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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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pity the poor Children that go like so many Lambs that have lost their keeter; that they may not come to such a Death as I do Lord, for the […] of Jesus Christ, and the Righteousness of ⟨p. 85⟩thy Son, accept my Soul, and receive me into the Arms of thy mercy; that I may enjoy Everlasting Rest. Pardon all my sins; and let the Prayers of all those that have put up their Petitions for me, be accepted for the sake of Jesus Christ. Now I am coming, now I am coming, thou mayst say, I called to thee, and thou wouldst not come; I must say, my sin brought me here, O the World, and the corrupt nature of man, that has proved my ruin! O Lord, Good Lord, let me enjoy Rest for my Soul. The desire of my Soul is to be with thee, in thy Kingdom, let me have a share in that Kingdom. Now is the time, Lord Jesus; the Grave is opening its mouth; I am now living, though dead in Sin, let my prayers be heard in heaven thy holy place; thy hands hath made me, & I know thou canst Save me; hide not thy face from me; and affect the hearts of thy people with this sad Object, that they may labour to serve thee betimes, and may not give themselves up to profaneness and Wickedness, especially that Sin of Drunkenness, which is an in let of all Abominations.
pity the poor Children that go like so many Lambs that have lost their keeter; that they may not come to such a Death as I do Lord, for the 〈…〉 of Jesus Christ, and the Righteousness of ⟨p. 85⟩thy Son, accept my Soul, and receive me into the Arms of thy mercy; that I may enjoy Everlasting Rest. Pardon all my sins; and let the Prayers of all those that have put up their Petitions for me, be accepted for the sake of Jesus Christ. Now I am coming, now I am coming, thou mayst say, I called to thee, and thou wouldst not come; I must say, my sin brought me here, O the World, and the corrupt nature of man, that has proved my ruine! O Lord, Good Lord, let me enjoy Rest for my Soul. The desire of my Soul is to be with thee, in thy Kingdom, let me have a share in that Kingdom. Now is the time, Lord Jesus; the Grave is opening its mouth; I am now living, though dead in Sin, let my prayers be heard in heaven thy holy place; thy hands hath made me, & I know thou can'st Save me; hide not thy face from me; and affect the hearts of thy people with this sad Object, that they may labour to serve thee betimes, and may not give themselves up to profaneness and Wickedness, especially that Sin of Drunkenness, which is an in let of all Abominations.