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  Wise & good civil rulers, to be duely acknowledged by God's people as a great favour. A sermon preached before the Honourable the lieutenant governour, the Council & representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 25. 1726. Being the anniversary, for the election of His Majesty's Council there. / By Peter Thacher, A.M. Pastor of a church in Boston.
  Date of publication:
  1726
  

  Author(s):

  Thacher, Peter, 1677-1739. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  Half-title: Mr. Thacher's election-sermon, May 25. 1726. "Errata."--p. 28.
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  Whereas the lawes published by the Honoured General Court, Lib. I. Pag. 76. Sect. 3, do require all townes from time to time to dispose of single persons and inmates within their towns to service, or otherwise. ... These are therefore in His Majesties name to require you to acquaint the select men of your town, that the court doth expect and will require that the said lawes be accordingly attended, the prevolency of the former neglect notwithstanding. ...
  Date of publication:
  1668
  

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  Massachusetts. General Court.
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  Notice from the General Court of Massachusetts to the constables.
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  Trust in God, the duty of a people in a day of trouble. A sermon preached, May 30th. 1770. At the request of a great number of gentlemen, friends to the liberties of North-America, who were desirous, notwithstanding the removal of the Massachusetts General-Court (unconstitutionally as they judged) to Cambridge, that God might be acknowledged in that house of worship at Boston, in which our tribes, from the days of our fathers, have annually sought to him for direction, previous to the choice of His Majesty's Council. / By Charles Chauncy, D.D. Pastor of the First Church in Boston.
  Date of publication:
  1770
  

  Author(s):

  Chauncy, Charles, 1705-1787. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Dr. Chauncy's sermon, preach'd May 30th. 1770.
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  Things for a distress'd people to think upon. Offered in the sermon to the General Assembly of the province, of the Massachusetts Bay, at the anniversary election. May, 27. 1696. Wherein, I. the condition of the future, as well as the former times, in which we are concerned, is considered. II. A narrative of the late wonderful deliverance, of the King, and the three kingdoms, & all the English dominions, is endeavoured. III. A relation, of no less than seven miracles, within this little while wrought by the Almighty Lord Jesus Christ, for the confirmation of our hopes, that some glorious works, for the welfare of his church, are quickly to be done, is annexed. / By Cotton Mather.
  Date of publication:
  1696
  

  Author(s):

  Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  (Evans-TCP ; no. N00619) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 755) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 755)
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  Theopolis Americana. An essay on the golden street of the holy city: publishing, a testimony against the corruptions of the market-place. With some good hopes of better things to be yet seen in the American world. In a sermon, to the General Assembly of the Massachusett-Province in New-England. 3 d. 9 m. 1709. : [Five lines of quotation in Latin]
  Date of publication:
  1710
  

  Author(s):

  Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728. ; Sewall, Samuel, 1652-1730, dedicatee. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  Running title: Pure gold in the market-place. Dedication to Samuel Sewall signed by Mather.
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  The way for a people to live long in the land that God hath given them. A sermon preached before His Excellency, the governour, the Honoured Council and Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on the 26. of May 1703. At the election of Her Majesties Council there. / By Solomon Stoddard, A.M. and Pastor of Northampton.
  Date of publication:
  1703
  

  Author(s):

  Stoddard, Solomon, 1643-1729. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  (Evans-TCP ; no. N00957) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1148) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1148)
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  The voice of the Lord, from the deep places of the earth. A sermon preach'd on the Thursday-lecture in Boston, in the audience of the General Court, at the opening of the sessions, Nov. 23. 1727. Three weeks after the earthquake. / By Thomas Foxcroft. ; [Three lines from Amos]
  Date of publication:
  1727
  

  Author(s):

  Foxcroft, Thomas, 1697-1769. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  Half-title: Mr. Foxcroft's sermon before the General Court after the earthquake.
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  The throne established by righteousness. A sermon preach'd before His Excellency Jonathan Belcher, Esq; His Majesty's Council, and the Representatives of the province of Massachusetts-Bay in New England, May 29, 1734. Being the day for the electing His Majesty's Council there. / By John Barnard, A.M. Pastor of a church in Marblehead. ; [Two lines from Isaiah]
  Date of publication:
  1734
  

  Author(s):

  Barnard, John, 1681-1770. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Barnard's election sermon, May the 29th. 1734. Errata statement, p. 60.
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  The singular happiness of such heads or rulers, as are able to choose out their peoples way, and will also endeavor their peoples comfort. As it was discoursed in a brief sermon preached to the Great & General Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts Bay, convened at Boston in N. England, on May 28th. 1701. The stated day for their anniversary election of counsellors. / By Mr. Joseph Belcher, Pastor of the church in Dedham. ; [Four lines from Psalms]
  Date of publication:
  1701
  

  Author(s):

  Belcher, Joseph, 1669-1723. ; Torrey, Samuel, 1632-1707. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Preface signed: Samuel Torrey. Signatures: A-C^8 (C8 verso blank).
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  The short history of New-England. A recapitulation of wonderful passages which have occurr'd, first in the protections, and then in the afflictions, of New-England. : With a representation of certain matters calling for the singular attention of that country. Made at Boston-lecture, in the audience of the great and General Assembly of the province of the Massachusett-Bay, June 7. 1694. / By Cotton Mather. ; [Four lines from Samuel]
  Date of publication:
  1694
  

  Author(s):

  Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Running title: Memorable passages relating to New-England. Errata note, p. 67.
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  The serviceable man. A discourse made unto the General Court of the Massachusetts colony, New-England, at the anniversary election 28d. 3m. 1690. / By Cotton Mather Minister of the Gospel. ; [Two lines of Latin quotation]
  Date of publication:
  1690
  

  Author(s):

  Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  (Evans-TCP ; no. N00428) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 538) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 538)
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  The separation of the Jewish tribes, after the death of Solomon, accounted for, and applied to the present day, in a sermon preached before the General Court, on Friday, July the 4th, 1777. Being the anniversary of the declaration of independency. / By William Gordon. Pastor of the Third Church in Roxbury.
  Date of publication:
  1777
  

  Author(s):

  Gordon, William, 1728-1807. ; Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  "Perhaps the first anniversary sermon, commemorative of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, printed."--Evans. Half-title: Mr. Gordon's sermon on the anniversary of the declaration of independency. "Errata."--p. ...
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  The rulers highest dignity, and the people's truest glory. A sermon preach'd in the audience of His Excellency the governour, the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and the Honourable House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, May 30th. 1739. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By Peter Clark, A.M. and Pastor of a church in Salem.
  Date of publication:
  1739
  

  Author(s):

  Clark, Peter, 1694-1768. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  Half-title: Mr. Clark's election sermon, May 30th. 1739.
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  The religious regards we owe to our country, and the blessing of Heaven assured thereunto. A sermon preached before His Excellency Samuel Shute Esq; His Majesty's Council, and the Assembly of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 28. 1718. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council there. / By Benjamin Colman A.M. Pastor of a church in Boston. ; [One line of Latin quotation]
  Date of publication:
  1718
  

  Author(s):

  Colman, Benjamin, 1673-1747. ; Ashhurst, William, d. 1720, dedicatee. ; Barrington, John Shute Barrington, Viscount, 1678-1734, dedicatee. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  Half-title: Mr. Colmans election sermon on Wednesday, May 28th. 1718. Dedicated to William Ashhurst and John Shute Barrington.
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  The presence of the great God in the assembly of political rulers. A sermon preached before his Excellency William Shirley, Esq; governour; the Honourable His Majesty's Council; and the Honourable House of Representatives of the province of Massachusetts Bay in New-England, May 28th. 1746. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council for the said province. / By John Barnard, M.A. Pastor of a church in Andover. ; [Three lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1746
  

  Author(s):

  Barnard, John, 1690-1757. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Barnard's election sermon. May 28th. 1746.
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  The presence of God with his people, their only safety and happiness. A discourse delivered at Boston, in the presence of His Excellency the governour, Thomas Pownall, Esq; His Honour the lieutenant governour, the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England; May 28. 1760. The day for the election of His Majesty's Council, for the province. : The paragraph and addresses within such marks [] were for brevity omitted in preaching. / By Samuel Dunbar, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Stoughton.
  Date of publication:
  1760
  

  Author(s):

  Dunbar, Samuel, 1704-1783. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  Half-title: Mr. Dunbar's sermon on the anniversary election of councellors, May 28. 1760.
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  The people of New-England put in mind of the righteous acts of the Lord to them and their fathers, and reasoned with concerning them. A sermon delivered at Cambridge before the great and General Assembly of the province of Massachusetts May 27th MDCCXXX. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By Thomas Prince, M.A. and one of the Pastors of the South Church in Boston[.] ; [Three lines from Psalms]
  Date of publication:
  1730
  

  Author(s):

  Prince, Thomas, 1687-1758. ; Stoughton, William, 1632-1701. New-Englands true interest ... Selections. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  Half-title: Mr. Prince's election sermon. "Appendix. To fill up these vacant pages, I take leave to insert the following passages from Mr. Stoughton's election sermon, April 29. 1668."--p. [49-51].
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  The necessity of a speedy and thorough reformation, as it was discoursed in a sermon, preached before His Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council, and representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England: on May 25. 1709. Which was the day for election of Her Majesties Council for that province. / By Grindal Rawson; A.M. & Pastor of a church of Christ in Mendon. ; [Nine lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1709
  

  Author(s):

  Rawson, Grindal, 1659-1715. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  (Evans-TCP ; no. N01197) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1429) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1429)
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  The Lord shall rejoice in his works. A sermon preach'd at the lecture in Boston, August 27. 1741. Before His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; captain-general and commander in chief, and in the audience of the General Court. / By Benjamin Colman, D.D. ; [Two lines from Psalms]
  Date of publication:
  1741
  

  Author(s):

  Colman, Benjamin, 1673-1747. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Dr. Colman's sermon before the General Court. August 27. 1741.
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  The humble petition and address of the general court sitting at Boston in New-England, unto the high and mighty Prince Charles the Second. And presented unto his most-gracious majesty Feb. 11. 1660.
  Date of publication:
  1660
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court. ; Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685. and Endecott, John, 1588?-1665.
  Description:
  Place of publication and printer's name from Evans. Signed at end: John Endecot Gov. Thomason copy imperfect: significant show-through. Annotation on Thomason copy: "march. 11". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  The happiness of a people in the wisdome of their rulers directing and in the obedience of their brethren attending unto what Israel ougho [sic] to do: recommended in a sermon before the Honourable governour and Council, and the respected deputies of the Massachusets colony in New-England. Preached at Boston, May 3d. 1676. being the day of election there. / By William Hubbard Minister of Ipswich. ; [Nine lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1676
  

  Author(s):

  Hubbard, William, 1621 or 2-1704. ; Leverett, John, 1616-1679, dedicatee. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  Dedicated to John Leverett, governor of Massachusetts. Errata statement, p. [8].
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  The government of Christ considered and applied. A sermon preached at Boston, in the audience of His Excellency Jonathan Belcher, Esq; the Honourable His Majesty's Council; and the Honourable House of Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts. May 31. 1738. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By John Webb, M.A. and Pastor of a church in Boston.
  Date of publication:
  1738
  

  Author(s):

  Webb, John, 1687-1750. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Webb's election sermon May, 31. 1738.
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  The General Courts answer to Joseph Dudley Esqr. &c. This was pas'd by the whole court, nemine non consentiente. Gentlemen, We have perused what you left with us ... impowring you for the governing of His Majesties subjects inhabiting this colony ... And therefore we think it highly concerns us to consider, whether such a commission be safe either for you or us. ...
  Date of publication:
  1686
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court. and Territory and Dominion of New England. President (1686 : Dudley).
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  Signed: May 20th. 1686. Per order, Edward Rawson secr. Imprint supplied by Ford.
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  The duty of an apostatizing people to remember from whence they are fallen, and repent, and do their first works. A sermon preached before His Excellency Jonathan Belcher, Esq; the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and the Honourable House of Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 25th. 1737. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By Israel Loring, A.M. Pastor of a church in Sudbury.
  Date of publication:
  1737
  

  Author(s):

  Loring, Israel, 1682-1772. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Loring's election sermon, May 25th. 1737.
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  The duty of a people to pray to, and bless God for their rulers: who are to promote peace and godliness, and honesty among them. A sermon preached before the Honourable lieutenant governour, the Council, and representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, May 31. 1727. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council. / By Joseph Baxter, A.M. Pastor of the church in Medfield.
  Date of publication:
  1727
  

  Author(s):

  Baxter, Joseph, 1676-1745. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Baxter's election-sermon May 31st. 1727. Errata statement, p. 36.
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  The divine original and dignity of government asserted; and an advantageous prospect of the rulers mortality recommended. A sermon preached before His Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council, and Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, May 31. 1710. The day for the election of Her Majesties Council there. / By Ebenezer Pemberton Pastor of a church in Boston, and Fellow of Harvard College in Camb.
  Date of publication:
  1710
  

  Author(s):

  Pemberton, Ebenezer, 1672-1717. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  (Evans-TCP ; no. N01247) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1484) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1484)
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  The Constitution or frame of government, for the United States of America, as reported by the convention of delegates, from the United States, begun and held at Philadelphia, on the first Monday of May, 1787, and continued by adjournments to the seventeenth day of September following.--Which they resolved, should be laid before the United States in Congress assembled; and afterwards be submitted to a convention of delegates, chosen in each state, by the people thereof, under the recommendation of its legislature, for their assent and ratification. : Together with the resolutions of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for calling said convention, agreeable to the recommendation of Congress. : Published by order of government.
  Date of publication:
  1787
  

  Author(s):

  United States. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Two states noted. In the first, on p. 24, Gouverneur Wilson is incorrectly listed for Gouverneur Morris as a signer of the Constitution. In the second state, the error is corrected. Signatures: [A]^8 B^8.
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  The character of the candidates for civil government, especially for Council. As it is drawn in a sermon deliver'd at Boston, before His Excellency Jonathan Belcher Esq; the Honourable the Council, and representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England. On May 26th. MDCCXXXI. Being the anniversary day for the election of His Majesty's Council there. / By Samuel Fisk, M.A. Pastor of the First Church in Salem. ; [Two lines from Ezekiel]
  Date of publication:
  1731
  

  Author(s):

  Fisk, Samuel, 1689-1770. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Fisk's election-sermon, May 26. 1731.
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  The character of a good ruler. As it was recommended in a sermon preached before His Excellency the governour, and the Honourable Counsellors, and Assembly of the Representatives of the province of Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. On May 30. 1694. Which was the day for election of councellors for that province. / By Samuel Willard, teacher of a church in Boston.
  Date of publication:
  1694
  

  Author(s):

  Willard, Samuel, 1640-1707. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  (Evans-TCP ; no. N00581) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 711) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 711)
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  The character and work of a good ruler, and the duty of an obliged people. A sermon preach'd before His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and House of Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 29th. 1745. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By Ebenezer Gay, A.M. Pastor of the Church in Hingham. ; [Two lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1745
  

  Author(s):

  Gay, Ebenezer, 1696-1787. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Gay's election sermon. May 29th. 1745. Running title: A sermon at the general election. Two states noted: the first has "Gooking" in imprint; in the second this error is corrected.
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  The cause of God and his people in New-England, as it was stated and discussed in a sermon preached before the Honourable General Court of the Massachusets colony, on the 27 day of May 1663. Being the day of election at Boston. / By John Higginson Pastor of the Church of Christ at Salem. ; [Seven lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1663
  

  Author(s):

  Higginson, John, 1616-1708. ; Wilson, John, 1588-1667. ; Whiting, Samuel, 1597-1679. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Preface signed: John Wilson. Senior. Samuel Whiting.
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  The blessing of Zebulun & Issachar. A sermon preached before the Great and General Court or Assembly in Boston, November 19, 1719. / By Benjamin Colman.
  Date of publication:
  1719
  

  Author(s):

  Colman, Benjamin, 1673-1747. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Colmans sermon before the General Court, November 19th. 1719.
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  The alsufficient physician tendering to heal the political and spiritual wounds & sicknesses of a distressed province. As it was discoursed in a sermon preached before His Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council and representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on May 30. 1711. Which was the day for election of Her Majesties [sic] Council for that province. / By Peter Thacher, A.M. and Pastor of the church in Milton. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1711
  

  Author(s):

  Thacher, Peter, 1651-1727. and Massachusetts. General Court.
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  Signatures: A-C^8 (C8 blank).
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  The Alien and Sedition laws, and Virginia and Kentucky resolutions. Published by order of the legislature of Massachusetts.
  Date of publication:
  1798
  

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  United States. ; Massachusetts. General Court. ; United States. Sedition act. ; Virginia. General Assembly. Virginia resolutions. and Kentucky. General Assembly. Kentucky resolutions.
  Description:
  Imprint from colophon. Text in three columns.
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  Several methods of making salt-petre; recommended to the inhabitants of the united colonies, by the Honorable Continental Congress. : And re-published by order of the General Assembly of the colony of Massachusetts-Bay. : Together with the resolve of said assembly, and an appendix, by Doctor William Whiting.
  Date of publication:
  1775
  

  Author(s):

  United States. Continental Congress. ; Shewell, W. ; Whiting, William, 1730-1792. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  "Sometimes attributed to W. Shewell, or Sewell. Includes contributions from Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush."--Rink.
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  Rulers should be benefactors. As it was consider'd in a sermon preach'd before His Excellency Samuel Shute Esq; His Majesty's Council, and the representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 30th. 1722. Being the day for election of counsellors. / By John Hancock, M.A. and Pastor of the Church of Christ in Lexington.
  Date of publication:
  1722
  

  Author(s):

  Hancock, John, 1671-1752. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Hancock's election sermon. May 30th. 1722. "Errata."--p. 30.
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  Rulers must be just, ruling in the fear of God. A sermon preach'd before the Honourable, the lieutenant governour, the Council & Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 27. 1724. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council. / By Joseph Sewall, Pastor of a church of Christ in Boston. ; [Two lines from Psalms]
  Date of publication:
  1724
  

  Author(s):

  Sewall, Joseph, 1688-1769. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Sewall's election sermon. May 27th. 1724. Errata note, p. [70].
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  Rulers feeding & guiding their people, with integrity & skilfulness. A sermon preached, to the Great & General Court of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, conven'd at Boston in N.E. on May 30. 1716. The stated day for their anniversary election of counsellers. / By B. Wadsworth, A.M. Pastor of a church of Christ in Boston. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1716
  

  Author(s):

  Wadsworth, Benjamin, 1670-1737. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  "Printed by the Honourable Lieutenant Governour's command, at the desire of His Majesties Council."--p. [2], 1st count.
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  Rulers are a terror, not to good, but evil-workers. A sermon preached before His Excellency Samuel Shute Esq; His Majesty's Council, and the Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on May 25. 1720. On the day of election of His Majesty's Council there. / By Nathanael Stone, Pastor of a congregation in Harwich.
  Date of publication:
  1720
  

  Author(s):

  Stone, Nathanael, 1667-1755. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Stone's election sermon on Wednesday, May 25th. 1720. "Since the composing the discourse above, having heard ... of the death of Sir William Ashhurst ..."--p. 23, signed: N.S.
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  Religion is the life of God's people: a sermon preach'd at Boston, in the presence of His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; governour and commander in chief in and over His Majesty's province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England; and the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and the Honourable House of Representatives, of the province aforesaid, May 25th. 1743. Being the day for the election of His Majesty's Council. / By Nathanael Eells, V.D.M. and Pastor of the Second Church in Scituate. ; [Two lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1743
  

  Author(s):

  Eells, Nathanael, 1677-1750. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Eells's election sermon, May 25th. 1743.
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  Pure and undefiled religion, the highest obligation, and truest glory of civil rulers. A sermon delivered at Boston, in the audience of the great and General Court or Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New England, May 28th. 1735. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province. / By John Prentice, A.M. Pastor of the church in Lancaster.
  Date of publication:
  1735
  

  Author(s):

  Prentice, John, 1682-1748. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Prentice's election sermon. May 28th. 1735.
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  Province of the Massachusetts-Bay. By the Honourable, the lieutenant governour, &c. Council & Assembly: convened at Boston, upon Wednesday the 27th. of May. 1696. ... For better encouragement to prosecute the French and Indian enemy, &c. ...
  Date of publication:
  1696
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. Lieutenant Governor (1692-1701 : Stoughton). ; Stoughton, William, 1632-1701. ; Massachusetts. Council. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Providing for the provision and wages of commanders and companies in the service of the King, and reiterating the offer of bounties for Indian scalps and prisoners. Signed: Isaac Addington, secr. William Stoughton. Imprint ...
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  Province of the Massachusetts-Bay. By the Honourable, the lieutenant governour, &c. Council & Assembly convened at Boston, upon Wednesday the 27th. of May. 1696. In the eighth year of His Majesties reign. : For better encouragement to prosecute the French and Indian enemy, &c. ...
  Date of publication:
  1696
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. Lieutenant Governor (1692-1701 : Stoughton) ; Stoughton, William, 1632-1701. ; Massachusetts. Council. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: Isaac Addington, secr. William Stoughton. Imprint suggested by Wing. Providing for the provision and wages of commanders and companies in the service of the King, and reiterating the offer of bounties for Indian ...
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  Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. His Excellency the Earl of Bellomont's speech to the Honourable the Council, and House of Representatives, assembled in General Court, upon prorogation, at Boston, on Wednesday the 13th. of March 1699 [new style, 1700].
  Date of publication:
  1700
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. Governor (1699-1700 : Bellomont). ; Bellomont, Richard Coote, Earl of, 1636-1701. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Recommending that preparations be made for the eventuality of renewed hostilities with the Indians. " I do appoint Bartholomew Green, and John Allen, to print His Excellency's speech. James Converse, speaker." Not in Wing ...
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  Propositions concerning the subject of baptism and consociation of churches, collected and confirmed out of the Word of God, by a synod of elders and messengers of the churches in Massachusetts-Colony in New-England. Assembled at Boston, according to appointment of the Honoured General Court, in the year 1662. : At a General Court held at Boston in New-England the 8th of October, 1662. The Court having read over this result of the Synod, judge meet to commend the same unto the consideration of all the churches and people of this jurisdiction; and for that end do order the printing thereof. By the Court. Edward Rawson. Secret'.
  Date of publication:
  1662
  

  Author(s):

  Boston Synod ; Mitchel, Jonathan, 1624-1668. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Caption title: The answer of the elders and other messengers of the churches, assembled at Boston in the year 1662, to the questions propounded to them by order of the Honoured General Court. Cotton Mather in his "Magnalia" ...
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  Political rulers authoriz'd and influenc'd by God our saviour, to decree and execute justice: a sermon preached at Boston: in the audience of His Honour Spencer Phips, Esq; commander in chief; the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and the Honourable House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on May 30th. 1750. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the said province. / By Samuel Phillips, A.M. and Pastor of the South-Church in Andover. ; [Two lines from Deuteronomy] ; The several paragraphs which, for want of time, were omitted in preaching, are here inserted in their proper places.
  Date of publication:
  1750
  

  Author(s):

  Phillips, Samuel, 1690-1771. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Phillips's election sermon May 30. 1750.
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  Order of Their Excellencies the Lords Justices in Council, confirming several acts and laws of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, made in the years, 1694, 1695, 1696, 1697.
  Date of publication:
  1699
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Lords Justices. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Caption title. "Published at Boston, April 27th. 1699."--p. 4. Imprint from colophon.
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  Nineveh's repentance and deliverance. A sermon preach'd before His Excellency the governour the Honourable Council and Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on a day of fasting and prayer in the Council chamber, Dec. 3. 1740. / By Joseph Sewall, D.D. Pastor of a church of Christ in Boston. ; [Five lines from Jeremiah]
  Date of publication:
  1740
  

  Author(s):

  Sewall, Joseph, 1688-1769. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Dr. Sewall's sermon before the General Court.
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  New-Englands true interest; not to lie: or, A treatise declaring from the word of truth the terms on which we stand, and the tenure by which we hold our hitherto-continued precious and pleasant things. Shewing what the blessed God expecteth from his people, and what they may rationally look for from him. : Delivered in a sermon preached in Boston in New-England, April 29. 1668. Being the day of election there. / By Mr. W. Stoughton, preacher of the Gospel in Dorchester. ; [Ten lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1670
  

  Author(s):

  Stoughton, William, 1632-1701. ; Sherman, John, 1613-1685. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Preface signed: J.S. [i.e., John Sherman?]. Described by Evans as the second edition, in which, "to save a signature when paper was imported and scarce, the matter contained in pages 36 to 38 of the first edition was ...
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  New-Englands duty and interest, to be an habitation of justice, and mountain of holiness. Containing doctrine, caution & comfort with something relating to the restaurations, reformations and benedictions, promised to the church and world in the latter dayes; with grounds of hope, that America in general, & New-England in particular, may have a part therein. Preached to the General Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, at the anniversary election. May, 25. 1698. / By Nicholas Noyes, teacher of the Church at Salem. ; Published by order of authority.
  Date of publication:
  1698
  

  Author(s):

  Noyes, Nicholas, 1647-1717. ; Rawson, Grindal, 1659-1715. ; Danforth, Samuel, 1666-1727. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Epistle dedicatory signed: John Higginson. Signatures: A-G^8 (G8 verso blank). "Typographus lectori."--p. 89-99. An account of the Indian plantations by Grindal Rawson and Samuel Danforth.
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  New-Englands choicest blessing and the mercy most to be desired by all that wish well to this people. Cleared in a sermon preached before the Court of Election at Boston on May 28. 1679. / By James Allen, teacher to the first gathered church therein.
  Date of publication:
  1679
  

  Author(s):

  Allen, James, 1632-1710. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Errata statement, p. 14.
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  Nevv-England freemen warned and warmed, to be free indeed, having an eye to God in their elections: in a sermon preached before the court of election at Boston, on the last day of May, 1671. / By J.O. Pastour of the First Church in Boston. ; Published by order of the General Court.
  Date of publication:
  1673
  

  Author(s):

  Oxenbridge, John, 1609-1674. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Place of publication supplied by Evans.
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  Nehemiah on the wall in troublesom [sic] times; or, A serious and seasonable improvement of that great example of magistratical piety and prudence, self-denial and tenderness, fearlessness and fidelity, unto instruction and encouragement of present and succeeding rulers in our Israel. As it was delivered in a sermon preached at Boston in N.E. May 15. 1667. being the day of election there. / By that faithful servant of Christ, Mr. Jonathan Mitchel, late Pastor of the Church of Christ at Cambridge. ; [Eight lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1671
  

  Author(s):

  Mitchel, Jonathan, 1624-1668. ; Sherman, John, 1613-1685. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Preface signed: J.S. [i.e., John Sherman?].
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  Mirabilia Dei. An essay on the very seasonable & remarkable interpositions of the divine providence, to rescue & relieve distressed people, brought unto the very point of perishing; especially relating to that twice-memorable fifth of November. Offered in the audience of His Excellency the governour and the General Assembly of the Massachusetts-province, New-England, on the fifth of November. 1719. / By Cotton Mather D.D. & F.R.S.
  Date of publication:
  1719
  

  Author(s):

  Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Caption title: An history of seasonable interpositions ... Error in paging: p. 34 misnumbered 64.
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  Mans extremity, Gods opportunity. Or, A display of Gods sovereign grace, in saving a people whose recovery, as to men and means is next to desperate: as it was delivered in a sermon preached before the Honourable lieutenant governour, & counsellors, and the assembly of representatives of the province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England. On May 29. 1695. Which was the day for election of counsellors for that province. / By the Reverend Mr. Samuel Torrey, Pastor of the church in Weymouth. ; [One line from Isaiah]
  Date of publication:
  1695
  

  Author(s):

  Torrey, Samuel, 1632-1707. ; Willard, Samuel, 1640-1707. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Preface signed by Samuel Willard. Signatures: A-D^8.
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  Magistracy an institution of Christ upon the throne. A sermon preached in the audience of His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; the Honourable His Majesty's Council and House of Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on the day of election of councellors for said province. / By James Allen [i.e., Allin], V.D.M. Pastor of the church in Brookline. : [Six lines of Latin quotations]
  Date of publication:
  1744
  

  Author(s):

  Allin, James, 1692-1747. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Allen's election sermon. May 30. 1744.
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  Jerusalem instructed & warned. A sermon preach'd before the Honourable the lieutenant governour, Council & representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 26. 1725. Being the anniversary day for the election of His Majesty's Council there. / By Ebenezer Thayer, A.M. Pastor of a church in Roxbury. ; [One line from Hosea]
  Date of publication:
  1725
  

  Author(s):

  Thayer, Ebenezer, 1689-1733. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Thayer's election sermon May 26th 1725.
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  Integrity and religion to be principally regarded, by such as design others to stations of publick trust. A sermon preach'd before His Excellency, Jonathan Belcher, Esq; His Majesty's Council, and the Assembly of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, on the anniversary for the election of counsellors for said province, May 26. 1736. / By Edward Holyoke, M.A. Pastor of a Church in Marblehead. ; [Eleven lines of quotations]
  Date of publication:
  1736
  

  Author(s):

  Holyoke, Edward, 1689-1769. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Holyoke's election sermon May, 26. 1736.
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  In the House of Representatives, January 4, 1776. Whereas His Excellency General Washington, has represented to this Court the necessity of providing blankets for the Army, and has requested the immediate assistance of this Court, in this interesting affair ...
  Date of publication:
  1776
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Requisitioning 4000 blankets for the army. Resolves of the Massachusetts General Court. "In Council, January 5, 1776. Read and concurr'd. ..." Ascribed to the press of Benjamin Edes by Cushing.
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  Imprecation against the enemies of God, lawful and a duty. As it was deliver'd in a sermon at the lecture in Boston, before His Excellency and the General Court, March 20th. 1707. And now publish'd at their command. / By Benjamin Colman, Pastor of a church in Boston. ; [Eight lines from Exodus]
  Date of publication:
  1707
  

  Author(s):

  Colman, Benjamin, 1673-1747. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signatures: A-B^8. Errata note, p. 30.
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  Good rulers the fathers of their people, and the marks of honour due to them: a sermon preach'd at Boston: in the audience of His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; governour; the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England: on the day of electing His Majesty's Council, May 25. 1748. / By Daniel Lewis, A.M. Pastor of the church in Pembroke. ; [Four lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1748
  

  Author(s):

  Lewes, Daniel, 1685-1753. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Lewis's election sermon May 25. 1748.
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  God's eye on the contrite: or A discourse shewing that true poverty and contrition of spirit and trembling at God's word is the infallible and only way for the obtaining and retaining of Divine acceptation. As it was made in the audience of the General Assembly of the Massachusetts Colony at Boston in New-England; May 27. 1685. being the day of election there. / By Mr. William Adams. ; [Seven lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1685
  

  Author(s):

  Adams, William, 1650-1685. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  (Evans-TCP ; no. N00304) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 381) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 381)
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  God's conduct of his church through the wilderness, with his glorious arm, to make himself an everlasting name. A sermon preached by order of the Honourable Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England. On May the 25th, 1715. Being their anniversary day for election of His Majesties Council for that province. / By Jeremiah Shepard, A.M. Pastor of the church of Lynn. ; [Five lines from Deuteronomy]
  Date of publication:
  1715
  

  Author(s):

  Shepard, Jeremiah, 1648-1720. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  (Evans-TCP ; no. N01500) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1780) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1780)
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  God in the camp: or, The only way for a people to engage the presence of God with their armies. Delivered in a sermon preach'd before His Excellency and General Assembly, at a lecture in Boston, March 6th. 1706,7. / By John Williams, Pastor of the church in Deerfield. ; [Four lines of quotations]
  Date of publication:
  1707
  

  Author(s):

  Williams, John, 1664-1729. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  (Evans-TCP ; no. N01122) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1339) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1339)
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  For the encouragement of those that shall inlist in the Continental Army --the Congress in their resolves of September 16th, 18th, 19th, October 8th, and November 12th, 1776, engage, that twenty dollars be given as a bounty ... And for their further encouragement, the state of Massachusetts-Bay, has, by a resolve of November 25 last engaged ...
  Date of publication:
  1776
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court. House of Representatives. ; United States. Continental Congress. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: In the House of Representatives, Dec. 4, 1776. The foregoing extracts were read and ordered to be printed. James Warren, speaker. Imprint supplied by Evans. Printed area measures 17.2 x 12.5 cm.
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  Eye-salve, or A watch-word from our Lord Iesus Christ unto his churches: especially those within the colony of the Massachusets in New England to take heed of apostacy: or A treatise of remembrance of what God hath been to us, as also what we ought, and what we ought not to be to him, as we desire the prolonging of our prosperous dayes in the land which the Lord our God hath given us. By Thomas Shepard, teacher of the Church of Christ in Charlstown; who was appointed by the magistrates, to preach on the day of election at Boston, May 15. 1672. ; [Ten lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1673
  

  Author(s):

  Shepard, Thomas, 1635-1677. ; Thacher, Thomas, 1620-1678. ; Sherman, John, 1613-1685, licensor. ; Oakes, Urian, 1631-1681. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Imprimatur signed: John Sherman. Urian Oakes. Preface signed: Thomas Thacher. Errors in paging: p. 46-47, 50-51 misnumbered 38-39, 42-43; p. 10-11 incorrectly imposed. Errata note, p. 52.
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  Copy of the orders for repealing of several acts. At the Court at Whitehall. The 22d. day of August, 1695. Present, Their Excellencies the Lords Justices in Council.
  Date of publication:
  1697
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Lords Justices. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Repealing several acts passed by the Massachusetts Assembly. Caption title. Imprint from colophon. Not in Wing (2nd ed.).
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  Civil rulers raised up by God to feed his people. A sermon at the publick lecture in Boston, July 25. 1728. In the audience of His Excellency the governour, His Honour the lieut. governour, and the Honourable the Council and representatives of the province: being the Thursday after His Excellency's arrival here. / By Thomas Prince, M.A. and one of the Pastors of the South Church.
  Date of publication:
  1728
  

  Author(s):

  Prince, Thomas, 1687-1758. ; Burnet, William, 1688-1729. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Prince's sermon in the audience of the General Court.
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  Civil magistrates must be just, ruling in the fear of God. A sermon preached before His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; the Honourable His Majesty's Council, and House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in N. England; May 27. 1747. Being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the said province. / By Charles Chauncy, D.D. one of the Pastors of the First Church in Boston. ; [One line from Deuteronomy] ; N.B. The several paragraphs which, for want of time, were omitted in preaching, are inserted in their proper places, and, for distinction's sake, comprehended in crotchets.
  Date of publication:
  1747
  

  Author(s):

  Chauncy, Charles, 1705-1787. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Half-title: Dr. Chauncy's election sermon. May 27th. 1747. Appendix, p. [70-71], contains extracts from the election sermons of John Bernard and Nathaniel Appleton for 1734 and 1742 respectively.
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  By the Governour, Council, and representatives, convened in a great and general court, or assembly of Their Majesties province of the Massachusetts-Bay: held at Boston the 8th of June. 1692. It having pleased almighty God, in his rich mercy to preserve the persons of Their Majesties, and to continue peace within their three kingdoms ... It is ordered, that Thursday, the fourteenth day of July next, be kept as a day of solemn Thanksgiving unto God: for which end, all servile labour on that day is hereby inhibited ...
  Date of publication:
  1692
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. Governor (1689-1692 : Bradstreet) ; Bradstreet, Simon, 1603-1697. ; Massachusetts. Council. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: "By order of the Governour & Council, &c. Isaac Addington, Secr." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in: Massachusetts Historical Society Library.
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  By the governour, Council, and representatives, convened in a Great and General Court, or Assembly of Their Majesties province of the Massachusetts-Bay: held at Boston the 8th of June. 1692. It having pleased Almighty God, in his rich mercy to preserve the persons of Their Majesties, and to continue peace with their three kingdoms ... It is ordered, that Thursday, the fourteenth day of July next, be kept as a day of solemn thanksgiving to God ...
  Date of publication:
  1692
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. Governor (1689-1692 : Bradstreet). ; Massachusetts. Council. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: By order of the governour & Council, &c. Isaac Addington. Secr. Ascribed to the press of Benjamin Harris by Cushing.
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  By the General Court held at Boston, October the tenth, 1677. Whereas the Lords wayes towards his people are often mixt with mercies and judgements ... This court do order, appoint, and set apart, the fifteenth of November next, to be kept a day of thanksgiving unto God ...
  Date of publication:
  1677
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: By the Court, Edward Rawson secr't. Imprint determined from colony seal used. Cf. Jones, Matt B. The early Massachusetts-Bay Colony seals, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, new series, v. 44, 1934, ...
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  By the Council and representatives of the colony of the Massachusetts Bay; convened at Boston. Mr. Eliakim Hutchinson, Mr. Peter Sergeant, Mr. Samson Sheaf, Mr. John Eyre and Mr. Thomas Brattle (all or any three of them) are desired and appointed a committee to grant debenters for wages to the souldiers that have been lately imployed in their majesties service against the common Indian enemy ...
  Date of publication:
  1689
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: Decemb. 10th. 1689. By order of the Council, Isaac Addinton [i.e., Addington], secr. Imprint supplied by Evans.
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  Boston 3d December 1689: At the convention of the governour, and Council, and representatives of the colony of the Massachusetts Bay. It having pleased the God of Heaven to mitigate His many frowns upon us in the summer past ... It is therefore ordered, that Thursday the nineteenth of December instant, be kept as a day of thanksgiving throughout this colony ...
  Date of publication:
  1689
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. Governor (1689-1692 : Bradstreet). ; Bradstreet, Simon, 1603-1697. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: By order of the convention, Isaac Addington secr'. Evans supplies imprint: [Cambridge: Printed by Samuel Green. 1689]. However, this item was included on a printers' bill presented to the General Court by Bartholomew ...
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  At the second sessions of the general court held at Boston in New-England. Whereas it hath pleased His Most Excellent Majesty our gratious King, by his letter bearing date the twenty seventh of April, 1678. to signifie his royal pleasure, that the authority of this his colony of Massachusetts in New-England, do give forth orders that the oath of allegiance as it is by law established within his kingdome of England, be administered and taken by all his subjects within this colony, who are of years to take an oath ...
  Date of publication:
  1678
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: "Printed and published by order of the general court. Edward Rawson Secr." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in: Massachusetts Historical Society Library.
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  At the convention of the governour, Council, and representatives of the Massachusets Colony. ... It is ordered, that Thursday, the nineteenth day of this instant September; be observed as a day of humiliation, with fasting and prayer ...
  Date of publication:
  1689
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. Governor (1689-1692 : Bradstreet). ; Bradstreet, Simon, 1603-1697. ; Massachusetts. Council. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: By order of the governour and Council, &c. Isaac Addington, secr. Boston, September 7th. 1689. Evans supplies imprint: [Cambridge: Printed by Samuel Green. 1689]. However, this item was included on a printers' bill ...
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  At the convention of the governour and Council, and representatives of the Massachusets colony. It is declared, that all the laws made by the governour and company of said colony, that were in force on the twelfth day of May, one thousand six hundred eighty six ... are the laws of this colony ...
  Date of publication:
  1689
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: By order of the convention, Isaac Addington secr. Boston 22d June 1689. Imprint supplied by Evans.
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  At a sessions of the General Court held at Boston the 3d. of November 1675. This court being in some measure sensible of the hand of the Lord being stretched forth against us in the way of his judgments, by sickness and war shortning our numbers ... This court doth appoint and set apart the second day of December next to be kept a day of solemn humiliation and prayer throughout the severall churches, congregations and town in this colony ...
  Date of publication:
  1675
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: "By the court, Edward Rawson Secret." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.). Colonial seal at head of title. Reproduction of original in: Massachusetts Historical Society Library.
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  At a sessions of the General Court held at Boston the 3d. of November 1675. This court being in some measure sensible of the hand of the Lord being stretched forth against us in the way of His judgments ... doth appoint and set apart the second day of December next to be kept a day of solemn humiliation and prayer ...
  Date of publication:
  1675
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: By the Court, Edward Rawson secret'. Imprint determined from colony seal used. Cf. Jones, Matt B. The early Massachusetts-Bay Colony seals, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, new series, v. 44, 1934, ...
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  At a sessions of the General Court held at Boston the 11th October 1676. This court having had manifold experience in former dayes ... doth appoint and set apart the first Thursday in December, being the seventh day of the moneth to be kept, a day of solemn humiliation and prayer ...
  Date of publication:
  1676
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: By the Court, Edward Rawson secret. Imprint determined from colony seal used. Cf. Jones, Matt B. The early Massachusetts-Bay Colony seals, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, new series, v. 44, 1934, ...
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  At a session of the General Court of the Massachusets [sic] Colony, in Boston, 28th of May, 1690. Whereas the honourable Sir William Phipps, Knight, is appointed to take the chief command, and Major John Walley to be second unto him in command of all the forces that shall be provided for their Majesties service, in an expedition of Gods assistance intended for Canada, against the common enemy, French and Indians.
  Date of publication:
  1690
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: "By order of the court, Isaac Addington, Secr'." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in: Massachusetts Historical Society Library.
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  At a General Court on adjournment, held at Boston, March, 14. 1682 [new style, 1683]. This court considering the solemn warnings of Providence ... Do therefore appoint the tenth of May next for a day of solemn humiliation ...
  Date of publication:
  1683
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: By the Court, Edward Rawson secretary. Imprint determined from colony seal used. Cf. Jones, Matt B. The early Massachusetts-Bay Colony seals, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, new series, v. 44, 1934, ...
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  At a General Court held at Charlstown by adjournment. Feb. 12th 1689[/]90. This Court taking into consideration the many calls of God's providence upon his people ... doth appoint the sixth of March next, to be observed as a day of publick prayer and fasting throughout this jurisdiction ...
  Date of publication:
  1690
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: By the Court, Isaac Addington, secr. Ascribed to the press of Samuel Green by Cushing.
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  At a General Court held at Boston, October 15. 1679. This court being sensible of the solemn rebukes of God upon his poor people throughout this land ... Do therefore appoint the second Thursday in December next, to be observed as a day of public humiliation ...
  Date of publication:
  1679
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: Edward Rawson secr. Imprint determined from colony seal used. Cf. Jones, Matt B. The early Massachusetts-Bay Colony seals, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, new series, v. 44, 1934, p. 13-44.
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  At a General Court held at Boston, March the eleventh 1673,4. Whereas it pleaseth God still to exercise his people here & else-where, with many and various difficulties and trialls ... These and other considerations hath moved this court, who do hereby order & appoint that the twenty sixt[h] day of this instant March, be set apart & kept as a day of humiliation and prayer ...
  Date of publication:
  1674
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: Edward Rawson secr. Imprint determined from colony seal used. Cf. Jones, Matt B. The early Massachusetts-Bay Colony seals, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, new series, v. 44, 1934, p. 13-44. Not in ...
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  At a General Court held at Boston, February the 21st. 1675 [new style, 1676]. Upon the serious consideration of that cloud of the Lords anger wherewith He hath covered this land ... The Court doth appoint the second day of March next to be kept as a day of solemn humiliation, fasting and prayer ...
  Date of publication:
  1676
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: Edward Rawson secr'. Imprint determined from colony seal used. Cf. Jones, Matt B. The early Massachusetts-Bay Colony seals, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, new series, v. 44, 1934, p. 13-44. Not ...
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  At a General Court held at Boston the 16th. of March 1680,1. The solemn consideration of those awful threatnings that are in the face of divine Providence ... This court doth therefore appoint the 21st. day of April next to be observed as a day of fasting and prayer ...
  Date of publication:
  1681
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: By the Court, Edward Rawson secr'. Imprint determined from colony seal used. Cf. Jones, Matt B. The early Massachusetts-Bay Colony seals, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, new series, v. 44, 1934, ...
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  At a General Court held at Boston the 11th. of Octob. 1675 [i.e., 1676]. Whereas it hath pleased our gracious God, contrary to the many evill-deservings of an unworthy and sinfull people such as we are ... This court doth appoint and set apart the ninth day of November next to be a day of solemn thanksgiving and praise to God ...
  Date of publication:
  1676
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: By the Court, Edward Rawson secr'. Imprint determined from colony seal used. Cf. Jones, Matt B. The early Massachusetts-Bay Colony seals, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, new series, v. 44, 1934, ...
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  At a general court held at Boston May the 3d, 1676 by the court, Edward Rawson, secretary.
  Date of publication:
  1676
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court. and Rawson, Edward, 1615-1693.
  Description:
  Imprint suggested by NUC pre-1956 imprints. First line of text: For the preventing of justice and inequality in the discharge and payment of disbursements made by any particular persons or towns for the carrying on of this ...
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  At a General Court held at Boston May 8. 1678. This Court considering how the Lord hath been pleased of late years ... to humble, and bring low his poor people in this wilderness ... do appoint Thursday, the sixt [sic] day of June next ensuing, to be solemnly kept as a day of humiliation and prayer, throughout this jurisdiction.
  Date of publication:
  1678
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: Edward Rawson secr. Ascribed to the press of Samuel Green by Cushing. Colonial seal at head of title.
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  At a general court held at Boston in the year [lacuna] by the court, Edward Rawson, secretary.
  Date of publication:
  1688
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court. and Rawson, Edward, 1615-1693.
  Description:
  Ordering the constables of the towns of the colony to report on the education of children. First line of text reads: It is ordered by the court and the authority thereof that the following order shall be directed ... Imprint ...
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  At a General Court held at Boston in New-England the second day of October 1678. It having been presented and recommended unto this court by the Commissioners of the United Colonies at their late session ... This court ... do accordingly appoint Thursday, the one and twentieth day of November next, being the day agreed upon to be solemnly kept as a day of fasting and prayer ...
  Date of publication:
  1678
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court. and United Colonies of New England. Commissioners.
  Description:
  Signed: By the General Court, Edward Rawson, secr. Imprint determined from colony seal used. Cf. Jones, Matt B. The early Massachusetts-Bay Colony seals, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, new series, v. 44, ...
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  At a general court for Their Majesties colony of the Massachusetts Bay in New-England, sitting at Boston, upon adjournment, December. 22th. 1691. Forasmuch as these coasts have been and still are infested with divers piratical sea rovers and other enemies; whereby sundry depredations, robberies and damages have been done to and committed upon many of the king and Queens Majesties liege subjects, their vessels, goods and estates to the great impoverishing and hurt of the same ...
  Date of publication:
  1691
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Signed: "Isaac Addington, Secr." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.). "Printed and published by order of the court." Reproduction of original in: Massachusetts Historical Society Library.
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  Anno regni Gulielmi III. regis. Angliae, Scotiae, Franciae & Hiberniae, septimo & octavo. At the Parliament begun at Westminster the two and twentieth day of November, anno Dom. 1695. In the seventh year of the reign of our sovereign Lord William the Third, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c.
  Date of publication:
  1696
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  "An act for preventing frauds, and regulating abuses in the plantation trade." Caption title. Imprint follows caption title. Royal arms at head of title. Not in Wing (2nd ed.).
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  An exhortation unto reformation, amplified, by a discourse concerning the parts and progress of that work, according to the word of God. Delivered in a sermon preached in the audience of the General Assembly of the Massachusetts Colony, at Boston in New-England, May 27. 1674. Being the day of election there. / By Samuel Torrey, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Waymouth. ; [Nine lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1674
  

  Author(s):

  Torrey, Samuel, 1632-1707. ; Mather, Increase, 1639-1723. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Preface signed by Increase Mather.
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  An exhortation to all: to use utmost endeavours to obtain a visit of the God of Hosts, for the preservation of religion, and the church, upon earth. In a sermon preached before His Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council and Representatives of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in N.E. on May 26. 1714. Being the anniversary day of the election of councellors of the said province. / By Samuel Danforth, Pastor of the church in Taunton. ; [Two lines from Isaiah]
  Date of publication:
  1714
  

  Author(s):

  Danforth, Samuel, 1666-1727. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  "Published by order of His Excellency the governour & Council."--verso of title page.
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  An essay tending to promote the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, as it was delivered in a sermon preached before his Excellency the governour, the Honourable Council, and representatives of the province of Massachusetts-Bay in N. England, on May 28. 1707. which was the anniversary day for election of Her Majesties Council, for that province. / By Samuel Belcher, Pastor of a church in Newbury. ; [Two lines from Matthew]
  Date of publication:
  1707
  

  Author(s):

  Belcher, Samuel, 1639-1714. ; Belcher, Samuel, 1639-1714. Concio ad magistratum, or, An assize sermon. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  "Concio ad magistratum, or, An assize sermon preached before the Honourable Her Majesties Superiour Court of Judicature, Court of Assize, and General Goal Delivery, at Ipswich in New-England, the 21st. of May, 1702. ...
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  An address from the General Court, to the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  Date of publication:
  1786
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court. and Massachusetts. Treasury Office.
  Description:
  Concerning state finances, the public debt, and the unrest leading to Shays' Rebellion. Endorsed by the state treasurer, Oct. 27, 1786; ordered to be printed Nov. 14.
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  Acts and laws passed by the great and general court or assembly of Their Majesties province of the Massachussets-bay, in New England begun at Boston, the eighth day of June 1692, and continued by adjournment, unto Wednesday the twelfth day of October following : being the second sessions.
  Date of publication:
  1692
  

  Author(s):

  Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  Abraham the passenger his privilege and duty described in an election-sermon at Boston N.E. May 30. 1705. / By Joseph Easterbrooks [i.e., Esterbrook] A.M. and Pastor of the Church of Christ at Concord. ; [Seven lines of quotations]
  Date of publication:
  1705
  

  Author(s):

  Estabrook, Joseph, ca. 1640-1711. and Massachusetts. General Court.
  Description:
  (Evans-TCP ; no. N01008) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 1205) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 1205)
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