The vial poured out upon the sea. A remarkable relation of certain pirates brought…

Name: The vial poured out upon the sea. A remarkable relation of certain pirates brought…
Author: Cotton Mather

The vial poured out upon the sea. A remarkable relation of certain pirates brought unto a tragical and untimely end. Some conferences with them, after their condemnation. Their behaviour at their execution. And a sermon preached on that occasion. : [Two lines from Job]

Cotton Mather 1663–1728Boston: printed by T. Fleet for N. Belknap, 1726

[2], 51, [1] p. ; (8vo) · 14k words · Evans 2779

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A Conference, with the Pirates. July 6. M. stands for Minister. P.…: A Conference, with the Pirates. July 6. M. stands for Minister. P. P. for Pirates.

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P. Fly, Sir, He is a poor Creature, He knows nothing! — If he ever Learnt any Catechism, he has forgot it all.

P. Fly, Syr, He is a poor Creature, He knows nothing! — If he ever Learnt any Catechism, he has forgott it all.

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M. Alas, what shall I do? — I will talk more Separately with him, another time. In the mean time, Do you, Condick, Mind as well as you can, what I say to these. I will speak so plainly to them, if it be possible, that you may understand it. You are all Sensible, That there lies upon you a Necessity to Turn and Live unto GOD.

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P. P. Yes, Sir.

P. P. Yes, Syr.

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M. Do you feel, that you cannot of yourselves, (or if He don't help you,) Turn and Live unto him?

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