The greatness of sin improv'd by the penitent as an argument with God for a pardon . A sermon at the Thursday lecture in Boston, October 17th. 1734. Preach'd in the hearing of John Ormesby, and Matthew Cushing, two condemned malefactors on the day of their execution, the one for murder, and the other for burglary. By John Webb, A.M. Pastor of a church in Boston. With an appendix, giving a faithful account of the behaviour of Matthew Cushing, after his condemnation, and at the time of his execution. By the Reverend Mr. Cooper.

A Mournful poem on the death of John Ormsby and Matthew Cushing , who were appointed to be executed on Boston Neck, the 17th of October, 1734.

The last speech and dying words of John Ormsby , who was appointed to be executed on Boston Neck, the 17th of October, 1734. Written with his own hand, the day before he was to suffer; and recommended to all people, for their serious perusal.

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Ormsby, John, d. 1734.

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The last speech and dying words of John Ormsby , who was appointed to be executed on Boston Neck, the 17th of October, 1734. Written with his own hand, the day before he was to suffer; and recommended to all people, for their serious perusal.