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Early piety; exemplified in Elizabeth Butcher of Boston
Early piety; exemplified in Elizabeth Butcher of Boston: who was born July 14th, 1709. And died June 13th. 1718. Being just eight years and eleven months old.
Boston: printed by J. Draper for C. Harrison over against the Brazen-Head, 1741
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24. She said, she had something to say to Mr. SEWALL the next time he came to see her: And being asked, what it was, she said, she would thank him for the many Prayers he put up for her, for God had heard and answered them.
24. She said, she had something to say to Mr. SEWALL the next time he came to see her: And being ask'd, what it was, she said, she would thank him for the many Prayers he put up for her, for God had heard and answered them.
25. At another time she said concerning Christ; Why is his Chariot so long a coming? Why stay so long the Wheels of his Chariot? For me to stay is Pain; but to Die is Gain.
26. Mr. PRINCE coming to see her the Monday before her Death, she desired him to Pray with her, he said well, and what shall we Pray ⟨p. 17⟩for now? She replied, that I may have a saving Knowledge of Christ, that God would please to Pardon all my Sins, and prepare me for Death my great & last Change.
26. Mr. PRINCE coming to see her the Monday before her Death, she desired him to Pray with her, he said well, and what shall we Pray ⟨p. 17⟩for now? She replyed, that I may have a saving Knowledge of Christ, that God wou'd please to Pardon all my Sins, and prepare me for Death my great & last Change.