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The times of men are in the hand of God. Or A sermon occasioned…
The times of men are in the hand of God. Or A sermon occasioned by that awful providence which happened in Boston in New-England, the 4th day of the 3d month 1675. (when part of a vessel was blown up in the harbour, and nine men hurt, and three mortally wounded) wherein is showed how we should sanctify the dreadful name of God under such awful dispensations. / By Increase Mather, teacher to a Church of Christ. ; [Nine lines of Scripture texts]The times of men are in the hand of God. Or A sermon occasioned by that awfull providence which hapned in Boston in New-England, the 4th day of the 3d moneth 1675. (when part of a vessel was blown up in the harbour, and nine men hurt, and three mortally wounded) wherein is shewed how we should sanctifie the dreadfull name of God under such awfull dispensations. / By Increase Mather, teacher to a Church of Christ. ; [Nine lines of Scripture texts]
Boston: printed by John Foster, 1675
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.
This providence is likewise awfully Circumstanced, in that it cometh at a time when there are lamentable Out-breakings of Iniquity. Not long since two Murderers were executed amongst us; and since that another horrid Murder discovered, and it is to be feared that many will be found with the guilt of blood in their Skirts.
This providence is likewise awfully Circumstanced, in that it cometh at a time when there are lamentable Out-breakings of Iniquity. Not long since two Murtherers were executed amongst us; and since that another horrid Murther discovered, and it is to be feared that many will be found with the guilt of blood in their Skirts.
And this Providence is awfully Circumstanced, in respect of the suddenness of this fatal blow, no warning given of it beforehand, no man that expected or ever thought of such a thing till the moment wherein the dismal blow was given.
And this Providence is awfully Circumstanced, in respect of the suddeness of this fatal blow, no warning given of it beforehand, no man that expected or ever thought of such a thing till the moment wherein the dismal blow was given.
And awfully Circumstanced in respect of the number of Persons whom the hand of the Lord hath fallen upon, no less then nine Persons, and three of them already dead, besides another that was taken away by sudden death the very same day.