Maternal consolations [electronic resource] : An essay on, the consolations of God; whereof, a man whom his mother comforteth, receives a shadow; and all the children of God, enjoy the substance. Made on the death of Mrs. Maria Mather, the consort of the Reverend Dr. Increase Mather, and the daughter of the renowned Mr. John Cotton, who expired on, 4 d. 2 m. 1714. In the seventy third year of her age. By Cotton Mather, D.D. & F.R.S. and a son of the deceased gentlewoman. [Three lines from II Corinthians]