Bibliography of Occasional or State Sermons across the Atlantic Archipelago, published 1685–1711

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Bibliography of Occasional or State Sermons across
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“Bibliography of Occasional or State Sermons across the Atlantic Archipelago, published 1685–1711.”
Compiled by Newton Key, History Professor, Eastern Illinois University, [email protected]; posted April
2014.1
Ireland, Scotland, Massachusetts, England. Includes all State sermons (excluding funeral sermons)
preached and printed in Dublin (including Irish Protestants in London), Edinburgh, and Boston, 1688-1694,
and a large sample of sermons printed in London, 1688-1692. Includes a representative sample of sermons
before all Anglophone auditories from the entire period, including sermons printed in Dublin, Edinburgh,
and Boston 1700-1711, for comparison. Bibliographic citation followed by page number of beginning of
sermon and Bible text upon which the sermon is based.
Ireland
1686
[Sheridan,] William, bishop of Kilmore and Ardagh. Catholick Religion Asserted by St. Paul, and
Maintained in the Church of England; In Opposition to the Errors in the Church of Rome. In a
Sermon Preached at St. Warbroughs Church in Dublin. Dublin, re-printed at London, for William
Whitwood, 1686. 1) Acts 24, 14-16.
[Wettenhall] Edward, bishop of Cork and Ross. Hexapla Jacobaea. A specimen of loyalty towards His
present Majesty James the II, of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, &c. In six pieces. Dublin:
by A. Crook and S. Helsham, for William Norman, Samuel Helsham and Eliphal Dobson, 1686.
Includes:
• A Temper for Loyal Joy and Grief. Delivered in Sermon Preached in Great Assembly of the Nobility,
Gentry and Citizens of Cork. Upon Sunday Feb. 15. An. Dom. 1684/5 Being the Day of Proclaiming
His present Majesty James II. King of Great Britain, &c. in the City of Cork (1686). [1]) Psalm 46,
10-11.
• The Reasons and Need of Loyal Devotion. Set forth in Sermon Before the Mayor, Aldermen and
Citizens of Cork, and many of the Countrey Gentry and others, assembled in Christ-church in the
City of Cork, on St. Georges Day, Apr. 23. 1685. being the Day of the Coronation of his gracious
Majesty James II. in England (1686?). 1) 1 Timothy 2, 1-2.
• The Way to Peace and Publick Safety. As it was Delivered in Sermon In Christs Church in the City
of Cork, and elsewhere: in the heat of the late Rebellions of Argile and Monmouth (1686?). 1) 1 Pet.
3, 11 “–Seek Peace and ensue it.”
• True Religion and Loyalty Inseparable. the Nature of both opened, and their Connexion proved. In
a Sermon Preached at Bandon, in the County of Cork in the Heat of Monmouths Rebellion; And
afterwards elsewhere (1686). [1]) 1 Pet 2, latter part of v. 17 “Fear God, honour the King.”
• Rex Regius. Kings Succeeding in a Right line a National Blessing. Proved in a Sermon Preached at
Cork, Octob. 14. 1685. to a very full Assembly, there met to solemnize the Birth-day of His Gracious
Majesty James II (Dublin, 1686). 1) Eccles. 10, 17.
• The Christian Law Of the Sword. Both as to its Publick & Private Use, Briefly stated in a Sermon
at Christchurch in the City of Cork. Preached upon Octob. 23. being by Statute an Anniversary
Thanksgiving in the Kingdom of Ireland. In the year 1685 (Dublin, 1686). 1) Matthew 26, 52.
1688
A Sermon Preach’d By a Reverend Father, in the Jesuits Chappel at the Kings-Inns Dublin, on St. Patrick’s
Day. 1687/8. London: for R. Baldwin, [1688]. [satire]
1As used and cited in Newton Key, “The ‘Boast of Antiquity’: Pulpit Politics Across the Atlantic Archipelago
during the Revolution of 1688,” Church History, forthcoming, Sept. 2014.
Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 2
1689
Hall, William, preacher and chaplain in ordinary to His Majesty. A Sermon of the General Judgment
Preached Before the King in Christ-Church, Dublin; On Advent Sunday, 1689. Dublin: for alderman
James Malone, 1689. [not read, Cashel Cathedral Library, National Library of Ireland]
[Vesey, John], archbishop of Tuam. A Sermon Preach'd to the Protestants of Ireland, In and about the City
of London, at St. Mary Le Bow in Cheapside, Octob. 23. 1689. Being the Day appointed by Act of
Parliament in Ireland, for an Anniversary Thanksgiving for the Deliverance of the Protestants of
That Kingdom, from the bloudy Massacre and Rebellion begun by the Irish Papists, on the 23d of
October, 1641. London: for Robert Clavel, 1689. Licensed 28 Oct. 1689. 7) Psalm 102, 13.
Walker, [George], minister and governor of Londonderry. A Sermon Being an Incouragement for
Protestants, or a Happy Prospect of Glorious Success: With Exhortations to be Valiant against our
Enemies, in opposing the Bloody Principles of Papists, and Errors of Popery, &c. Occasionally on
the Protestants Victory over the French and Irish Papists Before London-Derry, In Raising That
Desperate Siege, a Glorious Prospect of the Protestants Happiness, &c. [Edinburgh]: Printed at
London, and re-printed at Edinburgh, 1689. 1) Judges 7, 20.
Whittle, Seth, late rector of Balliachy, county Londonderry. A Sermon Preached before the Garrison of
London-Derry, in the Extremity of the Siege. Edinburgh: reprinted, 1689. 3) Jer. 1, 18-19.
1690
Finglas, John, prebend of St. Audoens, Dublin. A Sermon Preached in the Cathedrall Church of St. Patrick’s
Dublin, on the 5th of November, 1690 before the Right Honourable the Lords Justices of Ireland.
Dublin: by Joseph Ray, 1690. 1) Psalm 21, latter part of 11th verse. “They have imagined a
mischievoous device which they are not able to perform.”
Jephson, Michael, chancellor of Christ Church, domestic chaplain to the Lord Primate of Ireland. A Sermon
Preached at St. Patrick’s Church Dublin, On the 23th [sic] of October 1690. “Being the Anniversary
Thanksgiving for putting an end to the Irish Rebellion which broke out on that day 1641. Before the
Right Honorable the Lords Justices of Ireland.” Dublin: by Joseph Ray, sold by the Booksellers in
Dublin, 1690. 1) 1 Peter 3, last part of 11th verse. “Let him seek Peace and Ensue it.”
Williams, Daniel. The Protestants Deliverance from the Irish Rebellion Begun October 23. 1641. Being a
Thanksgiving-Sermon, Preached the 23d of October, 1689. London: for Tho. Cockerill, 1690. 1) 1
Sam. 17, 37.
1691
King, William, D.D. dean of St. Patrick’s Dublin, since bishop of London-Derry. Europe's Deliverance from
France and Slavery: A Sermon Preached at St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, On the 16th of November,
1690. Before the Right Honourable the Lords Justices of Ireland. Being the Day of Thanksgiving for
the Preservation of His Majesty's Person, His good Success in our Deliverance, and His safe and
happy Return into England. Dublin, reprinted London: for T. Goodwin, 1691. 1) Psalm 107, 2-3.
The Rapparee Saint. A Funeral Sermon Upon the Death of Monsieur St. Ruth, Preached at Gallaway, a little
after the Late Fight “By Mac Olero, a Fryer of the New Order, of the Raparees.” Edinburgh, 1691.
[satire]
Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 3
Royse, George. D.D., fellow of Oriel College and chaplain in ordinary to their Majesties. A Sermon
Preached before the King at Belfast in Ireland, on The 14th Day of June, 1690. London: for Samuel
Crouch, 1691. 1) Heb. 11, former part of 33. “Who thro’ Faith subdued Kingdoms.”
Stearne, John, curate of St. Nicholas within the Walls, and chaplain to Sir Charles Porter, Lord High
Chancellor and one of the lords justices of Ireland. King David’s Case Apply’d to King James and
King William; in a Sermon Preach’d at Christ-Church, Dublin, on the Fifth of November, 1691.
Dublin: by Andrew Crook, and sold by Edward(?) Dobsen and Robert Thornton, 1691. 3) Psalm 4,
2-4.
Tenison, Richard, bishop of Killala. A Sermon Preach’d to the Protestants of Ireland in the city of London
at St. Helens, Octob. 23, 1690. “Being the day appointed by act of Parliament in Ireland for an
anniversary thanksgiving for the deliverance of the Protestants of that kingdom from the bloody
massacre begun by the Irish papists on the 23d of October, 1641.” London: for Robert Clavel, 1691.
1) 2 Chron. 28, 9.
1692
[Tenison,] Richard, bishop of Clogher. A Sermon Preached at Christ's-Church, Dublin On Sunday,
November 13. 1692. Before His Excellency the lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Dublin: by Joseph Ray
for William Norman, 1692. 1) Romans 12, 1.
[Vesey,] John, archbishop of Tuam. A Sermon Preached Before His Excellency the Ld. Lieutenant and the
Two Houses of Parliament, in Christ’s-Church, Dublin; When They First Met there together: On
Sunday, October 16. 1692. London: for R. Clavel, 1692. 3) Judges 17, 6.
Walkington, Edward, chaplain to the House. A sermon preached Octob. 23, 1692 in St. Andrews Church,
Dublin, before the House of Commons. Dublin: by Joseph Ray for William Norman and William
Winter, 1692. 1) Isaiah 5, 3-4.
Wettenhall, Edward, bishop of Cork and Ross. A Sermon Preached Octob. 23, 1692 Before His Excellency
the Lord Lieutenant and the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, And Divers of the Commons, in
Christ-church, Dublin. Dublin: by Joseph Ray for William Norman, 1692. [Also printed as A Sermon
Setting forth the Duties of the Irish Protestants, Arising from the Irish Rebellion, 1641, and The Irish
Tyranny, 1688, &c.] 1) 2 Cor. 1, v. 9-10.
1694
Ashe, St. George, D.D., provost of Trinity College. A Sermon Preached in Trinity-College Chappell Before
the University of Dublin, January the 9th. 1693/4. Being the First Secular Day since its Foundation
by Queen Elizabeth. [Dublin?]: by Joseph Ray for William Norman, 1694. 1) Matthew 26, 13.
1695
[Pullen], Tobias, bishop of Dromore. A Sermon Preached in Christ-Church Before His Excellency the Lord
Deputy And the Parliament, On the Fifth day of November, 1695. “Being the Anniversary
Thanksgiving For the Happy Deliverance of K. James 1st, and the Three Estates of the Realm of
England from the most Trayterous Intended Massacre by Gun-Powder: And also for the happy
Arrival of his Present Majesty K. William on that Day, for the deliverance of our Church and
Nation.” Dublin: for William Norman, 1695. 1) Psalm 118, 24.
Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 4
[Rider,] Henry, bishop of Killaloo. A Sermon Preached in Christ’s-Church, Dublin; On the 23d of October.
1695. Being the Anniversary Thanksgiving for putting an End to the Irish Rebellion, which broke
out on that Day, 1641. Before the House of Lords. Dublin: by and for J. Ray, 1695. 1) Job 8, 13.
[Tenison,] Richard, bishop of Clogher. A Sermon Preached in Christ-Church before His Excellency the Lord
Deputy And The Parliament of Ireland, On Sunday the 27th of October, 1695. Dublin, 1695. 3)
Romans 12, 2.
Travers, John, A.M., minister of St. Andrew’s, & chaplain to Irish House of Commons. A Sermon Preached
in St. Andrew's-Church, Dublin; Before the Honourable The House of Commons The 8th Day of
October, 1695. “The Day appointed...for a Solemn Thanksgiving, for the Preservation of....King
William, and the good Success of His, and His Allies Forces this last Campa[i]gn.” Dublin, 1695.
1) Psalm 126, 4.
[Walkington,] Edward, bishop of Down & Connor. A Sermon Preached In Christ-Church Before His
Excellency the Lord Deputy and the Honorable House of Peers; October the 8th. 1695. “Being the
Day Appointed for a Solemn Thanksgiving for the Taking the Strong Cittadel of Namur, And for the
other happy Successes of His Majesty’s Forces, and those of His Allies in Flanders this Campaign.”
Dublin, 1695. 1) Psalm 135, latter part of 20th verse. “Ye that fear the Lord, Bless the Lord.”
[Wettenhall,] Edward, bishop of Cork and Ross. Six Sermons Preached in Ireland in Difficult Times.
London: for William Whitwood, 1695. [reprint of Hexapla Jacobaea. A specimen of loyalty towards
His present Majesty James the II, of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, &c. In six pieces.
Dublin: by A. Crook and S. Helsham, for William Norman, Samuel Helsham and Eliphal Dobson,
1686.]
1698
Smyth, Edward, D.D., dean of St. Patricks and chaplain to William. A Sermon Preached Before Their
Excellencies the Lords Justices, At Christ-Church, Dublin, The 29th of May, 1698. Dublin, 1698. 1)
2 Sam. 22, 2-3 .
Travers, John, M.A., minister of St. Andrew’s and chaplain to the Irish House of Commons. A Sermon
Preached in St. Andrew's Church Dublin. Before the Honourable the House of Commons, the Twenty
Third of October, 1698. Being the Anniversary Thanksgiving for the Deliverance from the Irish
Rebellion of 1641. Dublin, 1698. 1) Psalm 18, 48-9.
1699
Stearne, John. A Sermon To bring to Remembrance God’s Wonderful Mercies at the Boyn; Preach’d On the
Second Day of July, 1699, At St. Nicholas within, Dublin. Dublin: by Joseph Ray, 1699. 1) Job 36,
24-25.
1703
[Hickman,] Charles, bishop of Derry. A Sermon Preached at Christ-Church in Dublin, Before His Grace
James Duke of Ormonde, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland; and the House of Lords. Upon the 5th of
November, 1703. Dublin: by Jo. Ray, for William Norman, booksellter, 1703. 1) Micah 6, 8.
[Smith,] Edward, bishop of Down and Connor. A Sermon Preach'd in Christ-Church, Dublin, on Saturday
the 23d of October, 1703; Being the Anniversary Thanksgiving for Discovering the Irish Rebellion,
Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 5
which broke out in the Year 1641. Before His Grace James Duke of Ormonde, Lord Lieutenant, &c.
and the House of Lords. Dublin: for Eliphal Dobson and William Dowdall, 1703. 3) Isaiah 65, 25.
1704
[King,] William, archbishop of Dublin. A Sermon Preach'd Before their Excellencies, the Lords Justices of
Ireland, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Dublin, alias Christ-Church, on the 7th. of September,
1704. Being the Thanksgiving-Day For the late Glorious Victory Obtained over the French and
Bavarians at Blenheim near Hochstet, on Wednesday the 2d. of August, by the Forces of Here
Majesty and Her Allies, under the Command of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough. London: for
Benj. Tooke, 1704. 1) Psalm 126, 3.
Synge, Samuel, dean of Kildare, proluctor of the lower House of Convocation, and one of His Grace’s
Chaplains. Unity Among Brethren. A Sermon Preach'd Before His Grace James Duke of Ormond,
Lord-Lieutenant General And General Governor of Ireland, at the Castle-Chappel of Dublin;
February the 27th, 1703/4. Dublin: by John Brocas, for John Forster, 1704. 5) Psalms 133, 1.
Higgins, Francis, M.A., prebendary of St. Michael’s. A Sermon Preach'd Before Their Excellencies the Lord
Justices, at Christ-Church, Dublin; On Tuesday the 28th of August, Being the Day Appointed for a
Solemn Thanksgiving to Almighty God, for the late Glorious Success in Forcing the Enemies Lines
in the Spanish Netherlands, by the Arms of Her Majesty, and Her Allies, under the Command of the
Duke of Marlborough. Dublin: by and for Edwin Sandys, 1705. 3) 1 Chron. 16, 34-36.
Walley, R[anulph], M.A., junior fellow of Trinity College, Dublin, and chaplain to Lord Cutts. A Sermon
Preach'd before Their Excellencies the Lords Justices of Ireland, at Christ-Church, Dublin; on
Monday the Fifth of November, 1705. Dublin: by Andrew Crook, Printer to the Queen, 1705. 3)
Psalm 37, 12-13.
1706
Hawkshaw, Benjamin, M.A. curate of St. Nicholas within, and chaplain to the Duke of Ormonde. A Sermon
Preach'd Before Their Excellencies the Lords Justices of Ireland, at Christ-Church, Dublin, January
XXX. 1705/6. Being The Anniversary Fast of the Martyrdom of King Charles I. Dublin: by Jo. Ray
for Jeremiah Peppyat, bookseller, 1706. 1) James 3, 16.
1707
Aubigny, Jacques d'. Anglia supplex & triumphans. A sermon preach'd at the French church, on Wednesday
the ninth of April; being the fast-day appointed by Her Majesty for the glorious success of her arms.
“Translated into English, by the author, at the request of several Gentlemen.” Dublin: for M. Gunne
and F. Guerine, 1707. 5) Psalm 60, 11-12.
1709
Pratt, Benjamin, D.D., senior fellow, Trinity, chaplain to Ormonde and to the House of Commons. A sermon
preached before the Honourable House of Commons, at St. Andrew's Church, Dublin, May XXIX,
1709. Being the anniversary for the restoration of King Charles II. Dublin: by John Ray, 1709. 3)
Isaiah 1, 26.
Stoughton, [William], Mr., prebendary of St. Patrick, chaplain to Richard Freeman, lord chancellor, and at
that time one of the Lords Justices of Ireland. A Sermon Preach'd before the State in Christ-Church
in Dublin, on Monday January 31. 1708/9. “Publish’d for his own Vindication, against the many
Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 6
Clamours rais’d upon it.” Dublin, reprinted London: for John Baker, 1709. 3) 1 Sam. 12, 24-25.
1711
Synge, Edward, D.D. Thankfulness to Almighty God for his more ancient and later Mercies and
Deliverances, vouchsafed to the British and Protestants, within the Kingdom of Ireland:
Recommended and Press’d in a Sermon Before the Honourable House of Commons October the 23d.
1711. Preach’d at St. Andrew’s, Dublin. Published by order of the House. Dublin: by Aaron Rhames
for Jer. Pepyat, 1711.
Scotland
1685
Canaries, James, minister of the Gospel at Selkirk. A Sermon Preacht at Selkirk Upon the 29th of May, 1685.
Being the Anniversary of the Restoration of the Royal Family to the Throne of these Kingdoms.
Edinburgh: by the heir of Andrew Anderson, printer to His most Sacred Majesty, 1685. 5) Psalm 22,
5.
1686
Canaries, James, D.D., minister, Selkirk. Rome's Additions to Christianity Shewn to be Inconsistent with the
True Design of so Spiritual a Religion. In a Sermon Preached at Edinburgh, in the East-Church of
St. Giles. Feb. 14. 1686. To which is prefixt a Letter, Vindicating it from the Misrepresentations of
some of the Romish-church. Edinburgh: 1686. 1) Galat. 5, 6.
1687
Mackqueene, John, one of the ministers of the city. Gods Interest in the King, Set forth in a Sermon
Preached in the Cathedral of Edinburgh October the 14th. At the Anniversary Commemoration of
His Majesties Birth. London: by Nath. Thompson. And sold by Alexander Ogston Bookseller at
Edinburgh, 1687. 1) Psalm 2, 62.
1689
Canaries, James. A Sermon Preached at Edinburgh, In the East-Church of St. Giles, upon the 30th of
January, 1689. Being the Anniversary of the Martyrdome of King Charles the First. Edinburgh,
1689. 1) Rom. 13, 5.
1690
C[lark], J[ames], one of the brethren of that bounds. A Sermon Preached at the Kirk of Auldhamstocks,
September the 28, 1690. On the Occasion of the Intimation of a Sentence of Deposition, Passed upon
Mr. John Gibson, late Incumbent there. According to the Order of the Brethren of the Presbyteries
of Dumbar and Haddingtown. Edinburgh: by John Reid, 1690. 3) Ezra 9, 9.
Meldrum, George, Presbyterian minister, till late one of the Episcopal clergy of that kingdom. A Sermon
concerning Zeal for Religion, Consistent with Moderation. Preached at Edenburgh On Sunday the
27th of April, 1690. Before The Lord High Commissioner, and the Estates of Parliament of Scotland.
Edenburgh and reprinted at London: for Richard Baldwin, 1690. [Same as Meldrum, A sermon
preached in the high-church of Edinburgh, upon Sunday, April 27. 1690 Before many of the nobility,
barons, and burrows, members of the High Court of Parliament, and the magistrats of the said city.
As it was taken from the author's mouth when preached (Edinburgh: by the heir of Andrew
Anderson, by order, 1690), but with added Advt. as a preface] 1) Psalm 137, 5-6.
Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 7
Rule, Gilbert, minister, Edinburgh. A Sermon Preached before His Grace the Kings commissioner, And the
Three Estates of Parliament, May the 25th. 1690. Edinburgh: for George Mosman, 1690. 1) Isaiah
2, 2.
Spalding, John, minister at Kirkcudbright. A Sermon Preached before His Grace, George Earl of Melvil,
Their Majesties High Commissioner, and The Nobility, Barons, and Burrows, Members of the High
Court of Parliament. In the Parliament-House, upon Sunday, May 11. 1690. Edinburgh: printed by
the heir of Andrew Anderson, by order, 1690. 1) 1 Chron. 12, 32.
Williamson, David, minister at Edinburgh. A Sermon Preached before his Grace the King's Commissioner,
And the Three Estates of Parliament, June the 15th. 1690. Edinburgh: by John Reid for George
Mosman, 1690. 3) Psalm 2, 10.
1693
Mackqueen(e), John. The magistrat's dignity, duty, & danger set forth in a sermon preached in the High
Church of Edinbvrgh, on the anniversary day of the election of the magistrats. London: by J.D., to
be sold by John Vallange, 1693. 1) Acts 13, 36.
Vetch, William, minister of Peebles. Two Sermons Preached Before His Majesties High Commissioner; and
the Estates of Parliament. By the Appointment of the Provinicial Synod of Lothian and Tweddale.
Upon Sabbath the 7th. of May, 1693. “Unto Which Is Subjoyned the Sermon Preached at the
Opening up of the Synod.” May 2. Edinburgh: by John Reid, sold by Alexander Henderson, 1693.
[A5]) Haggai 2, 4.
1694
Webster, James. A Sermon Preached in the High Church of Edinburgh, At the Election of the Magistrates
Of the City. On the 2d of Octob. 1694. Edinburgh: by George Mosman, 1694. 3) Psalm 101, 1-2.
1695
Williamson, David, minister at West-kirke. A Sermon Preached in the High Church of Edinburgh, June 9th
1695. Before His Grace The Marquess of Tweddale His Majesties High Commissioner And Before
many of the Nobility, Barrons and Burrows, Members of the High Court of Parliament, and the
Magistrates of the said City. Edinburgh: by George Mosman and sold at his shop, 1695. 3) Isaiah
38, 3.
1696
Spalding, John, minister at Dundie. A Sermon Before His Grace John Earl of Tullibardine, His Majesties
High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland: The Nobility, and Members of the Honourable
Court of Parliament then present in the High-Church of Edinburgh. The 13 of September, 1696.
Edinburgh: by George Mosman, 1696. 3) Prov. 29, 2.
1701
[Scott, Robert, D.D.] A Sermon Upon Occasion of the late Dreadful Fire, which happened at Edinburgh the
Third of February 1700. [Edinburgh?, 1701?] 1) Isaiah 26, 9.
1706
[Arbuthnot, John]. A Sermon Preach'd to the People, by an able Divine at the Mercat-Cross of Edinburgh,
On the Subject of the Union. Dublin: Re-printed by Francis and Sarah Radler(?), 1706. 2)
Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 8
Ecclesiasticus 10, 27.
Massachusetts
1690
Mather, Cotton. The Present State of New-England. Considered in a Discourse On the Necessities and
Advantages of a Public Spirit In Every Man; Especially, At such a time as this. Made at the Lecture
in Boston 20. D. 1. M. 1690. Upon the News of an Invasion by bloody Indians and French-Men,
begun upon Us. Boston: by Samuel Green, 1690. 1) Esther 4, 14.
Mather, Cotton. The Serviceable Man. A Discourse Made unto the General Court of the Massachusets
Colony, New-England, At the Anniversary Election, 28d. 3m. 1690. Boston: by Samuel Green for
Joseph Browning, [“May 28,”] 1690. 1) Nehemiah 5, 19.
[Mather, Cotton]. Speedy repentance urged a sermon preached at Boston, December 29, 1689: in the
hearing and at the request of one Hugh Stone, [a mis]erable man [under a just sen]tence of [death]
for a [tragical and] hor[rible murder: together with some account concerning the character,
carriage, and execution of that unhappy malefactor: to which are added certain memorable
providences relating to some other murders, & some great instances of repentance which have been
seen amonst us.] Boston: by Samuel Green, sold by Joseph Browning, 1690. 1) Job 7, 21.
Mather, Cotton. The Way to Prosperity. A Sermon Preached to the Honourable Convention Of the
Governour, Council, and Representatives of the Massachuset-Colony in New-England; on May 23.
1689. Boston: by Richard Pierce for Benjamin Harris, 1690. [Also printed with The Wonderful
Works of God.] 1) 2 Chronicles 15, 2.
Mather, Cotton. The Wonderful Works of God Commemorated. Praises Bespoke for the God of Heaven In
a Thanksgiving Sermon; Delivered on Decemb. 19. 1689. “Containing reflections upon the excellent
things done by the great God, more Generally in Creation and Redemption, and in the Government
of the world; But more Particularly in the Remarkable Revolutions of Providence which are
everywhere the matter of present Observation ... to which is added A sermon preached unto a
convention of the Massachuset-colony in New-England.” Boston: by S. Green & sold by Joseph
Browning and Benj. Harris, 1690. [Includes The Way to Prosperity, sep. pag.] 1) Isaiah 12, 5.
1691
Samuel Willard, teacher of a Church in Boston. The Sinfulness of Worshipping God With Men's Institutions
As it Was Delivered in a Sermon. [Boston]: by Benjamin [Harris and John Allen, 1691]. 1) Mat. 15,
9.
1692
Lee, Samuel, M.A., sometimes fellow of Wadham Colledge, Oxon. The Great Day of Judgment Handled In
a Sermon Preached at the Assizes at New-Bristol. Octob. 7, 1687. “Accompany’d with Preparatory
Meditations Upon The Day of Judgment, By Mr. Cotton Mather.” 2nd ed.? Boston: by Bartholomew
Green, for Nicholas Buttolph, 1692. 13) Revelation 20, 12.
Mather, Cotton. Fair Weather. Or Considerations to Dispel the Clouds, & Allay the Storms of Discontent:
In a Discourse which with An Entertaining Variety, both of Argument and History, layes open, the
Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 9
Nature and Evil of that Pernicious Vice, and offers diverse Antidotes against it. Boston: by
Bartholomew Green and John Allen for Nicholas Buttolph, 1692. 29) “A Sacred Exorcism, upon
Sinful Discontent. Uttered on December 24. 1691. at the Lecture in Boston.” 1 Cor. 10, 10.
1693
Mather, Increase, president of Harvard Colledge, teacher of a Church at Boston. The Great Blessing of
Primitive Counsellours Discoursed in a Sermon, Preached in the Audience of the Governour,
Council, and Representatives of the Province of the Massachusets-Bay, in New England. May 31st,
1693. Being the Day for the Election of Counsellours in That Province. Boston: by Benjamin Harris,
1693. 9) Isaiah 1, 26.
1694
Willard, Samuel, teacher of a Congregation[?, faded] in Boston. [The Character] Of a Good Ruler As it was
Recommended in a Sermon Preached before his Excellency the Governour, and the Honourable
Counsellors, and Assembly of the Representatives of the Province of Massachusetts Bay in
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[Turner], Francis. A Sermon Preached before Their majesties K. James II. and Q. Mary, at their Coronation
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