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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... Soon after the publication of these numbers , the learned author died , and to the regret of all who wish to inquire into the early history of the coun- try , the work remained unfinished . It embraces , however , the most obscure and ...
... Soon after the publication of these numbers , the learned author died , and to the regret of all who wish to inquire into the early history of the coun- try , the work remained unfinished . It embraces , however , the most obscure and ...
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... soon to settle me in such a public place and circumstance , as I could expect no leisure for such a work , and gave it over . I could propose no other than to go on with my collections , and provide materials for some other hand ; which ...
... soon to settle me in such a public place and circumstance , as I could expect no leisure for such a work , and gave it over . I could propose no other than to go on with my collections , and provide materials for some other hand ; which ...
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... soon as possible ; that such material passages might be preserved from oblivion , and so desirable a collection might be hastened to the public view . Upon my publishing this design , I first engaged in the introduc- tion ; but quickly ...
... soon as possible ; that such material passages might be preserved from oblivion , and so desirable a collection might be hastened to the public view . Upon my publishing this design , I first engaged in the introduc- tion ; but quickly ...
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... soon saw cause to come into the same sentiment and resolution with the Rev. Mr. Strype in his preface to the first volume of his Annals of the Reformation : which I shall mention in his own words . I have chosen commonly to set down ...
... soon saw cause to come into the same sentiment and resolution with the Rev. Mr. Strype in his preface to the first volume of his Annals of the Reformation : which I shall mention in his own words . I have chosen commonly to set down ...
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... soon became the decisive umpire among Chronologers , as agreeing with Scrip- ture , with the best ancient history , and with astronomy ; to which they have therefore , almost ever since , appealed as to an uncontested oracle . It begins ...
... soon became the decisive umpire among Chronologers , as agreeing with Scrip- ture , with the best ancient history , and with astronomy ; to which they have therefore , almost ever since , appealed as to an uncontested oracle . It begins ...
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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...