The life and death of the Reverend Mr. John Eliot, who was the first preacher of the Gospel to the Indians in America with an account of the wonderful success which the Gospel has had amongst the heathen in that part of the world, and of the many strange customs of the pagan Indians in New-England / written by Cotton Mather.

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
Publisher: Printed for John Dunton
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1694
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A50138 ESTC ID: R31238 STC ID: M1121
Subject Headings: Eliot, John, 1604-1690; Massachuset Indians -- Missions;
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0 Gen. 8.20, 21. And Noah built an Altar to Jehovah; Gen. 8.20, 21. And Noah built an Altar to Jehovah; np1 crd, crd cc np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp np1; (29) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 126
1 he took of every clean Beast, and of every clean Fowl, and offered burnt-offerings on the Altar. he took of every clean Beast, and of every clean Fowl, and offered Burnt offerings on the Altar. pns31 vvd pp-f d j n1, cc pp-f d j n1, cc vvd n2 p-acp dt n1. (29) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 127
2 And the Lord smelled a sweet Savour, and the Lord said in his Heart, I will not again Curse the Ground. And the Lord smelled a sweet Savour, and the Lord said in his Heart, I will not again Curse the Ground. cc dt n1 vvd dt j n1, cc dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vmb xx av vvi dt n1. (29) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 127
3 In that Noah sacrificed, he shew'd himself thankful; in that Noah worshiped, he shewed himself godly. In that Noah sacrificed, he showed himself thankful; in that Noah worshipped, he showed himself godly. p-acp d np1 vvn, pns31 vvd px31 j; p-acp cst np1 vvd, pns31 vvd px31 j. (29) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 127
4 In that he offered clean Beasts, he shewed that God is an holy God. And all that come to God must be pure and clean. In that he offered clean Beasts, he showed that God is an holy God. And all that come to God must be pure and clean. p-acp cst pns31 vvd j n2, pns31 vvd cst np1 vbz dt j np1. cc d cst vvb p-acp np1 vmb vbi j cc j. (29) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 127
5 Know, that we must by Repentance purge our selves; which is the Work we are to do this Day. Noah sacrificed, and so worshipped. Know, that we must by Repentance purge our selves; which is the Work we Are to do this Day. Noah sacrificed, and so worshipped. vvb, cst pns12 vmb p-acp n1 vvi po12 n2; r-crq vbz dt n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vdi d n1. np1 vvn, cc av vvn. (29) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 127
6 This was the manner of old time. This was the manner of old time. d vbds dt n1 pp-f j n1. (29) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 127
7 But what Sacrifices have we now to offer? I shall answer by that in Psal. 4.5. Offer to God the Sacrifice of Righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord These are the true Spiritual Sacrifices which God requireth at our hands; But what Sacrifices have we now to offer? I shall answer by that in Psalm 4.5. Offer to God the Sacrifice of Righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord These Are the true Spiritual Sacrifices which God requires At our hands; p-acp r-crq n2 vhb pns12 av pc-acp vvi? pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d p-acp np1 crd. vvb p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 d vbr dt j j n2 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po12 n2; (29) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 127
8 the Sacrifices of Righteousness; that is, we must look to our Hearts and Ways, that they be Righteous; and then we shall be acceptable to God when we worship him. the Sacrifices of Righteousness; that is, we must look to our Hearts and Ways, that they be Righteous; and then we shall be acceptable to God when we worship him. dt n2 pp-f n1; cst vbz, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, cst pns32 vbb j; cc av pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp np1 c-crq pns12 vvb pno31. (29) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 127
9 But if we be unrighteous, unholy, ungodly, we shall not be accepted, our Sacrifices will be stark naught. But if we be unrighteous, unholy, ungodly, we shall not be accepted, our Sacrifices will be stark nought. p-acp cs pns12 vbb j, j, j, pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn, po12 n2 vmb vbi av-j pi. (29) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 127
10 Again, we are to put our trust in the Lord. Again, we Are to put our trust in the Lord. av, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1. (29) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 127
11 Who else is there for us to trust in? We must believe in the Word of God, Who Else is there for us to trust in? We must believe in the Word of God, r-crq av vbz a-acp p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp? pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (29) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 128
12 if we doubt of God, or doubt of his Word, our Sacrifices are little worth; but if we trust stedfastly in God, our Sacrifices will be good. if we doubt of God, or doubt of his Word, our Sacrifices Are little worth; but if we trust steadfastly in God, our Sacrifices will be good. cs pns12 vvb pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, po12 n2 vbr j j; cc-acp cs pns12 vvb av-j p-acp np1, po12 n2 vmb vbi j. (29) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 128
13 Once more, what Sacrifices must we offer? My answer is, we must offer such as Abraham offered. Once more, what Sacrifices must we offer? My answer is, we must offer such as Abraham offered. a-acp av-dc, r-crq n2 vmb pns12 vvi? po11 n1 vbz, pns12 vmb vvi d c-acp np1 vvn. (29) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 128
14 And what a Sacrifice was that? We are told in Gen. 22.12. Now I know that thou fearest me, seeing thou hast not withheld thy Son, thy only Son from me. And what a Sacrifice was that? We Are told in Gen. 22.12. Now I know that thou Fearest me, seeing thou hast not withheld thy Son, thy only Son from me. cc q-crq dt n1 vbds d? pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1 crd. av pns11 vvb cst pns21 vv2 pno11, vvg pns21 vh2 xx vvn po21 n1, po21 j n1 p-acp pno11. (29) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 128
15 It seems he had but one dearly beloved Son, and he offered that Son to God; It seems he had but one dearly Beloved Son, and he offered that Son to God; pn31 vvz pns31 vhd cc-acp pi av-jn vvn n1, cc pns31 vvd cst n1 p-acp np1; (29) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 128
16 and so God said, I know thou fearest me! Behold, a Sacrifice indeed and in truth! and so God said, I know thou Fearest me! Behold, a Sacrifice indeed and in truth! cc av np1 vvd, pns11 vvb pns21 vv2 pno11! vvb, dt n1 av cc p-acp n1! (29) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 128
17 such an one must we offer. Only, God requires not us to Sacrifice our Sons, but our Sins; our dearest Sins. such an one must we offer. Only, God requires not us to Sacrifice our Sons, but our Sins; our dearest Sins. d dt pi vmb pns12 vvi. j, np1 vvz xx pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc-acp po12 n2; po12 js-jn n2. (29) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 128
18 God calls us this day to part with all our Sins, tho' never so beloved; and we must not withhold any of them from him. God calls us this day to part with all our Sins, though never so Beloved; and we must not withhold any of them from him. np1 vvz pno12 d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d po12 n2, pns21 av-x av vvn; cc pns12 vmb xx vvi d pp-f pno32 p-acp pno31. (29) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 128
19 If we will not part with all, the Sacrifice is not right. If we will not part with all, the Sacrifice is not right. cs pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp d, dt n1 vbz xx j-jn. (29) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 128
20 Let us part with such Sins as we love best, and it will be a good Sacrifice. Let us part with such Sins as we love best, and it will be a good Sacrifice. vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d n2 c-acp pns12 vvb av-js, cc pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1. (29) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 128
21 God smelt a sweet savour in Noah's Sacrifice; and so will God receive our Sacrifices, when we worship him aright. God smelled a sweet savour in Noah's Sacrifice; and so will God receive our Sacrifices, when we worship him aright. np1 vvd dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1; cc av vmb np1 vvi po12 n2, c-crq pns12 vvb pno31 av. (29) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 128
22 But how did God manifest his acceptance of Noah 's Offering? 'Twas by promising to drown the World no more, but give us fruitful Seasons. But how did God manifest his acceptance of Noah is Offering? 'Twas by promising to drown the World no more, but give us fruitful Seasons. p-acp q-crq vdd np1 vvi po31 n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvg? pn31|vbds p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-dx av-dc, p-acp vvi pno12 j n2. (29) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 129
23 God has chastised us of late, as if he would utterly drown us; God has chastised us of late, as if he would utterly drown us; np1 vhz vvn pno12 pp-f j, c-acp cs pns31 vmd av-j vvi pno12; (29) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 129
24 and he has drowned, and spoiled, and ruined a great deal of our Hay, and threatens to kill our Cattel. and he has drowned, and spoiled, and ruined a great deal of our Hay, and threatens to kill our Cattle. cc pns31 vhz vvn, cc vvn, cc vvd dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc vvz pc-acp vvi po12 n2. (29) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 129
25 'Tis for this that we Fast and Pray this Day. Let us then offer a clean and pure Sacrifice, as Noah did; It's for this that we Fast and Pray this Day. Let us then offer a clean and pure Sacrifice, as Noah did; pn31|vbz p-acp d cst pns12 av-j cc vvb d n1. vvb pno12 av vvi dt j cc j n1, c-acp np1 vdd; (29) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 129
26 so God will smell a savour of Rest, and he will withhold the Rain, and bless us with such Fruitful Seasons as we are desiring of him. so God will smell a savour of Rest, and he will withhold the Rain, and bless us with such Fruitful Seasons as we Are desiring of him. av np1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi dt n1, cc vvb pno12 p-acp d j n2 c-acp pns12 vbr vvg pp-f pno31. (29) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 129

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