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• The Principles of Civil Union and Happiness Considered and Recommended: A Sermon, Preached Before His Excellency Samuel Huntington, Esq. L.L.D. Governer and Commander in Chief, and the Honorable the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut (Hartford: Printed by Hudson and Goodwin, 1787), by Elizur Goodrich (HTML at Evans TCP)
• Dr. Dwight's election sermon (Printed by Hudson and Goodwin, 1791), by Timothy Dwight and Connecticut. General Assembly (page images at HathiTrust)
• Mr. Stone's election-sermon, May 10th, 1792 (by Hudson and Goodwin, 1792), by Timothy Stone and Connecticut. General Assembly (page images at HathiTrust)

• The United States Elevated to Glory and Honor (based on first edition, New Haven, 1783), by Ezra Stiles, ed. by Reiner Smolinski (PDF at unl.edu)

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• Election day sermons : Plymouth and Connecticut. (AMS Press, 1983) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Mr. Luckey's election sermon (Published by order of the Legislature. J. Barber, printer, 1824), by Samuel Luckey and Connecticut. General Assembly (page images at HathiTrust)
• The necessity of judgment, and righteousness in a land. A sermon, preached at the General court of election, at Hartford in the colony of Connecticut, on May 11th. 1710. ([Boston, 1936), by Eliphalet Adams (page images at HathiTrust)
• Righteousness rained from heaven, or, A serious and seasonable discourse exciting all to an earnest enquiry after and continued waiting for the effusions of the spirit unto a communication and increase of righteousness, that faith, holiness, and obedience may yet abound among us, and the wilderness become a fruitful field / as it was delivered in a sermon preached at Harford Connecticut in New-England, May 10, 1677, being the day of election there by Samuel Hooker. (Cambridge [Mass.] : Printed by Samuel Green, 1677), by Samuel Hooker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An holy connexion, or, A true agreement between Jehovahs being a wall of fire to his people and the glory in the midst thereof or a word in season to stir up to a solemn acknowledgement of the gracious protection of God over his people, and especially to a holy care that the presence of God may yet be continued with us : as it was delivered in a sermon preached at Hartford on Connecticut in N.E. May 14, 1674, being the day of election there / by James Fitch ... (Cambridge [Mass.] : Printed by Samuel Green, 1674), by James Fitch (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• An holy connexion, or A true agreement between Jehovahs being a wall of fire to his people, and the glory in the midst thereof: or A word in season to stir up to a solemn acknowledgement of the gracious protection of God over his people; and especially to a holy care that the presence of God may yet be continued with us. As it was delivered in a sermon preached at Hartford on Conecticut [sic] in N.E. May 14. 1674. Being the day of election there: / by Mr. James Fitch Pastor of the Church of Christ in Norwich. ; [Eleven lines of Scripture texts] (Cambridge [Mass.]: : Printed by Samuel Green., 1674), by James Fitch, John Whiting, Joseph Haines, and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Righteousness rained from heaven, or A serious and seasonable discourse exciting all to a serious enquiry after, and continued waiting for the effusions of the spirit, unto a communication and increase of righteousness: that faith, holiness and obedience may yet abound among us, and the wilderness become a fruitful field, as it was delivered in a sermon preached at Harford [sic] on Connecticut in New-England, May 10. 1677. Being the day of election there. / By Mr. Samuel Hooker, Pastor of the church of Christ in Farmington. ; [Eight lines of Scripture texts] (Cambridge [Mass.]: : Printed by Samuel Green., 1677), by Samuel Hooker (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Sound repentance the right way to escape deserved ruine; or A solid and awakening discourse, exhorting the people of God to comply with his counsel, by a hearty practical turning from sin to himself and his service thereby to prevent their being made desolate by his departing from them. As it was delivered in a sermon preached at Hartford on Connecticut in New England, May 14th. 1685. Being the day of election there. / By Mr. Samuel Wakeman, Pastor of the church of Christ in Fairfield. ; [Nine lines of Scripture texts] (Boston in New-England, : Printed by Samuel Green,, anno dom. 1685), by Samuel Wakeman (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The way of Israels welfare; or An exhortation to be with God, that he may be with us: as it was delivered in a sermon preached at Hartford on Connecticut in New-England, May 13th 1686. Being the day of election there. / By Mr. John Whiting, Pastor to the Second Church of Christ in Hartford. ; [Six lines of Scripture text] (Boston in New-England; : Printed by Samuel Green., Anno. 1686), by John Whiting, Samuel Hooker, and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut at Hartford in New-England. May 13. 1697. Being the day for electing the governour, deputy governour and assistants, for that colony. : Published by authority. (Boston in New England. : Printed by B. Green, and J. Allen, for Duncan Campbel, over-against the Old Meeting-House., 1697), by Gurdon Saltonstall and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The unreasonableness and danger of a peoples renouncing their subjection to God. A sermon, preached at the General Court of election, at Hartford in the colony of Connecticut on May the tenth 1711. / By Stephen Buckingham M.A. and Pastor of the church in Norwalk. ; [Text] (New London [Conn.] in N.E. : Printed by Thomas Short, printer to the governour & Company of the colony of Connecticut., 1711), by Stephen Buckingham (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The necessity of religion in societies; and its serviceableness to promote the due and successful exercise of government in them: asserted and shewed. A sermon preach'd before the General-Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May 14. 1713. / By John Bulkley, A.M. Pastor of the church in Colchester. ; Publish'd by order of authority. ([Boston] : Printed & sold by Timothy Green,, 1713), by John Bulkley and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• An election sermon, preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May the 12th. 1715. By Joseph Moss, A.M. Pastor of the Church in Darby. ; The discourse sheweth, that frequent reading and studying the Scriptures and the civil law of the common wealth, is needful and profitable for rulers. ; [Three lines from Exodus] ; Published by order of authority. (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed & sold by Timothy Green, printer to His Honour the governour and Council., 1715), by Joseph Moss and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The firm union of a people represented; and a concern for it, urged; upon all orders and degrees of men: in a sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May 9. 1717. The day for electing the honourable the governour, the deputy governour, and the worshipful the Assistants there. / By Timothy Cutler, M.A. Pastor of the church in Stratford. ; Published by order of authority. (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to His Honour the governour, and Council., 1717), by Timothy Cutler and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• A sermon shewing that the peace and quietness of a people is a main part of the work of civil rulers, and that it is the duty of all to pray for them. Deliver'd at Hartford May the 8th. 1718. being the day for the election of the honourable the governour, lieutenant governour, and the worshipful assistants, for the government of Connecticut. / By Samuel Estabrook, Pastor of the church in Canterbury. ; Publish'd by order of authority. (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed & sold by Timothy Green, printer to His Honour the gov. and Council., 1718), by Samuel Estabrook and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Honouring God the true way to honour. A sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut at Hartford May 14th. 1719. The day for the election of the Honourable the governour, the deputy-governour, & the worshipful assistants there. / By Nathanael Chauncey, A.M. Pastor of the church in Durham. ; Published by order of authority. (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to His Honour the governour & Company., 1719), by Nathaniel Chauncey and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• A peoples living in appearance, and dying in reality, considered. A sermon preached before the General Assembly, of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May 12th. 1720. / By Stephen Hosmer, Pastor of the church in East-Haddam. ; Published by order of authority. (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to His Honour the governour and Company., 1720), by Stephen Hosmer and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• An essay, to prove the through [sic] reformation of a sinning people is not to be expected; however pious rulers may be spirited for the work, except the heart of the people be prepared for it: together with some proper and seasonable motives to men in every order to engage in this great and necessary work. : In a sermon preached before the General Court of election at Hartford in the colony of Connecticut, on May 11th, 1721. / By Jonathan Marsh, A.M. Teacher of a church in Windsor. ; [Text.] ; Published by order of authority. (N. London [i.e., New London, Conn.], : Printed and sold by T. Green, printer to the gov. & Company,, 1721), by Jonathan Marsh (HTML at Evans TCP)

• God's providence in placing men in their respective stations & conditions asserted & shewed. A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May, 10. 1722. The day for electing the Honourable the governour, the deputy-governour, & the worshipful assistants there. / By William Burnham M.A. Pastor of the church in Kensington. ; Published by order of authority. (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed & sold by T. Green, printer to His Honour the governour & Company,, 1722), by William Burnham and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Good rulers a choice blessing. A sermon preached before the great and General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford in New-England, May 13th 1725. The day for the election of the Honourable the governour & deputy-governour, and the worshipful assistants there. / By Azariah Mather, A.M. Pastor of Christ's Church in Saybrook. ; Published (with the addition of some things either not delivered at the preaching, though written; or but hinted) by order of authority. (New London [Conn.]: : Printed & sold by T. Green, printer to the governour & Company., 1725), by Azariah Mather and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The good subject's wish or, The desirableness of the Divine presence with civil rulers. Opened & applied in a sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May 12th 1726. The day for electing the Honourable the governour, the deputy-governour, & the worshipful assistants there. / By Phineas Fiske, M.A. Pastor of a church in Haddam, published by orderof authority. (N London [i.e., New London, Conn.], : Printed & sold by T. Green, printer to the gov. & Company., 1726), by Phineas Fiske and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The decay of love to God in churches, offensive & dangerous shewed in a sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford May 14th. 1730. / By William Russel A.M. Pastor of a church in Middletown. ; [Five lines from Revelation] (N. London [i.e., New London, Conn.], : Printed & sold by T. Green, printer to the gov. & Company,, 1731), by William Russel and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• All the living must surely die, and go to judgment. A sermon (with some little, and but little enlargement in a few particulars) preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut at Hartford, on the day of election there, on May 11th. 1732. / By Timothy Edwards M.A. Pastor of a church in Windior [i.e., Windsor]. ; [Three lines of Scripture texts] ; Publish'd by order of the General Assembly. (N. London [i.e., New London, Conn.]: : Printed & sold by T. Green, printer to the gov. and Company., 1732), by Timothy Edwards and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• God's fatherly care of his covenant children; shewed and improved, in a sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, on the day of their election at Hartford, May 13. 1736. / By Jonathan Marsh, A.M. Teacher of a church in Windsor. ; Printed by order of the General Assembly. (N. London [i.e., New London, Conn.], : Printed and sold by T. Green, printer to the governour and Company,, 1737), by Jonathan Marsh and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Give Cesar his due. Or, The obligation that subjects are under to their civil rulers, as shewed in a sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut at Hartford, May the 11th, 1738. The day for the election of the Honourable the governour, the deputy-governour, and the worshipful assistants. / By Jared Eliot, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Killingworth. ; [Two lines from Proverbs] (N. London [i.e., New London, Conn.], : Printed & sold by T. Green, printer to the gov. and Company,, 1738), by Jared Eliot and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The favour of God the best security of a people and a concern to please him, urged; in a sermon delivered before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, May the 8th, 1740. Being the day for electing the Honourable the governour, the deputy governour, and the worshipful assistants, there. / By Jacob Heminway, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ in East Haven. ; [Two lines from Psalms] (N London [i.e., New London, Conn.]. : Printed and sold by T. Green, printer to the governour and Company,, 1740), by Jacob Heminway and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• A prospect of the city of Jerusalem, in it's spiritual building, beauty and glory. Shewed in a sermon preach'd at Hartford in His Majesty's colony of Connecticut, May 13th, 1742, being the anniversary day for electing the Honourable the governour, the deputy-governour, and the worshipful assistants there. / By Isaac Stiles, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ in North Haven. ; [Four lines from Psalms] (N. London [i.e., New London, Conn.]; : Printed & sold by T. Green, printer to the governour & Company,, 1742), by Isaac Stiles and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The legislatures right, charge and duty in respect of religion; represented in a sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of election, May 8th, 1746. / By Samuel Hall, A.M. Pastor of the church in New-Cheshire. ; [Two lines from Psalms] (N. London [i.e., New London, Conn.], : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to the gov. and Company., 1746), by Samuel Hall and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The welfare of a government considered. A sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of their anniversary election, May 14th, 1747. / By Nathanael Hunn, M.A. Pastor of the Church of Christ in Reading. ; [Three lines from Psalms] (N. London [i.e., New London, Conn.], : Printed & sold by Timothy Green, printer to the governour & Company,, 1747), by Nathanael Hunn and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The wise ruler a loyal subject. A sermon preached in the audience of the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, on the day of their anniversary election in Hartford, May 12th, 1748. / By Nathanael Eells, M.A. Pastor of a Church in Stonington. ; [Six lines of Scripture texts] ; Some things omitted in the delivery, now inserted in their proper places. (N. London [i.e., New London, Conn.], : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to the Governour and Company,, 1748), by Nathanael Eells and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Civil rulers the ministers of God, for good to men. Or, The divine original & authority of civil government asserted; and the business and duty of civil rulers, and the obligations on a people, to support their authority and maintain their character, shewed, in a sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of election, May 11th, 1749. / By Jonathan Todd, M.A. Pastor of the church in East-Guilford. ; [Four lines of Scripture texts] ; Some things omitted at the delivery, are here inserted, as prepared for delivery. (N. London [i.e., New London, Conn.], : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to the governour and company,, 1749), by Jonathan Todd and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Civil government the foundation of social happiness. A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of their anniversary election, May 10th, 1750. / By Noah Hobart, A.M. Pastor of a Church of Christ in Fairfield. ; [Seven lines of Scripture texts] (N. London [i.e., New London, Conn.], : Printed, and sold by T. Green, printer to the governor & Company,, 1751), by Noah Hobart and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Religion and government subsisting together in society, necessary to their compleat happiness and safety. A sermon delivered in the audience of the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, on their anniversary election at Hartford, May 9th, 1751. / By Benjamin Lord, A.M. Pastor of a church of Christ in Norwich. ; [Thirteen lines of Scripture texts] (New-London [Conn.], : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to the gov. & Company., 1752), by Benjamin Lord and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The civil ruler, a dignify'd servant of the Lord, but a dying man. A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of the anniversary election, May 10th, 1753. / By Ebenezer Devotion, A.M. Pastor of a church in Windham. ; [Seven lines of quotations] (N. London [i.e., New London, Conn.], : Printed & sold by Timothy Green, printer to the gov. & Company,, 1753[.]), by Ebenezer Devotion and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Religion the highest interest of a civil community, and the surest means of its prosperity. A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of the anniversary election, May 9th, 1754. / By James Lockwood, A.M. Pastor of a church in Wethersfield. ; [Five lines from Isaiah] (New-London [Conn.], : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to the governour & Company,, 1754), by James Lockwood and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford on the day of the anniversary election, May 8th, 1755. By Moses Dickinson, A.M. Pastor of a church in Norwalk. (New-London [Conn.], : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to the governor, and Company of the colony of Connecticut,, 1755), by Moses Dickinson and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• That people a safe and happy people, who have God for, and among them. Shewed in a sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, May 13th, 1756. Being the day of the anniversary election there. / By George Beckwith, M.A. Pastor of a church of Christ in Lyme. ; [Ten lines of Scripture texts] (New London [Conn.], : Printed & sold by T. Green, printer to the gov. & Comp,, 1756), by George Beckwith and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The kingdom is the Lord's, or, God the supreme ruler and governour of the world. A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of their anniversary election, May 12th, 1757. / By Peter Raynolds, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ in Enfield. (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed and sold by John Green, printer to the governor, & company,, 1757), by Peter Raynolds and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Religion and loyalty, the duty and glory of a people; illustrated in a sermon. From I Peter 2. 17. Preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of the anniversary election, May 11th, 1758. / By Benjamin Throop, Pastor of a church in Norwich. ; [Three lines of quotations] (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed by Timothy Green, printer to the governor and Company,, MDCCLVIII. [1758]), by Benjamin Throop and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The worth and excellence of civil freedom and liberty illustrated, and a public spirit and the love of our country recommended. A sermon delivered before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of the anniversary election. May 10th. 1759. / By James Lockwood, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Wethersfield. ; [Six lines of quotations] (New London [Conn.]: : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to the governor & Company,, 1759), by James Lockwood and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Christ Jesus the physician, and his blood the balm, recommended for the healing of a diseased people. In a sermon preach'd before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of their anniversary election, May 8. 1760. / By Joseph Fish, A.M. Pastor of a church of Christ in Stonington. ; [Three lines from Jeremiah] ; "Passages prepar'd, but omitted at the delivery, here take their proper places; with this character [] including of them." (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to the colony of Connecticut,, 1760), by Joseph Fish and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of the anniversary election May 14th, 1761. / By Jonathan Ingersoll, A.M. Pastor of a church in Ridgfield. (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to the colony of Connecticut,, MDCC.LXI. [1761]), by Jonathan Ingersoll and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• A sermon delivered before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of the anniversary election, May 13th, 1762. By Joseph Bellamy, A.M. Minister of the Gospel at Bethlem. ; [Three lines of Scripture text] (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, printer to the colony of Connecticut., [1762]), by Joseph Bellamy and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Patriotism described and recommended, in a sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the day of the anniversary election, May 10th, 1764. / By Noah Welles, A.M. Pastor of a church of Christ in Stanford [i.e., Stamford]. ; [Eleven lines of quotations] (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed by Timothy Green, printer to the governor and Company,, M.DCC.LX.IV. [1764]), by Noah Welles and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• The duty of civil rulers, to be nursing fathers to the church of Christ. A sermon preached before the General Assembly, of the colony of Connecticut, at Hartford; on the day of the anniversary election; May IXth, 1765. / By Edward Dorr, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Hartford. (Hartford; : Printed by Thomas Green, at the Heart and Crown, opposite the State-House., [1765]), by Edward Dorr and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• A sermon, delivered before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut; at Hartford; on the day of the anniversary election, May 8th, 1766. / By Jonathan Lee, Minister of the Gospel in Salisbury. ; [Two lines of quotation] (New-London [Conn.]: : Printed by Timothy Green, printer to the governor and Company., M,DCC,LXVI. [1766]), by Jonathan Lee and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

• Christ, the foundation of the salvation of sinners, and of civil and ecclesiastical government; illustrated in a sermon, preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut, on the day of the anniversary election, May 14th, 1767. / By Edward Eells, M.A. Pastor of the Second Church in Middletown. ; [Six lines of Scripture texts] (Hartford: : Printed by Thomas Green, at the Heart & Crown, opposite the Court-House., [1767]), by Edward Eells and Connecticut. General Assembly (HTML at Evans TCP)

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