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The course of life of Sist. Mary Mortimer
1765, I was born June the 29 1709, in the Parish
of Leeds of Rebius[?] Parents, who attend the Church
of England in the striktest manner, was also careful
to have me Educated in the principles and practise
of the same, which I did not like, believing it time
enough to become good and Religious, when one grew
old, and not deprive ones selfe of taking pleasure in
ones younger years, but it was not long after those
reflections but I got frequent convictions about my
future State, that continued till Mr. Ingham began
the Preaching in these parts, by means of which my
convictions came more upon me, and I frequently spoke
to my dearest Sav., who let me see my lost state and
corrupted Nature in such a manner that I was frite
frightened into deep dispair for upwards of five weeks
together in this great distress being one day quite
alone, I coud say nothing, tho' my heart was fitt to break
but dearest Sav. made my wiling to believe on Thee and
immediatly a powefull voice made answere ask for his
Bloods sake, and this was repeated to me twice so loud
that I was almost dumb with fear and amazement,
but I spoke with a trembling voice, dear Sav for thy
Bloods sake felp me, which he did that very moment
and let me feel his rich forgiveness and total
absolution of all my Sins, I felt his Blood so powerfully
in my Heart as by words I cannot express the feelings, and
those previous words was so imprinted upon my mind as if
never to be forgeton by me hence forth. I'll bear this on
my heart my all is forehead by thy smart [?], Thy blood
signs my release so far her own words