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.