Resolutions concerning religion in New England [manuscript], 1704-1706.

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Resolutions concerning religion in New England [manuscript], 1704-1706.

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Two resolutions, 1704-1706, concerning religion in New England approved by general conventions of ministers in Boston, moderated by Samuel Willard and signed by various prominent New Englanders, including Cotton Mather. The first document lists proposals "To serve the great intentions of religion which is lamentably decaying in the country." The second lists proposals for "further steps...to be taken, that Councils may have their due constitution and efficacy, in supporting, preserving, and well ordering the interests of the Churches in the Country."

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Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728

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Mather was an American Puritan clergyman and writer. Mather attended Harvard (A.B. 1678, M.A. 1681) and served as minister at the Second Church in Boston from 1685 until his death. His advice was sought during the Salem witch trials. During his lifetime Mather wrote more than 450 books. ...

Willard, Samuel, 1640-1707

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Clergyman at Old South Church, Boston. Author of Body of Divinity. Vice-President of Harvard College. From the description of Notes for a sermon : [Boston, Massachusetts], [166-? to 169-?]. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122480601 Samuel Willard was born in Concord, Massachusetts. He was ordained a Puritan minister in Groton, Massachusetts in 1664, and served there as pastor until 1676. He was pastor of the Third Church in Boston from 1687-1707. Willard strenuously ...