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Memorable providences, relating to witchcrafts and possessions. A faithful account of many wonderful and…
Memorable providences, relating to witchcrafts and possessions. A faithful account of many wonderful and surprising things, that have befallen several bewitched and possessed persons in New-England. Particularly, a narrative of the marvellous trouble and relief [sic] experienced by a pious family in Boston, very lately and sadly molested with evil spirits. : Whereunto is added, a discourse delivered unto a congregation in Boston, on the occasion of that illustrious providence. : As also a discourse delivered unto the same congregation; on the occasion of an horrible self-murder committed in that town. : With an appendix, in vindication of a chapter in a late book of remarkable providences, from the calumnies of a Quaker at Pen-silvania [sic]. / Written by Cotton Mather, Minister of the Gospel. ; And recommended by the Ministers of Boston and Charleston.Memorable providences, relating to witchcrafts and possessions. A faithful account of many wonderful and surprising things, that have befallen several bewitched and possessed persons in New-England. Particularly, a narrative of the marvellous trouble and releef [sic] experienced by a pious family in Boston, very lately and sadly molested with evil spirits. : Whereunto is added, a discourse delivered unto a congregation in Boston, on the occasion of that illustrious providence. : As also a discourse delivered unto the same congregation; on the occasion of an horrible self-murder committed in that town. : With an appendix, in vindication of a chapter in a late book of remarkable providences, from the calumnies of a Quaker at Pen-silvania [sic]. / Written by Cotton Mather, Minister of the Gospel. ; And recommended by the Ministers of Boston and Charleston.
Boston: printed by R.P. i.e, 1689
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.
O pity thine own soul; and give no sleep to thine eyes nor s••mber to thine eye lids, until thine immortal soul be delivered from thy natural state. Let not Witchcraft it self be a more frightful thing to thee, than thy own present Unregeneracy. Turn ye, turn ye, why will ye dye?
O pity thine own soul; and give no sleep to thine eyes nor s••mber to thine eye lids, until thine immortal soul be deliver'd from thy natural state. Let not Witchcraft it self be a more frightful thing to thee, than thy own present Unregeneneracy. Turn ye, turn ye, why will ye dye?
Secondly, Let not an Act of Rebellion be allowed by us. When Joseph was incited unto an Ill Act, he said, in Gen, 39. 9. How shall I do this wickedness and sin against God? Thus, when we are urged unto any Ill Act, Let us refuse it so, No, this is like Witchcraft, shall I by such wickedness make my self as a Witch before the Lord?
Secondly, Let not an Act of Rebellion be allowed by us. When Joseph was incited unto an Ill Act, he said, in Gen, 39. 9. How shall I do this wickedness and sin against God? Thus, when we are urged unto any Ill Act, Let us refuse it so, No, this is like Wicthcraft, shall I by such wickedness make my self as a Witch before the Lord?
Three Things are to be Recommend here.