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leven uit de dooden. Laat uw<br />
genade en zaligheid in ons huis<br />
ingaan, herstel onze kragten en laat<br />
ons met onze kinders leven in Uwe<br />
vreze en dienst. O! Stel onze<br />
landpale in vrede; bewaar voor<br />
verwarringe naar ’t noorden; en<br />
geev vrede! Amen.<br />
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glory enter into our house, restore<br />
our strength and let us live<br />
together with our children in Thy<br />
fear and service. O! Put our<br />
country’s borders at peace; save us<br />
for disorder in the North, and give<br />
peace! Amen.<br />
May ’82 [henceforth in English]<br />
22. Blessed be the Lord, the God <strong>of</strong> my life and salvation, who has brought me<br />
hitherto and enabled me to perform his public worship in this language, in which I<br />
now also begin to remember in this diary his loving kindness towards me,<br />
conscious, that perhaps my own children will be best able to understand my notes<br />
and render thanks to our God for the innumerable mercies they have received in<br />
their youth and infancy. May the Lord, who has particularly supported and does<br />
yet graciously strengthen me in these new attempts to promote His knowledge and<br />
service in this city and country, condescend to continue his encouraging grace and<br />
the kind influences <strong>of</strong> His Spirit unto me that His strength may be made perfect in<br />
my weakness and glorified among His praying people, who now aid and assist me<br />
with their supplications, at the throne <strong>of</strong> mercy more than ever. Oh, may his<br />
gospel be predicted in its simplicity and purity, and become a power <strong>of</strong> God to the<br />
salvation <strong>of</strong> his chosen ones amongst us. The Lord preserve unto us the privileges<br />
we so richly enjoy, and grant unto us His Holy Spirit to improve these seasons <strong>of</strong><br />
grace, that both minister and people may experience renewing strength, zeal,<br />
sincerity and prosperity in this way to Heaven. I rejoice that even Indigens do<br />
attend, and my own congregation appears to be satisfied and even glad with this<br />
my undertaking. May the Lord sanctify this undeserved blessing to my soul; and<br />
unite my heart to fear his name and celebrate his praises with all humility and<br />
Holy Gratitude. Aside, oh, that our land be more and more united with his<br />
salvation. That war may cease, and the rumors <strong>of</strong> peace be verified and security<br />
with liberty restored to our sinful, suffering country! The Lord direct our rulers;<br />
and rule our counselors, that a pious and righteous peace may be established and<br />
the Lord be our peace. The revival <strong>of</strong> religion to the North at Dartmouth College<br />
if farther ascertained affords some glimmering hope and why should we not<br />
humbly trust? Hear, the Lord shall bless his people throughout the land and<br />
prepare us for the blessing <strong>of</strong> peace. The Lord had given us strong alliances, and<br />
now even a Whig ministry among our enemies. Oh, that the true interest <strong>of</strong> both<br />
countries may be intended and attained, and we become musically united for the<br />
propagation <strong>of</strong> religion as well as the communal benefit <strong>of</strong> the two nations! Lord!<br />
I desire to leave our public affairs, the concerns <strong>of</strong> Zion and <strong>of</strong> my own<br />
congregation, person and family with Thee and command me, my wife and<br />
children to Thy Fatherly care and protection. Restore our health, mitigate pains,<br />
sanctify afflictions and bless us with Thy gracious presence. Remember our two
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