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Winter-meditations directions how to employ the leisure [sic] of the winter for the glory…Winter-meditations directions how to employ the liesure [sic] of the winter for the glory…
Winter-meditations directions how to employ the leisure [sic] of the winter for the glory of God. : Accompanied with reflections, as well historical, as theological, not only upon the circumstances of the winter, but also, upon the notable works of God, both in, creation, and providence: especially those, which more immediately concern every particular man, in the whole course of his life: and upon the religious works, wherewith every man should acknowledge God, in and from the accidents of the winter. / By Cotton Mather. ; With a preface of the Reverend, Mr. John Higginson.Winter-meditations directions how to employ the liesure [sic] of the winter for the glory of God. : Accompanied with reflections, as well historical, as theological, not only upon the circumstances of the winter, but also, upon the notable works of God, both in, creation, and providence: especially those, which more immediately concern every particular man, in the whole course of his life: and upon the religious works, wherewith every man should acknowledge God, in and from the accidents of the winter. / By Cotton Mather. ; With a preface of the Reverend, Mr. John Higginson.
Boston: printed by Benjamin Harris over-against the Old-Meeting-House, 1693
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
[Eccl 11.4] Lord, Let me not so observe the wind, as to neglect any Opportunities of Sowing, in Acts of Liberality.
[Math 8.27] Lord, The Winds obey thy Christ; O Let me do so too!
[Psal. 18.10] Lord, Unto the Saving and Helping of all thy people, do thou Fly upon the Wings of the Wind; and let me do so, in the Swiftness of my Obedience unto thy Majesty.
[Gen. 8.1.] Lord, Let that Wind pass over Earth, which may carry off the Flood of Ignorance, Wickedness and Misery, that has Long Overwhelmed it.