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Name : Reverend Increase Mather
Dates : born 1639–died 1723
Nationality : American
Occupation : churchman
Correspondents include : Robert Boyle; Johannes Leusden
Current document count : 2 written; 0 received . . . .
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- The accomplished singer. Instructions 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. : Intended for the assistance of all that would sing Psalms with grace in their hearts; but more particularly to accompany the laudable endeavours of those who are learning to sing by rule, and seeking to preserve a regular singing in the assemblies of the faithful. : [Two lines of quotation]
- Angelographia, or A discourse concerning the nature and power of the holy angels, and the great benefit which the true fearers of God receive by their ministry: delivered in several sermons: : to which is added, a sermon concerning the sin and misery of the fallen angels: also, a disquisition concerning angelical-apparitions.
- Another essay for investigation of the truth, in answer to two questions, concerning I. The subject of baptism. II. The consociation of churches.
- The answer of several ministers in and near Boston, to that case of conscience, whether it is lawful for a man to marry his wives own sister?
- An answer to George Keith's libel. Against a catechism published by Francis Makemie. : To which is added, by way of postscript. A brief narrative of a late difference among the Quakers, begun at Philadelphia.
- An answer to George Keith's libel. Against a catechism published, by Francis Makemie. To which is added, by way of postscript. A brief narrative of a late difference among the Quakers, begun at Philadelphia.
- An arrow against profane and promiscuous dancing. Drawn out of the quiver of the Scriptures.
- 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.
- The believers gain by death: opened and applyed in a sermon. Wherein is shewed, who are they that live to Christ, and how death will be gainful to all that do so. Upon the death of a valuable relative.
- The blackness of sins against light. Or, Mens offering violence to their knowledge, and forcibly breaking thorow all the interposing flames of it, to work iniquity. Considered in its criminalness, & as no small aggravation of their vile transgression.
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