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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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I will inform the Auditory. This poor Young man tells me; He uses all his power to turn unto God; but he finds he has no power, in himself; He looks up to God for power, and owns himself unworthy that God should give it him. He tells me, He sees his Heart full of Corruption, and his Life all Iniquity; but he looks on all Sin as most odious, because it is an Offence unto God. He tells me, That a Saviour appears to him, the best thine in the word; & an Interest in Him worth a thousand worlds. He tells me, That he desires the Saviour to Reconcile. God unto him, and also to humble him, ⟨p. 40⟩and give a New Heart unto him, & fill his Heart with the Love of God. He tells me, That the Hope he has of Mercy from God, breaks his Heart for him; & makes him think, What he shall do for God. Particularly, He desires, that his Sins may be known to all the World; & that all the World may be warned from him, and withheld from Sinning against God. If all this be Hearty, 'tis well. Repentance in Distress, is often so Deceitful, that, Young man, you cannot be too jealous of your own Heart, in yours. But, I shall proceed unto another Article of work, that is now provided for me.
I will inform the Auditory. This poor Young man tells me; He uses all his power to turn unto God; but he finds he has no power, in himself; He looks up to God for power, and owns himself unworthy that God should give it him. He tells me, He sees his Heart full of Corruption, and his Life all Iniquity; but he looks on all Sin as most odious, because it is an Offence unto God. He tells me, That a Saviour appears to him, the best thine in the word; & an Interest in Him worth a thousand worlds. He tells me, That he desires the Saviour to Reconcile. God unto him, and also to humble him, ⟨p. 40⟩and give a New Heart unto him, & fill his Heart with the Love of God. He tells me, That the Hope he has of Mercy from God, breaks his Heart for him; & makes him think, What he shall do for God. Particularly, He desires, that his Sins may be known to all the World; & that all the World may be warned from him, and witheld from Sinning against God. If all this be Hearty, 'tis well. Repentance in Distress, is often so Deceitful, that, Young man, you cannot be too jealous of your own Heart, in yours. But, I shall proceed unto another Article of work, that is now provided for me.