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Increase Mather

Born: 1639

Died: 1723

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Born: 1639

Died: 1723

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Soul-saving Gospel truths.: Delivered in several sermons, wherein is shewed: I. The unreasonableness of those excuses which men make for their delaying to come to the Lord Jesus for salvation. II. That for men to despair of the forgiveness of their sins because they have been great, is a great evil. III. That every man in the world is going into eternity.

1703

Increase Mather

Awakening soul-saving truths: plainly delivered, in several sermons : in which is shewed, I. That many are called, who are not effectually called. II. That men may be of the visible church, and yet not be of the Lord's chosen. III. That the chosen of God are comparatively but few

1720

Increase Mather

Ratio disciplinae fratrum Nov-Anglorum: a faithful acount of the discipline professed and practised in the churches of New-England

1726

Cotton Mather, Increase Mather

The everlasting gospel.: The gospel of justification by the righteousness of God; as 'tis held and preached in the churches of New England

1700

Cotton Mather, Increase Mather, John Higginson, Samuel Willard, Nate Pickowicz

An essay for the recording of illustrious providences

1684

Increase Mather

Ichabod, or, A discourse shewing what cause there is to fear that the glory of the Lord is departing from New-England: delivered in two sermons

1702

Increase Mather

Remarkable providences illustrative of the earlier days of American colonisation.

1856

Increase Mather

The history of King Philip's war

1862

Increase Mather, Cotton Mather

The doctrine of divine providence opened and applyed: also sundry sermons on several other subjects

1684

Increase Mather

A brief discourse concerning the unlawfulness of the common prayer worship.: And of laying the hand on, and kissing the Booke in swearing.

1686

Increase Mather

The triumphs of the reformed religion, in America The life of the renowned John Eliot; a person justly famous in the church of God, not only as an eminent Christian and an excellent minister, among the English, but also as a memorable evangelist among the Indians of New-England; with some account concerning the late and strange success of the Gospel in those parts of the world, which for many ages have lain buried in pagan ignorance

1691

Cotton Mather, Increase Mather, Wharton, Philip Wharton Baron

A faithful man, described and rewarded.: Some observable & serviceable passages in the life and death of Mr. Michael Wigglesworth. Late Pastor of Maldon; who rested from his labours on the Lords-Day, June 10th. 1705. In the seventy fourth year of his age. And memorials of piety, left behind him among his written experiences. : With a funeral sermon preached (for him) at Maldon; June 24. 1705.

1705

Cotton Mather, Increase Mather

Wo to drunkards.: Two sermons testifying against the sin of drunkenness: wherein the wofulness of that evil, and the mistery of all that are addicted to it, is discovered from the word of God.

1673

Increase Mather

The day of trouble is near.: Two sermons wherein is shewed, what are the signs of a day of trouble being near. And particularly, what reason there is for New-England to expect a day of trouble. Also what is to be done, that we may escape these things which shall come to pass. Preached (the 11th day of the 12th moneth, 1673. Being a day of humiliation in one of the churches in Boston.

1674

Increase Mather

[A call from Heaven to the present and succeeding generations or A discourse: wherein is shewed,I. That the children of godly parents are under special advantages and encouragements to seek the Lord. II The exceeding danger of apostasie, especially as to those that are the children and posterity of such as have been eminent for God in their generation. III. That young men ought to remember God their creator. By Increase Mather, teacher of a church at boston in New-England.]

1679

Increase Mather

The declaration of the gentlemen, merchants, and inhabitants of Boston, and the countrey adjacent, April 18th, 1689

1689

Cotton Mather, Increase Mather

Johannes in eremo.: Memoirs, relating to the lives, of the ever-memorable, Mr. John Cotton, who dyed, 23d. 10m. 1652. Mr. John Norton, who dyed, 5d. 2m. 1663. Mr. John Wilson, who dyed, 7d. 6m. 1667. Mr. John Davenport, who dyed, 15d. 1m. 1670. Reverend and renowned ministers of the Gospel, all, in the more immediate service of one church, in Boston; and Mr. Thomas Hooker, who dyed, 7d. 5m. 1647. Pastor of the church at Hartford, New-England.

1695

Cotton Mather, Increase Mather

Some remarks on a late sermon, preached at Boston in New England, by George Keith M.A.: Shewing that his pretended good rules in divinity, are not built on the foundation of the apostles & prophets.

1702

Increase Mather

Dissertation Concerning the Future Conversion of the Jewish Nation

1709

Increase Mather

The right way to shake off a viper An essay, on a case, too commonly calling for consideration

1711

Cotton Mather, Increase Mather, John Barnard

Practical truths, plainly delivered: wherein is shewed, I. That true believers on Jesus Christ, shall as certainly enjoy everlasting life in heaven, as if they were there already. II. That there is a blessed marriage between Jesus Christ the son of God, & the true believer. III. That men are infinitely concerned, not only to hear the voice of Christ, but that they do it, to day. IV. The work of the ministry, described, in an ordination sermon.

1718

Increase Mather

Marah spoken to: A brief essay to do good unto the widow; dispensing those lessons of piety, which are, the portion assigned for the widow, in the house and word of God

1718

Cotton Mather, Increase Mather

Love triumphant.: A sermon at the gathering of a new church, and the ordaining of their pastor; in the north part of Boston; May 23. 1722. : With copies of other things offered in the publick actions of that solemn occasion. : [Two lines from Augustine]

1722

Cotton Mather, Increase Mather, Benjamin Wadsworth, William Waldron

Coelestinus: a conversation in heaven, quickened and assisted, with discoveries of things in the heavenly world : and some relations of the views and joys that have been granted unto several persons in the confines of it : introduced by Agathangelus, or, An essay on the ministry of the holy angels and recommended unto the people of God, by the very Reverend, Dr. Increase Mather ....

1723

Cotton Mather, Increase Mather, Thomas Hollis

A call to the tempted.: A sermon on the horrid crime of self-murder, preached on a remarkable occasion

1724

Increase Mather

A call from Heaven to the present and succeeding generations, or, A discourse wherein is shewed I. That the children of godly parents are under special advantages and encouragements to seek the Lord, II. The exceeding danger of apostasie, especially as to those that are the children and posterity of such as have been eminent for God in their generation, III. That young men ought to remember God their creator

1679

Increase Mather

Heaven's alarm to the world. Or A sermon, wherein is shewed, that fearful sights and signs in heaven, are the presages of great calamities at hand.: Preached at the lecture of Boston in New-England; January, 20. 1680.

1681

Increase Mather

An arrow against profane and promiscuous dancing: drawn out of the quiver of scriptures

1684

Increase Mather

A sermon occasioned by the execution of a man found guilty of murder preached at Boston in New-England, March 11th 1685/6. : (Together with the confession, last expressions, and solemn warning of that murderer, to all persons; expecially to young men, to beware of those sins which brought him to his miserable end.)

1686

Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, Joshua Moodey

A vindication of New-England from the vile aspersions cast upon that country: by a late address of a faction there who denominate themselves of the Church of England in Boston

1688

Increase Mather

New-England vindicated: from the unjust aspersions cast on the former government there, by some late considerations, pretending to shew, that the charters in those Colonies were taken from them on account of their destroying the manufactures and navigation of England

1689

Increase Mather

A discourse proving that the Christian religion, is the only true religion: wherein, the necessity of divine revelation is evinced, in several sermons.

1702

Increase Mather

Soul-saving Gospel truths Delivered in several sermons, wherein is shewed: I. The unreasonableness of those excuses which men make for their delaying to come to the Lord Jesus for salvation. II. That for men to despair of the forgiveness of their sins because they have been great, is a great evil. III. That every man in the world is going into eternity

1703

Increase Mather

A disquisition concerning the state of the souls of men (especially of good men) when separated from their bodies: in which some late very remarkable providences relating to apparitions, are considered

1707

Increase Mather

Burnings bewailed: in a sermon, occasioned by the lamentable fire which was in Boston, Octob. 2. 1711. In which the sins which provoke the Lord to kindle fires, are enquired into.

1711

Increase Mather

A disquisition concerning ecclesiastical councils.: Proving, that not only pastors, but brethren delegated by the churches, have equally a right to a decisive vote in such assemblies. : To which is added, proposals concerning consociation of churches, agreed upon by a synod, which convened at Boston, in New-England. : With a preface, containing a further vindication of the Congregational discipline.

1716

Increase Mather

Hades look'd into: the power of our great Saviour over the invisible world, and the gates of death which lead into that world : considered, in a sermon preached at the funeral of the Honourable Wait Winthrop, Esq., who expired, 7 d. IX m. 1717, in the LXXVI year of his age

1717

Cotton Mather, Increase Mather

Sermons wherein those eight characters of the blessed commonly called the Beatitudes, are opened & applyed: in fifteen discourses. To which is added, a sermon concerning assurance of the love of Christ. By Increase Mather D.D. [Five lines of quotations].

1718

Increase Mather

The accomplished singer: Instruction first, how the piety of singing with a true devotion, may be obtained and expressed; the Glorious God after an uncommon manner glorified in it, and His people edified...

1721

Cotton Mather, Increase Mather

A narrative of the miseries of New England: by reason of an arbitrary government erected there under Sir Edmond Andros.

1884

Increase Mather

Remarkable providences

1977

Increase Mather

The mystery of Israel's salvation, explained and applyed: or, A discourse concerning the general conversion of the Israelitish nation: Wherein is shewed, 1. That the twelve tribes shall be saved. 2. When this is to be expected. 3. Why this must be. 4. What kind of salvation the tribes of Israel shall partake of (viz.) a glorious, wonderful, spiritual, temporal salvation. Being the substance of several sermons preached By Increase Mather, M.A. Teacher of a Church in Boston in New England

1669

Increase Mather

The life and death of that reverend man of God, Mr. Richard Mather

1670

Increase Mather

The life and death of that reverend man of God, Mr. Richard Mather, teacher of the church in Dorchester in New-England ...

1670

Increase Mather

The life and death of that reverend man of God, Mr. Richard Mather, teacher of the church in Dorchester in New-England

1670

Increase Mather

The wicked mans portion. Or A sermon (preached at the lecture in Boston in New-England the 18th day of the 1 moneth 1674. when two men were executed, who had murthered their master.): Wherein is shewed that excesse in wickedness doth bring untimely death.

1675

Increase Mather

A brief history of the warr with the Indians in New-England: (from June 24, 1675. when the first English-man was murdered by the Indians, to August 12. 1676. when Philip aliàs Metacomet, the principal author and beginner of the warr, was slain.) Wherein the grounds, beginning, and progress of the warr, is summarily expressed. : Together with a serious exhortation to the inhabitants of that land

1676

Increase Mather

Renewal of covenant the great duty incumbent on decaying or distressed churches: a sermon concerning renewing of covenant with God in Christ : preached at Dorchester in New-England the 21 day of the 1 moneth 1677, being a day of humiliation there on that occasion

1677

Increase Mather

Pray for the rising generation, or A sermon wherein godly parents are encouraged, to pray and believe for their children: preached the third day of the fifth month, 1678. which day was set apart by the Second Church in Boston in New-England, humbly to seek unto God by fasting and prayer, for a spirit of converting grace, to be poured out upon the children and rising generation in New-England.

1678

Increase Mather

Returning unto God the great concernment of a covenant people. Or A sermon preached to the Second Church in Boston in New-England, March 17. 1679.80. when that church did solemnly and explicitly renew their covenant with God, and one with another.

1680

Increase Mather