An Historical View of the First Planters of New-England
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Having never left his native land for the pur- pose of arnassir'g wealth, but to enjoy the uncorrunted religion of his Saviour, and to assist in rearing churches for his praise ; his disinterestedness was ever a mast dis- tinguished feature of his character. During his short resi- dence in Massacbiisett:?, he afforded that colony important services. At his induction to the oiTice of governor, he informed the legislature tliat he should receive none of the accustomed emoluments of office. — On h...is removal to Connecticut, he lound the colony immediately involved in ^ most dangerous Indian war. The war, though suc- cessful, left the people in unexpected embarrassments, which were soon succeeded by a severe scarcity. The few that were rich, cheerfully devoted their propel ty to the public necessity, and saved the infant plantation. The Governor, first in influence, was first in personal exertions, and in unreserved devotion to ihe public wel- fare. The colony, for many years, was small ; they were placed in the interior of the country ; surrounded with many savage tribes, ■^'^hose friendship was ahvays doubtful ; yeU by the wisdom, the liberality, and the un- ■wearied exertions of their illustrious Christian patriots, under the favour of that God who had led them to the wil,- derness, they were preserved, they were prospered, and increased.
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