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July ’83
9. This evening I am afflicted with a sore toothache and painful sinkings and
afraid of being hindered in the work of the Lord. Oh, Lord, increase my patience
and if it may be, let this cup pass from me, that my body and soul both be
prepared and strengthened to serve Thee in Thy House and enjoy Thy
Communion at Thy Table. Thou hast heard my poor prayers for my consort and
children and also helped Thy unworthy servant in former similar distress. I desire
to submit to Thy will, and to wait for Thy salvation, Father of mercy, spare and
mitigate pains and comfort me under all my trials. Pardon my ingratitude and
unbelief, and change my sorrow into joy and peace. Bless my congregation,
family, and all Thy people. Give an answer and token for good that Thy name be
glorified for Christ’s sake. Amen.
10. This morning I feel much better. The Lord has removed the pains and given
me rest and sleep. Oh, may my soul be filled with due humble gratitude, and I be
enabled further to trust in the Lord as my God, and merciful Father through Jesus
Christ. I desire to renew covenant with my God and Father, and to devote myself
through the influences of His Divine Spirit, to his blessed service. Oh, may the
Lord look upon me and accept of my morning sacrifice. Father of all mercies,
pardon my innumerable sins, the corruptions of my heart, and transgressions of
my life in the all-atoning and cleansing blood of Thy dear crucified and exalted
Son, whom Thou hast revealed unto us by Thy words and Spirit as the great and
only mediator between God and men. We bliss Thee, Father, for Thy everlasting
Love, electing us to grace and glory in Jesus Christ. Blessed be the Eternal Son of
God for His redeeming mercy and obedience unto death, His interaction at the
throne of majesty on High and his gracious presence on Earth. We bless the
Eternal Spirit of all grace for His Divine influences to seal and sanctify the man
Jesus Christ for the word of redemption, and for revealing this great mystery of
faith and Godliness in his word and to our hearts, inclining our souls to accept of
the Lord Jesus as our righteousness and to give ourselves up unto God in Christ to
be saved from sin and misery. Lord, increase and strengthen our faith and our
love, hope, joy, trust and confidence, through the blessed means of Thy Word and
Sacraments; and prepare us to sit on with Thee at Thy Table and to celebrate Thy
praise, for redeeming Love, may we enjoy Communion with our God, receive
fresh tokens of Thy Divine favors and be confirmed and established in Christ.
Give us a humble sense of and a broken heart for sin, and raise our trembling
souls up to a glorified Savior, the power of His death, and resurrection. Oh, may
we see and taste His love and live before Thee, in Holiness and righteousness.
Restore our strength and bodily health; and Lord, accept of my gratitude for the
recovery of my dear consort. Bring us both to Thy House, and Thy gracious
Communion speak peace to our souls, and let us live in Thy presence. Bless our
family, and connections with grace and Holiness. Spare and save our children, at
home and abroad. May Thy Church prosper and be propagated, the school
flourish, and the vacant congregation be filled. Restore peace with plenty and
piety to our Lord, and make the inhabitants thereof Holy, and Christians indeed.
Amen.
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