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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.
[Jer 18.14,1•] […] a man leave the Snow of Lebanon, which conet […] Would a Thirsty […] of pure water, slight it […] thee, O my God.
[Jer 18.14,1•] 〈…〉 a man leave the Snow of Lebanon, which conet 〈…〉 Would a Thirsty 〈…〉 of pure water, slight it 〈…〉 thee, O my God.
This for, the Snow; But when the HAIL which is Frozen Rain, visits us, it may Awaken these Wishes in us.
[Hag. 2.17] Lord, It was thy Complaint, I Smote you with Hail, yet ye turned not unto me; Let not my Obstinacy in Sin, give cause for that Complaint.