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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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Min. Thus: You have and undue Images of God in your Mind a thousand times. But more than so; that Commandment not only forbids our using the Inventions of Men in the Worship of God, but it also requires our using all the Institutions of God. Now have not you many and many a time turned your back upon some of those glorious Institutions?
H. S. Indeed, Sir, I confess it? I see my sinfulness greater than I thought it was.
Min. You ought to see it. God help you to see it! There is a boundless Ocean of it. And then for that SIN, ⟨p. 73⟩which has now brought a shameful Death upon you, 'tis impossible to Declare the Aggravations of it; hardly •n Age will show the like. You have professed your self Sorry for it!
H. S. I am heartily so.