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    A pillar of gratitude. Or, A brief recapitulation, of the matchless favours, with which the God of heaven, hath obliged the hearty praises, of his New-England Israel. A sermon delivered in the audience of His Excellency, the Earl of Bellomont, captain general, and governour in chief, and of the Council & Representatives, of the General Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts Bay, convened at Boston, in New England. On May 29 1700 the day, for the election of counsellors, in the province. / By Cotton Mather. ; Whereto there is appendixed, an extract of some accounts, concerning the wonderful success of the glorious Gospel, in the East-Indies. ; [One line of Latin quotation]
    Date of publication:
    1700
    
    Author(s):
    Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N00772) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 930) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 930)
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    The singular happiness of such heads or rulers, as are able to choose out their peoples way, and will also endeavor their peoples comfort. As it was discoursed in a brief sermon preached to the Great & General Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts Bay, convened at Boston in N. England, on May 28th. 1701. The stated day for their anniversary election of counsellors. / By Mr. Joseph Belcher, Pastor of the church in Dedham. ; [Four lines from Psalms]
    Date of publication:
    1701
    
    Author(s):
    Belcher, Joseph, 1669-1723. ; Torrey, Samuel, 1632-1707. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Preface signed: Samuel Torrey. Signatures: A-C^8 (C8 verso blank).
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    The excellency of a publick spirit discoursed: in a sermon, preached in the audience of the General Assembly of the province of the Masachusetts Bay in New England, May 27. 1702. Being the day for election of counsellors in that province. / By Increase Mather. ; [Four lines of quotations]
    Date of publication:
    1702
    
    Author(s):
    Mather, Increase, 1639-1723. ; Dudley, Joseph, 1647-1720, dedicatee. ; Mather, Increase, 1639-1723. Righteous man a blessing. ; Massachusetts. Council.
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    Running titles: The publick spirited man; The righteous man a blessing; The morning star. Also issued as part of: Mather, Increase. Four sermons ... Boston, 1707 (Bristol B323). Dedicatedn to Joseph Dudley. "The righteous ...
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    The way for a people to live long in the land that God hath given them. A sermon preached before His Excellency, the governour, the Honoured Council and Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on the 26. of May 1703. At the election of Her Majesties Council there. / By Solomon Stoddard, A.M. and Pastor of Northampton.
    Date of publication:
    1703
    
    Author(s):
    Stoddard, Solomon, 1643-1729. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N00957) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1148) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1148)
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    A plea for the righteousness of God. Delivered in a sermon preached before His Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council, and the representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. On May 31. 1704. being the day of the anniversary election there. / By Jonathan Russel, Pastor of the church at Barnstable. ; [One line from Zephaniah]
    Date of publication:
    1704
    
    Author(s):
    Russel, Jonathan, 1655-1711. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N00999) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1193) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1193)
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    Abraham the passenger his privilege and duty described in an election-sermon at Boston N.E. May 30. 1705. / By Joseph Easterbrooks [i.e., Esterbrook] A.M. and Pastor of the Church of Christ at Concord. ; [Seven lines of quotations]
    Date of publication:
    1705
    
    Author(s):
    Estabrook, Joseph, ca. 1640-1711. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01008) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1205) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1205)
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    A sermon preached before His Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council, and representative of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England: on May 29. 1706. Which was the day for election of Her Majesties Council for that province. / By John Rogers A.M. & Pastor of Ipswich. ; [Eleven lines of quotations]
    Date of publication:
    1706
    
    Author(s):
    Rogers, John, 1666-1745. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01072) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1279) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1279)
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    An essay tending to promote the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, as it was delivered in a sermon preached before his Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council, and representatives of the province of Massachusetts-Bay in N. England, on May 28. 1707. which was the anniversary day for election of Her Majesties Council, for that province. / By Samuel Belcher, Pastor of a church in Newbury. ; [Two lines from Matthew]
    Date of publication:
    1707
    
    Author(s):
    Belcher, Samuel, 1639-1714. ; Belcher, Samuel, 1639-1714. Concio ad magistratum, or, An assize sermon. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    "Concio ad magistratum, or, An assize sermon preached before the Honourable Her Majesties Superiour Court of Judicature, Court of Assize, and General Goal Delivery, at Ipswich in New-England, the 21st. of May, 1702. ...
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    An essay tending to promote reformation, by a brief sermon, preached before His Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council, & Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in N.E. on May 26. 1708. Which was the anniversary day for election of Her Majesties Council for this province. / By John Norton, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Hingham. ; [Eleven lines of Scripture texts]
    Date of publication:
    1708
    
    Author(s):
    Norton, John, ca. 1651-1716. ; Massachusetts. Council.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01150) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1369) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1369)
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    The necessity of a speedy and thorough reformation, as it was discoursed in a sermon, preached before His Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council, and representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England: on May 25. 1709. Which was the day for election of Her Majesties Council for that province. / By Grindal Rawson; A.M. & Pastor of a church of Christ in Mendon. ; [Nine lines of Scripture texts]
    Date of publication:
    1709
    
    Author(s):
    Rawson, Grindal, 1659-1715. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01197) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1429) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1429)
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    Jethro's advice recommended to the inhabitants of Boston, in New-England, viz. to chuse well-qualified men, and haters of covetousness, for town officers. : In a lecture on Exodus 18. 21. 9th 1st month 1709.10 / By Thomas Bridge, Pastor of a church in Boston. ; [One line from Luke]
    Date of publication:
    1710
    
    Author(s):
    Bridge, Thomas, 1657-1715.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01211) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1448) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1448)
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    The divine original and dignity of government asserted; and an advantageous prospect of the rulers mortality recommended. A sermon preached before His Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council, and Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, May 31. 1710. The day for the election of Her Majesties Council there. / By Ebenezer Pemberton Pastor of a church in Boston, and Fellow of Harvard College in Camb.
    Date of publication:
    1710
    
    Author(s):
    Pemberton, Ebenezer, 1672-1717. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01247) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1484) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1484)
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    The unreasonableness and danger of a peoples renouncing their subjection to God. A sermon, preached at the General Court of election, at Hartford in the colony of Connecticut on May the tenth 1711. / By Stephen Buckingham M.A. and Pastor of the church in Norwalk. ; [Text]
    Date of publication:
    1711
    
    Author(s):
    Buckingham, Stephen, 1675-1746.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01255) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1495) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1495)
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    The alsufficient physician tendering to heal the political and spiritual wounds & sicknesses of a distressed province. As it was discoursed in a sermon preached before His Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council and representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on May 30. 1711. Which was the day for election of Her Majesties [sic] Council for that province. / By Peter Thacher, A.M. and Pastor of the church in Milton. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts]
    Date of publication:
    1711
    
    Author(s):
    Thacher, Peter, 1651-1727. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Signatures: A-C^8 (C8 blank).
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    God's sovereign government among the nations asserted in a sermon preached before His Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council, and representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on May 28. 1712. Being the day for election of Her Majesties Council for that province. / By Samuel Cheever, Pastor of the church in Marblehead. ; [Six lines from Psalms]
    Date of publication:
    1712
    
    Author(s):
    Cheever, Samuel, 1639-1724. ; Massachusetts. Council.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01294) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1541) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1541)
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    The necessity of religion in societies; and its serviceableness to promote the due and successful exercise of government in them: asserted and shewed. A sermon preach'd before the General-Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May 14. 1713. / By John Bulkley, A.M. Pastor of the church in Colchester. ; Publish'd by order of authority.
    Date of publication:
    1713
    
    Author(s):
    Bulkley, John, 1679-1731. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Running title: An election sermon.
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    An exhortation to all: to use utmost endeavours to obtain a visit of the God of Hosts, for the preservation of religion, and the church, upon earth. In a sermon preached before His Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council and Representatives of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in N.E. on May 26. 1714. Being the anniversary day of the election of councellors of the said province. / By Samuel Danforth, Pastor of the church in Taunton. ; [Two lines from Isaiah]
    Date of publication:
    1714
    
    Author(s):
    Danforth, Samuel, 1666-1727. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    "Published by order of His Excellency the governour & Council."--verso of title page.
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    An election sermon, preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May the 12th. 1715. By Joseph Moss, A.M. Pastor of the Church in Darby. ; The discourse sheweth, that frequent reading and studying the Scriptures and the civil law of the common wealth, is needful and profitable for rulers. ; [Three lines from Exodus] ; Published by order of authority.
    Date of publication:
    1715
    
    Author(s):
    Moss, Joseph, 1679-1732. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Bookseller's advertisement, p. [41].
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    God's conduct of his church through the wilderness, with his glorious arm, to make himself an everlasting name. A sermon preached by order of the Honourable Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England. On May the 25th, 1715. Being their anniversary day for election of His Majesties Council for that province. / By Jeremiah Shepard, A.M. Pastor of the church of Lynn. ; [Five lines from Deuteronomy]
    Date of publication:
    1715
    
    Author(s):
    Shepard, Jeremiah, 1648-1720. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01500) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1780) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1780)
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    Rulers feeding & guiding their people, with integrity & skilfulness. A sermon preached, to the Great & General Court of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, conven'd at Boston in N.E. on May 30. 1716. The stated day for their anniversary election of counsellers. / By B. Wadsworth, A.M. Pastor of a church of Christ in Boston. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts]
    Date of publication:
    1716
    
    Author(s):
    Wadsworth, Benjamin, 1670-1737. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    "Printed by the Honourable Lieutenant Governour's command, at the desire of His Majesties Council."--p. [2], 1st count.
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    The firm union of a people represented; and a concern for it, urged; upon all orders and degrees of men: in a sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May 9. 1717. The day for electing the honourable the governour, the deputy governour, and the worshipful the Assistants there. / By Timothy Cutler, M.A. Pastor of the church in Stratford. ; Published by order of authority.
    Date of publication:
    1717
    
    Author(s):
    Cutler, Timothy, 1684-1765. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Running title: An election sermon. "Advertisement. This sermon is also bound up, with the four preceding election sermons; and to be sold by T. Green, at New-London, near the Meeting House. 1717."--p. [66].
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    A sermon shewing that the peace and quietness of a people is a main part of the work of civil rulers, and that it is the duty of all to pray for them. Deliver'd at Hartford May the 8th. 1718. being the day for the election of the honourable the governour, lieutenant governour, and the worshipful assistants, for the government of Connecticut. / By Samuel Estabrook, Pastor of the church in Canterbury. ; Publish'd by order of authority.
    Date of publication:
    1718
    
    Author(s):
    Estabrook, Samuel, 1674-1727. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01647) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1955) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1955)
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    The religious regards we owe to our country, and the blessing of Heaven assured thereunto. A sermon preached before His Excellency Samuel Shute Esq; His Majesty's Council, and the Assembly of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 28. 1718. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council there. / By Benjamin Colman A.M. Pastor of a church in Boston. ; [One line of Latin quotation]
    Date of publication:
    1718
    
    Author(s):
    Colman, Benjamin, 1673-1747. ; Ashhurst, William, d. 1720, dedicatee. ; Barrington, John Shute Barrington, Viscount, 1678-1734, dedicatee. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Colmans election sermon on Wednesday, May 28th. 1718. Dedicated to William Ashhurst and John Shute Barrington.
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    Honouring God the true way to honour. A sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut at Hartford May 14th. 1719. The day for the election of the Honourable the governour, the deputy-governour, & the worshipful assistants there. / By Nathanael Chauncey, A.M. Pastor of the church in Durham. ; Published by order of authority.
    Date of publication:
    1719
    
    Author(s):
    Chauncey, Nathaniel, 1681-1756. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01699) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 2017) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 2017)
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    A peoples living in appearance, and dying in reality, considered. A sermon preached before the General Assembly, of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May 12th. 1720. / By Stephen Hosmer, Pastor of the church in East-Haddam. ; Published by order of authority.
    Date of publication:
    1720
    
    Author(s):
    Hosmer, Stephen, 1679-1749. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01791) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 2123) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 2123)
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    Rulers are a terror, not to good, but evil-workers. A sermon preached before His Excellency Samuel Shute Esq; His Majesty's Council, and the Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on May 25. 1720. On the day of election of His Majesty's Council there. / By Nathanael Stone, Pastor of a congregation in Harwich.
    Date of publication:
    1720
    
    Author(s):
    Stone, Nathanael, 1667-1755. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Stone's election sermon on Wednesday, May 25th. 1720. "Since the composing the discourse above, having heard ... of the death of Sir William Ashhurst ..."--p. 23, signed: N.S.
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    An essay, to prove the through [sic] reformation of a sinning people is not to be expected; however pious rulers may be spirited for the work, except the heart of the people be prepared for it: together with some proper and seasonable motives to men in every order to engage in this great and necessary work. : In a sermon preached before the General Court of election at Hartford in the colony of Connecticut, on May 11th, 1721. / By Jonathan Marsh, A.M. Teacher of a church in Windsor. ; [Text.] ; Published by order of authority.
    Date of publication:
    1721
    
    Author(s):
    Marsh, Jonathan, 1685-1747.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01884) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 2232) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 2232)
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    A sermon preached before His Excellency Samuel Shute Esq; His Majesty's Council, and the Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 31. 1721. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council there. / by Samuel Moodey, A.M. Pastor of the Church at York. N.E.
    Date of publication:
    1721
    
    Author(s):
    Moodey, Samuel, 1676-1747. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01915) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 2265) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 2265)
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    Rulers should be benefactors. As it was consider'd in a sermon preach'd before His Excellency Samuel Shute Esq; His Majesty's Council, and the representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 30th. 1722. Being the day for election of counsellors. / By John Hancock, M.A. and Pastor of the Church of Christ in Lexington.
    Date of publication:
    1722
    
    Author(s):
    Hancock, John, 1671-1752. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Hancock's election sermon. May 30th. 1722. "Errata."--p. 30.
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    God's providence in placing men in their respective stations & conditions asserted & shewed. A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May, 10. 1722. The day for electing the Honourable the governour, the deputy-governour, & the worshipful assistants there. / By William Burnham M.A. Pastor of the church in Kensington. ; Published by order of authority.
    Date of publication:
    1722
    
    Author(s):
    Burnham, William, 1684-1750. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N01951) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 2323) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 2323)
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    David's dying charge to the rulers and people of Israel. A sermon preached before the Honourable the lieutenant governour, the Council and General Assembly of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. May 29th. 1723. Being the day for the annual election of His Majesty's Council. / By Benjamin Colman, Pastor of a church in Boston.
    Date of publication:
    1723
    
    Author(s):
    Colman, Benjamin, 1673-1747. ; Dummer, William, 1677-1761, dedicatee. ; Massachusetts. Council.
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    Half-title: Mr. Colman's election sermon, May 29th, 1723. Dedicated to lieutenant governor William Dummer.
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    Rulers must be just, ruling in the fear of God. A sermon preach'd before the Honourable, the lieutenant governour, the Council & Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 27. 1724. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council. / By Joseph Sewall, Pastor of a church of Christ in Boston. ; [Two lines from Psalms]
    Date of publication:
    1724
    
    Author(s):
    Sewall, Joseph, 1688-1769. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
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    Half-title: Mr. Sewall's election sermon. May 27th. 1724. Errata note, p. [70].
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    Jerusalem instructed & warned. A sermon preach'd before the Honourable the lieutenant governour, Council & representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 26. 1725. Being the anniversary day for the election of His Majesty's Council there. / By Ebenezer Thayer, A.M. Pastor of a church in Roxbury. ; [One line from Hosea]
    Date of publication:
    1725
    
    Author(s):
    Thayer, Ebenezer, 1689-1733. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
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    Half-title: Mr. Thayer's election sermon May 26th 1725.
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    Good rulers a choice blessing. A sermon preached before the great and General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford in New-England, May 13th 1725. The day for the election of the Honourable the governour & deputy-governour, and the worshipful assistants there. / By Azariah Mather, A.M. Pastor of Christ's Church in Saybrook. ; Published (with the addition of some things either not delivered at the preaching, though written; or but hinted) by order of authority.
    Date of publication:
    1725
    
    Author(s):
    Mather, Azariah, 1685-1737. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Mather's election-sermon, 1725. Bookseller's advertisement, p. [50].
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    Wise & good civil rulers, to be duely acknowledged by God's people as a great favour. A sermon preached before the Honourable the lieutenant governour, the Council & representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 25. 1726. Being the anniversary, for the election of His Majesty's Council there. / By Peter Thacher, A.M. Pastor of a church in Boston.
    Date of publication:
    1726
    
    Author(s):
    Thacher, Peter, 1677-1739. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Thacher's election-sermon, May 25. 1726. "Errata."--p. 28.
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    The good subject's wish or, The desirableness of the Divine presence with civil rulers. Opened & applied in a sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May 12th 1726. The day for electing the Honourable the governour, the deputy-governour, & the worshipful assistants there. / By Phineas Fiske, M.A. Pastor of a church in Haddam, published by orderof authority.
    Date of publication:
    1726
    
    Author(s):
    Fiske, Phineas, 1682-1738. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Fiske's sermon on the good subject's wish. Delivered at the election, May 12, 1726. Bookseller's advertisement, p. [39].
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    The duty of a people to pray to, and bless God for their rulers: who are to promote peace and godliness, and honesty among them. A sermon preached before the Honourable lieutenant governour, the Council, and representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, May 31. 1727. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council. / By Joseph Baxter, A.M. Pastor of the church in Medfield.
    Date of publication:
    1727
    
    Author(s):
    Baxter, Joseph, 1676-1745. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Baxter's election-sermon May 31st. 1727. Errata statement, p. 36.
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    The only method to promote the happiness of a people and their posterity. A sermon preached before the Honourable the lieut. governour, the Council, and representatives of the province of Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 29th. 1728. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council. / By Robert Breck M.A. Pastor of the church in Marlborough. ; [Two lines from Ecclesiastes]
    Date of publication:
    1728
    
    Author(s):
    Breck, Robert, 1682-1731. ; Massachusetts. Council.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Breck's election-sermon, May 29th: 1728.
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    The people of New-England put in mind of the righteous acts of the Lord to them and their fathers, and reasoned with concerning them. A sermon delivered at Cambridge before the great and General Assembly of the province of Massachusetts May 27th MDCCXXX. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By Thomas Prince, M.A. and one of the Pastors of the South Church in Boston[.] ; [Three lines from Psalms]
    Date of publication:
    1730
    
    Author(s):
    Prince, Thomas, 1687-1758. ; Stoughton, William, 1632-1701. New-Englands true interest ... Selections. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Prince's election sermon. "Appendix. To fill up these vacant pages, I take leave to insert the following passages from Mr. Stoughton's election sermon, April 29. 1668."--p. [49-51].
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    The character of the candidates for civil government, especially for Council. As it is drawn in a sermon deliver'd at Boston, before His Excellency Jonathan Belcher Esq; the Honourable the Council, and representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England. On May 26th. MDCCXXXI. Being the anniversary day for the election of His Majesty's Council there. / By Samuel Fisk, M.A. Pastor of the First Church in Salem. ; [Two lines from Ezekiel]
    Date of publication:
    1731
    
    Author(s):
    Fisk, Samuel, 1689-1770. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Fisk's election-sermon, May 26. 1731.
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    The decay of love to God in churches, offensive & dangerous shewed in a sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford May 14th. 1730. / By William Russel A.M. Pastor of a church in Middletown. ; [Five lines from Revelation]
    Date of publication:
    1731
    
    Author(s):
    Russel, William, 1690-1761. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
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    All the living must surely die, and go to judgment. A sermon (with some little, and but little enlargement in a few particulars) preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut at Hartford, on the day of election there, on May 11th. 1732. / By Timothy Edwards M.A. Pastor of a church in Windior [i.e., Windsor]. ; [Three lines of Scripture texts] ; Publish'd by order of the General Assembly.
    Date of publication:
    1732
    
    Author(s):
    Edwards, Timothy, 1669-1758. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Edwards's sermon, on Hewbrews IX. 27. It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.
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    The throne established by righteousness. A sermon preach'd before His Excellency Jonathan Belcher, Esq; His Majesty's Council, and the Representatives of the province of Massachusetts-Bay in New England, May 29, 1734. Being the day for the electing His Majesty's Council there. / By John Barnard, A.M. Pastor of a church in Marblehead. ; [Two lines from Isaiah]
    Date of publication:
    1734
    
    Author(s):
    Barnard, John, 1681-1770. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Barnard's election sermon, May the 29th. 1734. Errata statement, p. 60.
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    Pure and undefiled religion, the highest obligation, and truest glory of civil rulers. A sermon delivered at Boston, in the audience of the great and General Court or Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New England, May 28th. 1735. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By John Prentice, A.M. Pastor of the church in Lancaster.
    Date of publication:
    1735
    
    Author(s):
    Prentice, John, 1682-1748. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Prentice's election sermon. May 28th. 1735.
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    Integrity and religion to be principally regarded, by such as design others to stations of publick trust. A sermon preach'd before His Excellency, Jonathan Belcher, Esq; His Majesty's Council, and the Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on the anniversary for the election of counsellors for said province, May 26. 1736. / By Edward Holyoke, M.A. Pastor of a Church in Marblehead. ; [Eleven lines of quotations]
    Date of publication:
    1736
    
    Author(s):
    Holyoke, Edward, 1689-1769. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Holyoke's election sermon May, 26. 1736.
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    The duty of an apostatizing people to remember from whence they are fallen, and repent, and do their first works. A sermon preached before His Excellency Jonathan Belcher, Esq; the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and the Honourable House of Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 25th. 1737. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By Israel Loring, A.M. Pastor of a church in Sudbury.
    Date of publication:
    1737
    
    Author(s):
    Loring, Israel, 1682-1772. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Loring's election sermon, May 25th. 1737.
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    God's fatherly care of his covenant children; shewed and improved, in a sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, on the day of their election at Hartford, May 13. 1736. / By Jonathan Marsh, A.M. Teacher of a church in Windsor. ; Printed by order of the General Assembly.
    Date of publication:
    1737
    
    Author(s):
    Marsh, Jonathan, 1685-1747. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Marsh's sermon on the fatherly care of God to his covenant children. Bookseller's advertisement, p. [2].
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    Give Cesar his due. Or, The obligation that subjects are under to their civil rulers, as shewed in a sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut at Hartford, May the 11th, 1738. The day for the election of the Honourable the governour, the deputy-governour, and the worshipful assistants. / By Jared Eliot, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Killingworth. ; [Two lines from Proverbs]
    Date of publication:
    1738
    
    Author(s):
    Eliot, Jared, 1685-1763. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Eliot's sermon on giving Cesar his due.
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    The government of Christ considered and applied. A sermon preached at Boston, in the audience of His Excellency Jonathan Belcher, Esq; the Honourable His Majesty's Council; and the Honourable House of Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts. May 31. 1738. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By John Webb, M.A. and Pastor of a church in Boston.
    Date of publication:
    1738
    
    Author(s):
    Webb, John, 1687-1750. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Webb's election sermon May, 31. 1738.
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    The rulers highest dignity, and the people's truest glory. A sermon preach'd in the audience of His Excellency the governour, the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and the Honourable House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, May 30th. 1739. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By Peter Clark, A.M. and Pastor of a church in Salem.
    Date of publication:
    1739
    
    Author(s):
    Clark, Peter, 1694-1768. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Clark's election sermon, May 30th. 1739.
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    The favour of God the best security of a people and a concern to please him, urged; in a sermon delivered before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May the 8th, 1740. Being the day for electing the Honourable the governour, the deputy governour, and the worshipful assistants, there. / By Jacob Heminway, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ in East Haven. ; [Two lines from Psalms]
    Date of publication:
    1740
    
    Author(s):
    Heminway, Jacob, 1683-1754. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Heminway's sermon on Proverbs XVI. 7. When a mans ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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    The honours of Christ demanded of the magistrate. A sermon preach'd in the audience of His Excellency the governour, the honourable the Council and Representatives, of the province of Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, May 28. 1740. The day for the election of His Majesty's Council there. / By William Cooper, A.M. Pastor of a church in Boston. ; [Two lines from John]
    Date of publication:
    1740
    
    Author(s):
    Cooper, William, 1694-1743. ; Massachusetts. Council.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Cooper's election sermon, May 28. 1740. Errata statement, p. 48.
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    A prospect of the city of Jerusalem, in it's spiritual building, beauty and glory. Shewed in a sermon preach'd at Hartford in His Majesty's colony of Connecticut, May 13th, 1742, being the anniversary day for electing the Honourable the governour, the deputy-governour, and the worshipful assistants there. / By Isaac Stiles, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ in North Haven. ; [Four lines from Psalms]
    Date of publication:
    1742
    
    Author(s):
    Stiles, Isaac, 1697-1760. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
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    Religion is the life of God's people: a sermon preach'd at Boston, in the presence of His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; governour and commander in chief in and over His Majesty's province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England; and the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and the Honourable House of Representatives, of the province aforesaid, May 25th. 1743. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council. / By Nathanael Eells, V.D.M. and Pastor of the Second Church in Scituate. ; [Two lines of Scripture texts]
    Date of publication:
    1743
    
    Author(s):
    Eells, Nathanael, 1677-1750. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Eells's election sermon, May 25th. 1743.
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    Magistracy an institution of Christ upon the throne. A sermon preached in the audience of His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; the Honourable His Majesty's Council and House of Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on the day of election of councellors for said province. / By James Allen [i.e., Allin], V.D.M. Pastor of the church in Brookline. : [Six lines of Latin quotations]
    Date of publication:
    1744
    
    Author(s):
    Allin, James, 1692-1747. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Allen's election sermon. May 30. 1744.
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    The character and work of a good ruler, and the duty of an obliged people. A sermon preach'd before His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and House of Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 29th. 1745. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By Ebenezer Gay, A.M. Pastor of the Church in Hingham. ; [Two lines of Scripture texts]
    Date of publication:
    1745
    
    Author(s):
    Gay, Ebenezer, 1696-1787. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Gay's election sermon. May 29th. 1745. Running title: A sermon at the general election. Two states noted: the first has "Gooking" in imprint; in the second this error is corrected.
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    The legislatures right, charge and duty in respect of religion; represented in a sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of election, May 8th, 1746. / By Samuel Hall, A.M. Pastor of the church in New-Cheshire. ; [Two lines from Psalms]
    Date of publication:
    1746
    
    Author(s):
    Hall, Samuel, 1695-1776. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Hall's sermon on 2 Chron. xix. 6. Take heed what you do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.
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    The presence of the great God in the assembly of political rulers. A sermon preached before his Excellency William Shirley, Esq; governour; the Honourable His Majesty's Council; and the Honourable House of Representatives of the province of Massachusetts Bay in New-England, May 28th. 1746. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council for the said province. / By John Barnard, M.A. Pastor of a church in Andover. ; [Three lines of Scripture texts]
    Date of publication:
    1746
    
    Author(s):
    Barnard, John, 1690-1757. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Barnard's election sermon. May 28th. 1746.
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    Civil magistrates must be just, ruling in the fear of God. A sermon preached before His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in N. England; May 27. 1747. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the said province. / By Charles Chauncy, D.D. one of the Pastors of the First Church in Boston. ; [One line from Deuteronomy] ; N.B. The several paragraphs which, for want of time, were omitted in preaching, are inserted in their proper places, and, for distinction's sake, comprehended in crotchets.
    Date of publication:
    1747
    
    Author(s):
    Chauncy, Charles, 1705-1787. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Dr. Chauncy's election sermon. May 27th. 1747. Appendix, p. [70-71], contains extracts from the election sermons of John Bernard and Nathaniel Appleton for 1734 and 1742 respectively.
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    The welfare of a government considered. A sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of their anniversary election, May 14th, 1747. / By Nathanael Hunn, M.A. Pastor of the Church of Christ in Reading. ; [Three lines from Psalms]
    Date of publication:
    1747
    
    Author(s):
    Hunn, Nathanael, 1708-1749. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Hunn's sermon on 2 Chron. xii. 12. And also in Judah things went well.
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    Good rulers the fathers of their people, and the marks of honour due to them: a sermon preach'd at Boston: in the audience of His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; governour; the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England: on the day of electing His Majesty's Council, May 25. 1748. / By Daniel Lewis, A.M. Pastor of the church in Pembroke. ; [Four lines of Scripture texts]
    Date of publication:
    1748
    
    Author(s):
    Lewes, Daniel, 1685-1753. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Lewis's election sermon May 25. 1748.
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    The wise ruler a loyal subject. A sermon preached in the audience of the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, on the day of their anniversary election in Hartford, May 12th, 1748. / By Nathanael Eells, M.A. Pastor of a Church in Stonington. ; [Six lines of Scripture texts] ; Some things omitted in the delivery, now inserted in their proper places.
    Date of publication:
    1748
    
    Author(s):
    Eells, Nathanael, 1711-1786. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Eells's election sermon, May 12. 1748.
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    Civil rulers the ministers of God, for good to men. Or, The divine original & authority of civil government asserted; and the business and duty of civil rulers, and the obligations on a people, to support their authority and maintain their character, shewed, in a sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of election, May 11th, 1749. / By Jonathan Todd, M.A. Pastor of the church in East-Guilford. ; [Four lines of Scripture texts] ; Some things omitted at the delivery, are here inserted, as prepared for delivery.
    Date of publication:
    1749
    
    Author(s):
    Todd, Jonathan, 1713-1791. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr Jonathan Todd's election sermon.
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    Political rulers authoriz'd and influenc'd by God our saviour, to decree and execute justice: a sermon preached at Boston: in the audience of His Honour Spencer Phips, Esq; commander in chief; the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and the Honourable House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on May 30th. 1750. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the said province. / By Samuel Phillips, A.M. and Pastor of the South-Church in Andover. ; [Two lines from Deuteronomy] ; The several paragraphs which, for want of time, were omitted in preaching, are here inserted in their proper places.
    Date of publication:
    1750
    
    Author(s):
    Phillips, Samuel, 1690-1771. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Phillips's election sermon May 30. 1750.
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    Civil government the foundation of social happiness. A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of their anniversary election, May 10th, 1750. / By Noah Hobart, A.M. Pastor of a Church of Christ in Fairfield. ; [Seven lines of Scripture texts]
    Date of publication:
    1751
    
    Author(s):
    Hobart, Noah, 1706-1773. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Hobart's sermon on Psalm xi. 3. If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
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    Religion and government subsisting together in society, necessary to their compleat happiness and safety. A sermon delivered in the audience of the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, on their anniversary election at Hartford, May 9th, 1751. / By Benjamin Lord, A.M. Pastor of a church of Christ in Norwich. ; [Thirteen lines of Scripture texts]
    Date of publication:
    1752
    
    Author(s):
    Lord, Benjamin, 1694-1784. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Lord's election sermon, May 9. 1751. Running title: Religion & government both, in a community, necessary to their compleat happiness & safety.
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    Wisdom, knowledge, and the fear of God recommended to rulers & people. A sermon preach'd in the audience of His Honour Spencer Phips, Esq; lieutenant-governour and commander in chief, the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England. May 30th. 1753. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By John Cotton, A.M. Pastor of the Church in Newtown.
    Date of publication:
    1753
    
    Author(s):
    Cotton, John, 1693-1757. ; Massachusetts. Council.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Cotton's election sermon. May 30. 1753.
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    The civil ruler, a dignify'd servant of the Lord, but a dying man. A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of the anniversary election, May 10th, 1753. / By Ebenezer Devotion, A.M. Pastor of a church in Windham. ; [Seven lines of quotations]
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    1753
    
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    Devotion, Ebenezer, 1714-1771. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Devotion's election sermon, May 10th, 1753.
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    A sermon preach'd in the audience of His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; captain general, governour and commander in chief, the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and the Honourable House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England. May 29th 1754. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's council for the province. : N.B. The parts of some paragraphs, passed over in the preaching of this discourse, are now inserted in the publication. / By Jonathan Mayhew, D.D. Pastor of the West Church in Boston.
    Date of publication:
    1754
    
    Author(s):
    Mayhew, Jonathan, 1720-1766. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Dr. Mayhew's election sermon. May 29th 1754.
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    Religion the highest interest of a civil community, and the surest means of its prosperity. A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of the anniversary election, May 9th, 1754. / By James Lockwood, A.M. Pastor of a church in Wethersfield. ; [Five lines from Isaiah]
    Date of publication:
    1754
    
    Author(s):
    Lockwood, James, 1714-1772. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Lockwood's election-sermon, May 9th, 1754. Caption title: An election sermon. "These election sermons preach'd at Hartford, printed by T. Green of N. London, are to be sold singly or collectively bound by ...
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    A day of darkness. A sermon preach'd before His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; the Honorable His Majesty's Council, and House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England: May 28th. 1755. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for said province. / By Samuel Checkley, A.M. Pastor of the New-South Church in Boston.
    Date of publication:
    1755
    
    Author(s):
    Checkley, Samuel, 1696-1769. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Checkley's election-sermon, May 28th. 1755.
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    A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford on the day of the anniversary election, May 8th, 1755. By Moses Dickinson, A.M. Pastor of a church in Norwalk.
    Date of publication:
    1755
    
    Author(s):
    Dickinson, Moses, 1695-1778. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Dickinson's election sermon. Bookseller's advertisement for collections of Connecticut election sermons, bound in 4 volumes, p. [59].
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    A sermon preached in the audience of His Honour Spencer Phips, Esq; lieutenant governor and commander in chief; the Honourable His Majesty's Council; and the Honourable House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 26th. 1756. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the said province. / By Samuel Cooper, A.M. Pastor of the church in Brattle-Street, Boston.
    Date of publication:
    1756
    
    Author(s):
    Cooper, Samuel, 1725-1783. ; Massachusetts. Council.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Cooper's election-sermon. May 26. 1756.
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    That people a safe and happy people, who have God for, and among them. Shewed in a sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, May 13th, 1756. Being the day of the anniversary election there. / By George Beckwith, M.A. Pastor of a church of Christ in Lyme. ; [Ten lines of Scripture texts]
    Date of publication:
    1756
    
    Author(s):
    Beckwith, George, 1703-1794. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Beckwith's election-sermon, May 13th, 1756. Running title: The presence and favour of God, the defence, & happiness of his people. Errata statement, p. 64.
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    A sermon preached in the audience of the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and the Honourable House of Representatives, of the province of the Massacusetts-Bay in New-England, May 25th. 1757. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By Ebenezer Pemberton, A.M. Pastor of a church in Boston.
    Date of publication:
    1757
    
    Author(s):
    Pemberton, Ebenezer, 1705-1777. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Pemberton's election-sermon, May 25. 1757.
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    The kingdom is the Lord's, or, God the supreme ruler and governour of the world. A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of their anniversary election, May 12th, 1757. / By Peter Raynolds, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ in Enfield.
    Date of publication:
    1757
    
    Author(s):
    Raynolds, Peter, 1700-1768. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Raynold's election sermon. May 12th, 1757.
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    A king reigning in righteousness, and princes ruling in judgement. A sermon preached before His Excellency Thomas Pownall, Esq; governour, the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, May 31. 1758. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council, for said province. / By Thomas Frink, M.A. Pastor of a church in Rutland. ; [Nine lines of quotations]
    Date of publication:
    1758
    
    Author(s):
    Frink, Thomas, 1705-1777. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Frink's sermon on the anniversary election of councellors, May 31. 1758. Errata statement, p. [94].
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    Religion and loyalty, the duty and glory of a people; illustrated in a sermon. From I Peter 2. 17. Preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of the anniversary election, May 11th, 1758. / By Benjamin Throop, Pastor of a church in Norwich. ; [Three lines of quotations]
    Date of publication:
    1758
    
    Author(s):
    Throop, Benjamin, 1712-1785. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Throop's election sermon, May 11th, 1758.
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    A sermon preach'd in the audience of His Excellency the governor, His Honor the lieut.-governor, and the Honorable His Majesty's Council, and House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 31st, 1759. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the said province. / By Joseph Parsons, A.M. Pastor of the church in Bradford. ; [Four lines in Latin from Cicero]
    Date of publication:
    1759
    
    Author(s):
    Parsons, Joseph, 1702-1765. ; Massachusetts. General Court.
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    Half-title: Mr. Parsons's election-sermon, May 30th 1759.
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    The worth and excellence of civil freedom and liberty illustrated, and a public spirit and the love of our country recommended. A sermon delivered before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of the anniversary election. May 10th. 1759. / By James Lockwood, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Wethersfield. ; [Six lines of quotations]
    Date of publication:
    1759
    
    Author(s):
    Lockwood, James, 1714-1772. ; Connecticut. General Assembly.
    Description:
    Half-title: Mr. Lockwood's election sermon. May 10th, 1759. Caption title: An election sermon.
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