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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.
Restraints Merciful & Wonderful. Boston-Lecture, 10. d. 7. m. 1713. › APPLICATION.
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APPLICATION.
I. There are some Occurrences in the World, that are very much to be wondered ⟨p. 21⟩at; But we now see the Reason of those Wondrous Occurrences. I will entertain you with the Mention of Two or Three Things, whereof we must now say, These are the Doings of the Lord, and they are marvellous in our eyes. If there were not a Good God, who withholds men from Sinning against Him, the World would not have such a Respite from such Wonderful Miseries, which I shall now tell you of.
I. There are some Occurrences in the World, that are very much to be wondred ⟨p. 21⟩at; But we now see the Reason of those Wondrous Occurrences. I will entertain you with the Mention of Two or Three Things, whereof we must now say, These are the Doings of the Lord, and they are marvellous in our eyes. If there were not a Good God, who witholds men from Sinning against Him, the World would not have such a Respite from such Wonderful Miseries, which I shall now tell you of.
First. We may Wonder that some Destructive Wickednesses are not ever now and then done in the World, by people that are Wicked enough to do them. There are people, who have nothing within them, to withhold them, from such Things as are too horrible to be spoken of. People there are, who would Stick at nothing, that they could see themselves able to do, that they may ruin others, and Enrich themselves. People there are, who if it came into their Minds, what they are capable of doing, and yet might Lie Concealed after all, and it may be Roast their own Eggs into the Bargain, would soon be the Actors of direful Tragedies! Many an honest man, is aware of Ways to do incredible Mischief, which if some