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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.
God the Father, is become our Father; God the Son, is become our Saviour; God the Spirit, is become our Strengthener; All the Perfections of this God, are now concerned for our Welfare. We have now ⟨p. 62⟩a Title to all the Promises of God; we may have a continual Recourse to them, as unto our Heritage, and the Rejoicing of our Heart; we may from them assure our salves of Grace, of Glory, of Every Good Thing. Our Spiritual Enemies will all be Disappointed; we have an Omnipotent Undertaker for our bring made Conquerors and more than Conquerors over them And whither are we now a going? Our Heavenly Shepherd is daily Leading of us in the Paths of Righteousness; but whither? Truly, to another and a better World; Every Day we are one Day nearer to the Inheritance of the Saints in Light. We shall shortly, be with our Lord Jesus Christ, Where He is, that we may Behold His Glory! But, O my God, How Long! How Long!
God the Father, is become our Father; God the Son, is become our Saviour; God the Spirit, is become our Strengthener; All the Perfections of this God, are now concerned for our Welfare. We have now ⟨p. 62⟩a Title to all the Promises of God; we may have a continual Recourse to them, as unto our Heritage, and the Rejoycing of our Heart; we may from them assure our salves of Grace, of Glory, of Every Good Thing. Our Spiritual Enemies will all be Disappointed; we have an Omnipotent Undertaker for our bring made Conquerours and more than Conquerours over them And whither are we now a going? Our Heavenly Shepherd is daily Leading of us in the Paths of Righteousness; but whither? Truly, to another and a better World; Every Day we are one Day nearer to the Inheritance of the Saints in Light. We shall shortly, be with our Lord Jesus Christ, Where He is, that we may Behold His Glory! But, O my God, How Long! How Long!
Now, Are not here Articles of Commemoration enough to fill the Thoughts of one Winter Day? And yet, that the Music may not be Impaired by our missing of any Note that may belong unto it, annex a TENTH Article to all the Rest. Let That be, upon the Benefits of God, relating to the good Circumstances of the Country, whereof we are Inhabitants. Let the Health, the Growth, the Peace, the Plenty and the Protection of our Country, procure our Acknowledgements unto our God.