Addresses to old men, and young men, and little children. In three discourses. I. The old mans honour; or, The hoary head found in the way of righteousness. A discourse recommending unto old men, a saving acquaintance with the Lord Jesus Christ. II. The young man's glory, or, A wreath of graces for the head of youth. A discourse recommending unto young men, a blessed victory over the Devil. III. The little childs lesson, or, A child wise unto salvation. A discourse instructing and advising little children to the exercises of early piety. To which may be added, A short Scriptural catechism, accommodated unto their capacities / by Cotton Mather.

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
Publisher: Printed by R Pierce for Nicholas Buttolph at the corner shop next to Gutteridge s coffee house
Place of Publication: Boston
Publication Year: 1690
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: B09510 ESTC ID: W18383 STC ID: M1081
Subject Headings: Children -- Biblical teaching; Congregational churches; Older men -- Biblical teaching; Sermons, American; Young men -- Biblical teaching;
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