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The duty and interest of a people, among whom religion has been planted, to continue stedfast and sincere in the profession and practice of it. From generation to generation : With directions for such as are concerned to obtain a true repentance and conversion to God.--Preach'd at a time of general awakenings. By William Williams, M.A. Pastor of the church in Hatfield. To which is added, part of a large letter from the Rev. Mr. Jonathan Edwards of Northampton. Giving an account of the late wonderful work of God in those parts. Psalm 145. 4. Isa. 38. 19.

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Main Author:	Williams, William, 1665-1741
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Other Authors:	Kneeland, Samuel, 1697-1769 (Printer), Green, Timothy, 1703-1763 (Printer), Edwards, Jonathan, 1703-1758
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Subjects:	Great Awakening. Conversion. Northampton (Mass.) > Church history. Electronic books. Prospectuses. Sermons > 1736.
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