONS, Occasioned by the Dreadful and Unparallel'd STORM, in the European Nations. Novemb. 27th. 1703.By Increase Mather.Job 36.24, 25.Remember, that thou magnify His Work, which men behold. Every man may see it, man may behold it afar off.Quis cladem istius noctis, quis funera fando Explicet, aut possit lacrimis aequare dolours!Boston in N. E. Printed by T. Green, for Nicholas Buttalph. 1704.The Voice of GOD, IN STORMY WINDS.Considered, in Two SERMONS, Occasioned by the Dreadful and Unparallel'd STORM, in the European Nations. Novemb. 27th. 1703.By Increase Mather.Job 36.24, 25.Remember, that thou magnifie His Work, which men behold. Every man may see it, man may behold it afar off.Quis cladem istius noctis, quis funera fando Explicet, aut possit lacrimis aequare dolores!Boston in N. E. Printed by T. Green, for Nicholas Buttalph. 1704.Title page of The voice of God, in stormy winds. Considered, in two sermons, occasioned by the…, 1704
The voice of God, in stormy winds. Considered, in two sermons, occasioned by the…
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A Discourse Concering EARTHQUAKES.Occasioned by the Earthquakes which were in New-England, in the Province of Massachusetts-Bay, June 16. and in Connecticut-Colony, June 22. 1705.Also, Two SERMONS, SHOWING, That SIN is the Greatest EVIL; AND, That to Redeem TIME is the Greatest WISDOM.By Increase Mather.Boston Printed by Timothy Green, for Benjamin Eliot, at his Shop under the West End of the Exchange, 1706.A Discourse Concering EARTHQUAKES.Occasioned by the Earthquakes which were in New-England, in the Province of Massachusets-Bay, June 16. and in Conecticot-Colony, June 22. 1705.Also, Two SERMONS, SHEWING, That SIN is the Greatest EVIL; AND, That to Redeem TIME is the Greatest WISDOM.By Increase Mather.Boston Printed by Timothy Green, for Benjamin Eliot, at his Shop under the West End of the Exchange, 1706.Title page of A discourse concerning earthquakes. Occasioned by the earthquakes which were in New-England, in the…, Boston, 1706
A discourse concerning earthquakes. Occasioned by the earthquakes which were in New-England, in the…
Boston, 1706 · 27k words
A discourse concerning the maintenance due to those that preach the Gospel
1706 · 9.8k words
Title page of the 1709 edition: Internet Archive (opens the Internet Archive in a new tab)
Meditations ON DEATH·Delivered in Several SERMONS, Wherein is showed;I. That some True Believers on CHRIST are afraid of Death but that they have 20 […] Cause to be so.II. That Good Men as well as others may be taken out of the World by a Sudden Death.III. That not Earth but Heaven is the Christians Home.By I. Mather, D.D.Heb. 11.16.Now they desire a better Country, that is, an Heavenly.Boston, in N. E. Printed and Sold by Timothy Green, 1707.Meditations ON DEATH·Delivered in Several SERMONS, Wherein is shewed;I. That some True Believers on CHRIST are afraid of Death but that they have 20 〈…〉 Cause to be so.II. That Good Men as well as others may be taken out of the World by a Sudden Death.III. That not Earth but Heaven is the Christians Home.By I. Mather, D.D.Heb. 11.16.Now they desire a better Countrey, that is, an Heavenly.Boston, in N. E. Printed and Sold by Timothy Green, 1707.Title page of Meditations on death. Delivered in several sermons, wherein is showed, 1707
Meditations on death. Delivered in several sermons, wherein is showedMeditations on death. Delivered in several sermons, wherein is shewed
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Title page of The doctrine of singular obedience, as the duty and property of the true Christian, 1707
The doctrine of singular obedience, as the duty and property of the true Christian
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A Dissertation, WHEREIN The Strange Doctrine Lately Published in a Sermon, The Tendency of which, is, to Encourage Unsanctified Persons (while such) to Approach the Holy Table of the LORD, is Examined and Confuted.WITH AN APPENDIX, SHOWING What Scripture Ground there is to Hope, that within a very few years there will be a Glorious REFORMATION of the Church throughout the World.By I. Mather, D. D.Job 8 8 9, 10. Enquire I Pray thee of the former Ages, and prepare thy self to the search of their Fathers, we are but of Yesterday, and know nothing, shall they not teach thee?Ezek. 44. 9. Thus says the Lord God, no Stranger Uncircumcised in heart, shall enter into my Sanctuary.Boston: Printed by B. Green, for Benj. […] at his Shop under the Town-house, at the Head of King Street. 1708.A Dissertation, WHEREIN The Strange Doctrine Lately Published in a Sermon, The Tendency of which, is, to Encourage Unsanctified Persons (while such) to Approach the Holy Table of the LORD, is Examined and Confuted.WITH AN APPENDIX, SHEWING What Scripture Ground there is to Hope, that within a very few years there will be a Glorious REFORMATION of the Church throughout the World.By I. Mather, D. D.Job 8 8 9, 10. Enquire I Pray thee of the former Ages, and prepare thy self to the search of their Fathers, we are but of Yesterday, and know nothing, shall they not teach thee?Ezek. 44. 9. Thus says the Lord God, no Stranger Uncircumcised in heart, shall enter into my Sanctuary.Boston: Printed by B. Green, for Benj. 〈…〉 at his Shop under the Town-house, at the Head of King Street. 1708.Title page of A dissertation, wherein the strange doctrine lately published in a sermon, the tendency of…, Boston, 1708
A dissertation, wherein the strange doctrine lately published in a sermon, the tendency of…
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A dissertation concerning the future conversion of the Jewish Nation. Answering the objections of…
London, 1709 · 25k words
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A Discourse Concerning the GRACE of Courage, WHEREIN The Nature, Beneficialness, and Necessity of that Virtue for all Christians, is described.Delivered in a SERMON Preached at Boston in New-England. June 5th. 1710.By INCREASE MATHER, D.D.1. Cor. xvi. 13. Watch ye, stand fast in the Faith, quit you like men, be strong.BOSTON: Printed by B. Green, for Samuel Phillips, at the Brick Shop in Corn hill. 1710.A Discourse Concerning the GRACE of Courage, WHEREIN The Nature, Beneficialness, and Necessity of that Vertue for all Christians, is described.Delivered in a SERMON Preached at Boston in New-England. June 5th. 1710.By INCREASE MATHER, D.D.1. Cor. xvi. 13. Watch ye, stand fast in the Faith, quit you like men, be strong.BOSTON: Printed by B. Green, for Samuel Phillips, at the Brick Shop in Corn hill. 1710.Title page of A discourse concerning the grace of courage, wherein the nature, beneficialness, and necessity of…, Boston, 1710
A discourse concerning the grace of courage, wherein the nature, beneficialness, and necessity of…
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A DISCOURSE Concerning the DEATH of the Righteous.Occasioned by the DEATH of the Honourable, John Foster Esqr. Who dyed at Boston in New-England Feb. 9th. 1710, 11. And of his Pious Consort, Mrs. Abigail Foster.Who departed soon after him, viz. on the 5th. of March.By I. Mather, D. D.Rev. XIV.13Blessed are the Dead which dy in the Lord, from hence-forth, yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their Labours, and their works do follow them.Boston: Printed by B. Green. 1711.A DISCOURSE Concerning the DEATH of the Righteous.Occasioned by the DEATH of the Honourable, Iohn Foster Esqr. Who dyed at Boston in New-England Feb. 9th. 1710, 11. And of his Pious Consort, Mrs. Abigail Foster.Who departed soon after him, viz. on the 5th. of March.By I. Mather, D. D.Rev. XIV.13Blessed are the Dead which dy in the Lord, from hence-forth, yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their Labours, and their works do follow them.Boston: Printed by B. Green. 1711.Title page of A discourse concerning the death of the righteous. Occasioned by the deaths of the…, Boston, 1711
A discourse concerning the death of the righteous. Occasioned by the deaths of the…
Boston, 1711 · 5.5k words
Burnings BEWAILED: IN A SERMON, Occasioned by the Lamentable FIRE Which was in BOSTON, Octob. 2. 1711. In which the Sins which Provoke the LORD to Kindle Fires, are Enquired into.By Increase Mather,D.D.Psal. LXXVIII 21. The Lord heard this, and was Wroth: So a Fire was Kindled against Jacob; and Anger also came up against Israel.Luk. XIII. 4. 5. These Eighteen upon whom the Tower of Siloam fell, & slew them, think you that they were Sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? I tell you, Nay, but except you Repent, you shall all likewise perish.Boston Printed: Sold by Timothy Green, 1711.Title page of Burnings bewailed, Boston printed, 1711
Burnings bewailed
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MEDITATIONS ON THE GLORY OF THE Heavenly World.I. On the Happiness of the Souls of Believers, at the Instant of their Separation from their Bodies.II. On the Glory of the Bodies of God's Children, in the Resurrection World, when they shall be as the Angels of Heaven.III. On the Glory of both Soul and Body in the Heaven of Heavens, after the Day of Judgment, to all ETERNITY.By Increase Mather, D. D.Phil. I. 23,—Having a desire to Depart, and be with CHRIST.Heb. XI. 16. They desire a Better Country, that is an HEAVENLY.Moriar ut te Videam Au••••Christus et Coelum non […] Hyper•alen. […]BOSTON in N. E. Printed: Sold by […] Eliot, at his Shop in King […].MEDITATIONS ON THE GLORY OF THE Heavenly World.I. On the Happiness of the Souls of Believers, at the Instant of their Separation from their Bodies.II. On the Glory of the Bodies of God's Children, in the Resurrection World, when they shall be as the Angels of Heaven.III. On the Glory of both Soul and Body in the Heaven of Heavens, after the Day of Judgment, to all ETERNITY.By Increase Mather, D. D.Phil. I. 23,—Having a desire to Depart, and be with CHRIST.Heb. XI. 16. They desire a Better Country, that is an HEAVENLY.Moriar ut te Videam Au••••Christus et Coelum non 〈…〉 Hyper•alen. 〈…〉BOSTON in N. E. Printed: Sold by 〈…〉 Eliot, at his Shop in King 〈…〉.Title page of Meditations on the glory of the heavenly world. I. On the happiness of the…, 1711
Meditations on the glory of the heavenly world. I. On the happiness of the…
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MEDITATIONS ON THE GLORY OF THE Heavenly World.I. On the Happiness of the Souls of Believers, at the Instant of their Separation from their Bodies.II. On the Glory of the Bodies of God's Children, in the Resurrection World, when they shall be the Angels of Heaven.III. On the Glory of both Soul and Body in the Heaven of Heavens, after the Day of Judgment, to all ETERNITY.By Increase Mather, D. D.Phil. I.23,—Having a desire to Depart, and be with CHRIST.Heb. XI.16.They desire a Better Country, that is an HEAVENLY.Moriar ut te Videam […]Christus et Caelum non patiuntur Hyporbolen […].BOSTON in […]: Sold by […]MEDITATIONS ON THE GLORY OF THE Heavenly World.I. On the Happiness of the Souls of Believers, at the Instant of their Separation from their Bodies.II. On the Glory of the Bodies of God's Children, in the Resurrection World, when they shall be the Angels of Heaven.III. On the Glory of both Soul and Body in the Heaven of Heavens, after the Day of Judgment, to all ETERNITY.By Increase Mather, D. D.Phil. I.23,—Having a desire to Depart, and be with CHRIST.Heb. XI.16.They desire a Better Countrey, that is an HEAVENLY.Moriar ut te Videam 〈…〉Christus et Caelum non patiuntur Hyporbolen 〈…〉.BOSTON in 〈…〉: Sold by 〈…〉Title page of Meditations on the glory of the heavenly world. I. On the happiness of the…, 1711
Meditations on the glory of the heavenly world. I. On the happiness of the…
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Woe to drunkards. Two sermons testifying against the sin of drunkennessWo to drunkards. Two sermons testifying against the sin of drunkenness
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Some REMARKS, On a Pretended Answer, To a Discourse concerning the Common-Prayer Worship. WITH An EXHORTATION to the Churches in New-England, to hold fast the Profession of their Faith without Wavering.By Increase Mather, D.D.Phil.i.17.— Knowing that I am set for the Defence of the GOSPEL.Necessarium est, ut qui falsis dicendis assueti sunt audiant vera, et qui quod volunt effutiunt, etiam quae nollent intelligant.Rivetj Jesuita vapulans.Printed for Nath. Hillier at the Princes Arm's in Leaden-Hall-Street in London: and for the Book-sellers in Boston, in New-England.Title page of Some remarks, on a pretended answer, to a discourse concerning the Common-Prayer worship. With…, Boston, 1713
Some remarks, on a pretended answer, to a discourse concerning the Common-Prayer worship. With…
Boston, 1713 · 9.3k words
THE Believers Gain by DEATH: Opened and Applied In a SERMON.Wherein is showed, Who are they that Live to Christ, and how Death will be Gainful to all that do so. UPON The Death of a Valuable RELATIVEBy I. Mather, D. D.Luk xii 43.Blessed is that Servant, whom when his Lord cometh shall find so doing.1 Cor. xv. 55O death where is thy sting.Ejus est mortem timore, qui nolit ad Christum ire Cyprian.Dies Mortis, est aeternae vitae Natalis.Boston, Printed by B. G for S Gerrish. 1713THE Believers Gain by DEATH: Opened and Applyed In a SERMON.Wherein is shewed, Who are they that Live to Christ, and how Death will be Gainful to all that do so. UPON The Death of a Valuable RELATIVEBy I. Mather, D. D.Luk xii 43.Blessed is that Servant, whom when his Lord cometh shall find so doing.1 Cor. xv. 55O death where is thy sting.Ejus est mortem timore, qui nolit ad Christum ire Cyprian.Dies Mortis, est aeternae vitae Natalis.Boston, Printed by B. G for S Gerrish. 1713Title page of The believers gain by death, Boston, 1713
The believers gain by death
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A SERMON Concerning Obedience & Resignation TO THE Will of GOD in Every Thing.Occasion'd by the DEATH of that Pious Gentlewoman, Mrs. Mariah Mather, Late Consort of INCREASE MATHER, D.D. Who Entered into her Everlasting Rest, On the Lords Day, April. 4 1714.Gen. xxxv.19, 2•.Rachel dyed, and Jacob […] P••a• upon her Grace.[…] xxxi.28.Her Children arise up and […], her Husband also, and […] Praiseth […].Ezek. xxiv.16.Son of Man, I take away from […] the desire of thine Eyes.BOSTON: Printed and Sold by T. Green at his Shop in Middle Street. 1714.A SERMON Concerning Obedience & Resignation TO THE Will of GOD in Every Thing.Occasion'd by the DEATH of that Pious Gentlewoman, Mrs. Mariah Mather, Late Consort of INCREASE MATHER, D.D. Who Entred into her Everlasting Rest, On the Lords Day, April. 4 1714.Gen. xxxv.19, 2•.Rachel dyed, and Iacob 〈…〉 P••a• upon her Grace.〈…〉 xxxi.28.Her Children arise up and 〈…〉, her Husband also, and 〈…〉 Praiseth 〈…〉.Ezek. xxiv.16.Son of Man, I take away from 〈…〉 the desire of thine Eyes.BOSTON: Printed and Sold by T. Green at his Shop in Middle Street. 1714.Title page of A sermon concerning obedience & resignation to the will of God in every thing.…, Boston, 1714
A sermon concerning obedience & resignation to the will of God in every thing.…
Boston, 1714 · 8.5k words
Several sermons wherein is showed, I. That Jesus Christ is a mighty Saviour. II.…Several sermons wherein is shewed, I. That Jesus Christ is a mighty Saviour. II.…
Boston, 1715 · 24k words
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A DISQUISITION Concerning Ecclesiastical CouncilsProving, that not only Pastors, But Brethren delegated by the Chuches, have equally a Right to a decisive Vote in such Assemblies. To which is added, Proposals concerning Consociation of Churches. Agreed upon by a Synod, which Convened at Boston, in New-England.With a Preface, containining a further Vindication of the Congregational Discipline.By Increase Mather. D. D.Prov. 11. 14. In the Multitude of Counsellors there is safety.Acts 15. 23. They wrote Letters by them, after this manner, The Apostles, and Elders, and Brethren.Jus ferendi in Concilijs ad Laicos potest Extendi, et plus aliquando, quam ad Multos clericorum. Gersom. Citante Parker Ecclesiast. Lib. 3. Cap. 28. p. 387.Judicium [in Concilijs] et quoad facultatem, et quoad Authoritatem, Convenire potest doctis qui non sunt Episcopi, Ames Bellarm. Encry. Tom. 2 Cap. 2. p. 18.Boston, Printed for N. Boone, at the Sign of the Bible in Cornhill. 1716.Title page of A disquisition concerning ecclesiastical councils. Proving, that not only pastors, but brethren delegated by…, Boston, 1716
A disquisition concerning ecclesiastical councils. Proving, that not only pastors, but brethren delegated by…
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Two Discourses SHOWING, I. That the LORDS Ears are open to the Prayers of the Righteous. II. The Dignity & Duty of Aged Servants of the LORD. ALSO, A PREFACE in which the Congregational Discipline of the Churches in New-England is Vindicated, with the Authors Dying Testimony there-unto.By I. Mather, D. D.Prov. 23.23.Buy the Truth, & Sell it not.Isai. 46.4.And even to your Old Age I am be, & even to hoar hairs will I carry you.Est quaedam precum Omnipotentia, Luther.BOSTON in N. E. Printed by B. Green, for Daniel Henchman, and Sold at his Shop over against the Brick Meeting-house. 1716.Two Discourses SHEWING, I. That the LORDS Ears are open to the Prayers of the Righteous. II. The Dignity & Duty of Aged Servants of the LORD. ALSO, A PREFACE in which the Congregational Discipline of the Churches in New-England is Vindicated, with the Authors Dying Testimony there-unto.By I. Mather, D. D.Prov. 23.23.Buy the Truth, & Sell it not.Isai. 46.4.And even to your Old Age I am be, & even to hoar hairs will I carry you.Est quaedam precum Omnipotentia, Luther.BOSTON in N. E. Printed by B. Green, for Daniel Henchman, and Sold at his Shop over against the Brick Meeting-house. 1716.Title page of Two discourses showing, I. That the Lords ears are open to the prayers of…, 1716
Two discourses showing, I. That the Lords ears are open to the prayers of…Two discourses shewing, I. That the Lords ears are open to the prayers of…
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A SERMON Wherein is Showed,I. That the Ministers of the Gospel need, and ought to desire the Prayers of the Lord's People for them.II. That the People of GOD ought to Pray for His Ministers.Preached at Roxbury, October 29. 1718. When Mr. Thomas Walter Was Ordained a Pastor in that Church, by his GRAND-FATHER, Increase Mather. D. D.Acts 6. 4. We will give our selves continually to Prayer, and to the Ministry of the Word.Acts 14. 23. When they had Ordained them Elders in every Church, and had Prayed with Fasting.Phil. 1. 19. For I know this shall turn to my Salvation, through your Prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.BOSTON: Printed by S. KNEELAND, for J. EDWARDS, at his Shop next door to the Light-House Tavern, in King-Street, 1718.A SERMON Wherein is Shewed,I. That the Ministers of the Gospel need, and ought to desire the Prayers of the Lord's People for them.II. That the People of GOD ought to Pray for His Ministers.Preached at Roxbury, October 29. 1718. When Mr. Thomas Walter Was Ordained a Pastor in that Church, by his GRAND-FATHER, Increase Mather. D. D.Acts 6. 4. We will give our selves continually to Prayer, and to the Ministry of the Word.Acts 14. 23. When they had Ordained them Elders in every Church, and had Prayed with Fasting.Phil. 1. 19. For I know this shall turn to my Salvation, through your Prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.BOSTON: Printed by S. KNEELAND, for J. EDWARDS, at his Shop next door to the Light-House Tavern, in King-Street, 1718.Title page of A sermon wherein is showed, I. That the ministers of the Gospel need, and…, Boston, 1718
A sermon wherein is showed, I. That the ministers of the Gospel need, and…A sermon wherein is shewed, I. That the ministers of the Gospel need, and…
Boston, 1718 · 9.2k words
Practical truths, plainly delivered
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Five SERMONS ON Several Subjects.I. A Birth-day SERMON, Preached on the Day when the Author attained to the Eightieth Year of his Age.II. A dying Testimony to the Sovereign Grace of God in the Salvation of His Elect, Containing Three SERMONS.III. Believers encouraged to Pray from the Consideration of CHRISTS Interceding for them, and with them.By Increase Mather, D.D.Rom. 11. 6. If by Grace then it is no more of works.2 Pet. 1. 11. Moreover, I will endeavour that you may be able after my decease, to have these things always in remembranceChristiani fiunt, non nascuntur. Tertul.BOSTON: Printed by B Green, for Daniel Henchman, Sold at his Shop. 1719.Title page of Five sermons on several subjects. I. A birth-day sermon, preached on the day when…, Boston, 1719
Five sermons on several subjects. I. A birth-day sermon, preached on the day when…
Boston, 1719 · 27k words
Title page of A further testimony against the scandalous proceedings of the New-North Church in Boston, Boston, 1720
A further testimony against the scandalous proceedings of the New-North Church in Boston
Boston, 1720 · 398 words
A Seasonable TESTIMONY To Good Order IN THE CHURCHES Of the Faithful. Particularly Declaring the Usefulness & Necessity of COUNCILS in Order to Preserving Peace and Truth in the Churches.By INCREASE MATHER, D. D. With the Concurrence of Other Ministers of the GOSPEL in Boston.2 Sam. 20.18. They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they ended the matter.Prov. 13.10. Only by Pride cometh Contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.Pro. 24.6. In the multitude of counsellors there is safetyBOSTON, N. E. Printed by B. Green, for D. Henchman, and Sold at his Shop. 1720.A Seasonable TESTIMONY To Good Order IN THE CHURCHES Of the Faithful. Particularly Declaring the Usefulness & Necessity of COUNCILS in Order to Preserving Peace and Truth in the Churches.By INCREASE MATHER, D. D. With the Concurrence of Other Ministers of the GOSPEL in Boston.2 Sam. 20.18. They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they ended the matter.Prov. 13.10. Only by Pride cometh Contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.Pro. 24.6. In the multitude of counsellours there is safetyBOSTON, N. E. Printed by B. Green, for D. Henchman, and Sold at his Shop. 1720.Title page of A seasonable testimony to good order in the churches of the faithful. Particularly declaring…, 1720
A seasonable testimony to good order in the churches of the faithful. Particularly declaring…
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Awakening Soul-Saving Truths, Plainly Delivered, IN Several Sermons.In which is Showed,I. That Many are Called, who are not Effectually Called.II. That Men may be of the Visible Church, and yet not be of the Lord's Chosen.III. That the Chosen of God are comparatively but Few.By Increase Mather. D.D.Joh. 9.•.— Night cometh when no man can work.Phil. 2.12.Work out your Salvation with fear and trembling.BOSTON: Printed by S. Kneeland, for B. Grey, and J. Edwards, at their Shops on the North and South side of the Town-House. 1720.Awakening Soul-Saving Truths, Plainly Delivered, IN Several Sermons.In which is Shewed,I. That Many are Called, who are not Effectually Called.II. That Men may be of the Visible Church, and yet not be of the Lord's Chosen.III. That the Chosen of God are comparatively but Few.By Increase Mather. D.D.Joh. 9.•.— Night cometh when no man can work.Phil. 2.12.Work out your Salvation with fear and trembling.BOSTON: Printed by S. Kneeland, for B. Gray, and J. Edwards, at their Shops on the North and South side of the Town-House. 1720.Title page of Awakening soul-saving truths, plainly delivered, in several sermons. In which is showed, I. That…, Boston, 1720
Awakening soul-saving truths, plainly delivered, in several sermons. In which is showed, I. That…Awakening soul-saving truths, plainly delivered, in several sermons. In which is shewed, I. That…
Boston, 1720 · 16k words
Title page of Several reasons proving that inoculating or transplanting the small pox, is a lawful practice,…, Boston, 1721
Several reasons proving that inoculating or transplanting the small pox, is a lawful practice,…
Boston, 1721 · 2.0k words
Title page of Some further account from London, of the small-pox inoculated. With some remarks on a…, Boston, 1721
Some further account from London, of the small-pox inoculated. With some remarks on a…
Boston, 1721 · 1.8k words
Some Important TRUTHS ABOUT Conversion, Delivered in sundry SERMONS,By Increase Mather, D. D. Teacher of a Church at Boston, in New-EnglandWith a Preface by Dr Owen. The Second Edition.Zech. 1.5.6.Your Fathers, Where are they? and the Prophets, Do they live for ever?But my Words and my Statutes which I commanded my Servants the Prophets, did they not take hold of your Fathers?Joh. 13.17.If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.London Printed. 1674. Boston, in N. E. Re-Printed by John Aller, for John Edwards, at his Shop at the Head of Kingstreet. 1721.Some Important TRUTHS ABOUT Conversion, Delivered in sundry SERMONS,By Increase Mather, D. D. Teacher of a Church at Boston, in New-EnglandWith a Praeface by Dr Owen. The Second Edition.Zech. 1.5.6.Your Fathers, Where are they? and the Prophets, Do they live for ever?But my Words and my Statutes which I commanded my Servants the Prophets, did they not take hold of your Fathers?Joh. 13.17.If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.London Printed. 1674. Boston, in N. E. Re-Printed by John Aller, for John Edwards, at his Shop at the Head of Kingstreet. 1721.Title page of Some important truths about conversion, delivered in sundry sermons, / by Increase Mather, D.D.…, Boston, 1721
Some important truths about conversion, delivered in sundry sermons, / by Increase Mather, D.D.…
Boston, 1721 · 67k words
A Dying LEGACY of a MINISTER To his Dearly Beloved People, Showing,I. THAT true Believers on JESUS CHRIST may be Assured, of the Salvation of their Souls.II. THAT Spiritual Wisdom, or Grace in the Soul, is of all things the most Desirable.III. THAT there is none whose Dignity and Glory may be compared with that which belongs to our Lord JESUS CHRIST.Being the Three Last Sermons Preached By INCREASE MATHER, D.D.Heb. XIII. 7. Remember not only them which do, but them which […] spoken to you the word of GOD; whose faith follow, considering the end of their Conversation.BOSTON: Printed by S. Kneeland, for J. Edwards, Sold at his Shop.1722.A Dying LEGACY of a MINISTER To his Dearly Beloved People, Shewing,I. THAT true Believers on JESUS CHRIST may be Assured, of the Salvation of their Souls.II. THAT Spiritual Wisdom, or Grace in the Soul, is of all things the most Desireable.III. THAT there is none whose Dignity and Glory may be compared with that which belongs to our Lord JESUS CHRIST.Being the Three Last Sermons Preached By INCREASE MATHER, D.D.Heb. XIII. 7. Remember not only them which do, but them which 〈…〉 spoken to you the word of GOD; whose faith follow, considering the end of their Conversation.BOSTON: Printed by S. Kneeland, for J. Edwards, Sold at his Shop.1722.Title page of A dying legacy of a minister to his dearly beloved people, showing, I. That…, Boston, 1722
A dying legacy of a minister to his dearly beloved people, showing, I. That…A dying legacy of a minister to his dearly beloved people, shewing, I. That…
Boston, 1722 · 14k words
A Call to the TemptedA SERMON On the horrid CRIME OF Self-Murder, Preached on a Remarkable Occasion, by the Memorable Dr. Increase MatherAnd now Published from his NOTES, for a Charitable Stop to Suicides.Non est Licitum alicui seipsum Occidere, in aliquo eventu; Neque ob vitandum peccatum, neque ob defendendam pudici•iam, neque ob Vitanda Mal• hujus Vitae, neque ob Fidem vel Religionem, vel Virtutem tuendam; neque ob Salutem aliorum.Alsted. Theol: Cas:BOSTON: Printed by B. Green, Sold by Samuel Gerrish, at his Shop near the Brick Meeting-House in Cornhill. March 12th. 1723, 4.Title page of A call to the tempted. A sermon on the horrid crime of self-murder, preached…, Boston, 1723
A call to the tempted. A sermon on the horrid crime of self-murder, preached…
Boston, 1723 · 4.7k words

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