Publisher's Synopsis
Essays to Do Good Addressed to All Christians Whether in Public or Private Capacities is a book written by Cotton Mather. It is a collection of essays that aim to encourage Christians to live a virtuous and compassionate life. The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different aspect of Christian life. In the first part, Mather discusses the importance of doing good and the different ways in which Christians can contribute to society. He emphasizes the need for charity and kindness towards others, especially those who are less fortunate. The second part of the book focuses on the importance of personal piety and devotion. Mather encourages Christians to cultivate a deep relationship with God through prayer and meditation. He also stresses the importance of living a life that is in accordance with Christian values and principles. In the third part of the book, Mather discusses the role of Christians in society and the importance of using one's position and influence to promote good. He encourages Christians to be active in their communities and to work towards the betterment of society as a whole. The final part of the book is a collection of practical advice on how to live a virtuous life. Mather offers guidance on how to overcome temptation, how to cultivate good habits, and how to develop a strong moral character. Overall, Essays to Do Good Addressed to All Christians Whether in Public or Private Capacities is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that offers practical guidance on how to live a virtuous and compassionate life as a Christian. It is a timeless work that continues to be relevant and inspiring to readers today.1815. The following essays were first published by Cotton Mather in 1710. It is a book offered, first, in general, unto all Christians, in a personal capacity or in a relative. Then more particularly unto magistrates, ministers, physicians, lawyers, schoolmasters, gentlemen, officers, churches, and unto all societies of a religious character and intention, with humble proposals of unexceptional methods to do good in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
