quench it I beseech thee. O God, I would suffer any thing either of body or mind (thy grace assisting me) rather than grow conceited, and vain of my own righteousness. Lord Jesus, to thee alone, I look for justification; on thy merits are all my hopes of Salvation founded.

I hear with great concern that the King of France is put to death by his rebellious subjects; May the Supreme Disposer of all events, who for wise reasons no doubt, has suffered this unhappy sovereign to fall by the hands of his enemies; defend our gracious King from all wicked schemes that are forming against his throne and government! and may the Almighty preserve these kingdoms from the machinations of foreign powers, and internal foes! may true religion flourish and encrease more and more, and engage the blessing of Heaven!

Merciful and gracious Father, thou knowest my poor frail heart better than I know it myself; all its weaknesses are known to thee; I presume not to repine that thou hast seen fit to take from mẹ, my dear husband; I know that all thy ways are just and good; I doubt not, but that in this dispensation thou hast shown mercy both to him and to me; him thou hast removed from a state of pain and trouble, the stroke of death to all appearance was gentle: I do not wish him back again. To me thou hast shown abundant mercy in

strengthening me to bear this afflicting loss; praised and adored be thy name, O Lord, for thy great goodness to me on this trying occasion. The gratitude I feel is too great for expression, but to thee it is known; vouchsafe to continue to me thy loving kindness. O Lord, though I retain this affectionate remembrance of my dear departed husband, though I love my children with the utmost degree of maternal affection; yet I trust I love thee still more; I trust I love thee with all my heart, and with all my soul, and with all my strength.

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O Lord, I hope that dear husband is among the redeemed and sanctified; among the spirits of just men made perfect; among

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With no earthly affection do I love him, but I hope in some degree as angels love each other in that blest state in which none marry, or are given in marriage.

Divine Saviour! Friend of human kind. Thou knowest how anxious I am to shew forth thy glory; thou knowest how earnestly I wish to guard young minds against the false doctrines of those who deny thy divinity; who rank thee with mere human beings. O that thou wouldst grant me this honour, the highest that my soul aspires to in this world: O that thou wouldst vouchsafe to bless my labours. Adorable Saviour, one of the Prophets inspired by the Holy Ghost, said "those that turn many to righteous

ness shall shine forth in the kingdom of thy Father, like stars in the firmament." O that I had power and ability to do this. Lord, I would labour day and night to effect it; no toil should I think too great that my weak frame would sustain to accomplish it. But thou knowest best what I am fit for, and if thou deniest me this honour, thou wilt I am confident accept my earnest desire with equal kindness as thou wouldst the performance of it; what I have done towards it, is laid before thee; I have offered it at thy Altar. Dispose of it as thou seest fit; O had I lived at the time when thou wast upon earth, perhaps thou wouldst have allowed me to sit at thy feet like Mary. Blessed Lord, when shall I behold thy behold thy glorious face? when shall I approach thy presence? Let me claim a share in thy divine promises, a disciple's share. Grant me thy peace while I remain in this world; prepare for me a mansion in the kingdom of thy heavenly Father. May I be amongst those whom thou wilt, at thy second coming, own as thy most faithful servants! Lord, thou knowest that I love thee! thou knowest that with gratitude unutterable, I am sensible of thine infinite compassion to a lost race. That I place my whole dependence for Salvation upon thy merits. Thou knowest how earnestly I wish to be guided constantly by the Holy Spirit!

O Divine Spirit! Spirit of the everlasting Father! Spirit of the Son of God! vouchsafe to descend upon me! my heart is defiled with many

sins, but it wishes to be cleansed; it desires to be the temple of thy holy residence; as far as its weak powers can do, it will cast out every thought and desire that is offensive to thy holiness, but without thy aid it can do nothing. Descend, O divine Spirit! Cleanse and purify my heart; O that it could retain the purity which thou bestowest; but it is too apt to resist thy godly motions; to thee I now resign it!

Jan. 28. After a night of refreshing sleep I am risen from my bed with a determination to pursue my works for the benefit of the poor. May the blessing of the Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, attend me. To the Providence of God I humbly commit all my concerns both temporal and spiritual.

Jan. 29. By this day's post I had a most acceptable letter from the Bishop of St. David's * which has revived my hopes concerning my publications for the poor; my heart truly rejoices in the hope that my adorable Saviour has hearkened to my humble petitions, and that he will graciously accept the offering I have made of my labours in the glorious cause of his religion. I can truly say that I have more delight in the hope of being thus owned as his disciple, than I could have had were all the riches and honours of the world bestowed upon me.

• Horsley.

O beloved Saviour, continue to bless me with thy favour; O prosper my handy work; employ me in thy service; thou knowest the earnest desire of my soul; thou knowest the zeal with which my heart now glows; if there be any sparks of pride and vanity mixed with it, quench them by thy Holy Spirit. O that my heart may be purified from every base alloy! that it may be undefiled! Lord Jesus! most fervently do I desire to assist in making the truths of thy glorious Gospel known to the poor; refuse not my humble services; with my whole heart do I wish to serve thee; reject not my humble petitions! Lord I hope I am not high-minded; I hope I do not occupy myself in matters that are too high for me; I hope I already understand thy precepts; but I will not rest here O Lord; I will study thy word night and day, to qualify myself for the blessed work I desire so ardently to perform; I will not set about it with the pride of human reason, but with all humility of mind, praying for the aid of the holy Spirit; I will banish all selfish views; I will strive to keep my heart from aspiring after the applauses of weak mortals; I will endeavour to keep myself from being lifted up, should I even obtain the praises of those who are eminent for piety and learning. Lord I know thou rejectest the proud, but givest grace unto the humble. I will strive to be humble and lowly; may my endeavours be assisted by the Holy Spirit. To thee