The light appearing more and more towards the perfect day. Or, a farther discovery of the present state of the Indians in New-England, concerning the progresse of the Gospel amongst them. Manifested by letters from such as preacht to them there. / Published by Henry Whitfeld, late pastor to the Chuch [sic] of Christ at Gilford in New-England, who came late thence.
I Have adventured to put this smal Treatise in thy hand, and to give some account of the publishing of it, conceiving it a means to advance that common comfort, which all good Christians do share in with the Angels of heaven, about the conversion of sinners to God.
I Have adventured to put this small Treatise in thy hand, and to give Some account of the publishing of it, conceiving it a means to advance that Common Comfort, which all good Christians do share in with the Angels of heaven, about the conversion of Sinners to God.
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It pleased the Lord by his providence, before we could come to the place where we were to take ship for England, that, by reason of contrary winds, we were faine to put in at an Iland called Martins Vineyard, which is the most Southerly Iland that lies in that tract of Land called New England, where there is a small Plantation,
It pleased the Lord by his providence, before we could come to the place where we were to take ship for England, that, by reason of contrary winds, we were feign to put in At an Island called Martins Vineyard, which is the most Southerly Island that lies in that tract of Land called New England, where there is a small Plantation,
and a Church gathered, where we stayed about ten dayes, in which time I had the more leasure and opportunity to informe my selfe of the state of the Indians there;
and a Church gathered, where we stayed about ten days, in which time I had the more leisure and opportunity to inform my self of the state of the Indians there;
and having attained a good understanding in the Indian tongue, and can speak it well, hath laid the first foundation of the knowledge of Christ amongst the Indians there by preaching unto them;
and having attained a good understanding in the Indian tongue, and can speak it well, hath laid the First Foundation of the knowledge of christ among the Indians there by preaching unto them;
who gave me full information of what I desired ▪ I had also speech with some of the Indians (Mr. Mahu being my Interpreter.) Above the rest my desire was to speak with the Indian who now preacheth unto them every Lords day twice, whose name is Hiacoomes, who seemed to me to be a man of a prompt understanding, of a sober and moderate spirit,
who gave me full information of what I desired ▪ I had also speech with Some of the Indians (Mr. Mahu being my Interpreter.) Above the rest my desire was to speak with the Indian who now Preacheth unto them every lords day twice, whose name is Hiacoomes, who seemed to me to be a man of a prompt understanding, of a Sobrium and moderate Spirit,
After this I had the opportunity to go to a private meeting of the Indians (of which you shall understand more in the Letter following) with Mr. Mahu, where having spent three or foure houres in Questions and Answers, which passed too and fro between the Indians and my self;
After this I had the opportunity to go to a private meeting of the Indians (of which you shall understand more in the letter following) with Mr. Mahu, where having spent three or foure hours in Questions and Answers, which passed too and from between the Indians and my self;
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The next day we rode to the Indian Lecture, where Mr. Mahu preached and catechised their children, who answered readily and modestly in the Principles of Religion;
The next day we road to the Indian Lecture, where Mr. Mahu preached and catechised their children, who answered readily and modestly in the Principles of Religion;
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but after, I understood from others how short things went with him, and how he was many times forced to labour with his own hands, having a wife and three small children which depended upon him, to provide necessaries for them;
but After, I understood from Others how short things went with him, and how he was many times forced to labour with his own hands, having a wife and three small children which depended upon him, to provide necessaries for them;
for upon my knowledge, if he would have left the work, and imployed himself otherwhere, he might have had a more competent and comfortable maintenance.
for upon my knowledge, if he would have left the work, and employed himself otherwhere, he might have had a more competent and comfortable maintenance.
At my parting from this Iland I desired Mr. Mahu that he would take the pains to write me the Story of Gods dealing with the Indians, from the first time of their coming thither, to this present time;
At my parting from this Island I desired Mr. Mahu that he would take the pains to write me the Story of God's dealing with the Indians, from the First time of their coming thither, to this present time;
which Letter of his to me, finding many remarkable passages in it, I thought fit to publish it, that the Lord might have the glory of his free grace, in regard of these poor Heathens who seeme to be the dregs and refuse of Adams lost posterity;
which letter of his to me, finding many remarkable passages in it, I Thought fit to publish it, that the Lord might have the glory of his free grace, in regard of these poor heathens who seem to be the dregs and refuse of Adams lost posterity;
YOu being by especial providence of God, brought amongst us, and while you were here looking into the present mercy of God that these Indians were blessed with, you found an occasion farther to enquire what the former dispensations of God have beene to bring them hitherto.
YOu being by especial providence of God, brought among us, and while you were Here looking into the present mercy of God that these Indians were blessed with, you found an occasion farther to inquire what the former dispensations of God have been to bring them hitherto.
Now assuring my self that it is from your desire that the Lord may be glorified in the salvation of these poor Indian souls, I shall, by the assistance of God, declare the truth,
Now assuring my self that it is from your desire that the Lord may be glorified in the salvation of these poor Indian Souls, I shall, by the assistance of God, declare the truth,
Now for your satisfaction you may please to know that this work amongst the Indians had its first rise and beginning in the yeere 1643. When the Lord stirred up the heart of an Indian, who then lived neer to the English Plantation, whose name is Hiacoomes, a man of a sad & a sober spirit,
Now for your satisfaction you may please to know that this work among the Indians had its First rise and beginning in the year 1643. When the Lord stirred up the heart of an Indian, who then lived near to the English Plantation, whose name is Hiacoomes, a man of a sad & a Sobrium Spirit,
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unto whose Wi•wam or house some of the English repairing, & speaking to him about the way of the English, he came to visit our habitations and publike meetings, thinking that there might be better wayes and means amongst the English,
unto whose Wi•wam or house Some of the English repairing, & speaking to him about the Way of the English, he Come to visit our habitations and public meetings, thinking that there might be better ways and means among the English,
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About this time it so fell out, that this Indian went with some English men to a little Iland, where meeting a surly Sagamore whose name was Pake Ponesso, who reproached him for his fellowship with the English, both in their civil and religious wayes, railing at him for his being obedient to them:
About this time it so fell out, that this Indian went with Some English men to a little Island, where meeting a surly Sagamore whose name was Pake Ponesso, who reproached him for his fellowship with the English, both in their civil and religious ways, railing At him for his being obedient to them:
There was a very strange disease this yeare amongst the Indians, they did run up and down till they could run no longer, they made their faces as black as a coale, snatched up any weapon, spake great words, but did no hurt;
There was a very strange disease this year among the Indians, they did run up and down till they could run no longer, they made their faces as black as a coal, snatched up any weapon, spoke great words, but did no hurt;
for going into an Indian house where there were many Indians, they scoffed at him with great laughter, saying, Here comes the English man, who by their noyse awaked his old enemy Pakeponesso, who was asleep, who joyning with the other Indians, told him, I wonder (said he) that you that are a young man, having a wife and two children, should love the English and their wayes, and forsake the Pawwawes;
for going into an Indian house where there were many Indians, they scoffed At him with great laughter, saying, Here comes the English man, who by their noise awaked his old enemy Pakeponesso, who was asleep, who joining with the other Indians, told him, I wonder (said he) that you that Are a young man, having a wife and two children, should love the English and their ways, and forsake the Pawwaws;
what would you do if any of you should be sick? whither would you go for help? I say, if I were in your case there should nothing draw me from our gods and Pawwawes.
what would you do if any of you should be sick? whither would you go for help? I say, if I were in your case there should nothing draw me from our God's and Pawwaws.
At this time he replyed nothing, but told a friend of his that he then thought in his heart that the God in heaven did know and heare all the evill words that Pakeponesso spake.
At this time he replied nothing, but told a friend of his that he then Thought in his heart that the God in heaven did know and hear all the evil words that Pakeponesso spoke.
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Thus the changing of his way caused much hatred to him, neither was there so much as the least appearance of any outward argument amongst us, that might weigh against it.
Thus the changing of his Way caused much hatred to him, neither was there so much as the least appearance of any outward argument among us, that might weigh against it.
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for in the night when he and his company were in the Wigwam, it beginning to raine, he and a young man stood up upon the floor of planks which lay about two foot from the ground, to put a Matt over the Chimnie, there came a great flash of lightning,
for in the night when he and his company were in the Wigwam, it beginning to rain, he and a young man stood up upon the floor of planks which lay about two foot from the ground, to put a Matt over the Chimney, there Come a great flash of lightning,
some were more attentive to hear, and more ready to follow the truth, yet they did not well behold the Majesty of the Lord by these personal particular works;
Some were more attentive to hear, and more ready to follow the truth, yet they did not well behold the Majesty of the Lord by these personal particular works;
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at last the Lord sent an universal sicknes, and it was observed by the Indians, that they that did but give the hearing of good counsel, did not taste so deeply of it,
At last the Lord sent an universal sickness, and it was observed by the Indians, that they that did but give the hearing of good counsel, did not taste so deeply of it,
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This put the Indians who dwell about six miles from us, upon serious consideration of the thing, being much affected, that he which had exposed himself to such reproaches and troubles, should receive more blessings then themselves;
This put the Indians who dwell about six miles from us, upon serious consideration of the thing, being much affected, that he which had exposed himself to such Reproaches and Troubles, should receive more blessings then themselves;
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so he being glad of the opportunity, went with the messenger, and when he came, there were many Indians gathered together, amongst which was Towanquatick the Sagamore ▪ then after many requests (the general whereof was this, that he would shew his heart unto them,
so he being glad of the opportunity, went with the Messenger, and when he Come, there were many Indians gathered together, among which was Towanquatick the Sagamore ▪ then After many requests (the general whereof was this, that he would show his heart unto them,
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Hiacoomes told them all, he did fear this great God only, and also in a speciall manner that the Son of God did suffer death to satisfie the wrath of God his Father,
Hiacoomes told them all, he did Fear this great God only, and also in a special manner that the Son of God did suffer death to satisfy the wrath of God his Father,
for they were exceeding thankful, saying, also now we have seen our sins. Thus it pleased the Lord to give both light and courage to this poore Indian;
for they were exceeding thankful, saying, also now we have seen our Sins. Thus it pleased the Lord to give both Light and courage to this poor Indian;
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and when he came to me to accomplish his desire thereabout, he told me That I should be to them as one that stands by a running river filling many vessels, even so should I fill them with everlasting knowledge;
and when he Come to me to accomplish his desire thereabouts, he told me That I should be to them as one that Stands by a running river filling many vessels, even so should I fill them with everlasting knowledge;
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Now there be three things in this beginning that were greatly inquired into. 1. Earthly riches, what they should get. 2. What approbation they should get from other Sagamores and Governors. 3. How they should come off from the Pawwawes;
Now there be three things in this beginning that were greatly inquired into. 1. Earthly riches, what they should get. 2. What approbation they should get from other Sagamores and Governors. 3. How they should come off from the Pawwaws;
for the first kept off many, I have had much discourse with several of them about it, wherein they have strongly stood for their own meetings, wayes and customes, being in their account more profitable then ours, wherein they meet with nothing but talking and praying.
for the First kept off many, I have had much discourse with several of them about it, wherein they have strongly stood for their own meetings, ways and customs, being in their account more profitable then ours, wherein they meet with nothing but talking and praying.
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The third is the strongest cord that binds them to their own way, for the Pawwawes by their witchcraft keep them in feare, many of the Indians got over the two first difficulties,
The third is the Strongest cord that binds them to their own Way, for the Pawwaws by their witchcraft keep them in Fear, many of the Indians god over the two First difficulties,
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an Indian came down, as being ready fitted for the purpose, and being about six or eight paces from him, let flie a broad headed arrow, purposing by all probability to drench the deadly arrow in his heart blood, but the Lord prevented it;
an Indian Come down, as being ready fitted for the purpose, and being about six or eight paces from him, let fly a broad headed arrow, purposing by all probability to drench the deadly arrow in his heart blood, but the Lord prevented it;
for notwithstanding all the advantages he had, instead of the heart he hit the eye-brow, which like a brow of steele turned the point of the arrow, which ▪ glancing away, slit the top of his nose to the bottome.
for notwithstanding all the advantages he had, instead of the heart he hit the eyebrow, which like a brow of steel turned the point of the arrow, which ▪ glancing away, slit the top of his nose to the bottom.
The next morning I went to see the Sagamore, and I found him praising God for his great deliverance, both himself and all the Indians, wondering that he was yet alive.
The next morning I went to see the Sagamore, and I found him praising God for his great deliverance, both himself and all the Indians, wondering that he was yet alive.
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and it is also conceived, both by them and us, that his forwardnesse for the meeting was one thing, which (with the experience I have had of him since) gives me matter of strong perswasion that he beares in his brow the markes of the Lord Jesus.
and it is also conceived, both by them and us, that his forwardness for the meeting was one thing, which (with the experience I have had of him since) gives me matter of strong persuasion that he bears in his brow the marks of the Lord jesus.
and hindering others from looking thitherward, but the Lord gave courage and constancy to some of them, especially to Hiacoomes and Towanquatick who was hurt with the arrow, who were not ashamed of the way of God.
and hindering Others from looking thitherward, but the Lord gave courage and constancy to Some of them, especially to Hiacoomes and Towanquatick who was hurt with the arrow, who were not ashamed of the Way of God.
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and there came some younger men, and brought with them the ancient men of their kindred and acquaintance to speak for them, whereof the very old man that your self saw and heard at the meeting, was one, who began the meeting with a relation of the old customes of the ancient Heathen, preferring them before those wayes of their own they were now in,
and there Come Some younger men, and brought with them the ancient men of their kindred and acquaintance to speak for them, whereof the very old man that your self saw and herd At the meeting, was one, who began the meeting with a Relation of the old customs of the ancient Heathen, preferring them before those ways of their own they were now in,
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and there were many stories told of the great hurt they had done by their witchcraft many wayes (here you must know, that though the Indians many of them were brought by the knowledge they had of God, to renounce the Pawwawes help in time of sicknesse or otherwise,
and there were many stories told of the great hurt they had done by their witchcraft many ways (Here you must know, that though the Indians many of them were brought by the knowledge they had of God, to renounce the Pawwaws help in time of sickness or otherwise,
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Then the question was asked, Who is there that doth not fear the Pawwawes? answer was made by some who favoured them, there is not any man which is not afraid of the Pawwawes;
Then the question was asked, Who is there that does not Fear the Pawwaws? answer was made by Some who favoured them, there is not any man which is not afraid of the Pawwaws;
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He told them he was brought into this condition by Hiacoomes his counsel from the Word of God, which at first he said he liked not, afterwayes laid it by him as a thing to be considered, not knowing well what to do;
He told them he was brought into this condition by Hiacoomes his counsel from the Word of God, which At First he said he liked not, afterwayes laid it by him as a thing to be considered, not knowing well what to do;
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I confesse this action makes me think he spake more then from a natural principle, considering that the man hath been since an earnest seeker of more light both publike and private;
I confess this actium makes me think he spoke more then from a natural principle, considering that the man hath been since an earnest seeker of more Light both public and private;
he I say remaining still in his obstinacy, is also found out, and feeles the wrath of God, being stricken with a dead Palsie, all one side of him, but his eye and eare;
he I say remaining still in his obstinacy, is also found out, and feels the wrath of God, being stricken with a dead Palsy, all one side of him, but his eye and ear;
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Another thing is a remarkable combate between two Indians and a Pawwaw, who, on the Lords day after meeting, came in very angry, saying, I know the meeting Indians are lyars;
another thing is a remarkable combat between two Indians and a pawwaw, who, on the lords day After meeting, Come in very angry, saying, I know the meeting Indians Are liars;
and they should do their utmost they could against him, and when they did their worst by their witchcrafts to kill him, he would without feare set himself against them, by remembring Jehovah; he told him also that he did put all the Pawwawes under his heel, pointing unto it;
and they should do their utmost they could against him, and when they did their worst by their witchcrafts to kill him, he would without Fear Set himself against them, by remembering Jehovah; he told him also that he did put all the Pawwaws under his heel, pointing unto it;
There are now by the grace of God thirty nine Indian men of this meeting, besides women that are looking this way, which we suppose to exceed the number of the men,
There Are now by the grace of God thirty nine Indian men of this meeting, beside women that Are looking this Way, which we suppose to exceed the number of the men,
This is a great incouragement to me, as also that their hearts are engaged in the way of the Lord for the salvation of their own souls upon Gods ends. One of these meeting Indians said (and I hope feelingly) that if all the world, the riches, plenty,
This is a great encouragement to me, as also that their hearts Are engaged in the Way of the Lord for the salvation of their own Souls upon God's ends. One of these meeting Indians said (and I hope feelingly) that if all the world, the riches, plenty,
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I heard one of them of his own accord (and to the same purpose) in complaining against head knowledge and lip prayers, without heart holinesse, loathing the condition of such a man, saying, I desire my heart may taste the word of God, repent of my sinnes,
I herd one of them of his own accord (and to the same purpose) in complaining against head knowledge and lip Prayers, without heart holiness, loathing the condition of such a man, saying, I desire my heart may taste the word of God, Repent of my Sins,
Some of them having a discourse with Vzzamequin a great Sachem or Governour on the maine Land (coming amongst them) about the wayes of God, he enquired what earthly good things came along with them,
some of them having a discourse with Vzzamequin a great Sachem or Governor on the main Land (coming among them) about the ways of God, he inquired what earthly good things Come along with them,
and demanding of them what they had gotten by all they had done this way? one of them replyed, we serve not God for cloathing, nor for any outward thing.
and demanding of them what they had got by all they had done this Way? one of them replied, we serve not God for clothing, nor for any outward thing.
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The last thing that I took special notice of, is, the receiving of the five men when your self was present, into the meeting Indian number, one of them (the young man you saw) was sent at first about two or three months before by one of the greatest Pawwawes upon the Iland to learn and spy what was done at the meeting,
The last thing that I took special notice of, is, the receiving of the five men when your self was present, into the meeting Indian number, one of them (the young man you saw) was sent At First about two or three months before by one of the greatest Pawwaws upon the Island to Learn and spy what was done At the meeting,
another said he desired to joyn with the meeting Indians that he might have a renewed good heart, the other were much like affected, only one of them reckoned up the commandments,
Another said he desired to join with the meeting Indians that he might have a renewed good heart, the other were much like affected, only one of them reckoned up the Commandments,
Just now whilst I am a writing, there comes an Indian unto me, and tels me his minde in these words, I shall long for your returne back again out of the Bay, that we may hear the good word of God;
Just now while I am a writing, there comes an Indian unto me, and tells me his mind in these words, I shall long for your return back again out of the Bay, that we may hear the good word of God;
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The way that I am now in (through the grace of God) for the carrying on of this great work, is by a Lecture every fortnight, whereunto both men women and children do come;
The Way that I am now in (through the grace of God) for the carrying on of this great work, is by a Lecture every fortnight, whereunto both men women and children do come;
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I conferre every last day of the week with Hiacoomes about his subject matter of preaching to the Indians the next day, where I furnish him with what spiritual food the Lord is pleased to afford me for them, wherein God hath much assisted him for his own and their spiritual good and advantage, who is diligent and conscionable to hold forth the grace of Christ to the Indians.
I confer every last day of the Week with Hiacoomes about his Subject matter of preaching to the Indians the next day, where I furnish him with what spiritual food the Lord is pleased to afford me for them, wherein God hath much assisted him for his own and their spiritual good and advantage, who is diligent and conscionable to hold forth the grace of christ to the Indians.
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For this purpose your servent and frequent prayers together with all those who rejoyce in advancing the Scepter of Christ, are by me earnestly desired,
For this purpose your servient and frequent Prayers together with all those who rejoice in advancing the Sceptre of christ, Are by me earnestly desired,
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NOw to speak somewhat farther of the proceeding of the things of Christ amongst the Indians of Mattacusets and thereabouts since the last books came forth;
NOw to speak somewhat farther of the proceeding of the things of christ among the Indians of Mattacusets and thereabouts since the last books Come forth;
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Somewhat I saw and understood concerning those Indians which are under the care of Mr. Eliot, unto whom I repaired at my coming from Martins Vineyard, who acquainted me with the state of things amongst the Indians as they were at present;
Somewhat I saw and understood Concerning those Indians which Are under the care of Mr. Eliot, unto whom I repaired At my coming from Martins Vineyard, who acquainted me with the state of things among the Indians as they were At present;
which Letter, together with some other sent since the last publication by the Presse, the Corporation of New England desired me that they might be joyned and printed with this written by Master Mahu; which letters here follow. Much honoured Sir,
which letter, together with Some other sent since the last publication by the Press, the Corporation of New England desired me that they might be joined and printed with this written by Master Mahu; which letters Here follow. Much honoured Sir,
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YOur very loving acceptance of my Letters doth engage me very much unto you, but especially your cordial rejoycing in the progresse of this work of the Lord among these poor Indians.
YOur very loving acceptance of my Letters does engage me very much unto you, but especially your cordial rejoicing in the progress of this work of the Lord among these poor Indians.
First, for that opinion of Rabbi-ben-Israel which you mention, I would intreat you to request the same godly Minister (nay I hope he hath already done it) to send to him to know his grounds,
First, for that opinion of Rabbi-ben-Israel which you mention, I would entreat you to request the same godly Minister (nay I hope he hath already done it) to send to him to know his grounds,
I had some thoughts in my heart to search the Original of this People, that I might finde under what Covenant and Promise their fore-fathers have been,
I had Some thoughts in my heart to search the Original of this People, that I might find under what Covenant and Promise their Forefathers have been,
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What had become of us sonnes of Japhet, if the Lord had not remembred that (and such like ancient Promises) God shall perswade Japhet to dwell in the Tents of Shem. If these people be under a Covenant and Promise as ancient as Shem and Eber, it is a ground of faith to expect mercy for them.
What had become of us Sons of Japheth, if the Lord had not remembered that (and such like ancient Promises) God shall persuade Japheth to dwell in the Tents of Shem. If these people be under a Covenant and Promise as ancient as Shem and Eber, it is a ground of faith to expect mercy for them.
Now this I have thought, that it seemeth to me as clear in the Scripture, that these are the children of Shem as we of Japhet, and Shem was a great man in the Church,
Now this I have Thought, that it seems to me as clear in the Scripture, that these Are the children of Shem as we of Japheth, and Shem was a great man in the Church,
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and to whom Abraham paid Tythes; for I beleeve he was Melchisedceck; yea it seemeth to me probable that these people are Hebrews, of Eber, whose sonnes the Scripture sends farthest East (as it seemeth to me) and learned Broughton put some of them over into America, and certainly this Country was peopled Eastward from the place of the Arks resting, seeing the finding of them by the West is but of yesterday:
and to whom Abraham paid Tithes; for I believe he was Melchisedceck; yea it seems to me probable that these people Are Hebrews, of Eber, whose Sons the Scripture sends farthest East (as it seems to me) and learned Broughton put Some of them over into America, and Certainly this Country was peopled Eastward from the place of the Arks resting, seeing the finding of them by the West is but of yesterday:
and how often in the Scriptures doth the Lord use that blessed word of Grace and Covenant, I am the God of the Hebrewes? besides there be sundry Prophesies in Scripture, unto the goings down of the Sunne;
and how often in the Scriptures does the Lord use that blessed word of Grace and Covenant, I am the God of the Hebrews? beside there be sundry prophecies in Scripture, unto the goings down of the Sun;
and let it be considered whether America be not to be accounted among the places that are the goings down of the Sunne unto those places where those Promises were promulgated;
and let it be considered whither America be not to be accounted among the places that Are the goings down of the Sun unto those places where those Promises were promulgated;
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And when the Lord inlarged the Promise to Jacob (as the light and extent of grace hath ever been encreasing and enlarging) he promised to make him a Nation and a multitude of Nations, which so farre as we regard a litteral accomplishment, is in part accomplisht in the Nation of the Jewes,
And when the Lord enlarged the Promise to Jacob (as the Light and extent of grace hath ever been increasing and enlarging) he promised to make him a nation and a multitude of nations, which so Far as we regard a literal accomplishment, is in part accomplished in the nation of the Jews,
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if not wholly, amongst the sons of Japhet and Shem; and our God who can and will gather the scattered and lost dust of our bodies at the Resurrection, can and will finde out these lost and scattered Israelites,
if not wholly, among the Sons of Japheth and Shem; and our God who can and will gather the scattered and lost dust of our bodies At the Resurrection, can and will find out these lost and scattered Israelites,
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Likewise you intimate how acceptable this work is to the Parliament, that blessed Assembly, whom the Lord Christ hath delighted to make instrumental to begin to set up the longed for, prayed for,
Likewise you intimate how acceptable this work is to the Parliament, that blessed Assembly, whom the Lord christ hath delighted to make instrumental to begin to Set up the longed for, prayed for,
for we may see in some measure the accomplishment of that Prophesie of Christ, Luke 21. 25. The peaceable summer beginning to arise out of these distressed times of perplexity, all those signes preceding the glorious coming of Christ are accomplishing,
for we may see in Some measure the accomplishment of that Prophesy of christ, Lycia 21. 25. The peaceable summer beginning to arise out of these distressed times of perplexity, all those Signs preceding the glorious coming of christ Are accomplishing,
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and the thickest and most portentous black part of that cloud is the Toleration of the most grosse and convicted impieties under the pretence of conscience, which misapplication of the Sword of Authority (if it should awhile prevaile) cannot be innocent,
and the thickest and most portentous black part of that cloud is the Toleration of the most gross and convicted impieties under the pretence of conscience, which misapplication of the Sword of authority (if it should awhile prevail) cannot be innocent,
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Now this glorious work of bringing in and setting up the glorious kingdome of Christ, hath the Lord of his free grace and mercy put into the hands of this renowned Parliament and Army;
Now this glorious work of bringing in and setting up the glorious Kingdom of christ, hath the Lord of his free grace and mercy put into the hands of this renowned Parliament and Army;
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Lord put it into all their hearts to make this designe of Christ their main first and chiefest endeavour, according to the Word, Seek first the Kingdom of heaven and the righteousnesse thereof,
Lord put it into all their hearts to make this Design of christ their main First and chiefest endeavour, according to the Word, Seek First the Kingdom of heaven and the righteousness thereof,
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how well doth it become the spirit of such instruments in the hand of Christ to promote that work also, being the same businesse in some respect which themselves are about by the good hand of the Lord.
how well does it become the Spirit of such Instruments in the hand of christ to promote that work also, being the same business in Some respect which themselves Are about by the good hand of the Lord.
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my former Letters have said enough that way, partly to you, and partly to Mr. Pelham, whose Letters I hope you have seen as containing sundry things necessary for your view;
my former Letters have said enough that Way, partly to you, and partly to Mr. Pelham, whose Letters I hope you have seen as containing sundry things necessary for your view;
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as my continual care, prayer, desire and endeavour to carry on, namely for their schooling and education of youth in learing, which is a principal means for promoting of it for future times;
as my continual care, prayer, desire and endeavour to carry on, namely for their schooling and education of youth in learing, which is a principal means for promoting of it for future times;
If the Lord bring us to live in a Towne and Society, we must have speiial care to have Schools for the instruction of the youth in reading, that they may be able to read the Scriptures at least.
If the Lord bring us to live in a Town and Society, we must have speiial care to have Schools for the instruction of the youth in reading, that they may be able to read the Scriptures At least.
and printing such a thing will be troublesome and chargable, and I having yet but little skill in their language (having little leasure to attend it by reason of my continual attendance on my Ministry in our own Church) I must have some Indians,
and printing such a thing will be troublesome and chargeable, and I having yet but little skill in their language (having little leisure to attend it by reason of my continual attendance on my Ministry in our own Church) I must have Some Indians,
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I have a family of many children to educate, and therefore I cannot give over my Ministry in our Church whereby my family is sustained to attend the Indians to whom I give,
I have a family of many children to educate, and Therefore I cannot give over my Ministry in our Church whereby my family is sustained to attend the Indians to whom I give,
Moreover, there be sundry prompt, pregnant witted youths, not vitiously inclined, but well disposed, which I desire may be wholly sequestred to learning,
Moreover, there be sundry prompt, pregnant witted youths, not viciously inclined, but well disposed, which I desire may be wholly sequestered to learning,
And therefore thus much at present, being cald off to hasten to seale up my Letters, the Lord Jesus blesse you, sanctifie and keep you in all your labours and travels,
And Therefore thus much At present, being called off to hasten to seal up my Letters, the Lord jesus bless you, sanctify and keep you in all your labours and travels,
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and so commending you to the Lord and to the word of his grace which is able to sanctifie and save you, I rest Boxburg, this 8. of the 5. 49. Your 〈 ◊ 〉 Brother and fellow labourer for the good of the poor Indians: JOHN ELIOT.
and so commending you to the Lord and to the word of his grace which is able to sanctify and save you, I rest Boxburg, this 8. of the 5. 49. Your 〈 ◊ 〉 Brother and fellow labourer for the good of the poor Indians: JOHN ELIOT.
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Now seeing it is so great a comfort to you to hear how the Lord is pleased to carry on this work, I shall relate unto you some passages, whereby you may see in what frame they be;
Now seeing it is so great a Comfort to you to hear how the Lord is pleased to carry on this work, I shall relate unto you Some passages, whereby you may see in what frame they be;
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I had, and still have, a great desire to go to a great fishing place, Namaske upon Merimak; and because the Indians way lyeth beyond the great River which we cannot passe with our horses,
I had, and still have, a great desire to go to a great fishing place, Namaske upon Merimak; and Because the Indians Way lies beyond the great River which we cannot pass with our Horses,
and in the way passed through a great people called Sowahagen Indians, some of which had heard me at Pautuket and at Nashaway, and had carried home such tydings, that they were generally stirred with a desire that I would come and teach them;
and in the Way passed through a great people called Sowahagen Indians, Some of which had herd me At Pautucket and At Nashaway, and had carried home such tidings, that they were generally stirred with a desire that I would come and teach them;
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and heard me teach, and I had conference with them; and among other things, I asked whether Sowahegen Indians were desirous to pray to God; they answered;
and herd me teach, and I had conference with them; and among other things, I asked whither Sowahegen Indians were desirous to pray to God; they answered;
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The chief Sachim of this place Pautuket, and of all Mermak in Papassaconnoway, whom I mentioned unto you the last yeere, who gave up himself and his sonnes to pray unto God, this man did this yeer shew very great affection to me,
The chief Sachim of this place Pautucket, and of all Mermak in Papassaconnoway, whom I mentioned unto you the last year, who gave up himself and his Sons to pray unto God, this man did this year show very great affection to me,
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yet the Lord by the Eye of Providence seemeth not to look thither, partly because there is not a competent place of due encouragement for subsistence; which would spoyle the work;
yet the Lord by the Eye of Providence seems not to look thither, partly Because there is not a competent place of due encouragement for subsistence; which would spoil the work;
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and to that purpose I answered him, and my answer seemed to be well pleasing to them, which seemed to minister to my heart some encouragement, that the Lords meaning was to improve them that way,
and to that purpose I answered him, and my answer seemed to be well pleasing to them, which seemed to minister to my heart Some encouragement, that the lords meaning was to improve them that Way,
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There is another aged Sachem at Quabagud threescore miles Westward, and he doth greatly desire that I would come thither and teach them, and live there;
There is Another aged Sachem At Quabagud threescore miles Westward, and he does greatly desire that I would come thither and teach them, and live there;
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and I made a journey ▪ thither this summer, and I went by Nashaway; but it so fell out that there were some stirres betwixt the Nazaganset and Monahegen Indians, some murder committed, &c. which made our Church doubtful at first of my going, which when the Nashaway Sachem heard, he commanded twenty armed men (after their manner) to be ready,
and I made a journey ▪ thither this summer, and I went by Nashaway; but it so fell out that there were Some stirs betwixt the Nazaganset and Monahegen Indians, Some murder committed, etc. which made our Church doubtful At First of my going, which when the Nashaway Sachem herd, he commanded twenty armed men (After their manner) to be ready,
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Because ▪ both Mr. Pelham and your self do so heartily, and with such good affection send commendations and greetings unto our Indians which pray unto God, I will tell you what a good occasion was ministred unto me, through the goodnesse of God, by a question which one of them propounded the next meeting as I remember) after I had received my Letters,
Because ▪ both Mr. Pelham and your self do so heartily, and with such good affection send commendations and greetings unto our Indians which pray unto God, I will tell you what a good occasion was ministered unto me, through the Goodness of God, by a question which one of them propounded the next meeting as I Remember) After I had received my Letters,
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as one from Martins Vineyard, who is helpful to Mr. Mahu to tell him words, &c. and I think some others, when those strangers came, and they perceived them to affect Religion, and had mutual conference about the same, there was very great gladnesse of heart among them,
as one from Martins Vineyard, who is helpful to Mr. Mahu to tell him words, etc. and I think Some Others, when those Strangers Come, and they perceived them to affect Religion, and had mutual conference about the same, there was very great gladness of heart among them,
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Hereupon did the Question arise, namely what is the reason, that when a strange ▪ Indian comes among us whom we never saw before, yet if he pray unto God, we do exceedingly love him:
Hereupon did the Question arise, namely what is the reason, that when a strange ▪ Indian comes among us whom we never saw before, yet if he pray unto God, we do exceedingly love him:
and that it had been a matter of discourse among themselves, wondring at it, what the reason of it should be, which was no small comfort and encouragement unto my spirit;
and that it had been a matter of discourse among themselves, wondering At it, what the reason of it should be, which was no small Comfort and encouragement unto my Spirit;
and then I shewed the unity of spirit, &c. And thus you see the occasion and way of communicating the good will and love of the Saints in England unto them,
and then I showed the unity of Spirit, etc. And thus you see the occasion and Way of communicating the good will and love of the Saints in England unto them,
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and to observe what was said and done there? if not, how can they tell how things be? if they say they were, I desire to know what they except against? If they say the Indians be all nought because such as come loytering and filtching about in our Townes are so;
and to observe what was said and done there? if not, how can they tell how things be? if they say they were, I desire to know what they except against? If they say the Indians be all nought Because such as come loitering and filching about in our Towns Are so;
I allude to that in Ezekiel, not because I have any light to perswade me these are that people there mentioned, only they be dry and scattered bones,
I allude to that in Ezekielem, not Because I have any Light to persuade me these Are that people there mentioned, only they be dry and scattered bones,
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and it will be very chargeable, and because in your Letters to Mr. Cotton, you desired that he and I should speak with the Commissioners what was fitting to send over for this work, we could not speak with the Commissioners of other Colonies,
and it will be very chargeable, and Because in your Letters to Mr. Cotton, you desired that he and I should speak with the Commissioners what was fitting to send over for this work, we could not speak with the Commissioners of other Colonies,
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England long since had happy experience of it, and it is often in my heart to desire they would pitch there in this present great change they are about;
England long since had happy experience of it, and it is often in my heart to desire they would pitch there in this present great change they Are about;
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and they will never rest till they come up to the Scriptures, and when they produce Scripture grounds for all they do, it will answer and satisfie all godly consciences,
and they will never rest till they come up to the Scriptures, and when they produce Scripture grounds for all they do, it will answer and satisfy all godly Consciences,
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It is the very reason why the Lord in this houre of temptation will bring Nations into distresse and perplexity, that so they may be forced to the Scriptures;
It is the very reason why the Lord in this hour of temptation will bring nations into distress and perplexity, that so they may be forced to the Scriptures;
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and therefore all Governments are and will be shaken, that men may be forced to pitch upon the firme and unshaken foundation, the Word of God ▪ this is doubtlesse the great designe of Christ in these later dayes;
and Therefore all Governments Are and will be shaken, that men may be forced to pitch upon the firm and unshaken Foundation, the Word of God ▪ this is doubtless the great Design of christ in these later days;
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and when Mr. Dudley heard of it, he said that Captaine Cromwell, who lately dyed at Boston, told him that he saw many Indians to the Southward Circumcised;
and when Mr. Dudley herd of it, he said that Captain Cromwell, who lately died At Boston, told him that he saw many Indians to the Southward Circumcised;
if therefore the Lord bring any meanes into your hand, I desire you would (by the help of some godly Divine) send him over such books as may be neceassry for a young Scholer;
if Therefore the Lord bring any means into your hand, I desire you would (by the help of Some godly Divine) send him over such books as may be neceassry for a young Scholar;
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And for my self I have this request (who also am short enough in books) that I might be helped to purchase my brother Weld his books, the summe of the purchase is (34. li.) I am loth they should come back to England when we have so much need of them here,
And for my self I have this request (who also am short enough in books) that I might be helped to purchase my brother Wielded his books, the sum of the purchase is (34. li.) I am loath they should come back to England when we have so much need of them Here,
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or faith? upon this question I asked them, how they could tell when a man knoweth Gods Word that he doth not beleeve it? They answered me, When he doth not do in his practice answerable to that which he knoweth.
or faith? upon this question I asked them, how they could tell when a man Knoweth God's Word that he does not believe it? They answered me, When he does not do in his practice answerable to that which he Knoweth.
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If a child die before he sinne, whether goeth his soul? By this question, it did please the Lord, clearly to convince them of original sin, blessed be his name.
If a child die before he sin, whither Goes his soul? By this question, it did please the Lord, clearly to convince them of original since, blessed be his name.
and for the furtherance of the Kingdome of Christ among these poor Indians, shall doubtlesse be had in remembrance before the Lord, not through merit, but mercie.
and for the furtherance of the Kingdom of christ among these poor Indians, shall doubtless be had in remembrance before the Lord, not through merit, but mercy.
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but it is the Lords work, and he is infinite in wisdome, and he will suit the work in such a time and place as shall best attain his appointed ends and his great glory.
but it is the lords work, and he is infinite in Wisdom, and he will suit the work in such a time and place as shall best attain his appointed ends and his great glory.
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Touching the way of their Government, I also intimated the purpose of my heart, that I intend to direct them according as the Lord shall please to help and assist to set up the Kingdome of Jesus Christ fully,
Touching the Way of their Government, I also intimated the purpose of my heart, that I intend to Direct them according as the Lord shall please to help and assist to Set up the Kingdom of jesus christ Fully,
humane wisdome in learned Nations will be loth to yeeld to Christ so farre, much lesse will Princes and Monarches readily yeeld so farre to stoop to Christ,
humane Wisdom in learned nations will be loath to yield to christ so Far, much less will Princes and Monarchs readily yield so Far to stoop to christ,
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But as for these poore Indians they have no principles of their own, nor yet wisdome of their their own (I meane as other Nations have) wherein to stick;
But as for these poor Indians they have no principles of their own, nor yet Wisdom of their their own (I mean as other nations have) wherein to stick;
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and therefore they do most readily yeeld to any direction from the Lord, so that there will be no such opposition against the rising Kingdome of Jesus Christ among them;
and Therefore they do most readily yield to any direction from the Lord, so that there will be no such opposition against the rising Kingdom of jesus christ among them;
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I beleeve the faithful promises of Christ shall be accomplisht among them, and the Lord Jesus shall reigne over them gloriously, Oh my heart yearneth over distressed perplexed England, and my continual prayer unto the Lord for them is, that he would be pleased to open their hearts and eyes,
I believe the faithful promises of christ shall be accomplished among them, and the Lord jesus shall Reign over them gloriously, O my heart yearneth over distressed perplexed England, and my continual prayer unto the Lord for them is, that he would be pleased to open their hearts and eyes,
and should the Gentile Nations take up Moses policie so farre as it is morall and conscionable, make the Scriptures the foundation of all their Lawes, who knoweth what a door would be opened to the Jewes to come in to Christ;
and should the Gentile nations take up Moses policy so Far as it is moral and conscionable, make the Scriptures the Foundation of all their Laws, who Knoweth what a door would be opened to the Jews to come in to christ;
What meaneth God, when he sayes, yee shall be my Jewels? This was asked from my text last time, Exod. 19. 5. for so I rendred the word peculiar treasure.
What means God, when he Says, ye shall be my Jewels? This was asked from my text last time, Exod 19. 5. for so I rendered the word peculiar treasure.
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The word of the Lord converteth, sanctifieth and maketh wise the simple; sometimes they aske weaker questions then these, which I mention not, you have the best;
The word of the Lord Converts, Sanctifieth and makes wise the simple; sometime they ask Weaker questions then these, which I mention not, you have the best;
I Heard of the health and welfare of your family not long since, though the sharpnesse and depth of snowes this later part of winter did more shut up and hinder intercourse then ever I knew in New-England
I Herd of the health and welfare of your family not long since, though the sharpness and depth of snows this later part of winter did more shut up and hinder intercourse then ever I knew in New england
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That there is a company of profane Indians that ▪ lately are come to a place near Wamouth, not farre from our Indians, who do not onely refuse to pray unto God,
That there is a company of profane Indians that ▪ lately Are come to a place near Wamouth, not Far from our Indians, who do not only refuse to pray unto God,
but oppose and apprehend that they were sent thither, if not by the policie of some Pawwaws, yet by the instigation of Sathan, on purpose to seduce the younger sort from their profession, and discourage others;
but oppose and apprehend that they were sent thither, if not by the policy of Some pawwaws, yet by the instigation of Sathan, on purpose to seduce the younger sort from their profession, and discourage Others;
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and if I should still fail them, it would both discourage them, and embolden their adversaries to despise the work (for all the Country of Indians are in an expectation of it) yea by this delay that hath been, Sathan hath taken this advantage to my great grief;
and if I should still fail them, it would both discourage them, and embolden their Adversaries to despise the work (for all the Country of Indians Are in an expectation of it) yea by this Delay that hath been, Sathan hath taken this advantage to my great grief;
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and principally by the slow progresse of this work, Sathan hath so embolned the Pawwawes, that this winter, (as I hear to my grief) there hath been Paw-wauing again with some of them.
and principally by the slow progress of this work, Sathan hath so embolned the Pawwaws, that this winter, (as I hear to my grief) there hath been Paw-wauing again with Some of them.
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because we must see first whether any supply is like to be had from England (for our sins and bad times may disappoint our greatest hopes) and if any, what measure, that we may by that be guided what foundation and beginning to make;
Because we must see First whither any supply is like to be had from England (for our Sins and bad times may disappoint our greatest hope's) and if any, what measure, that we may by that be guided what Foundation and beginning to make;
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as for these three yeers and a half I have done, instructing them, and preparing them as well as I can against such time as the Lord, who hath promised to guide us by his eye and voyce, shall manifestly call us to go forward with that work which we wait to see accomplished.
as for these three Years and a half I have done, instructing them, and preparing them as well as I can against such time as the Lord, who hath promised to guide us by his eye and voice, shall manifestly call us to go forward with that work which we wait to see accomplished.
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I forbear to mention any thing about the materials requisite, and manner of proceedings, having done that in my former Letters, by the first ship especially, and also by the second;
I forbear to mention any thing about the materials requisite, and manner of proceedings, having done that in my former Letters, by the First ship especially, and also by the second;
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both which Ve•••ls I trust the Lord hath brought in safe to you long ere this time I was in great hopes to have heard some encouragement by fishing ships,
both which Ve•••ls I trust the Lord hath brought in safe to you long ere this time I was in great hope's to have herd Some encouragement by fishing ships,
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but not one being this yeere come, nor tydings any other way, we are put to sad thoughts how it may fare with England, but we cease not to pray continually in that behalf,
but not one being this year come, nor tidings any other Way, we Are put to sad thoughts how it may fare with England, but we cease not to pray continually in that behalf,
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What is the reason, that seeing those English people, where he had be••, had the same Bible that we have ▪ yet do not speake the same things? I asked the reason of his question;
What is the reason, that seeing those English people, where he had be••, had the same bible that we have ▪ yet do not speak the same things? I asked the reason of his question;
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he said they heard their publike exercise, but did not understand what they meant, (though the man understandeth the English Language pretty well) But afterwards said he, we had much speech; I asked him in what points;
he said they herd their public exercise, but did not understand what they meant, (though the man understands the English Language pretty well) But afterwards said he, we had much speech; I asked him in what points;
I approved of this answer also, and asked what else they spake of? He said farther, they spake of Ministers, and said, they teach you that you must have Ministers,
I approved of this answer also, and asked what Else they spoke of? He said farther, they spoke of Ministers, and said, they teach you that you must have Ministers,
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besides, when a man sinneth, he doth not sinne against Magistrates, and therefore why should they punish them? but they sinne against God and therefore we must leave them to God to punish them.
beside, when a man Sinneth, he does not sin against Magistrates, and Therefore why should they Punish them? but they sin against God and Therefore we must leave them to God to Punish them.
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then both of them considered a while, and said, they could remember no more, only they said somewhat of the Parliament of England, which they did not understand.
then both of them considered a while, and said, they could Remember no more, only they said somewhat of the Parliament of England, which they did not understand.
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yet spake not the same things? And I answered him by that Text, 2 Thes. 2. 10, 11. Because they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved,
yet spoke not the same things? And I answered him by that Text, 2 Thebes 2. 10, 11. Because they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved,
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So I commended it to our Church, and we sought God in a day of fasting and prayer about it, (together with other causes) and have been ever since a doing, according to our abilities;
So I commended it to our Church, and we sought God in a day of fasting and prayer about it, (together with other Causes) and have been ever since a doing, according to our abilities;
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and this I account a favour of God, that that very night, before we came from our place of meeting, we had notice of a Ship from England whereby I received Letters,
and this I account a favour of God, that that very night, before we Come from our place of meeting, we had notice of a Ship from England whereby I received Letters,
We must also of necessity have an house to lodge in, meet in, and lay up our provisions and clothes, which cannot be in Wigwams. I set them therefore to fell and square timber for an house,
We must also of necessity have an house to lodge in, meet in, and lay up our provisions and clothes, which cannot be in Wigwams. I Set them Therefore to fell and square timber for an house,
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therefore I thought it necessary, that this Autumne we should make a foot Bridge over, against such time in the Spring as they shall have daily use of it;
Therefore I Thought it necessary, that this Autumn we should make a foot Bridge over, against such time in the Spring as they shall have daily use of it;
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This businesse of praying to God (for that is their general name of Religion) hath hitherto found opposition only from the Pawwawes and profane spirits;
This business of praying to God (for that is their general name of Religion) hath hitherto found opposition only from the Pawwaws and profane spirits;
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for the Sachems of the Country are generally set against us, and counter-work the Lord by keeping off their men from praying to God as much as they can;
for the Sachems of the Country Are generally Set against us, and counterwork the Lord by keeping off their men from praying to God as much as they can;
Besides their former manner was, that if they wanted money, or if they desired any thing from a man, they would take occasion to rage and be in a great anger;
Beside their former manner was, that if they wanted money, or if they desired any thing from a man, they would take occasion to rage and be in a great anger;
But now if their Sachem so rage, and give sharp and cruell language, instead of seeking his favour with gifts (as formerly) they will admonish him of his sinne;
But now if their Sachem so rage, and give sharp and cruel language, instead of seeking his favour with Gifts (as formerly) they will admonish him of his sin;
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Now these are great temptations to the Sachems, and they had need of a good measure both of wisdome and grace to swallow this Pill ▪ and it hath set them quite off;
Now these Are great temptations to the Sachems, and they had need of a good measure both of Wisdom and grace to swallow this Pill ▪ and it hath Set them quite off;
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And I suppose that hence it is, that (I having requested the Court of Commissioners for a ge•eral way to be thought of to instruct all the Indians in all parts,
And I suppose that hence it is, that (I having requested the Court of Commissioners for a ge•eral Way to be Thought of to instruct all the Indians in all parts,
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and still in my prayers, I pray for the Monohegens, Narragansets, &c. ) the Monohegen Indians were much troubled lest the Court of Commissioners should take some course to teach them to pray to God;
and still in my Prayers, I pray for the Monohegens, Narragansets, etc.) the Monohegen Indians were much troubled lest the Court of Commissioners should take Some course to teach them to pray to God;
This temptation hath much troubled Cutshamoquin our Sachem, and he was raised in his spirit to such an height, that at a meeting after Lecture, he openly contested with me against our proceeding to make a Town;
This temptation hath much troubled Cutshamoquin our Sachem, and he was raised in his Spirit to such an height, that At a meeting After Lecture, he openly contested with me against our proceeding to make a Town;
and plainly told me that all the Sachems in the Countrey were against it, &c. When he did so carry himself, all the •ndians were filled with fear, their countenances grew pale,
and plainly told me that all the Sachems in the Country were against it, etc. When he did so carry himself, all the •ndians were filled with Fear, their countenances grew pale,
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and they nor he should hinder that which I had begun, &c. And it pleased God that his spirit shrunk and fell before me, which when those Indians that tarried saw, they smiled as they durst, out of his sight,
and they nor he should hinder that which I had begun, etc. And it pleased God that his Spirit shrunk and fell before me, which when those Indians that tarried saw, they smiled as they durst, out of his sighed,
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Mr. Cottons text by Gods providence, the next Lecture gave him occasion to speak to it, which I fore-knowing advised some that understood English best, to be there;
Mr. Cottons text by God's providence, the next Lecture gave him occasion to speak to it, which I foreknowing advised Some that understood English best, to be there;
and told them what Mr. Cotton said, &c. they were troubled, and fell to reckon up what they had done in two yeers past, a few of them that lived at one of the places I preached unto;
and told them what Mr. Cotton said, etc. they were troubled, and fell to reckon up what they had done in two Years past, a few of them that lived At one of the places I preached unto;
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they brake up for him two Acres of Land, they made for him a great house or Wigwam, they made twenty rod of fence for him, with a Ditch and two Railes about it, they paid a debt for him of 3. li. 10. s.
they brake up for him two Acres of Land, they made for him a great house or Wigwam, they made twenty rod of fence for him, with a Ditch and two Rails about it, they paid a debt for him of 3. li. 10. s.
one of them gave him a skin of Beaver of two pound, at his returne from building, besides many dayes works in planting corne altogether, and some severally;
one of them gave him a skin of Beaver of two pound, At his return from building, beside many days works in planting corn altogether, and Some severally;
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when I heard all this, I wondred, for this cometh to neere 30. li. and was done by a few, and they thought it not much if he had carried matters better;
when I herd all this, I wondered, for this comes to near 30. li. and was done by a few, and they Thought it not much if he had carried matters better;
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Having all this information what they had done, and how causelesse his complaint and discontent was, I thought it a difficult thing to ease his spirit,
Having all this information what they had done, and how causeless his complaint and discontent was, I Thought it a difficult thing to ease his Spirit,
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And by Gods providence, Elder Heath went with me, and when we came there, we found him very full of discontent, sighing, sower looks, &c. but we took no notice of it.
And by God's providence, Elder Heath went with me, and when we Come there, we found him very full of discontent, sighing, sour looks, etc. but we took no notice of it.
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and when I came at that temptation, of the Devils showing Christ the kingdomes and glories of the world, thereby to tempt him from the service of God, to the service of the Devill;
and when I Come At that temptation, of the Devils showing christ the kingdoms and Glories of the world, thereby to tempt him from the service of God, to the service of the devil;
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After our exercise was ended, we had conference of the matter, and we gave him the best counsel we could (as the Lord was pleased to assist) and when we had done, Elder Heath his observation of him was, that there was a great change in him, his spirit was very much lightned,
After our exercise was ended, we had conference of the matter, and we gave him the best counsel we could (as the Lord was pleased to assist) and when we had done, Elder Heath his observation of him was, that there was a great change in him, his Spirit was very much lightened,
But the temptation still doth work strongly, in the Countrey the Sachems opposing any that desire to submit themselves to the service of the Lord, as appeareth sundry wayes;
But the temptation still does work strongly, in the Country the Sachems opposing any that desire to submit themselves to the service of the Lord, as appears sundry ways;
Thus Sathan seeketh to beat off these poore creatures from seeking after the Lord by opposing the highest powers they have against the Lord and this work of his, knowing that the light of the Gospel and kingdome of Jesus Christ (if it once get footing) will scatter and dissipate that darknesse whereby his kingdome is maintained;
Thus Sathan seeks to beatrice off these poor creatures from seeking After the Lord by opposing the highest Powers they have against the Lord and this work of his, knowing that the Light of the Gospel and Kingdom of jesus christ (if it once get footing) will scatter and dissipate that darkness whereby his Kingdom is maintained;
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you who can know the thoughts of Gods love to his people, it is yet a secret) but this I see, that by this opposition the wicked are kept off from us,
you who can know the thoughts of God's love to his people, it is yet a secret) but this I see, that by this opposition the wicked Are kept off from us,
and some of their friends and kindred, &c. Now this is added, they incurre the displeasure of their Sachems, all which put together, it cannot but appear there is some work of God upon their hearts, which doth carry them through all these snares,
and Some of their Friends and kindred, etc. Now this is added, they incur the displeasure of their Sachems, all which put together, it cannot but appear there is Some work of God upon their hearts, which does carry them through all these snares,
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I say if we shall see these things in some measure in them, what should hinder charity from hoping that there is grace in their hearts, a spark kindled by the Word and Spirit of God that shall never be quenched;
I say if we shall see these things in Some measure in them, what should hinder charity from hoping that there is grace in their hearts, a spark kindled by the Word and Spirit of God that shall never be quenched;
and were these in a fixed cohabitation, who could gain-say their gathering together into a holy Church-Covenant and election of Officers? and who can forbid that they should be baptized? And I am perswaded that there be sundry such among them, whom the Lord will vouchsafe so far to favour and shine upon, that they shall become a Church,
and were these in a fixed cohabitation, who could gainsay their gathering together into a holy Church-covenant and election of Officers? and who can forbid that they should be baptised? And I am persuaded that there be sundry such among them, whom the Lord will vouchsafe so Far to favour and shine upon, that they shall become a Church,
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for if the Adversary should discerne us naked and weak, and see an opportunity, who knoweth what their rage and Sathans malice may stirre them up unto to work us a mischief? Nay, it is our duty to be vigilant,
for if the Adversary should discern us naked and weak, and see an opportunity, who Knoweth what their rage and Satan's malice may stir them up unto to work us a mischief? Nay, it is our duty to be vigilant,
and to that end we purpose (if the Lord will) to make a strong Palizado (wanting means of doing better) and if we cannot get any Guns, Powder, Shot, Swords, &c. we will make us Slings, Bowes,
and to that end we purpose (if the Lord will) to make a strong Palizado (wanting means of doing better) and if we cannot get any Guns, Powder, Shot, Swords, etc. we will make us Slings, Bows,
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I see the Lord delighteth to appear himself in the work, and will have us content our selves with little, low, poor things, that all the power and praise may be given to his great name;
I see the Lord delights to appear himself in the work, and will have us content our selves with little, low, poor things, that all the power and praise may be given to his great name;
had I store of hoses this Autumne either to lend them or sell them at moderate prizes, we should prepare (by Gods blessing) good store of ground for corne against next yeere;
had I store of hoses this Autumn either to lend them or fell them At moderate prizes, we should prepare (by God's blessing) good store of ground for corn against next year;
and many such things I could propound as very requisite unto the work, but I lay my hand upon my mouth, I will say no more, I have left it with the Lord, who hath hitherto appeared,
and many such things I could propound as very requisite unto the work, but I lay my hand upon my Mouth, I will say no more, I have left it with the Lord, who hath hitherto appeared,
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The blessing of God upon this work doth comfortably, hopefuly, & successefuly, appear in the labours of my brother Mahu at Martins Vineyard, insomuch that I hope they also will be after awhile ripe for this work of Civility and Cohabitation,
The blessing of God upon this work does comfortably, hopefuly, & successefuly, appear in the labours of my brother Mahu At Martins Vineyard, insomuch that I hope they also will be After awhile ripe for this work of Civility and Cohabitation,
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the cloud increaseth, and the Lord seemeth to be coming in among them ▪ they are very desirous to have their children taught, which is one argument that they truly love the knowledge of God;
the cloud increases, and the Lord seems to be coming in among them ▪ they Are very desirous to have their children taught, which is one argument that they truly love the knowledge of God;
If the Lord please to prosper our poor beginnings, my purpose is, (so for as the Lord shal enable me to give attendance unto the work) to have schoole exercises for all the men by daily instructing of them to read and write, &c. Yea if the Lord affords us fit instruments, my desire is, that all the women may be taught to read;
If the Lord please to prosper our poor beginnings, my purpose is, (so for as the Lord shall enable me to give attendance unto the work) to have school exercises for all the men by daily instructing of them to read and write, etc. Yea if the Lord affords us fit Instruments, my desire is, that all the women may be taught to read;
my desire therefore is to teach them all to write, and read written hand, and thereby with pains taking, they may have some of the Scriptures in their own Language;
my desire Therefore is to teach them all to write, and read written hand, and thereby with pains taking, they may have Some of the Scriptures in their own Language;
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Sir, When I had gone thus farre in my Letters, by a Ship that came in, you wrote unto our Governour touching the two Libraries, my brother Welds and Mr. Jenners, and of the willingnesse of the Corporation to discharge for them,
Sir, When I had gone thus Far in my Letters, by a Ship that Come in, you wrote unto our Governor touching the two Libraries, my brother Wields and Mr. Jenners, and of the willingness of the Corporation to discharge for them,
ANd now (loving Reader) having brought thee along through these Divine dispensations of Gods merciful dealing with the Indians, I shall briefly acquaint thee with the workings of my own thoughts under the apprehension of these things.
ANd now (loving Reader) having brought thee along through these Divine dispensations of God's merciful dealing with the Indians, I shall briefly acquaint thee with the workings of my own thoughts under the apprehension of these things.
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First, I see plainly the fulfilling of that Divine truth and promise spoken of by David, Psal. 138. 2. Thou hast magnified thy Word above all thy Name, i. e.
First, I see plainly the fulfilling of that Divine truth and promise spoken of by David, Psalm 138. 2. Thou hast magnified thy Word above all thy Name, i. e.
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for besides that the Lord hath made that Land a place of rest, and a little sanctuary to them in these troubleous times, and hath made it a place where mamany, very many have been brought home to Christ, even amongst themselves;
for beside that the Lord hath made that Land a place of rest, and a little sanctuary to them in these troublous times, and hath made it a place where mamany, very many have been brought home to christ, even among themselves;
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Thirdly, when I looked on my dear native Country (in the bulke and masse of them) there is one above doth know, that my heart melteth towards it, desiring the Lord to give me grace to sorrow in secret for millions of them, who were never yet acquainted with what many of these poore Indianns have felt and found of the things of Christ,
Thirdly, when I looked on my dear native Country (in the bulk and mass of them) there is one above does know, that my heart melts towards it, desiring the Lord to give me grace to sorrow in secret for millions of them, who were never yet acquainted with what many of these poor Indianns have felt and found of the things of christ,
3. These Indians are industrious and pursue the things of their salvation, rest they cannot, have it they must, what ever it cost them, bearing up strongly against all opposition:
3. These Indians Are Industria and pursue the things of their salvation, rest they cannot, have it they must, what ever it cost them, bearing up strongly against all opposition:
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5. They are careful and constant in duties of worship, both in private and family prayer, hearing the Word, observation of the Sabbath, meet often together,
5. They Are careful and constant in duties of worship, both in private and family prayer, hearing the Word, observation of the Sabbath, meet often together,
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For this my heart is sad, fearing that if the Lord do not mightily step in, the next generation will be betrayed to Ignorance of the Truth as it is in Jesus, to Delusions and Profanenesse,
For this my heart is sad, fearing that if the Lord do not mightily step in, the next generation will be betrayed to Ignorance of the Truth as it is in jesus, to Delusions and Profaneness,
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And concerning these Indians, who have tasted how gracious the Lord is, though it cannot be expected but that the Devil should be like himself, by the counter-working of this blessed work, both by himself and his instruments,
And Concerning these Indians, who have tasted how gracious the Lord is, though it cannot be expected but that the devil should be like himself, by the counter-working of this blessed work, both by himself and his Instruments,
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yet I have ground to conceive and hope, that there is such a candle lighted amongst the Indians in those parts which shall not be put out till Christ comes to judgment,
yet I have ground to conceive and hope, that there is such a candle lighted among the Indians in those parts which shall not be put out till christ comes to judgement,
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An Indian house or Wigwam is made with smal poles like an arbour covered with mats, and their fire is in the midst, over which they leave a place for the smoak to go out at.
an Indian house or Wigwam is made with small poles like an arbour covered with mats, and their fire is in the midst, over which they leave a place for the smoke to go out At.
Though I have written this passage to Mr. Winslow in my Letter to him, which is printed, yet it is not so full a story as here, and therfore I have added it.
Though I have written this passage to Mr. Winslow in my letter to him, which is printed, yet it is not so full a story as Here, and Therefore I have added it.
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Although I was present at this meeting from the beginning to the end, yet it was done without my privity or putting them on upon it, but it came meerly from themselves.
Although I was present At this meeting from the beginning to the end, yet it was done without my privity or putting them on upon it, but it Come merely from themselves.
