God's promise to his plantations; [Three lines from Samuel] As it was delivered in a sermon by John Cotton, B.D. and preacher of God's word in Boston. [Seven lines from Psalms]

People / Organizations

• John Cotton (Author)

Imprint

[Boston] London, printed by William Jones for John Bellamy, and are to be sold at the three Golden Lyons by the Royal Exchange, 1634. Reprinted at Boston in New-England, by Samuel Green; and are to be sold by John Usher. Anno. 1686.

Publication year

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ESTC No.

W12439

Grub Street ID

321709

Description

[4], 20, [2] p. ; 18 cm. 4⁰

Note

Preached to John Winthrop's company on the occasion of their departure for New England in 1630; provides biblical support for the undertaking.

Preface signed: J.H.

J.H. is identified as John Humfrey (or Humphrey), a member of Winthrop's company and agent for the colony, in the Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society, 3rd series, v. 43, p. 503-504.

Bookseller's advertisement, p. 20.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: A?(A1 + chi1) B-C? (C4 blank)