Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Amulet against witchcraft

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Title

Amulet against witchcraft

Description

Manuscript amulet, or precept, containing a prayer for deliverance from witchcraft for the wearer.

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As it is said in the 17 chapter of St. Mathew at the [1 word illegible] by
faith you may Remove mountains if there be any manner of
Wichcraft or Evle spirit inhabits or disturbe the wearer of
this precept I do heer by Charge thee in the name of the
living God & powr & virtue of this world to Leave this
place without any trouble, molistation or Disturbance
In the name of the father & of the son and of the holy
Ghost, amen, amen, amen so be it O Lord Jesus
Christ Deliver this woman from this Evel that is
upon her for the sacke of Christ Jesus amen

fiat, fiat, fiat

Original Format

Ink on paper

Citation

“Amulet against witchcraft,” Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, accessed April 26, 2024, https://cwfjdrlsc.omeka.net/items/show/152.
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