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The sad effects of sin. A true relation of the murder committed by David…
The sad effects of sin. A true relation of the murder committed by David Wallis, on his companion Benjamin Stolwood: on Saturday night, the first of August, 1713. With his carriage oftener condemnation; his confession and dying speech at the place of execution, &c. : To which are added, the sermons preached at the lecture in Boston, in his hearing, after condemnation; and on the day of his execution, being Sept. 24. 1713.The sad effects of sin. A true relation of the murder committed by David Wallis, on his companion Benjamin Stolwood: on Saturday night, the first of August, 1713. With his carriage ofter condemnation; his confession and dying speech at the place of execution, &c. : To which are added, the sermons preached at the lecture in Boston, in his hearing, after condemnation; and on the day of his execution, being Sept. 24. 1713.
printed by John Allen for Nicholas Boone, 1713
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
Finally. HE Makes his solemn Vow and Promise, that God should have the Glory both of the Pardoning Mercy, and Renewing Grace: My Tongue shall sing aloud of thy Righteousness. Righteousness is here used for Grace, Mercy, Clemency, Truth and Faithfulness. This he would Sing of, Confess, Laud and Celebrate in Songs of Praise, Thanksgiving and Blessing. And he would sing aloud of it; in the most public manner he would proclaim the Infinite Goodness & Faithfulness of God to Returning Sinners.
Finally. HE Makes his solemn Vow and Promise, that God should have the Glory both of the Pardoning Mercy, and Renewing Grace: My Tongue shall sing aloud of thy Righteousness. Righteousness is here used for Grace, Mercy, Clemency, Truth and Faithfulness. This he would Sing of, Confess, Laud and Celebrate in Songs of Praise, Thansksgiving and Blessing. And he would sing aloud of it; in the most publick manner he would proclaim the Infinite Goodness & Faithfulness of God to Returning Sinners.
GODS Righteousness is often out for his Grace in the great business of a Sinners Justification and Sanctification. They meet together herein. This the Penitent comforts himself in, and therefore Sings of it. And this he sings aloud of, to acquaint and affect others therewith […].
GODS Righteousness is often out for his Grace in the great business of a Sinners Justification and Sanctification. They meet together herein. This the Penitent comforts himself in, and therefore Sings of it. And this he sings aloud of, to acquaint and affect others therewith 〈…〉.
There are two or three things to be observed in the words. 1. The heinous Guilt of Murder. 2. That Deliverance from it is to be earnestly sought of God. 3. That God must have the Glory of such Preservation and Deliverance.