A sermon, occasioned

Name: A sermon, occasioned
Author: Increase Mather

A sermon, occasioned by the execution of a man found guilty of murder, preached at Boston in N.E., March 11th, 1685/6 (together with the confession, last expressions, & solemn warning of the murderer to all persons, especially to young men, to beware of those sins which brought him to his miserable end) / by Increase Mather ...

Increase Mather 1639–1723Boston: printed by R.P., 1687

[4], 124 p. · 33k words · Wing M1248 · ESTC W19800

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A SERMON Occasioned by the EXECUTION of a man found Guilty of MURDER

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Preached at Boston in N. E. March 11th 1685 / 6

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(Together with the Confession, Last Expressions, & solemn Warning of that Murderer to all persons; especially to Young men, to beware of those Sins which brought him to his miserable End.)

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By INCREASE MATHER, Teacher of Church of CHRIST.

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The SECOND EDITION.

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Deut. 19. 20. 21. And those which remain shall hear and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such Evil among you.

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