A39229:217
A late and further manifestation of the progress of the gospel amongst the Indians…
A late and further manifestation of the progress of the gospel amongst the Indians in New-England declaring their constant love and zeal to the truth : with a readiness to give account of their faith and hope, as of their desires in church communion to be partakers of the ordinances of Christ : being a narrative of the examinations of the Indians, about their knowledge in religion, by the elders of the churches / related by Mr. John Eliot.A late and further manifestation of the progress of the gospel amongst the Indians in Nevv-England declaring their constant love and zeal to the truth : with a readiness to give accompt of their faith and hope, as of their desires in church communion to be partakers of the ordinances of Christ : being a narrative of the examinations of the Indians, about their knowledge in religion, by the elders of the churches / related by Mr. John Eliot.
London: printed by M. S., 1655
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Q. Why doth thy heart desire Jesus Christ more then sin, and thy former Idols?
Q. Why doth thy heart desire Iesus Christ more then sin, and thy former Idolls?
A. Before we prayed to God, I did not desire Jesus Christ, I did desire my sins, but now I see my need of Jesus Christ.
Q. Why do you need Christ?
Q. Why doe you need Christ?
A. When I dye, Christ carrieth my soul to heaven.
A. When I dye, Christ carrieth my soule to heaven.
The same put to another for further answer, he answered, We need Jesus Christ, because we are full of sin.