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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. 8. Have I not by Fraud nor Force wronged my Neighbour? Or, been too Prodigal, when I should not have spent; but when I should have spent, then too Niggardly?
Quest. 9. Have I not uttered, not fomented what has been contrary unto Truth? or given Countenance unto a False Report?
Quest. 10. Have I not been Discontent with ⟨p. 17⟩my own Condition? Or, harboured in my Heart a Roving and a Craving Lust, after an undue Alteration of it?
Quest. 11. Have not I Despised the Offers of the Lord Jesus Christ in the New-Covenant, and the wonderful provision therein made for unhappy Sinners? And have not I permitted my Earthly Affairs to keep me at a Distance from the Lord-Redeemer, who has been waiting to give me, Repentance and Remission of Sins?