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This work is actually two "essays" which circulated together, one addended to the other. The first, Indian converts: or, Some account of the lives and dying speeches of a considerable number of the Christianized Indians of Martha's Vineyard, in New-England, is written by Experience Mayhew. Experience was one in a long line of missionary ministers to the Wampanoag Indians on Martha's Vineyard. This work is essentially a treasure trove of small biographies of Native Americans and their amazing faith in God, despite enormous persecution by their fellow man. Experience retells the stories of ...

Dive into the riveting world of Experience Mayhew, a dedicated missionary minister to the Wampanoag Indians in Marthas Vineyard. This work comprises two fascinating essays. The first, Indian Converts, is a captivating collection of intimate biographies documenting the profound faith and resilience of Native Americans in the face of severe persecution. These poignant stories, narrated with an insiders perspective, provide a rare glimpse into the lives of native “godly ministers”, “pious men”, “devout women”, and “virtuous young individuals”. The ...