Author
Samuel Danforth
1626–1674
Roxbury, Massachusetts. New England Puritan. Cry of Sodom is first American execution sermon.
Works in the Library 4
A Brief Recognition of New-Englands Errand into the Wilderness 1671
Danforth's influential sermon articulates New England's providential mission as a wilderness errand, defining Puritan identity and theological purpose in America.
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The Cry of Sodom Enquired Into 1674
Danforth's theological inquiry examines Sodom's sins and divine judgment, applying biblical narrative to contemporary moral concerns in Puritan New England.
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The Woeful Effects of Drunkenness 1710
Danforth's sermon uses a murder case to illustrate drunkenness's destructive spiritual and social consequences, offering moral instruction through contemporary tragedy.
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An Exhortation to All 1714
Danforth's election sermon urges Massachusetts leaders to seek divine protection for religion and the church through prayer and moral commitment.
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Passages Samuel Danforth cites most
Bible verses most often cited across these 4 works. Each links to everything in the library on that verse.
1 Corinthians 6:94×
Isaiah 28:73×
Proverbs 22:143×
1 Thessalonians 4:32×
Colossians 3:52×
Deuteronomy 13:112×
Ecclesiastes 7:262×
Ephesians 4:292×
Ephesians 5:52×
Genesis 19:92×
Hosea 4:112×
Hosea 9:72×
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