Early Piety

Here is a tool to inspire early piety in the rising generation. This book is a series of sermons that pastors in Boston preached under the ministry of Increase Mather and his son, Cotton. At the time of writing, Increase was 83 years old and nearing the end of his life; his son Cotton was 58.

They were very concerned about the loss of godliness in the rising generation. To meet this critical moment in the history of New England, they gathered eight ministers in Boston to address the youth directly. They did this through Thursday afternoon lectures.

This book is an excellent tool for young people to examine their souls. I recommend that all young people read this book. And, further, if possible, that their parents would read it out loud with them. I feel this would achieve the greatest good.

—Scott Brown

216 pages.

 

Table of Contents

Introduction
For People Raised in Christian Homes

Preface
by Dr. Increase Mather

Sermon 1:
The Pious Parent's Wishers, by Dr. Cotlon Mather

Sermon 2:
The Nature of Early Piety as It Respects God, by Mr. Wadeworth

Sermon 3:
Early Piety as It Respects Men, by Mr. Colman

Sermon 4:
Early Piety as It Respects Ourselves, by Mr. Sewall

Sermon 5:
The Obligations to Early Piety, by Mr. Prince

Sermon 6:
The Advantages of Early Piety, by Mr. Prince

Sermon 7:
Objections Answered, by Mr. Cooper

Sermon 8:
Exhortations and Directions to Young People

Preface to the Final Chapter
That You Might Receive Dr. Increase Mather's Testamony

Sermon 9:
Advice to the Children of God'ly Ancestors