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  A Course of sermons on early piety. By the eight ministers who carry on the Thursday lecture in Boston. ; With a preface by the Reverend Dr. Increase Mather, and also clos'd with a discourse lately had by him to young people. ; [One line epigram in Latin]
  Date of publication:
  1721
  

  Author(s):

  Colman, Benjamin, 1673-1747. ; Cooper, William, 1694-1743. ; Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769. ; Mather, Increase, 1639-1723. ; Prince, Thomas, 1687-1758. ; Sewall, Joseph, 1688-1769. ; Wadsworth, Benjamin, 1670-1737. ; Webb, John, 1687-1750. ; Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728, ed.
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  Edited by Cotton Mather. A sermon, setting forth the nature of early piety ... / By Benjamin Wadsworth ... -- The nature of early piety as it respects men. / By Mr. Colman -- Sober-mindedness explain'd as a necessary part ...
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  A discourse concerning kindness. Being a sermon preach'd in Boston, on the Lord's-Day, Febr. 28th. 1719,20. And now published, with some enlargement, at the importunity of many that heard it. / By Thomas Foxcroft. ; [Eighteen lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1720
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769.
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  Running title: A practical discourse concerning kindness. Publisher's advertisement, p. 36.
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  A discourse preparatory to the choice of a minister. Being the substance of two sermons preach'd to the Old or First Gather'd Church in Boston, June 11. 1727. The Lord's Day before their election of a colleague-pastor. / By Thomas Foxcroft, A.M. Pastor of the said church. ; [Four lines from Acts]
  Date of publication:
  1727
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769.
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  Half-title: Mr. Foxcroft's discourse preparatory to the choice of a minister.
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  A practical discourse relating to the Gospel-ministy [sic]. Preached by Thomas Foxcroft, A.M. at his ordination to the office of Pastor of a church in Boston, on Wednesday, November 20. 1717. ; Published and enlarged at the urgent request of a gentleman of his auditory. With a preface by the Reverend Mr. Benjamin Wadsworth, Pastor of the said Church.
  Date of publication:
  1718
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769. ; Wadsworth, Benjamin, 1670-1737. ; First Church (Boston, Mass.).
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  (Evans-TCP ; no. N01648) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1956) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1956)
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  A seasonable memento for New Year's day. A sermon preached (summarily) at the Old Church lecture in Boston, on Thursday January 1. 1746,-7. Wherein the important duty of remembring the years of the right hand of the most high, and commemorating God's wonderful works of creation, redemption, and previdence, is inculcated; and recommended as good employment for the first day of the year in particular. / By Thomas Foxcroft, A.M. One of the pastors of the said church. ; [Four lines from Psalms]
  Date of publication:
  1747
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Foxcroft's sermon January 1. 1746,-7.
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  A second vindication of God's sovereign free grace. Against the exceptions made to a former vindication, by Mr. John Beach in his discourse, intitled, God's sovereignty and his universal love to the souls of men, reconciled. In a letter to that gentleman. / By Jonathan Dickinson, A.M. late Minister of the Gospel at Elizabeth-Town, and president of the College of New-Jersey. ; With some brief reflections on Dr. Samuel Johnson's defence of Aristocles letter to Authades, concerning the sovereignty and promises of God. Begun in a letter to the author, from the said Mr. Dickinson, left unfinish'd. And on occasion of his decease, continued in a letter to the Dr. from Moses Dickinson, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Norwalk. ; [Three lines of quotation in Latin]
  Date of publication:
  1748
  

  Author(s):

  Dickinson, Jonathan, 1688-1747. ; Dickinson, Moses, 1695-1778. ; Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769.
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  Half-title: Mr. Dickinson's second vindication of God's sovereign free grace. "To the reader" signed: Thomas Foxcroft. Boston April 26 1748. "Books sold by Rogers and Fowle in Boston."--p. [145-147].
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  A serious address to those who unnecessarily frequent the tavern, and often spend the evening in publick houses. By several ministers. ; To which is added, a private letter on the subject, by the late Rev. Dr. Increase Mather. ; [One line from Luke]
  Date of publication:
  1726
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769. ; Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728. ; Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.
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  Half-title and running title: Seasonable advice concerning the tavern. Preface signed by Cotton Mather and 22 other ministers. For an account of this work and attribution to Thomas Foxcroft see: Holmes, T.J. Cotton Mather, ...
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  A sermon preach'd at Cambrige [sic], after the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Foxcroft, late wife of Francis Foxcroft Esq; who died there, July 4th. 1721. in the 57th year of her age. : With an addition, chiefly referring to her death: also a funeral poem of the Reverend Mr. John Danforth. / By T.F. one of the bereaved sons. ; [Ten lines of quotations]
  Date of publication:
  1721
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769. ; Foxcroft, Francis, 1656?-1727, dedicatee. ; Danforth, John, 1660-1730. Elegy upon the much lamented decease of Mrs. Elisabeth Foxcroft ...
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  Half-title: Mr. Foxcroft's sermon on the death of his mother. Dedicated to Francis Foxcroft. Errata statement on verso of title page. "An elegy upon the much lamented decease of Mrs. Elisabeth Foxcroft of Cambridge in ...
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  A vindication of the Appendix to the Sober remarks. Being a reply to some animadversions upon it, in the Appendix to the Defence of the Modest proof. Wherein the Ruling and ordaining power of Congregational bishops, or presbyters, is further defended. In a second letter to a friend. [One line from Proverbs]
  Date of publication:
  1725
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769.
  Description:
  Attributed to Thomas Foxcroft in Sibley's Harvard graduates, v. 6, p. 55. With a half-title.
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  All mankind, by nature, equally under sin. A sermon preach'd at the public lecture in Boston. On Thursday, Dec. 3. 1724. / By Experience Mayhew, M.A. Preacher of the Gospel to the Indians, in Martha's Vineyard.
  Date of publication:
  1725
  

  Author(s):

  Mayhew, Experience, 1673-1758. ; Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769.
  Description:
  Running title: Mankind, by nature, equally under sin. Preface signed: Tho. Foxcroft.
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  An apology in behalf of the Revd Mr. Whitefield: offering a fair solution of certain difficulties, objected against some parts of his publick conduct, in point of moral honesty, and uniformity with his own subscriptions and ordination-vows: as the said exceptions are set forth in a late pamphlet, intitled, A letter to the Reverend Mr. George Whitefield, publickly calling upon him to vindicate his conduct, or confess his faults.--Signed, L.K. / By Thomas Foxcroft, A.M. one of the Pastors of the First Church in Boston. ; Being several letters, written for the satisfaction of a friend, and publish'd by desire. ; [One line in Latin]
  Date of publication:
  1745
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769.
  Description:
  Caption title: Several apologetical letters to a friend, in behalf of the Reverend Mr. Whitefield, &c. Publisher's advertisement, p. [39].
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  An humble inquiry into the rules of the Word of God, concerning the qualifications requisite to a compleat standing and full communion in the visible Christian church. By Jonathan Edwards, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Northampton. ; With an appendix by Mr. Foxcroft. ; [Ten lines of quotations]
  Date of publication:
  1749
  

  Author(s):

  Edwards, Jonathan, 1703-1758. ; Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769.
  Description:
  Running title: An inquiry into the qualifications for full communion in the visible church. Preface signed by Thomas Prince, John Webb, Thomas Foxcroft, and M. Byles. "Errata."--p. v.
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  Cleansing our way in youth press'd, as of the highest importance: and observing the word of God recommended, as the only sufficient means. In a discourse upon Psal. CXIX. ver. 9. Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word. / By Thomas Foxcroft, M.A. ; With a recommendatory preface, by the Reverend Mr. Wadsworth, Pastor of the First Church of Christ in Boston.
  Date of publication:
  1719
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769. ; Wadsworth, Benjamin, 1670-1737.
  Description:
  Error in paging: p. 131 misnumbered 113. Errata statement follows Epistle to the reader.
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  Death the destroyer of earthly and false hopes, under the divine dominion. A sermon preach'd on the Lord's Day, January 30. 1725. / By Thomas Foxcroft, Pastor of a church of Christ in Boston. ; [Four lines from Psalms]
  Date of publication:
  1726
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769. ; Browne, Simon, 1680-1732. Hymns and spiritual songs ...
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  Running title: Death destroys the hope of man. "Some agreable lines, mostly taken out of the Rev. Mr. Simon Browne's Book of hymns."--p. 24-25.
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  Early piety recommended and exemplify'd. A sermon occasioned by the death of Elisabeth Price, an eminently pious young woman, who departed this life, February 22, 1731/2. In the seventeenth year of her age. / By Charles Chauncy, M.A. one of the Pastors of the First Church in Boston. ; [Eight lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1732
  

  Author(s):

  Chauncy, Charles, 1705-1787. ; Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769.
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  Half-title: Mr. Chauncy's sermon to the young people of his charge. Preface signed: Thomas Foxcroft.
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  Elisha lamenting after the God of Elijah. A funeral sermon preach'd at Boston, March 27. 1737. Occasion'd by the death of the Reverend Mr. Benjamin Wadsworth, late president of Harvard-College in Cambridge, and formerly Pastor of the Old Church in Boston. Who departed this life on March 16th. Having just enter'd the 68th year of his age. / By Thomas Foxcroft, sometimes Colleague-Pastor with him. ; [Four lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1737
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Foxcroft's funeral sermon for the Reverend Mr. Wadsworth. Running title: A funeral sermon for the Rev. Mr. Wadsworth. Caption title: Survivors inquiring after the God of their pious predecessors. Errata ...
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  God the judge, putting down one, and setting up another. A sermon upon occasion of the death of our late sovereign lord King George, and the accession of His present Majesty, King George II to the British throne. / By Thomas Foxcroft, A.M. Minister of the Old Church in Boston.
  Date of publication:
  1727
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769. ; Dummer, William, 1677-1761.
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  Dedicated to the Honorable William Dummer, Esq. Half-title: Mr. Foxcroft's sermon on the death of His late Majesty King George, &c. Error in paging: p. iv misnumbered v.
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  God's face set against an incorrigible people. A sermon preach'd at the publick lecture in Boston, Thursday July 30. 1724. / By Thomas Foxcroft, one of the Pastors of the Old Church in Boston. ; With a preface by the Reverend Mr. Cooper.
  Date of publication:
  1724
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769. ; Cooper, William, 1694-1743.
  Description:
  Errata statement on verso of p. v.
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  Grateful reflexions on the signal appearances of divine providence for Great Britain and its colonies in America, which diffuse a general joy. A sermon preached in the Old Church in Boston, October 9. 1760. Being the thanksgiving-day, on occasion of the surrender of Montreal, and the complete conquest of Canada, by the blessing of heaven on his Britannic Majesty's brave troops, under the auspicious conduct of that truly great and amiable commander, General Amherst. / By Thomas Foxcroft, A.M. One of the Pastors of the said Church. ; [Seven lines from the Song of Deborah & Barak]
  Date of publication:
  1760
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Foxcroft's thanksgiving-sermon, on the conquest of Canada.
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  Humilis confessio: the saints united confession, in disparagement of their own righteousness. A sermon preach'd (summarily) at the Tuesday-evening lecture in Brattle-Street, Boston, Jan. 30. 1749,50. Representing the commonly receiv'd Protestant sense & use of two Scripture-passages, which depreciate all our personal righteousness, under the comparison of filthy rags, and of despicable dung. In opposition to popish abuse and calumny. / By Thomas Foxcroft, M.A. One of the Pastors of the Old Church in Boston. ; [Ten lines of quotations]
  Date of publication:
  1750
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769.
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  Half-title: Mr. Foxcroft's sermon on the saints united confession, in disparagement of their own righteousness. Caption title: The saints united confession, in disparagement of their own righteousness. Samuel Adams and ...
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