The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In a sermon preached on a a [sic] day, when such a church was gathered, and a pastor ordained. : Now published by that church, as a continual monitor of their duty, and for the more extensive benefit of others, who would be confirmed in the right wayes of the Lord. : [Three lines of quotations]

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Delivered 1707 at the dedication of the South Parish, Braintree, and the settling of its pastor, Hugh Adams. Cf. Diary of Cotton Mather, Sept., 1707. "A copy of the Covenant, with which the church was gathered."--p. 32-34.