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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. I pray tell me plainly what special Sin, do you think it was, that laid the first Foundation of your Destruction? where did you begin to leave God, and Ruin your self?
Min. I pray tell me plainly what special Sin, do you think it was, that laid the first Foundation of your Destruction? where did you begin to leave God, and Ruine your self?
H. S. It was Contention in my […] ⟨p. 77⟩I had been used unto something of Religion: and I was once careful about the Worship of God, not only with my Family but in secret also. But upon Contention between me and my Wife, I left off the ways of God, and you see what I am came to.
H. S. It was Contention in my 〈…〉 ⟨p. 77⟩I had been used unto something of Religion: and I was once careful about the Worship of God, not only with my Family but in secret also. But upon Contention between me and my Wife, I left off the wayes of God, and you see what I am came to.
Min. I would pray you to Vo••t up all Sin, with a very hearty detestation. You are going (if I may so speak) to disgorge your Soul; if you •o not first cast up your Sin, if your •oul and your Sin come away together ••ou cannot but know something of the dismal condition which it must pass to. O what cause have you to fall […] with Sin forever? it has been your nly Enemy. Here is the only Revenge which you may allow in your f. You must not now bear any Ma against any one man in the World, […] forgive even those that have done […] the greatest Injuries. Only upon […] be as vengeful as you can; I […] […] like Sampson, so to D,