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Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register 2 0 Browse Search
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The writings of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume 5. (ed. John Greenleaf Whittier), Margaret Smith's Journal (search)
ermitted to join the saints of light in praise and thanksgiving beside stiller waters and among greener pastures than are those of Aquedahcan. He was a shining light, indeed, said Mr. Mather, and, in view of his loss and that of other worthies in Church and State, we may well say, as of old, Help, Lord, for the godly man ceaseth! Major Willard said that the works of Mr. Johnson did praise him, especially that monument of his piety and learning, The History of New England; or, Wonder-Working Providence of Sion's Saviour, wherein he did show himself in verse and in prose a workman not to be ashamed. There was a piece which Mr. Johnson writ upon birchen bark at the head of the Merrimac, during the journey of which he had spoken, which had never been printed, but which did more deserve that honor than much of the rhymes with which the land now aboundeth. Mr. Mather said he had the piece of bark then in his possession, on which Mr. Johnson did write; and, on our desiring to see it,