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we were still in hopes that by the discharge of the abess? in
his Back (wch was pretty large) his Constitution might have been
Reliev'd & he Restor'd to Health, but on the 29th abt 2 in the morning
we observ'd an alteration & that the weight of his disorder was
fallen upon his Lungs, then it became evident that our gracious
Lord intended to take him soon into his Joy, wch he himself expect
=ed wod: be accomplish'd by the same time next morning, amidst
his pain & Weakness He spent his time in such a tender loving
& Paternal manner towards all & especially towards his dear
wife & Niece, & those Orphans to whom he had been guardian,
& in looking ardently to his faithful Lord in expectation of the
happy moments quick approach; that it was truly edifying
to all who came near him.
After 12 oClock in the Night he ask'd what were the Text
for the Day, wch being Read as follows, the w:wd "My Soul
breaketh for longing that it hath unto thy Judgements at all
times." Feelest thou the Blood churches ardent Longing
check bedear'd? with million Tears forth thronging from th'
enamour'd churches Face? and the Text, "Righteousness
shall be the girdle of his Loins & faithfulness the girdle
of his Reins." With the whole merit of thy Life, Bless
us ? dr Lord & god," of which He took great notice Saying,
how comfortable & pretty they were, believing confidently
the time drew near when Faith shod be twin'd into Vision.
when the Clock Struck two, he seem'd Something disapointed that he
was yet here, & when another hour was elaps'd, He look'd up in
an earnest manner, & express'd in his great Weakness & pain