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John Calvin1509–156446
Thomas Becon1512–156730
Martin Luther1483–154628
Theodore Beza1519–160523
Heinrich Bullinger1504–157520
John Jewel1522–157116
John Foxe1516–158716
John Hooperd. 155514

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Cotton Mather1663–1728177
Richard Baxter1615–1691149
Increase Mather1639–172388
John Owen1616–168366
Samuel Willard1640–170754
William Perkins1558–160248
John Bunyan1628–168843
Edward Reynolds1599–167641

All 78 puritans

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Westminster Assembly1643–165224

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Jonathan Edwards1703–175830
Matthew Henry1662–17145
Thomas Boston1677–17321

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Works 2,151

Returning unto God the great concernment of a covenant people. Or A sermon preached…
Increase Mather 1639–1723
Boston: printed by John Foster, 1680 · 12k words
1680
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…
Increase Mather 1639–1723
printed by John Foster, 1681 · 7.6k words
1681

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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…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed for Samuel Sewall. And are to be sold by Joseph Browning, 1682 · 7.6k words

1682

Practical truths tending to promote the power of godliness

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by Samuel Green upon assignment of Samuel Sewall, 1682 · 56k words

1682

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…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed for Samuel Sewall, 1682 · 9.9k words

1682

Kometographia. Or A discourse concerning comets; wherein the nature of blazing stars is enquired…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by S.G. for S.S. i.e, 1683 · 31k words

1683

An essay for the recording of illustrious providences

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by Samuel Green for Joseph Browning, 1684 · 85k words

1684

An essay for the recording of illustrious providences

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by Samuel Green, 1684 · 85k words

1684

Some important truths concerning conversion, and the improving seasons of grace; as also about…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by Samuel Green for John Griffin, 1684 · 29k words

1684

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…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by R.P. i.e for I. Brunning i.e, 1685 · 46k words

1685

A sermon (preached at the lecture in Boston in New-England the 18th of the…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by R.P. i.e for J. Brunning i.e, 1685 · 9.8k words

1685

An arrow against profane and promiscuous dancing. Drawn out of the quiver of the…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by Samuel Green, 1686 · 6.0k words

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 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…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by R.P. for Joseph Brunning i.e, 1686 · 34k words

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 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,…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by Richard Pierce for Joseph Browning, 1686 · 46k words

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.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…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by Richard Pierce for Joseph Brunning book-seller, 1686 · 10k words

1686

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…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by R.P. i.e, 1687 · 33k words

1687

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

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by R.P., 1687 · 33k words

1687

A VINDICATION of NEW-ENGLAND, FROM The VILE Aspersions Cast upon that Country By a Late ADDRESS of a Faction there, Who Denominate themselves of the Church of England IN BOSTON.Printed with Allowance.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

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston : Printed with allowance., 1688? · 17k words

1688

A narrative of the miseries of New-England, by reason of an arbitrary government erected…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed for Richard Janeway, 1689 · 2.9k words

1689

The Present state of the New-English affairs. This is published to prevent false reports.By Increase MatherBoston, : Printed and sold by Samuel Green, 1689.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

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by Samuel Green, 1689 · 798 words

1689

A brief relation of the state of New England from the beginning of that…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

London: printed for Richard Baldwine, 1689 · 6.1k words

1689

New-England vindicated from the unjust aspersions cast on the former government there, by some late considerations, pretending to show, that the charters in those Colonies were taken from them on account of their destroying the manufactures and navigation of England.By Increase MatherLondon : s.n., 1689New-England vindicated from the unjust aspersions cast on the former government there, by some late considerations, pretending to shew, that the charters in those Colonies were taken from them on account of their destroying the manufactures and navigation of England.By Increase MatherLondon : s.n., 1689Title 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

Increase Mather 1639–1723

London : s.n., 1689 · 2.0k words

1689

The Revolution in New England justified, and the people there vindicated from the aspersions…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed for Joseph Brunning, 1691 · 19k words

1691

A brief account concerning several of the agents of New-England, their negotiation at the…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

London : s.n., 1691 · 7.8k words

1691

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…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by Benjamin Harris, 1692 · 3.1k words

1692

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…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

London: printed for J. Dunton, 1693 · 27k words

1693

Cases of conscience concerning evil spirits personating men, witchcrafts, infallible proofs of guilt in…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston printed, : and sold by Benjamin Harris at the London Coffee-House., 1693 · 20k words

1693

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…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston, : Printed and sold, by Benjamin Harris, over-against the Old-Meeting-House., 1693 · 10k words

1693

The judgment of several eminent divines of the Congregational way. Concerning a pastors power.…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by Benjamin Harris, 1693 · 3.0k words

1693

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,…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by Bartholomew Green. Sold by Samuel Phillips, 1695 · 24k words

1695

The answer of several ministers in and near Boston, to that case of conscience,…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by Bartholomew Green, 1695 · 1.9k words

1695

Angelographia, or A discourse concerning the nature and power of the holy angels, and…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by B. Green & J. Allen for Samuel Phillips, 1696 · 51k words

1696

A case of conscience concerning eating of blood, considered and answered

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by B. Green, 1697 · 2.4k words

1697

A discourse concerning the uncertainty of the times of men, and the necessity of…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by B. Green for Samuel Phillips, 1697 · 9.8k words

1697

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…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by B. Green, 1698 · 9.2k words

1698

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…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by B Green for Michael Perry over against the Town House, 1699 · 20k words

1699

The surest way to the greatest honour

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by Bartholomew Green for Samuel Phillips, 1699 · 10k words

1699

The order of the Gospel, professed and practised by the churches of Christ in…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by B. Green for Benjamin Eliot, 1700 · 33k words

1700

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…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by Timothy Green for Nicholas Boone, 1701 · 34k words

1701

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

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by B. Green for Nicholas Boone, 1702 · 23k words

1702

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