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Winter meditations directions how to employ the leisure of the winter for the glory…
Winter meditations directions how to employ the leisure of the winter for the glory of God : accompanied with reflections as well historical as theological, not only upon the circumstances of winter, but also upon the notable works of God, both in creation and Providence ... / by Cotton Mather ; with a preface of John Higginson.
Boston: printed by Benj. Harris, 1693
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.
[Gen. 8.1.] Lord, Let that Wind pass over Earth, which may carry off the Flood of Ignorance, Wickedness and Misery, that has Long Overwhelmed it.
[Jon. 4.8.] Lord, Expose me not unto any such vehement East-wind of Calamity as may cause my Soul to faint.
[Act 27.7.] Lord, Let me not have cause to complain, concerning my Voyage to Glory. The Wind would not suffer me
[Act 27.7.] Lord, Let me not have cause to complain, concerning my Voyage to Glory. The VVind would not suffer me
[Psal. 107.25, 29.] Lord, Let not a Stormy-wind be Raised in my Soul, but do thou make the Storm a Calm.