N00429:100
Speedy repentance urged. A sermon preached at Boston, Decemb. 29. 1689. In the hearing,…
Speedy repentance urged. A sermon preached at Boston, Decemb. 29. 1689. In the hearing, and at the request of one Hugh Stone, a miserable man under a just sentence of death, for a tragical and horrible murder. : Together with some account concerning the character, carriage, and execution of that unhappy malefactor. : To which are added, certain memorable providences relating to some other murders; & some great instances of repentance which have been seen among us. / By Cotton Mather Pastor of the Gospel in Boston.
Boston: printed by Samuel Green, 1690
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Counsel 5
Seek a Pardon, and seek it PENITENTLY. And there are especially Two Expressions of Repentance, which we are to be exercised in, They are conjoined in Prov. 28. 13. He that Confesseth, and Forsaketh his Sins, […] find Mercy.
Seek a Pardon, and seek it ••NITENTLY. And there are especially Two Expressions of Repentance, which we are to be exercised in, They are conjoyned in Prov. 28. 13. He that Confesseth, and Forsaketh his Sins, 〈…〉 find Mercy.
Wherefore,
1. Confess all your Sins, if you ⟨p. 51⟩would have the pardon of them. It was said upon a devout purpose of Confession, in Psal. 32. 5