A50139:240
Memorable providences relating to witchcrafts and possessions a faithful account of many wonderful and…
Memorable providences relating to witchcrafts and possessions a faithful account of many wonderful and surprising things that have befallen several bewitched and possessed person in New-England, particularly a narrative of the marvellous trouble and relief experienced by a pious family in Boston, very lately and sadly molested with evil spirits : whereunto is added a discourse delivered unto a congregation in Boston on the occasion of that illustrious providence : as also a discourse delivered unto the same congregation on the occasion of an horrible self-murder committed in the town : with an appendix in vindication of a chapter in a late book of remarkable providences from the calumnies of a Quaker at Pen-silvania / written by Cotton Mather ... and recommended by the ministers of Boston and Charleston.Memorable providences relating to witchcrafts and possessions a faithful account of many wonderful and surprising things that have befallen several bewitched and possesed person in New-England, particularly a narrative of the marvellous trouble and releef experienced by a pious family in Boston, very lately and sadly molested with evil spirits : whereunto is added a discourse delivered unto a congregation in Boston on the occasion of that illustrious providence : as also a discourse delivered unto the same congregation on the occasion of an horrible self-murder committed in the town : with an appendix in vindication of a chapter in a late book of remarkable providences from the calumnies of a Quaker at Pen-silvania / written by Cotton Mather ... and recommended by the ministers of Boston and Charleston.
Boston: printed by R.P., 1689
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.
The First Preservative is, A fervent PRAYER. Pour out that Prayer before the Lord, in Psal, 59. 2, 3. Deliver me from the workers of Iniquity, and save me from the bloody ones; for lo, they lie in wait for my soul. And be much in Prayer every day. The Devils are afraid of our Prayers; they tremble and complain, and are in a sort of Anguish while our Prayers are going. There was a house of a Renowned Minister in France infested with evil Spirits; who tho' they had been very troublesome, yet when the good man was betaking himself to prayer, they would say, Now you are going to Prayer, I'll be gone. Let us pray much, and we need fear nothing. Particularly, Let Ejaculatory Prayers be almost continually in our minds, and so we shall never lie open to the fiery darts of the wicked one.
The First Preservative is, A fervent PRAYER. Pour out that Prayer before the Lord, in Psal, 59. 2, 3. Deliver me from the workers of Iniquity, and save me from the bloody ones; for lo, they lie in wait for my soul. And be much in Prayer every day. The Devils are afraid of our Prayers; they tremble and complain, and are in a sort of Anguish while our Prayers are going. There was a house of a Renowned Minister in France insested with evil Spirits; who tho' they had been very troublesome, yet when the good man was betaking himself to prayer, they would say, Now you are going to Prayer, I'll be gone. Let us pray much, and we need fear nothing. Particularly, Let Ejaculatory Prayers be almost continually in our minds, and so we shall neverly open to the fiery darts of the wicked one.
The Second Preservative is A lively Faith. The Psalmist well said, in Psal. 56. 2, 3, Mine enemies would daily swallow me up; At what time I am afraid I will trust in thee. Be not afraid of any Devils; If you are, turn the Fear into Faith. By Faith resign your selves to the Custody of Him that is the Keeper of Israel. By Faith persuade your selves that He is able to keep what you have committed unto Him. Thus, Run to the Rock, and there triumph over all the powers of darkness. Triumph and say, The Lord is on my side; I will not fear; What can Hell do unto me.