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Solemn advice to young men, not to walk in the wayes of their heart,

by Mather, Increase

This foundational Puritan sermon offers a compelling glimpse into the moral landscape of colonial New England. Addressing the perennial struggles of youth, it delivers a stern warning against the spiritual perils of following impulsive desires over divine law. Through urgent exhortations, it emphasizes the necessity of early piety and disciplined living as the only safeguards against moral decay. This work remains a significant historical document, providing essential insight into the theological rigor and social anxieties that shaped early American identity, making it a vital resource for scholars of religious history and colonial literature.
Chapters
13
Word count
24,031
Type
Book
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Table of contents

  1. 01 To the Young Generation 334 words
  2. 02 Solemn Advice to Young Men 10,620 words
  3. 03 Considerations for Young Men 1,666 words
  4. 04 Counsels for Young Men 980 words
  5. 05 The Hateful Evil of Sin 513 words
  6. 06 Proposition 1: Sinners Flatter Themselves 1,463 words
  7. 07 Proposition 2: Sin Is Odious 2,323 words
  8. 08 Proposition 3: Sin Will Appear Hateful 2,941 words
  9. 09 Exhortation: Hate Sin Now 36 words
  10. 10 Consider 1: Who Hates Sin 825 words
  11. 11 Consider 2: Sin Wounded Christ 464 words
  12. 12 Consider 3: Sin Will Be Bitter 854 words
  13. 13 Signs of True Saving Grace 921 words
Front matter (1 section)

Title Page

Solemn ADVICE TO Young MEN, Not to Walk in the Wayes of their HEART, and in the Sight of their EYES; but to Remember THE DAY OF JUDGMENT.

By INCREASE MATHER, Praesident of Harvard Colledge in Cambridge, & Preacher of the Gospel at BOSTON, in New-England,

*Psalms 71:17.*—You have taught [illegible] from my Youth, and hitherto have [illegible] declared your wondrous Workes.
*Ecclesiastes 12:1.*Remember now your Creator in the dayes of your youth.

Boston in New England Printed by [illegible] Sold by [illegible] the Brick Shop near the [illegible] Meeting-House. 1695

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