Agricola. Or, The religious husbandman: the main intentions of religion, served in the business and language of husbandry. A work adapted unto the grand purposes of piety; and commended therefore by a number of ministers, to be entertained in the families of the countrey. : [One line from I Corinthians]

Abstract

Attributed to Cotton Mather by Holmes. Several essays end with songs. Recommendations from elder pastors and from "the United Pastors in Boston," p. [3-6], 1st count. Errata note, p. 221. Arator. The work of the plough -- Georgica sacra. The sowing of the field -- Pluviaria. The rain waited for -- Desector. The grass before the mower -- Arbores frugiserae. The orchard flourishing -- Arbores fulguritae. Appendix. Thoughts on a New-Years Day -- Gaudentius. The joyful harvest -- Agricultura pia. Or, The wishes of piety, produced by the affairs of husbandry.