Speedy repentance urged. A sermon preached at Boston, Decemb. 29. 1689. In the hearing,…

Name: Speedy repentance urged. A sermon preached at Boston, Decemb. 29. 1689. In the hearing,…
Author: Cotton Mather

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.

Cotton Mather 1663–1728Boston: printed by Samuel Green, 1690

[8], 87, [1], 15, [1] p. ; 15 cm. (8vo) · 18k words · Evans 539 · Wing M1156

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THE Character and Carriage and Execution of Hugh Stone.

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[ Earlier:148–163 of 222

:148p. 73

H. S. I hope my Sorrow lies there.

:149p. 73

Min. But do you Mourn without Hopes?

:150p. 73

H. S. I thank God I do not.

:151p. 73

Min. Where do you see a Door of Hope?

:152p. 73

H. S. In the Lord Jesus Christ, who as died to save Sinners.

:153p. 73–74

Min. Truly, There is no other Name by which we may be saved? The Righteousness ⟨p. 74⟩

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