A39229:78
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 believe the word that you teach us, was spoken of God.
Q. Why do you believe it?
Q. Why doe you believe it?
A. Therefore I believe it to be the word of God, because when we learn it, it teacheth our hearts to be wise and humble.
Q. Whether are not your sins, and the temptations of Hobbomak more strong since, then before you prayed to God?
A. Before I preyed to God, I knew not what Satan's temptations were.
A. Before I preyed to God, I knew not what Satans temptations were.