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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.
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?
Quest. 4. Have I not been Carnal, Careless, Weary in the Ordinary Sabbath of God? and have I not been Indisposed unto the Extraordinary Ones?
Quest. 5. Have I not been Perverse and Haughty towards my Superiors? Unkind and Foolish towards my Inferiors? Envious towards my Equals? and miserably Selfish in my conduct of my self?
Quest. 5. Have I not been Perverse and Haughty towards my Superiours? Unkind and Foolish towards my Inferiours? Envious towards my Equals? and miserably Selfish in my conduct of my self?
Quest. 6. Have I not Impaired my own Health by Intemperancies? or, been towards others, Passionate, Revengeful, and Contentious?