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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.
Have not I grievously forgotten the God that made me! And have not I given to the Wall, the Flesh, and the Devil, the Homage which is due to God alone? O, have I not let Creatures have the Affection, and Obedience, which God alone may lay claim unto?
Quest 2.Have I not Sh••m •t•dly Neglected the Institutions wherein the Lord Jesus Christ has taught me to maintain a Fellowship with my God? And ⟨p. 16⟩have I not humoured the Superstitions of a Vain Conversation?
Quest 2.Have I not Sh••m •t•dly Neglected the Institutions wherein the Lord Jesus Christ has taught me to mentain a Fellowship with my God? And ⟨p. 16⟩have I not humoured the Superstitions of a Vain Conversation?
Quest. 3. I Have I not Irreverently treated the Names, Attributes, Words, Works, and Ordinances, whereby God makes Himself known unto us? and have I not been without awful Apprehensions of His Majesty, under His various Dispensations?