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Samuel Willard

Puritan · New England

Samuel Willard

1640–1707

Minister of the Old South Church, Boston.

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The truly blessed man, or, The way to be happy here, and forever being…
1650 · 182k words
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Useful instructions for a professing people in times of great security and degeneracy
1673 · 34k words
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Useful instructions for a professing people in times of great security and degeneracy delivered…
1673 · 34k words
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The heart garrisoned or, The wisdom, and care of the spiritual soldier above all…The heart garrisoned or, The wisdome, and care of the spiritual souldier above all…
1676 · 7.7k words
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A sermon preached upon Ezek. 22. 30, 31. Occasioned by the death of the…
Boston, 1679 · 8.7k words
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The duty of a people that have renewed their covenant with God. Opened and…
Boston, 1680 · 6.3k words
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Ne suitor ultra crepidam, or, Brief animadversions upon the New-England Anabaptists late fallacious narrativeNe sutor ultra crepidam, or, Brief animadversions upon the New-England Anabaptists late fallacious narrative
1681 · 14k words
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Ne suitor ultra crepidam. Or Brief animadversions upon the New-England Anabaptists late fallacious narrativeNe sutor ultra crepidam. Or Brief animadversions upon the New-England Anabaptists late fallacious narrative
1681 · 14k words
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Covenant-keeping the way to blessedness, or, A brief discourse wherein is shown the connection…Covenant-keeping the way to blessedness, or, A brief discourse wherein is shewn the connexion…
1682 · 50k words
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Covenant-keeping the way to blessedness, or, A brief discourse wherein is shown the connection…Covenant-keeping the way to blessedness, or, A brief discourse wherein is shewn the connexion…
1682 · 50k words
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The fiery trial no strange thing delivered in a sermon preached at Charlestown February…The fiery tryal no strange thing delivered in a sermon preached at Charlestown February…
1682 · 7.5k words
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The fiery trial no strange thing; delivered in a sermon preached at Charlestown, February…The fiery tryal no strange thing; delivered in a sermon preached at Charlstown, February…
1682 · 7.4k words
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The high esteem which God hath of the death of his saints as it…
Boston, 1683 · 6.9k words
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The high esteem which God hath of the death of his saints. As it…
1683 · 6.8k words
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Mercy Magnified ON A PENITENT Prodigal, OR A Brief DISCOURSE, wherein Christs PARABLE of the Lost SON found, is Opened and Applied, As it was Delivered in Sundry SERMONS,By SAMUEL WILLARD Teacher of a Church in Boston in New-England.Luke 19. 10.For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which is lost.BOSTON IN NEW-ENGLANDPrinted by Samuel Green, for Samuel Philips, and are to be Sold at his Shop at the West end of the Town-House. 1684.Title page of Mercy magnified on a penitent prodigal, or A brief discourse, wherein Christs parable of…, 1684
Mercy magnified on a penitent prodigal, or A brief discourse, wherein Christs parable of…
1684 · 87k words
Mercy Magnified ON A PENITENT Prodigal, OR A Brief DISCOURSE, wherein Christs PARABLE of the Lost SON found, is Opened and Applied, As it was Delivered in Sundry SERMONS,By SAMUEL WILLARD Teacher of a Church in Boston in New-England.Luke 19. 10. For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which is lost.BOSTON IN NEW-ENGLAND Printed by Samuel Green, for Samuel Philips, and are to be Sold at his Shop at the West end of the Town-House. 1684.Mercy Magnified ON A PENITENT Prodigal, OR A Brief DISCOURSE, wherein Christs PARABLE of the Lost SON found, is Opened and Applied, As it was Delivered in Sundry SERMONS,By SAMƲEL WILLARD Teacher of a Church in Boston in New-England.Luke 19. 10. For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which is lost.BOSTON IN NEW-ENGLAND Printed by Samuel Green, for Samuel Philips, and are to be Sold at his Shop at the West end of the Town-House. 1684.Title page of Mercy magnified on a penitent prodigal, or, A brief discourse, 1684
Mercy magnified on a penitent prodigal, or, A brief discourse
1684 · 92k words
The Child's Portion: Or the unseen GLORY Of the Children of God, Asserted, and proved: Together with several other SERMONS Occasionally Preached, and now published.By Samuel Willard Teacher of a Church in Boston, New-England.Psal. 42.11.Why art thou cast down, Oh my Soul? and why art thou disquieted within me, hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my Countenance, and my God.BOSTON, in NEW-ENGLAND, Printed by Samuel Green, and are to be sold by Samuel Phillips, at the West end of the Town-house, 1684.Title page of The child's portion, 1684
The child's portion
1684 · 56k words
The Child's Portion: Or the unseen GLORY Of the Children of God, Asserted, and proved: Together with several other SERMONS Occasionally Preached, and now published.By Samuel Willard Teacher of a Church in Boston, New-England.Psal. 42. 11.Why art thou cast down, Oh my Soul? and why art thou disquieted within me, hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my Countenance, and my God.BOSTON, in NEW-ENGLAND, Printed by Samuel Green, and are to be sold by Samuel Phillips, at the West end of the Town-house, 1684Title page of The child's portion, or, The unseen glory of the children of God asserted and…, 1684
The child's portion, or, The unseen glory of the children of God asserted and…
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A Brief DISCOURSE OF JUSTIFICATION.Wherein This Doctrine is Plainly laid down according to the SCRIPTURES.As it was Delivered in several SERMONS on this SUBJECT.BY Samuel Willard, Teacher of a Church in Boston.Phil. 3. 9And be found in him, not having mine own Righteousness which is of the Law, but that which is through the Faith of Christ, the Righteousness which is of God by Faith.Hic locus in Theologia facile primarius, nobisque maxime salutaris est, quo obscurato, adulterato, vel everse fieri nequit ut puritas doctrinae in aliis locis retineatur, aut vera Ecclesia consistat: Synopsis pur: Theol. de Justif: p. 407.1686. Boston, Printed by S: G. for Samuel Phillips at the West end of the Town house. 1686.Title page of A brief discourse of justification. Wherein this doctrine is plainly laid down according to…, Boston, 1686
A brief discourse of justification. Wherein this doctrine is plainly laid down according to…
Boston, 1686 · 39k words
HEAVENLY Merchandise OR The Purchasing of TRUTH Recommended and the Selling of it Dissuaded; As it was Delivered in Several SERMONS Upon Prov. 23. 23.By SAMUEL WILLARD, Teacher of a Church in Boston.Joh. 17. 3.This is life eternal, that they might KNOW Thee the only TRUE God, and Jesus Christ who thou hast sent.Boston, in New-England; Printed by Samuel Green and are to be Sold by Joseph Brunning, at his Shop, at the Corner of the Prison Lane next the Town House. Anno. 1686.HEAVENLY Merchandize OR The Purchasing of TRUTH Recommended and the Selling of it Disswaded; As it was Delivered in Several SERMONS Upon Prov. 23. 23.By SAMUEL WILLARD, Teacher of a Church in Boston.Joh. 17. 3.This is life eternal, that they might KNOW Thee the only TRUE God, and Jesus Christ who thou hast sent.Boston, in New-England; Printed by Samuel Green and are to be Sold by Joseph Brunning, at his Shop, at the Corner of the Prison Lane next the Town House. Anno. 1686.Title page of Heavenly merchandise, 1686
Heavenly merchandiseHeavenly merchandize
1686 · 39k words
Title page of A brief discour[see] concerning the ceremon[y] of laying the hand on the Bible in…, London, 1689
A brief discour[see] concerning the ceremon[y] of laying the hand on the Bible in…A brief discour[se] concerning the ceremon[y] of laying the hand on the Bible in…
London, 1689 · 3.1k words
Promise-keeping a great duty. As it was delivered in a sermon / by Samuel…
Boston, 1691 · 6.7k words
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The barren fig trees doom. Or, A brief discourse wherein is set forth the…
Boston, 1691 · 70k words
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The Danger of Taking God's Name IN VAIN. As it was Delivered in a SERMONBy Samuel Willard, Teacher of a Church in BOSTON.Mal. 1.14.I am a great King, saith the Lord of Hosts, and my Name is Dreadful among the Heathen.Levit. 19.12.Ye shall not swear by my Name falsely, neither shalt thou Profane the Name of thy God, I am the LORD.BOSTON, Printed by Benjamin Harris, and John Allen, at the London Coffee-House. 1691.The Danger of Taking God's Name IN VAIN. As it was Delivered in a SERMONBy Samuel Willard, Teacher of a Church in BOSTON.Mal. 1.14.I am a great King, saith the Lord of Hosts, and my Name is Dreadful among the Heathen.Levit. 19.12.Ye shall not swear by my Name falsly, neither shalt thou Prophane the Name of thy God, I am the LORD.BOSTON, Printed by Benjamin Harris, and John Allen, at the London Coffee-House. 1691.Title page of The danger of taking God's name in vain. As it was delivered in a…, Boston, 1691
The danger of taking God's name in vain. As it was delivered in a…
Boston, 1691 · 7.2k words
THE MOURNERS CORDIAL Against Excessive SORROW Discovering what Grounds of Hope Gods People have concerning their DEAD FRIENDSBy Samuel Willard, Teacher of a Church in BOSTON.2 Cor. 5.1.For we know, that if our Earthly House of this Tabernacle were Dissolved, we have a Building of God, an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens.Boston, Printed by Benjamin Harris, and John Allen. 1691.Very Suitable to be given at Funerals.THE MOVRNERS CORDIAL Against Excessive SORROW Discovering what Grounds of Hope Gods People have concerning their DEAD FRIENDSBy Samuel Willard, Teacher of a Church in BOSTON.2 Cor. 5.1.For we know, that if our Earthly House of this Tabernacle were Dissolved, we have a Building of God, an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens.Boston, Printed by Benjamin Harris, and John Allen. 1691.Very Suitable to be given at Funerals.Title page of The mourners cordial against excessive sorrow discovering what grounds of hope Gods people have…, Boston, 1691
The mourners cordial against excessive sorrow discovering what grounds of hope Gods people have…
Boston, 1691 · 33k words
The sinfulness of worshipping God with men's institutions as it was delivered in a…
Boston, 1691 · 6.5k words
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The sinfulness of worshipping God with men's institutions as it was delivered in a…
1691 · 6.5k words
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Title page of Some miscellany observations on our present debates respecting witchcrafts, in a dialogue between S.…, 1692
Some miscellany observations on our present debates respecting witchcrafts, in a dialogue between S.…
1692 · 6.5k words
Rules for the discerning of the present times. Recommended to the people of God,…
Boston, 1693 · 7.8k words
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The doctrine of the covenant of redemption Wherein is laid the foundation of all…
Boston, 1693 · 34k words
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The doctrine of the covenant of redemption. Wherein is laid the foundation of all…
Boston, 1693 · 35k words
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Title page of [The character] of a good ruler as it was recommended in a sermon [preached…, Boston, 1694
[The character] of a good ruler as it was recommended in a sermon [preached…
Boston, 1694 · 6.7k words
Reformation the great duty of an afflicted people. Setting forth the sin and danger…
1694 · 18k words
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THE CHARACTER of a GOOD RULER.As it was Recommended in a SERMON Preached before his Excellency the GOVERNOR, and the Honourable COUNSELLORS, and Assembly of the REPRESENTATIVES of the Province of Massachusetts-Bay in NEW-ENGLAND. On May 30. 1694. Which was the Day for Election of COUNSELLORS for that Province.By Samuel Willard, Teacher of a Church in Boston.Boston Printed by Benjamin Harris, for Michael Perry, under the West End of the Town-House. 1694.THE CHARACTER of a GOOD RULER.As it was Recommended in a SERMON Preached before his Excellency the GOVERNOUR, and the Honourable COUNSELLORS, and Assembly of the REPRESENTATIVES of the Province of Massachusetts-Bay in NEW-ENGLAND. On May 30. 1694. Which was the Day for Election of COUNSELLORS for that Province.By Samuel Willard, Teacher of a Church in Boston.Boston Printed by Benjamin Harris, for Michael Perry, under the West End of the Town-House. 1694.Title page of The character of a good ruler. As it was recommended in a sermon preached…, Boston, 1694
The character of a good ruler. As it was recommended in a sermon preached…
Boston, 1694 · 6.7k words
The law established by the Gospel or, A brief discourse, wherein is asserted and…
1694 · 9.7k words
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Impenitent sinners warned of their misery and summoned to judgment delivered in two sermons,…
1698 · 16k words
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Impenitent sinners warned of their misery and summoned to judgment. Delivered in two sermons:…
Boston, 1698 · 14k words
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Spiritual desertions discovered and remedied. Being the substance of divers sermons preached for the…
1699 · 29k words
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The man of war a sermon preached to the Artillery Company at Boston on…
Boston, 1699 · 6.1k words
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The man of war. A sermon preached to the Artillery Company at Boston, on…
Boston, 1699 · 6.1k words
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A remedy against despair. Or Brief discourse wherein great sinners are encouraged, and directed…
Boston, 1700 · 13k words
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Love's pedigree, or, A discourse showing the grace of love in a believer to…Love's pedigree, or, A discourse shewing the grace of love in a believer to…
1700 · 6.5k words
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Love's pedigree. Or A discourse showing the grace of love in a believer to…Love's pedigree. Or A discourse shewing the grace of love in a believer to…
1700 · 5.9k words
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Morality Not to be Relied on for LIFE. OR, A Brief Discourse, discovering the One Thing Wanting, which leaves the legalist Short of Life Eternal. Delivered in a SERMON on the Lecture in Boston, May, 23d. 1700.By Samuel Willard, Teacher of a Church in Boston.Tit. 3.5.Not by works of Righteousness that we have done, but according to his Mercy he hath saved us, by the washing of Regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.Boston, in N. E. Printed by B. Green, & J. Allen, for Benjamin Eliot, at his Shop under the West End of the Town-House. 1700.Title page of Morality not to be relied on for life. Or, A brief discourse, discovering the…, 1700
Morality not to be relied on for life. Or, A brief discourse, discovering the…
1700 · 6.6k words
The fountain opened, or, The great gospel privilege of having Christ exhibited to sinful…The fountain opened, or, The great gospel priviledge of having Christ exhibited to sinfull…
1700 · 54k words
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The fountain opened: or, The great Gospel privilege of having Christ exhibited to sinful…The fountain opened: or, The great Gospel priviledge of having Christ exhibited to sinfull…
1700 · 54k words
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The peril of the times displayed. Or the danger of mens taking up with…
Boston, 1700 · 33k words
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The peril of the times displayed. Or The danger of mens taking up with…
Boston, 1700 · 33k words
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The truly blessed man
1700 · 180k words
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Prognostics OF Impending Calamities. Delivered in a SERMON Preached on the Lecture at Boston, July 17. 1701. Occasioned by the DEATH of the Truly Honourable, William Stoughton Esq. Lieutenant GOVERNOR, &c. of the Province of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England.By SAMUEL WILLARD, Teacher of a Church in Boston.Eccl. 7.2.The living will lay it to his heart.Boston: Printed by B. Green & J. Allen, for Nicholas Boone, at his Shop over against the old-meeting house. 1701Prognosticks OF Impending Calamities. Delivered in a SERMON Preached on the Lecture at Boston, July 17. 1701. Occasioned by the DEATH of the Truly Honourable, William Stoughton Esq. Lieutenant GOVERNOUR, &c. of the Province of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England.By SAMUEL WILLARD, Teacher of a Church in Boston.Eccl. 7.2.The living will lay it to his heart.Boston: Printed by B. Green & J. Allen, for Nicholas Boone, at his Shop over against the old-meeting house. 1701Title page of Prognostics of impending calamities. Delivered in a sermon preached on the lecture at Boston,…, Boston, 1701
Prognostics of impending calamities. Delivered in a sermon preached on the lecture at Boston,…Prognosticks of impending calamities. Delivered in a sermon preached on the lecture at Boston,…
Boston, 1701 · 7.3k words
The Fear of an Oath. OR, Some CAUTIONS to be used ABOUT SWEARING, If we would approve our selves Truly GODLY. As it was Discoursed in a SERMON, Preached at Boston, […]; January 30. 1700, 1.By SAMUEL WILLARD, Teacher of a Church in BOSTON.Nullum vinculum, ad astringendam fiderem,Jurejurando majores arctius esse voluerunt.Cicero, de Officiis. Lib. 3.Boston, in N. E. Printed for Nicholas Boone, at his Shop, over against the Old Meeting House. 1701.The Fear of an Oath. OR, Some CAUTIONS to be used ABOUT SWEARING, If we would approve our selves Truly GODLY. As it was Discoursed in a SERMON, Preached at Boston, 〈…〉; January 30. 1700, 1.By SAMUEL WILLARD, Teacher of a Church in BOSTON.Nullum vinculum, ad astringendam fiderem,Jurejurando majores arctius esse voluerunt.Cicero, de Officiis. Lib. 3.Boston, in N. E. Printed for Nicholas Boone, at his Shop, over against the Old Meeting House. 1701.Title page of The fear of an oath. Or, Some cautions to be used about swearing, if…, 1701
The fear of an oath. Or, Some cautions to be used about swearing, if…
1701 · 6.4k words
Walking with GOD, THE Great Duty and Privilege Of true Christians. In Two SERMONS, Preached on the Lecture, in the year 1700.By Samuel Willard, Teacher of a CHURCH in Boston.Micah 6.8.He hath showed thee, O man, what is good, and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy GodBoston: Printed by B. Green, and J Allen. Sold by Benjamin Eliot. 1701Walking with GOD, THE Great Duty and Priviledge Of true Christians. In Two SERMONS, Preached on the Lecture, in the year 1700.By Samuel Willard, Teacher of a CHURCH in Boston.Micah 6.8.He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good, and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy GodBoston: Printed by B. Green, and J Allen. Sold by Benjamin Eliot. 1701Title page of Walking with God, the great duty and privilege of true Christians. In two sermons,…, Boston, 1701
Walking with God, the great duty and privilege of true Christians. In two sermons,…Walking with God, the great duty and priviledge of true Christians. In two sermons,…
Boston, 1701 · 13k words
The Just MAN'S Prerogative. A SERMON Preached Privately, Sept. 27. 1706. On a Solemn Occasion; or the Consolation of a Sorrowful Family, Mourning over the Immature DEATH, of a Pious SON, viz Mr. Simeon Stoddard, who was found Barbarously Murdered, in Chelsea Fields near London, May 14. 1706.BY S. WILLARD.II. Sam. 12.23.I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.Boston N. E. Printed by B. Green. Sold by Nicholas Boone at his Shop. 1706Title page of The just man's prerogative. A sermon preached privately, Sept. 27. 1706. on a solemn…, 1706
The just man's prerogative. A sermon preached privately, Sept. 27. 1706. on a solemn…
1706 · 14k words
A complete body of divinity in two hundred and fifty expository lectures on the…A compleat body of divinity in two hundred and fifty expository lectures on the…
1726 · 1.0M words
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