A69149:58
Gods promise to his plantation· as it was delivered in a sermon
Gods promise to his plantation· as it was delivered in a sermon, by John Cotton, B.D. and preacher of Gods word in Boston.Gods promise to his plantation· as it was delivered in a sermon, by Iohn Cotton, B.D. and preacher of Gods word in Boston.
London: printed by William Jones of John Bellamy, 1630London: printed by William Iones of Iohn Bellamy, 1630
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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.
First, if sovereign Authority command and encourage such Plantations by giving way to subjects to transplant themselves, and set up a new Commonwealth. This is a lawful and expedient case for such particular persons as be designed and sent: Matth. 8.9. and for such as they, who are sent, have power to command.
First, if soveraigne Authority command and encourage such Plantations by giving way to subjects to transplant themselves, and set up a new Commonwealth. This is a lawfull and expedient case for such particular persons as be designed and sent: Matth. 8.9. and for such as they, who are sent, have power to command.
Secondly, when some special providence of God leads a man unto such a course. This may also single out particulars. Psal. 32.8. I will instruct, and guide thee with mine eye. As the child knows the pleasure of his father in his eye, so doth the child of God see Gods pleasure in the eye of his heavenly Fathers providence. And this is done three ways.
Secondly, when some speciall providence of God leades a man unto such a course. This may also single out particulars. Psal. 32.8. I will instruct, and guide thee with mine eye. As the childe knowes the pleasure of his father in his eye, so doth the childe of God see Gods pleasure in the eye of his heavenly Fathers providence. And this is done three wayes.