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20. Blessed be the Lord for His aid and assistance on the pulpit; and may my<br />
daily bread be also given unto me in His favor, with patience and confidences<br />
under every trial. Oh, for restoration <strong>of</strong> more strength and better health. Last<br />
night I was again troubled in my bowels, and now I intend to try the bark. Oh,<br />
may it be blessed from on High and the Lord himself be my healer and physician.<br />
Pardon, Father, our sins, and pity us while we are chastened, that we do not faint<br />
nor perish. Thanks to the Lord for the fine weather. May the winter pass and<br />
cheering spring return with all its verdant blessing, also upon a dying Church, for<br />
Christ’s sake. Amen.<br />
April ’86<br />
6. Blessed be the Lord who has brought me hitherto. I have tried medicine for<br />
my new disorder and am not worse, though yet afraid for a relapse. I hope further<br />
to elevate my God, whose mercies are every morning new. The weather being last<br />
Lord’s Day changed and the grounds filled with a heavy deep snow, I have caught<br />
a cold but have also received letters from New York, refreshing indeed in the<br />
prospect <strong>of</strong> a minister to assist my brother, and also <strong>of</strong> obtaining better privilege to<br />
incorporate our Churches. May both these matters succeed and prove a blessing.<br />
Father <strong>of</strong> mercies, restore my brother and myself to former health and strength,<br />
and may our families and flocks enjoy Thy peculiar grace and mercy through O.<br />
L. Jesus Christ. I desire to wait on free sovereign grace. Oh, may the spirit <strong>of</strong> all<br />
grace return, and restore our comforts, our land also be preserved from discord<br />
and animosities, and we have peace with piety! Amen.<br />
20. Blessed be the Lord for this day. Though still afflicted, yet I live, the<br />
monument <strong>of</strong> His mercy, and have been enabled to remember His loving<br />
kindnesses, 18 years ago, the evening I hope never to forget. Oh my soul, be<br />
faithful and strong in the grace which is in Jesus Christ. May the Father <strong>of</strong><br />
mercies renew my youth, and also increase strength in and for the service <strong>of</strong> His<br />
Sanctuary, and I be restored to former comforts, and success upon my poor labors.<br />
Blessed Jesus, be my light, strength, and glory. Oh, may I know the power <strong>of</strong> Thy<br />
resurrection and follow on to know the Lord. I remember Thy help and mercy in<br />
a time <strong>of</strong> need. Periissem, nisi periissem. 231 May first love be restored and poor,<br />
unworthy me obtain mercy and peace. O, speak peace to my soul, preserve me<br />
further from apostatizing from Thee and from every sin and temptation. Restore<br />
my health and strength, to my bowels in particular, and also the joy <strong>of</strong> Thy<br />
salvation. Oh, make me more humble, poor, dependent, and trusting in the Lord,<br />
my righteousness and strength, and may I be found doing also as Thou has<br />
commanded, watching and praying. O, prepare me for all Thy will and cause me<br />
to follow Thee cheerfully through every difficulty and duty. Blessed be the Lord<br />
for that strength and assistance which I receive on the heights <strong>of</strong> Zion. Oh, may it<br />
continue and increase. Spare me for Thy Church, my people and family, and let<br />
me be a comfort and blessing unto them, and be blessed indeed. Oh, may the<br />
spirit <strong>of</strong> meekness, patience, love, hope and Holiness rest upon me and all my<br />
people, and may the Lord favor us with another minister to assist me and also my<br />
231 If I had not suffered, I would have been undone. [popular Latin quotation, also found on coats <strong>of</strong><br />
arms.]<br />
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