Tears of repentance: or, A further narrative of the progress of the Gospel amongst the Indians in New-England: setting forth, not only their present state and condition, but sundry confessions of sin by diverse of the said Indians, wrought upon by the saving power of the Gospel; together with the manifestation of their faith and hope in Jesus Christ, and the work of grace upon their hearts. Related by Mr. Eliot and Mr. Mayhew, two faithful laborers in that work of the Lord. Published by the corporation for propagating the Gospel there, for the satisfaction and comfort of such as wish well thereunto.
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Tears of repentance: or, A further narrative of the progress of the Gospel amongst the Indians in New-England: setting forth, not only their present state and condition, but sundry confessions of sin by diverse of the said Indians, wrought upon by the saving power of the Gospel; together with the manifestation of their faith and hope in Jesus Christ, and the work of grace upon their hearts. Related by Mr. Eliot and Mr. Mayhew, two faithful laborers in that work of the Lord. Published by the corporation for propagating the Gospel there, for the satisfaction and comfort of such as wish well thereunto.
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Eliot, John, 1604-1690.
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London :: Printed by Peter Cole in Leaden-Hall, and are to sold [sic] at his shop, at the sign of the Printing-Press in Cornhil, near the Royal Exchange.,
1653.
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Indians of North America -- Massachusetts -- Early works to 1800.
Missions -- America -- Early works to 1800.
Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, CA. 1600-1775 -- Early works to 1800.
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"Tears of repentance: or, A further narrative of the progress of the Gospel amongst the Indians in New-England: setting forth, not only their present state and condition, but sundry confessions of sin by diverse of the said Indians, wrought upon by the saving power of the Gospel; together with the manifestation of their faith and hope in Jesus Christ, and the work of grace upon their hearts. Related by Mr. Eliot and Mr. Mayhew, two faithful laborers in that work of the Lord. Published by the corporation for propagating the Gospel there, for the satisfaction and comfort of such as wish well thereunto." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A84357.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 15, 2024.
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The next are the Confessions of Nishohkou; who
twice made preparitory Confessions; the first of
which only, was read before the Elders.
GOD in Heaven is merciful, and I am sinful: when I first
heard the Word of God, I neither saw nor understood;
but after, when you taught these words, Be wise, Oh all ye peo∣ple,
and beleeve in Jesus Christ, then I prayed unto God; yet
afterwards I sinned, and almost forsook praying to God. Af∣terward
I understood, That God who made all the World was
merciful to sinners: and truly I saw my heart very sinful, be∣cause
I promised God to pray as long as I live, but my heart
hath not so done. Again I promised God I will follow Christ
in al things, and now I find my heart backward, and not so
forward to make a Church. God promiseth, If foolish ones
pray to God for Wisdom he will give it: this Promise I be∣leeve,
but I find my heart full of temptations; but now I pro∣mise
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God, as in the Psalm,* 1.1 All my works shal be done in wis∣dom,
for I confess al my works and words, have been foolish.
God is wise and good, but I am foolish. God who hath made
the World, sent his own Son Jesus: and Jesus Christ hath
died for us, and deserved for us, pardon and life, this is true;
and he hath done for me all Gods Commandements, for I can
do nothing, because I am very sinful. God in Heaven is very
merciful, and therfore hath called me to pray unto God. God
hath promised to pardon al their sins, who pray unto God,
and beleeve in the Promise of Christ, and Christ can give me
to beleeve in him.
When he had made this Confession, he was much abashed,
for he is a bashful man; many things he spoke that I
missed, for want of through understanding some words
and sentences: therfore before the Fast day he made a∣nother
Confession, which was not read before the El∣ders;
which was as followeth.