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unto Him. The Lord deliver me from the powers of the Devil and comfort me
with the consolations of His Holy Spirit. Lord, I am Thine, not my own, I humbly
trust, blessed Jesus, notwithstanding all the assaults of Satan and an unbelieving
heart. Thou hast graciously called me, unworthy, sinful, hell-deserving me, and
received me, when perishing within myself, and self-condemned into Thy favor.
Oh, most merciful and faithful Savior, unto Thee I commit my all, body and soul.
Keep and support my feeble frame and dispose of me, who am unworthy to be
called Thy servant, agreeable to Thy Divine will and grace. Bless my family and
friends, and forgive my enemies and myself. Spare and deal tenderly with us,
Father of mercies, now and forever more. Restore, Lord, in Thy own good time!
Amen.
26. Yesterday I went to see Mr. Steph: Schuyler, 550 who is very sick of the piles,
but he was very much composed, and told me that God’s promises are sure, and I
have known him for several years, and humbly hope the Lord has been dealing
with him in a saving way. May the Father of mercies restore him, and also my
precious health. This morning I am prevented by the heat of the weather, and also
the probability of a rainy storm, from going down to the Manor, but I would
follow providence and be found doing the will of the Lord! Thanks be to our God
for every instance of success in the gospel. Mrs. Thomas Witbeek 551 told this
morning that her husband was so affected last Lord’s Day afternoon, that he could
no longer rest without becoming a communicant, and desired to know when he
might be examined and admitted. Oh, may the strength of the Lord be made
perfect in my weakness. If I compare this note with that of 24 th , I desire to admire
and to adore His special direction and blessing upon my poor, weak endeavors.
May this strengthen my heart, and the Lord own His servant and ordinances.
Prepare for all Thy will and work, Father of mercies, and unto Thee shall be the
glory and praise.
28. This day my dear consort is 44 years. Thanks to our merciful God and Father,
who spared and brought us hitherto. The Lord pardon and be gracious unto us,
and grant us His Holy Spirit to live in His blessed service, and to enjoy
Communion with Him in Christ Jesus, our life and hope. O, most merciful Father,
restore health and strength, and give us patience and confidence in Thee, as our
reconciled and compassionate God, who will perfect everything concerning us.
The Lord bless and keep us together in love, through Jesus Christ. Amen.
29. Yesterday I rode out with Mr. Smith, and we conversed on the subject of his
instant examination, going almost throughout the first three chapters of the
system. We met Dominee Lupton, 552 and after parting with me and visiting the
school, he brought the horse home, which, being delivered to the boy, he went up
into the gangway, when the horse, being frightened, ran down the boy and himself
in such a manner that his life was in immediate danger. Blessed be the Lord, he
was only slightly touched, and has great reason for gratitude and devoting himself
anew to the Lord, His keeper and preserver. My poor bowels are also much
indisposed, and I would humbly wait for mercy, grace, and strength to prepare for
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Stephen J. Schuyler (1737-1820). Landholder; younger brother of General Philip Schuyler.
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Elisabeth Reisdorp (1753-?). Married Thomas J. Witbeek (1741-?) in 1771.
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Dominee Brandt Schuyler Lupton. Minister in Lansingburgh and Waterford, NY. He died between
1790 and 1794 (when his father’s will mentions him as deceased).
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