A39229:225
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.
A. I am ashamed of my self, and broken is my heart, I hate, and am aware of all sin.
A. I am ashamed of my selfe, and broken is my heart, I hate, and am aware of all sin.
Q. What most of all breaks your heart, why is your heart broken?
A. Because I have sinned against God.
Q. What see you in sin that breaks your heart?
A. It is not my own work, but Christ sends his Spirit, and breaks my heart.
A. It is not my owne work, but Christ sends his Spirit, and breaks my heart.