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A relation of the troubles which have happened in New-England, by reason of the…A relation of the troubles which have hapned in New-England, by reason of the…
A relation of the troubles which have happened in New-England, by reason of the Indians there. From the year 1614 to the year 1675. : Wherein the frequent conspiracies of the Indians to cut off the English, and the wonderful providence of God, in disappointing their devices, is declared. : Together with an historical discourse concerning the prevalency of prayer; showing that New Englands late deliverance from the rage of the heathen is an eminent answer of prayer. / By Increase Mather teacher of a church in Boston in New-England. ; [Nine lines of quotations]A relation of the troubles which have hapned in New-England, by reason of the Indians there. From the year 1614 to the year 1675. : Wherein the frequent conspiracyes of the Indians to cutt off the English, and the wonderfull providence of God, in disappointing their devices, is declared. : Together with an historical discourse concerning the prevalency of prayer; shewing that New Englands late deliverance from the rage of the heathen is an eminent answer of prayer. / By Increase Mather teacher of a church in Boston in New-England. ; [Nine lines of quotations]
printed by John Foster, 1677
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.
Theodosius being in no small danger by reason of the potent Army of Adversaries he had to do with, 1in his distress cried unto heaven for help, and behold! the Lord sent such a terrible Tempest, as the like was not known, whereby the Darts of the enemy were driven back upon themselves, to their own confusion, 2which caused Claudian the Poet (though no great friend to the Christian name) to say concerning Theodosius, O nimium Dil•cte Deo cui milit at AEther, Et conjur ati veniunt ad Classica Venti.
Theodosius being in no small danger by reason of the potent Army of Adversaryes he had to do with, 1in his distress cryed unto heaven for help, and behold! the Lord sent such a terrible Tempest, as the like was not known, whereby the Darts of the enemy were driven back upon themselves, to their own confusion, 2which caused Claudian the Poet (though no great friend to the Christian name) to say concerning Theodosius, O nimium Dil•cte Deo cui milit at AEther, Et conjur ati veniunt ad Classica Venti.
- 1Lege Theod•••i v••am.
- 2August De Ctvitate D•i. Lib▪ 5. C. 26.
It is storied concerning the City of Nisibis that being straitly besieged by Sapors King of Persia,