A50229:256
A sermon, occasioned
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 ...
Boston: printed by R.P., 1687
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Min. The voice, the sweet voice of the Lord Jesus Christ, (who was once hanged on a tree, to take away the Sting and Curse of even such a Death as yours) unto all that close with him, His heavenly voice now is, Oh that I & my Saving work might be entertained, kindly entreated, in that poor, perishing soul of thine! Are you willing?
Min. The voice, the sweet voice of the Lord Jesus Christ, (who was once hanged on a tree, to take away the Sting and Curfe of even such a Death as yours) unto all that close with him, His heavenly voice now is, Oh that I & my Saving work might be entertained, kindly entreated, in that poor, perishing soul of thine! Are you willing?
Morg. I hope I am.
Min. His Voice further is, If I am lodged in thy soul I'll sprinkle my blood upon it, and on my account thou shalt find Favour with GOD. Do you consent to this?
Mor. This I want.