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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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Secondly. Prayer to God, with Faith in the only Saviour, who is Able to keep you from falling; This is a most necessary Course, that you may not Fall to the breaking of your Bones; Fall into the horrible Pit. Our dear Saviour, has undertaken to keep His people, from the Falls into Sin, that might Separate them from the Love of God. All the Grace that is needful to keep us from any Falls, 'tis Lodged and Laid up in our dear Saviour for us. When we come into the Covenant ⟨p. 43⟩of Grace, 'tis with a Consent, That our Saviour shall be our Keeper: This incomparable Nazarene. We say to Him, Lord, thou art He that keeps my Soul! And we Lay Hold on that word, The Lord shall preserve thy Soul. But then, frequent must be our Supplications unto the Lord. Supplicate at that rate; Oh! Let not my Heart be inclined unto any Evil Thing! Supplicate at that rate; Oh! Do thou hold me up and I shall be safe; and I shall have Respect unto thy Statutes continually! Supplicate at that rate? Consider me, O Lord my God, Le•t my Enemy say, I have prevailed against him! Tis a most suitable petition for you; Psal. CXIX. 116. Lord, Uphold me, according to thy Word. Souls, you are not so much urged unto that Prayer, Lord, Withhold me from a state of Poverty: For one may be poor in this▪ World, and Rich in Faith. You are not so much urged unto that Prayer, Lord, Withhold me from a Disgraced or a Despised Name. For one may have their Honour here Laid in the Dust, and yet have a Name written in Heaven. You are not so much urged unto that Prayer, Lord, Withhold me from Sicknesses; For one may be Sick, and yet be one whom Jesus loves. But ⟨p. 44⟩this, this is the Prayer I urge you to; Lord, Withhold me from Sinning against thee. Think a thousand times on that word, Woe unto them, when I depart from them!
Secondly. Prayer to God, with Faith in the only Saviour, who is Able to keep you from falling; This is a most necessary Course, that you may not Fall to the breaking of your Bones; Fall into the horrible Pit. Our dear Saviour, has undertaken to keep His people, from the Falls into Sin, that might Separate them from the Love of God. All the Grace that is needful to keep us from any Falls, 'tis Lodg'd and Laid up in our dear Saviour for us. When we come into the Covenant