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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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H. S. I am heartily so.
Min. But your Sorrows must be after a godly Sort. Not merely because of the miseries which it has brought in your outward Man, but chiefly for the Wrongs and Wounds therein given to your own Soul; and not only for the Miseries you have brought on your self, but chiefly for the Injuries which you have done to the Blessed God.
Min. But your Sorrows must be after a godly Sort. Not meerly because of the miseries which it has brought in your outward Man, but chiefly for the Wrongs and Wounds therein given to your own Soul; and not only for the Miseries you have brought on your self, but chiefly for the Injuries which you have done to the Blessed God.
H. S. I hope my Sorrow lies there.
Min. But do you Mourn without Hopes?