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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.
[Ezek. 13 13. Isa. 28.17 Psal. 18.12.] Lord, Let not my Refuges, be such, as there shall be an Overflowing Shower in thine Anger, and Great Hailstones in thy Fury to consume them; Let them not be, Refuges of Lies, which the Hail shall sweep away. Fit me for the Day when I shall see the Descending Jesus Alarm the World with Brightness, Hailstones, and Coals of Fire.
[Ezek. 13 13. Isa. 28.17 Psal. 18.12.] Lord, Let not my Refuges, be such, as there shall be an Overflowing Shower in thine Anger, and Great Hailstones in thy Fury to consume them; Let them not be, Refuges of Lies, which the Hail shall sweep away. Fit me for the Day when I shall see the Descending Jesus Alarum the World with Brightness, Hailstones, and Coals of Fire.
[Isa 30.30] Lord, Let me Tremble at thy Threatenings as they did in the Day, when thou didst cause thy Glorious Voice to be heard, and Show the Lighting down of thy Arm, with Scattering, and Tempest, and Hailstones.
[Isa 30.30] Lord, Let me Tremble at thy Threatnings as they did in the Day, when thou didst cause thy Glorious Voice to be heard, and Show the Lighting down of thy Arm, with Seattering, and Tempest, and Hailstones.