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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.
Jan. 8. Being about to Rise, I felt the Cold in a manner Extraordinary; which inclined •me to seek more warmth in my Bed,, before I Rose: But so extreme was the Cold, that this was not feasible, whereupon I Resolved to Dress my self without any more […], and so going to the Fire in my Clothes, I soon became warm enough. Turn this, O my Soul, into an useful Meditation. There is a Necessity of my Rising out of my Bed, the Bed of Security, which I am under the power of; and to Live unto Christ, and walk in the Light. In order hereunto, I must put on my Soul, the Garments, which are to be had from the Lord Jesus. Now, to Awaken me out of my Sleep, & my Security, I am to set before me the Sun; the Gospel of, The Sun of Righteousness, doth Enlighten my mind, and tell me, that I was before, muffled up in Darkness, and that if I continued therein, I should starve and perish. I am also taught, That when men are Convinced of their miserable Condition, they will rather Endeavour to Ease and Comfort and Cherish themselves, by something in Themselves, than put on the Spiritual Garments, which the Lord Jesus Christ has provided for them. An Evil to be, by me Avoided!
Jan. 8. Being about to Rise, I felt the Cold in a manner Extraordinary; which inclined •me to seek more warmth in my Bed,, before I Rose: But so extream was the Cold, that this was not feasible, whereupon I Resolved to Dress my self without any more 〈…〉, and so going to the Fire in my Clothes, I soon became warm enough. Turn this, O my Soul, into an useful Meditation. There is a Necessity of my Rising out of my Bed, the Bed of Security, which I am under the power of; and to Live unto Christ, and walk in the Light. In order hereunto, I must put on my Soul, the Garments, which are to be had from the Lord Jesus. Now, to Awaken me out of my Sleep, & my Security, I am to set before me the Sun; the Gospel of, The Sun of Righteousness, doth Enlighten my mind, and tell me, that I was before, mufled up in Darkness, and that if I continued therein, I should starve and perish. I am also taught, That when men are Convinced of their miserable Condition, they will rather Endeavour to Ease and Comfort and Cherish themselves, by something in Themselves, than put on the Spiritual Garments, which the Lord Jesus Christ has provided for them. An Evil to be, by me Avoided!