ABSTRACT
The special Providence of God is strikingly visible in the first settlement of New-England. The French commenced the settlement of Canada in 1608, and not long after took possession of some places on the coast to the eastward of New-England. The good providence of God brought our fathers to New-England previous to its falling into the possession of other occupants, by whom it would have been shortly settled for far different objects that the establishment of the pure religion of Christ. The primary object of the settlement of New-England was the enjoyment of the privileges of the gospel, and the advancement of the Redeeemer’s kingdom. The settlement of New-England is a very important event in the history of mankind. In the settlement of New-England, the experiment was made, and made under the most auspicious circumstances. Few colonies of ancient or modern states have had to contend with equal difficulties with those of New-England.
