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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.

Printed for Nicholas Buttolph, at his shop at the lower end of Corn-Hill1718-01-01

Cleansing our way in youth press'd, as of the highest importanceand observing the word of God recommended, as the only sufficient means : in a discourse...

Printed by S. Kneeland for S. Gerrish1719-01-01

Cleansing our way in youthpress'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. ...

Printed by S. Kneeland, for S. Gerrish, and sold at his shop in Corn-Hill ...1719-01-01

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.

Printed by S. Kneeland, for S. Gerrish, and sold at his shop in Corn-Hill, near the brick meeting-house.1719-01-01

Cleansing our way in youth press'd, as of the highest importance: and observing the word of God recommended, as the only sufficient meansIn a discourse upon Psal. CXIX. ver. 9. Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word

Printed by S. Kneeland, for S. Gerrish, and sold at his shop in Corn-Hill, near the brick meeting-house.1719-01-01

A discourse concerning kindnessBeing 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

Printed by S. Kneeland, for S. Gerrish, and sold at his shop in Corn-Hill.1720-01-01

A discourse concerning kindnessbeing 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

Printed by S. Kneeland, for S. Gerrish ...1720-01-01

A discourse on the great happiness which God hath laid up for, and which he will at last bestow upon his true fearers and followersoccasioned by the death of Mr. John Loring, late ruling-elder of the church at Hull, who departed this life February 28th, 1719-20, in the 40th year of his age

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A discourse on the great happiness, which God hath laid up for; and which he will at last bestow upon his true fearers and followersOccasioned by the death of Mr. John Loring, late ruling-elder of the church at Hull. Who departed this life, February 28th 1719-20. In the fortieth year of his age

Printed by S. Kneeland, for S. Gerrish, and sold at his shop.1720-01-01

A Course of sermons on early piety

Printed by S. Kneeland, for N. Buttolph, B. Eliot, and D. Henchman, and sold at their shops.1721-01-01

The soul upon the wingAn essay on the state of the dead. Answering that solemn enquiry, How the children of men are at their death disposed of? In a sermon occasion'd by the decease of some desirable friends lately departed

Printed by B. Green1722-01-01

The day of a godly man's death, better than the day of his birthShewed in a sermon, preach'd, Feb. 25. 1722

Printed by B. Green.1722-01-01

A funeral sermon occasion'd by several mournful deaths, and preach'd on the decease of Mr. John Coney, late of Boston, goldsmithwho died, August 20, 1722 in the 67th year of his age

Printed by B. Green1722-01-01

Funeral sermon occasion'd by several mournful deathsand preach'd on the decease of Mr. John Coney, late of Boston, goldsmith, who died August 20, 1722, in the 67th year of his age

Printed by B. Green1722-01-01

The character of Anna, the prophetess, consider'd and apply'dIn a sermon preach'd after the funeral of that honourable and devout gentlewoman, Dame Bridget Usher; who deceas'd at Boston, N.E. May 25th. 1723. Being a widow of a great age. Publish'd (with some enlargements) at the desire of the honoured executors to her will

Printed by S. Kneeland1723-01-01

The character of Anna, the prophetess, consider'd and apply'dIn a sermon preach'd after the funeral of that honourable and devout gentlewoman, Dame Bridget Usher; who deceas'd at Boston, N.E. May 25th. 1723. Being a widow of a great age. Publish'd (with some enlargements) at the desire of the honoured executors to her will

Printed by S. Kneeland1723-01-01

The character of Anna, the prophetessconsider'd and apply'd. In a sermon preach'd after the funeral of that honourable and devout gentlewoman, Dame Bridget Usher; who deceas'd at Boston, N.E., May 25th., 1723. Being a widow of a great age

Printed by S. Kneeland1723-01-01

The ruling & ordaining power of Congregational bishops, or presbyters, defendedBeing remarks on some part of Mr. P. Barclay's Persuasive, lately distributed in New-England

Printed for Samuel Gerrish and sold at his shop near the brick meeting-house in Cornhill1724-01-01

God's face set against an incorrigible peopleA sermon preach'd at the publick lecture in Boston, Thursday July 30. 1724

Printed by B. Green, for John Eliot, at his shop at the south end of the town.1724-01-01

God's face set against an incorrigible people.A sermon preach'd at the publick lecture in Boston, Thursday July 30. 1724.

Printed by B. Green, for John Eliot, at his shop at the south end of the town.1724-01-01

The ruling & ordaining power of Congregational bishops, or presbyters, defended.Being remarks on some part of Mr. P. Barclay's Persuasive, lately distributed in New-England.

Printed for Samuel Gerrish and sold at his shop near the brick meeting-house in Cornhill1724-01-01

A vindication of the Appendix to the Sober remarksBeing 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]

Printed for S. Gerrish, and sold at his shop.1725-01-01

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.

Printed for S. Gerrish and sold at his shop1725-01-01

Death the destroyer of earthly and false hopes, under the divine dominion.A sermon preach'd on the Lord's Day, January 30. 1725.

Printed by B Green, for Samuel Gerrish, in Cornhill.1726-01-01

Death the destroyer of earthly and false hopes, under the divine dominionA sermon preach'd on the Lord's Day, January 30. 1725

Printed by B Green, for Samuel Gerrish, in Cornhill.1726-01-01

A serious address to those who unnecessarily frequent the tavern, and often spend the evening in publick housesBy several ministers. To which is added, a private letter on the subject, by the late Rev. Dr. Increase Mather. [One line from Luke].

Printed for S Gerrish, at the lower end of Cornhill1726-01-01

Ministers, spiritual parents, or fathers in the church of God.A sermon preach'd at the ordination of the Rev. Mr. John Lowell, at Newbury, Jan. 19. 1725,6.

Printed by B. Green for Samuel Gerrish, in Cornhill.1726-01-01

Divine Providence ador'd & justify'd, in the early death of God's children & servants.A sermon preach'd at the Thursday-lecture in Boston, upon occasion of the lamented death and on the day of the interment of the Reverend Mr. William Waldron late Pastor of a church in this town. Who died Sept. 11. 1727. In the thirty first year of his age.

Printed for S. Gerrish, S. Kneeland, N. Belknap, and B. Love.1727-01-01

A brief display of Mordecai's excellent character.In a sermon preach'd on the Lord's-Day after the funeral of the Honorable Penn Townsend, Esq; one of His Majesty's Council for the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, &c. Who departed this life, Aug. 21. 1727. In the 76th year of his age.

Printed for S. Gerrish in Cornhill1727-01-01

God the judge, putting down one, and setting up anotherA 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

Printed for S. Gerrish at the lower end of Cornhil.1727-01-01

A brief display of Mordecai's excellent characterIn a sermon preach'd on the Lord's-Day after the funeral of the Honorable Penn Townsend, Esq; one of His Majesty's Council for the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, &c. Who departed this life, Aug. 21. 1727. In the 76th year of his age

Printed for S. Gerrish in Cornhill1727-01-01

A discourse preparatory to the choice of a ministerbeing 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

Printed by Gamaliel Rogers ... for Samuel Gerrish ...1727-01-01

God the judge, putting down one, and setting up anotherA 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.

Printed for S. Gerrish at the lower end of Cornhil1727-01-01

God the judge, putting down one, and setting up anotherA 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

Printed for S. Gerrish at the lower end of Cornhil.1727-01-01

Divine Providence ador'd & justify'd, in the early death of God's children & servantsA sermon preach'd at the Thursday-lecture in Boston, upon occasion of the lamented death and on the day of the interment of the Reverend Mr. William Waldron late pastor of the church in this town. who died Sept. 11. 1727. in the thirty first year of his age

1727-01-01

The importance of ministers being men in Christwith the possibility and benefit of assurance; a sermon preach'd at Milton, Nov. 13, 1728, upon occasion of the ordination of the Rev. Mr. John Taylor to the pastoral care of the Church in that place.

Printed for D. Henchman1728-01-01

Eli the priest dying suddenlyA sermon preach'd at the Thursday-lecture in Boston, June 19. 1729. Upon occasion of the sudden death of the Reverend Mr. John Williams, who died June 12th in the 65th year of his age. And of the Reverend Mr. Thomas Blowers, who died June 17th in the 52d year of his age. By Thomas Foxcroft M.A. Pastor to the old Church in Boston. [Five lines from Matthew].

Printed for S. Gerrish in Cornhil1729-01-01

The pleas of Gospel-impenitents examined & refutedIn two sermons at the Thursday-lecture in Boston. On Febr. 5. & April 23. 1730

Printed by S. Kneeland, and T. Green, for S. Gerrish, in Cornhil.1730-01-01

The pleas of Gospel-impenitents examined & refuted.In two sermons at the Thursday-lecture in Boston. On Febr. 5. & April 23. 1730.

Printed by S. Kneeland, and T. Green, for S. Gerrish, in Cornhil.1730-01-01

Observations historical and practical on the rise and primitive state of New-EnglandWith a special reference to the Old or First Gather'd Church in Boston. A sermon preach'd to the said congregation Aug. 23. 1730. Being the last Sabbath of the first century since its settlement. By Thomas Foxcroft, M.A. [Three lines from Psalms].

Printed by S. Kneeland and T. Green, for S. Gerrish in Cornhil1730-01-01

The pleas of gospel-impenitents examin'd & refutedIn two sermons at the Thursday-lecture in Boston. On Febr. 5, & April 23, 1730

Printed by S. Kneeland, and T. Green, for S. Gerrish1730-01-01

The divine right of deaconsa sermon preach'd on occasion of the ordination of Mr. Zechariah Thayer to the office of a deacon in the Old or First gather'd Church in Boston, Lord's day, May 23, 1731

Printed by B. Green for D. Henchman and J. Phillips ...1731-01-01

The divine right of deaconsA sermon preach'd on occasion of the ordination of Mr. Zechariah Thayer, to the office of a deacon in the Old or First gather'd Church in Boston, Lord's Day, May 23. 1731

Printed by B. Green, for D. Henchman and J. Phillips, and sold at their shops1731-01-01

The woful condition of impenitent souls in their separate stateA sermon preach'd to the Old or First Gather'd Church in Boston, on the Lord's-Day, April 4. 1731

Printed by S. Kneeland and T. Green for S. Gerrish in Cornhil.1731-01-01

Eusebius inermatusJust remarks on a late book entitled, Eleutherius enervatus; or, An answer to a pamplet intituled, The divine right of Presbyterian ordination &c. argued. Done by way of dialogue between Eusebius and Eleutherius, together with two letters on this subject

D. Henchman1733-01-01

Lessons of caution to young sinners.A sermon preach'd on Lord's-Day Sept. 23. 1733. Upon the affecting occasion of an unhappy young woman present in the assembly under sentence of death.

Printed and sold by S. Kneeland and T. Green, in Queen-Street.1733-01-01

A lesson of caution to young sinners

S. Kneeland and T. Green1733-01-01

The Christian glorying in tribulation, from a sense of its happy fruitsA discourse occasion'd by the death of that pious and afflicted gentlewoman Mrs. Martha Gerrish (wife of Mr. Benjamin Gerrish, and daughter of the late Col. Foxcroft) who rested from all her pains and sorrows, April 14. 1736. Having newly compleated the 48th year of her age

Printed by J. Draper, for J. Edwards and H. Foster in Cornhill.1736-01-01

Elisha lamenting after the God of Elijaha 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

Printed by T. Fleet, for Samuel Eliot in Cornhill, and John Parker at the head of the town-dock.1737-01-01

The happiness of a holy life, exemplified in the sickness and death of the pious Mrs. Martha Gerrish, of Boston in New-England, who died April the 14th, 1736Ætat.48. With a collection of very pathetick letters written by her, during her languishing indispostion, to her children, relations, and friends, to comfort them under all afflictions; and defending several important points of the Christian religion, in oppositon to some late deistical writings. To which is added, her funeral sermon ...

Printed for C. Rivington, in St. Paul's church yard, and sold by J. Leake, bookseller in Bath.1740-01-01

Some seasonable thoughts on evangelic preachingits nature, usefulness, and obligation. A sermon deliver'd (in part) at the Old-Church-lecture in Boston, Thursday, Oct. 23. 1740. To a numerous audience. Occasion'd by the late visit, and uncommon labours, in daily and powerful preaching, of the Rev. Mr. Whitefield.--The brother, whose praise is in the Gospel, throughout all the churches

Printed by G. Rogers and D. Fo[wle] for S. Eliot1740-01-01

Some seasonable thoughts on evangelic preachingits nature, usefulness, and obligation : a sermon deliver'd (in part) at the Old-church-lecture in Boston, Thursday, Oct. 23, 1740 to a numerous audience, occasion'd by the late visit and uncommon labours in daily and powerful preaching of the Rev. Mr. Whitefield ...

Printed by G. Rogers and D. Fowle for S. Eliot ...1740-01-01

The blessings of a soul in health and prospering to be supremely wish'd forA sermon deliver'd (in part) at a family-meeting in private; Boston, Mar. 3. 1741,2

Printed and sold by S. Kneeland and T. Green, in Queenstreet over against the prison1742-01-01

The blessings of a soul in health and prospering to be supremely wish'd fora sermon deliver'd (in part) at a family meeting in private, Boston, Mar. 3, 1741,2

Printed and sold by S. Kneeland and T. Green ...1742-01-01

Believers in Christ, only, the true children of God, and born of Him aloneA discourse delivered at the Old Church in Boston, Lord's-Day, June 27. 1742. And publish'd at the desire of some of the hearers, with enlargements

Printed by G. Rogers for J. Blanchard at the Bible and Crown in Dock-Square.1742-01-01

An apology in behalf of the Revd Mr. Whitefieldoffering 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].

Printed and sold by Rogers and Fowle in Queen- Street, near the prison1745-01-01

An apology in behalf of the Revd Mr. Whitefieldoffering 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.

Printed and sold by Rogers and Fowle in Queen- Street, near the prison.1745-01-01

A seasonable memento for New Year's dayA 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

Printed and sold by S. Kneeland and T. Green in Queen-Street.1747-01-01

A seasonable memento for New Year's daya 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 providence, is inculcated and recommended as good employment for the first day of the year in particular

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A seasonable memento for New Year's Daya sermon preached (summarily) at the Old Church Lecture in Boston, on Thursday, January 1, 1746-7

S. Kneeland and T. Green1747-01-01

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

Printed & sold by S. Kneeland in Queenstreet1749-01-01

Humilis confessio: the saints united confession, in disparagement of their own righteousnessA 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

Printed and sold [by S. Kneeland and T. Green] opposite the prison in Queen-Street.1750-01-01

Humilis confessiothe 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

1750-01-01

Humilis confessio: the saints united confession, in disparagement of their own righteousnessA 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

Printed and sold [by S. Kneeland and T. Green] opposite the prison in Queen-Street.1750-01-01

Humilis confessio: the saints united confession, in disparagement of their own righteousnessA 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].

Printed and sold [by S. Kneeland and T. Green] opposite the prison in Queen-Street1750-01-01

Like precious faith obtained, through the righteousness of our God and Saviour, by all the true servants of Christ.A sermon, preached (in sum) at the Old-Church-lecture in Boston, Thursday, March 25th. 1756.

Printed and sold by Green & Russell, at their printing-office near the custom-house, and next to the writing-school in Queen-Street.1756-01-01

Like precious faith obtained, through the righteousness of our God and Saviour, by all the true servants of ChristA sermon, preached (in sum) at the Old-Church-lecture in Boston, Thursday, March 25th. 1756

Printed and sold by Green & Russell, at their printing-office near the custom-house, and next to the writing-school in Queen-Street.1756-01-01

The earthquake, a divine visitationA sermon preached to the Old Church in Boston, January 8, 1756. Being a day of publick humiliation and prayer, throughout the province of Massachusetts-Bay in New-England: upon occasion of the repeated shock of an earthquake on this continent, and the very destructive earthquakes and inundations in divers parts of Europe, all in the month of November last ...

Printed and sold by S. Kneeland, and T. Rand1756-01-01

The earthquake, a divine visitationa sermon preached to the Old Church in Boston, January 8, 1756 : being a day of publick humiliation and prayer, throughout the province of Massachusetts-Bay in New-England : upon occasion of the repeated shock of an earthquake on this continent, and the very destructive earthquakes and inundations in divers parts of Europe, all in the month of November last

Printed and sold by S. Kneeland, and T. Rand1756-01-01

Fair play! or, A needful word, to temper the tract, entitled, A summer morning's conversation, &cJust publish'd, by the Revd Peter Clark, Pastor of the First Church of Christ in Danvers; on occasion of a piece called A winter evening's conversation, &c. upon the doctrine of Original Sin, &c. : Being a letter to the Revd Dr. Sewall, the Revd Messirs Thomas Prince, Samuel Phillips, Thomas Foxcroft, and E. Pemberton; on occasion of their putting a recommendatory preface to Mr. Clark's tract. : [Three lines of Scripture text]

Printed and sold by Daniel Fowle1758-01-01

Grateful reflexions on the signal appearances of divine providence for Great Britain and its colonies in America, which diffuse a general joyA 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

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Grateful reflexions on the signal appearances of divine providencefor Great Britain and its colonies in America which diffuse a general joy , a sermon preached in the Old Church in Boston, October 9, 1760 ...

S. Kneeland1760-01-01

Grateful reflexions on the signal appearances of divine providence for Great Britain and its colonies in Americawhich 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.

S. Kneeland1760-01-01

Boston, July 14, 1761.Proposals for printing by subscription, a number of practical discourses on a variety of important subjects: being some of the remains of the late revd. pious and learned Mr. Jonathan Edwards. To which will be prefixed memoirs of his life. ... Subscriptions are taken in by S. Kneeland, in Queen-Street ..

Printed by S. Kneeland1761-01-01

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