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A Relation of the Troubles Which Have Happened in New England 1677 Mather's historical account of Indian conflicts in New England with theological interpretation of divine providence and answered prayer in colonial warfare. → Heaven's Alarm to the World 1682 Mather interprets celestial phenomena as divine warnings of impending calamities, urging spiritual preparation and moral reformation among his congregation. → Practical Truths Tending to Promote the Power of Godliness 1682 Mather's sermon collection promoting practical godliness and Christian virtue while condemning common sins, addressing Puritan moral theology. → Kometographia 1683 Mather's scientific and theological treatise on comets, their nature and historical significance, with sermons interpreting celestial phenomena theologically. → Remarkable Providences 1684 Mather's collection of remarkable divine providences in New England, documenting supernatural events and God's intervention in colonial American history. → Some Important Truths Concerning Conversion 1684 Mather's sermon collection on conversion, spiritual seasons, and family and private prayer, addressing Puritan devotional and pastoral theology. → Cases of Conscience Concerning Evil Spirits Personating Men and Witchcrafts 1693 Mather provides comprehensive theological and historical analysis of witchcraft, evil spirits, and reliable evidence for guilt, drawing on Scripture, experience, and learned authorities. → The Great Blessing of Primitive Counsellors 1693 Mather's election sermon to Massachusetts leadership on the value of wise counselors, exemplifying Puritan political theology and civic virtue. → Angelographia 1696 Mather's comprehensive discourse on angels, their nature, power, and ministry, including treatment of fallen angels and supernatural apparitions. → The Uncertainty of the Times of Men 1697 Mather emphasizes human mortality and the necessity of spiritual readiness, prompted by the sudden deaths of two Harvard College scholars. → The Surest Way to the Greatest Honour 1699 Mather's election sermon emphasizing public honor through Christian virtue and service, addressing Massachusetts colonial leadership on spiritual and civic excellence. → The Excellency of a Public Spirit 1702 Mather's election sermon on public-spirited leadership and Christian civic engagement, delivered to Massachusetts colonial authorities. → The Doctrine of Unsanctified Communicants Examined and Confuted 1708 Mather examines and refutes the doctrine permitting unsanctified persons to receive communion, while appending scriptural evidence for anticipated church reformation within years. → The Grace of Courage 1710 Mather describes courage as a Christian virtue, explaining its nature, benefits, and necessity for all believers in this Boston sermon. → Burnings Bewailed 1711 Mather examines sins provoking divine judgment through fire, using Boston's devastating 1711 fire as occasion for moral and spiritual reflection. → Meditations on the Glory of the Heavenly World 1711 Mather's meditations on heavenly glory, resurrection, and eternal life, reflecting Puritan eschatology and devotional theology. → A Sermon Concerning Obedience and Resignation to the Will of God 1714 Mather delivers a sermon on Christian obedience and resignation to God's will, occasioned by the death of his wife, emphasizing spiritual submission. → A Disquisition Concerning Ecclesiastical Councils 1716 Mather argues that both pastors and delegated church members possess equal voting rights in ecclesiastical councils, advancing Congregational polity and church consociation proposals. → Two Discourses 1716 Mather defends New England Congregational church discipline while addressing prayer, aging clergy, and Christian duty in two interconnected theological discourses with a personal testimony. → Some Important Truths About Conversion 1721 Mather's sermon collection on Christian conversion and spiritual transformation, with prefatory endorsement by prominent Puritan theologian John Owen. → The Mystery of Israel's Salvation →