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efuge to the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is life and peace. Pardon our unbelief
and sinful fears, and prepare us, Father of mercy, for all Thy will concerning us.
Grant us rest and joy in Thee, as our faithful God and Father, and may truth with
piety and peace prevail throughout our land.
23. Last Saturday my daughter Caty was very sick of colic, but blessed be God
for her speedy recovery. She took a vomit and afterwards manna etc., which
operated Saturday night, and on Sunday she took six powders for carrying of the
fever. I was much distressed, but also strengthened in the work of the day. May
the Father of mercies restore precious health, and preserve us in His fear, and oh,
may she and all mine be taught from on High to seek and save the Lord. I would
preach and pray for peace, love, unity and concord. May the God of peace bless
our convention and others; and the result of their deliberations be the peace and
prosperity of Church and state, for Christ’s sake. Amen.
25. Yesterday I went up to Lansingburgh with a call for Mr. Lupton, which I
prepared at the request of that congregation, and assisted the consistory in the
furtherance of it. The elder and deacons (chosen by the people under the direction
of Mr. Bunschoten 437 in 1784, when the congregation was first formed) signed the
call in my presence, and, I humbly hope, the acceptance thereof may prove a
blessing to both parties. I am glad the inhabitants are so well united, and desire to
wait on the mercy of God upon these our labors and endeavors, to have the gospel
ministry settled in that new city. Mr. Stryker 438 also returned well satisfied of the
people’s attention and regard to him and his service. Blessed be the Lord for all
His mercies. May my impaired health be restored, and strength be given equal to
further duties, and I would commit myself and family to a gracious, omnipotent,
and compassionate God and Father in Jesus Christ, to whom be glory and power,
forever. Amen.
26. This morning I heard that New Hampshire has adopted the Constitution,
which now is ratified by as many states as are required to unite into one
republic. 439 May the Lord bless that union, and incline the other states also to
accede, and thereby peace be preserved and a solid foundation be laid for present
and future happiness to this our land, both for Church and state! Fain would I be
found observing the ways of providence, and join with all those who acknowledge
the Lord in all their ways! Oh, may my congregation and family also be pitied,
and we be kept and preserved from sin and distress! The Lord restore precious
health, and strengthen for every part of duty, pardoning our innumerable sins and
shortcomings, for the sake of Jesus Christ, His Son, our Lord. Amen.
July ’88
4. Yesterday the news arrived of Virginia having also adopted the Constitution by
a majority of ten, 440 and the federalists were rejoiced and showed their joy by the
firing of canons and the ringing of bells. This morning the citizens celebrate the
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Dominee Elias Van Bunschooten was minister in Schaghticoke then.
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Dominee Peter Stryker (1763-1847) had just started his ministry in North and Southampton and
Churchville, PA.
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It ratified the Constitution on June 21, by a vote of 57-40, and as the ninth state it indeed satisfied
the requirements for ratification of the Constitution.
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It ratified the Constitution on June 25, by a vote of 89-79.
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