A Chronological History of New-England: In the Form of Annals, Being a Summary and Exact Account of the Most Material Transactions and Occurrences Relating to this Country, in the Order of Time Wherein They Happened, from the Discovery of Capt. Gosnold, in 1602, to the Arrival of Governor Belcher, in 1730 : with an Introduction Containing a Brief Epitome of the Most Considerable Transactions and Events Abroad, from the Creation ... |
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... colonies ; and for that period it is the most complete , exact and satis- factory history extant . The work has long been extremely rare , and a new edition of it has been much desired . Of the ' three pamphlet numbers , a very few ...
... colonies ; and for that period it is the most complete , exact and satis- factory history extant . The work has long been extremely rare , and a new edition of it has been much desired . Of the ' three pamphlet numbers , a very few ...
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... colonies of Ply- mouth and the Massachusetts , from whence the others were chiefly derived , and having the greatest share in the following work , to whom could a son of the Province more properly offer this fruit of his labors , than ...
... colonies of Ply- mouth and the Massachusetts , from whence the others were chiefly derived , and having the greatest share in the following work , to whom could a son of the Province more properly offer this fruit of his labors , than ...
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... colonies , and in which we are as happy as any on earth . In the midst of our great advantages , you will doubtless take a noble and useful pleasure , in re- viewing the names and actions of your predeces- sors ; that you may imitate ...
... colonies , and in which we are as happy as any on earth . In the midst of our great advantages , you will doubtless take a noble and useful pleasure , in re- viewing the names and actions of your predeces- sors ; that you may imitate ...
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... colony in 1677 , one of whom was a major - general , and the other two were afterwards governors . Upon rectifying ... colonies came over , it was a time of general tyranny , both in church and state , through their mother island ; un ...
... colony in 1677 , one of whom was a major - general , and the other two were afterwards governors . Upon rectifying ... colonies came over , it was a time of general tyranny , both in church and state , through their mother island ; un ...
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... colonies and provinces were involved . A celebrated instance peculiar to himself alone , that I presume no other American can pretend to ; and , for the fatigue and pains , I suppose no other subject of the whole British em- pire ...
... colonies and provinces were involved . A celebrated instance peculiar to himself alone , that I presume no other American can pretend to ; and , for the fatigue and pains , I suppose no other subject of the whole British em- pire ...
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Page 169 - Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia...
Page 298 - ... which only concern the confession of the true Christian faith and the doctrine of the sacraments...
Page 169 - ... Covenant and Combine ourselves together into a Civil Body Politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 352 - To the end the body of the commons may be preserved of honest and good men, it was ordered and agreed, that, for the time to come, no man shall be admitted to the freedom of this body politic, but such as are members of some of the churches within the limits of the same.
Page 287 - The church hath power to decree rites and ceremonies, and authority in controversies of faith...
Page 170 - ... constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have...
Page 139 - ... and the manifold temptations of the place, were drawn away by evil examples into extravagant and dangerous courses, getting the reins off their necks and departing from their parents.
Page 314 - Thus out of small beginnings greater things have been produced by His hand that made all things of nothing, and gives being to all things that are ; and as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone to many, yea in some sort to our whole nation; let the glorious name of Jehovah have all the praise.
Page 273 - The Humble Request of His Majesty's Loyall Subjects, the Governor and the Company late gone for New England; to the rest of their Brethren in and of the Church of England...
Page 145 - England, at the charge of the rest, to solicit this matter ; who found the Virginia Company very desirous to have them go thither, and willing to grant them a patent, with as ample privileges as they had or could grant to any...