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The principles of the Protestant religion maintained, and churches of New-England, in the profession…

The PRINCIPLES of the PROTESTANT RELIGION MAINTAINED, And Churches of New-England, in the PROFESSION and EXERCISE thereof DEFENDED, Against all the Calumnies of one George Keith, a Quaker, in a Book lately Published at Pennsylvania, to undermine them both.By the Ministers of the Gospel in Boston,Prov. 18.17. He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour comes and searches him.Phil. 2.3. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the Concision.2. Thes. 2.10, 11. They received not the love of the Truth, that they might be saved;And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lye.BOSTON, in New-England, Printed by Richard Pierce, and sold by the Booksellers. MDCXC.The PRINCIPLES of the PROTESTANT RELIGION MAINTAINED, And Churches of New-England, in the PROFESSION and EXERCISE thereof DEFENDED, Against all the Calumnies of one George Keith, a Quaker, in a Book lately Published at Pensilvania, to undermine them both.By the Ministers of the Gospel in Boston,Prov. 18.17. He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour comes and searches him.Phil. 2.3. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the Concision.2. Thes. 2.10, 11. They received not the love of the Truth, that they might be saved;And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lye.BOSTON, in New-England, Printed by Richard Pierce, and sold by the Booksellers. MDCXC.Title page, as transcribed: The PRINCIPLES of the PROTESTANT RELIGION MAINTAINED, And Churches of New-England, in the PROFESSION and EXERCISE thereof DEFENDED, Against all the Calumnies of one George Keith, a Quaker, in a Book lately Published at Pennsylvania, to undermine them both. — By the Ministers of the Gospel in Boston, — Prov. 18.17. He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour comes and searches him. — Phil. 2.3. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the Concision. — 2. Thes. 2.10, 11. They received not the love of the Truth, that they might be saved; And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lye. — BOSTON, in New-England, Printed by Richard Pierce, and sold by the Booksellers. MDCXC.The PRINCIPLES of the PROTESTANT RELIGION MAINTAINED, And Churches of New-England, in the PROFESSION and EXERCISE thereof DEFENDED, Against all the Calumnies of one George Keith, a Quaker, in a Book lately Published at Pensilvania, to undermine them both. — By the Ministers of the Gospel in Boston, — Prov. 18.17. He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour comes and searches him. — Phil. 2.3. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the Concision. — 2. Thes. 2.10, 11. They received not the love of the Truth, that they might be saved; And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lye. — BOSTON, in New-England, Printed by Richard Pierce, and sold by the Booksellers. MDCXC.

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The principles of the Protestant religion maintained, and churches of New-England, in the profession…

The principles of the Protestant religion maintained, and churches of New-England, in the profession and exercise thereof defended against all the calumnies of one George Keith, a Quaker, in a book lately published at Pennsylvania, to undermine them both / by the ministers of the Gospel in Boston.The principles of the Protestant religion maintained, and churches of New-England, in the profession and exercise thereof defended against all the calumnies of one George Keith, a Quaker, in a book lately published at Pensilvania, to undermine them both / by the ministers of the Gospel in Boston.

Cotton Mather 1663–1728

printed by Richard Pierce, 1690

[10] 156 p. · 37k words · Wing A1029 · ESTC W19401

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Cotton Mather, The principles of the Protestant religion maintained, and churches of New-England, in the profession… (Boston in New-England, 1690). EEBO-TCP A23636.

Contents 15

Title page6
PrefaceThe Preface.The Praeface.10
IntroductionThe Introduction.pp. 1–150242
Reflections on his Title-Page and Epistle.pp. 3–711
Reflections on Chap. 1. of the Holy Scriptures.pp. 7–2126
Reflections on Cap. 2. of New Revelations and Inspirations.pp. 21–4034
Reflections on Chapt. 4th. of Ministerial Gifts &c.pp. 40–6332
Reflections on Chapt. 5. Of God, His Decrees &c.pp. 63–8434
Reflections on Cap. 6. of Christ's dying for all, &c.pp. 84–10325
Reflections on Chapt. 7. of Justification.pp. 103–109

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Reflections on Cap. 8. of Perseverance, &c.Reflections on Cap. 8. of Perseverence, &c.pp. 109–12720

Reflections on Cap. 9th of the Visible Church.pp. 127–13617

Reflections on chapt. 10. of the Sacraments &c.pp. 136–14818

Reflections on his Call.pp. 148–1509

AppendixAn Appendix.pp. 15021

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Title as printed: The principles of the Protestant religion maintained, and churches of New-England, in the profession and exercise thereof defended against all the calumnies of one George Keith, a Quaker, in a book lately published at Pennsylvania, to undermine them both / by the ministers of the Gospel in Boston.The principles of the Protestant religion maintained, and churches of New-England, in the profession and exercise thereof defended against all the calumnies of one George Keith, a Quaker, in a book lately published at Pensilvania, to undermine them both / by the ministers of the Gospel in Boston.
Author: Cotton Mather 1663–1728
Printer: Richard Pierce
Year: 1690
Imprint: Boston in New-England : Printed by Richard Pierce, and sold by the booksellers, MDCXC [1690]
Size: [10] 156 p.
Words: 36,636
Catalogue: Wing A1029 · ESTC W19401
Text: EEBO-TCP A23636
Notes: Imperfect: pages tightly bound, and stained, with print showthrough and loss of print.
A reply to George Keith's The Presbyterian and independent visible churches in New-England and else-where brought to the text. Although the preface is signed by James Allen, Joshua Moodey, Samuel Willard and Cotton Mather, Mather is considered chiefly responsible for the work--NUC pre-1956 imprints.A reply to George Keith's The Presbyterian and independent visible churches in New-England and else-where brought to the text. Although the preface is signed by James Allen, Joshuah Moodey, Samuel Willard and Cotton Mather, Mather is considered chiefly responsible for the work--NUC pre-1956 imprints.
Reproduction of original in the Cambridge University Library.
Licence: CC0 1.0 (TCP transcription); underlying work in the public domain

Transcription: EEBO-TCP A23636