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The life of the Single Sister Eleanor Luty.<br /> | The life of the Single Sister Eleanor Luty.<br /> | ||
| − | I was born Sepr 20th | + | I was born Sepr 20th 1718 at Killing Hall near<br /> |
near, Harrowgale, in the Parish of Ripley, and was <br /> | near, Harrowgale, in the Parish of Ripley, and was <br /> | ||
brought up in the Church of England. My mother<br /> | brought up in the Church of England. My mother<br /> | ||
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The life of the Single Sister Eleanor Luty.
I was born Sepr 20th 1718 at Killing Hall near
near, Harrowgale, in the Parish of Ripley, and was
brought up in the Church of England. My mother
kept a strict eye upon me wishing to preserve me from the
temptations of the world. When I was about 6 years
old, I used to read in the New Testament, and was
always very inquisitive with my School Mr what
could be the meaning of many things at that time beyond my capacity
In my 16th year I was catichised examined by the Minister of our
Church in the doctrines of Christianity as a preparation for the holy Communion, preveius
to the enjoyment of it, and was confirmed by the Bishop
durring his visit in these parts. The above mentioned
Minister told me and several young people that our own
hearts were our greatest enemies; this I could not compre-
hend ? at that time, tho' under concern for my Salvation.
My Confirmation had a very blessed effect, encreasing my
anxiety, and making me more in earnest to seek the Lord.
I now resolved not to rest satisfied till I had found him,
and made my Calling and Election sure.
A few hours before my Fathers departure, he sent for
all his Children 10 in number, to give each his farewell