A50229:258
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. 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.
Min. But this is not all that he saith, His Voice further is, If I come into thy soul I will change it, I will make all sin bitter to it, I will make it an holy heavenly soul. Do you value this above ⟨p. 124⟩the proffers of all the World?
Min. But this is not all that he saith, His Voice further is, If I come into thy soul I will chang it, I will make all sin bitter to it, I will make it an holy heavenly soul. Do you value this above ⟨p. 124⟩the proffers of all the World?
Mor. I think I do,—and now, Sir, I must go no further, Look here—what a solemn sight is this! Here lies the Coffin which this Body of mine must presently be laid in. I thank you dear Sir, for what you have already done for me.