Moravian Lives

you now pursue that path, that leadeth
unto death ; - In December the same
year it pleased our dear Savior to call into
eternal rest my dear mother. Her dissolution
prov'd a real blessing to me; - She often
beg'd me to price my happy lot of grace
in belonging to the Brn Congn and to
thank the Lord for calling me when
young to a Knowledge of Himself, whom
to know is life eternal, indeed her admo
nitions and advice will never be forgot
by me. -
May 12th 1785 I was confirmed for the
first enjoyment of the holy Comn by
Br John Moore; I was the First Sister in
Bath that was confirmed after the man
ner laid down in the Synod of 1782.
This solemn act made an incredibly impres
sion on my heart, and the feeling of our
dear Lord's precious nearness was sensibly
felt by all present. During this trans
action I felt so happy that I wish to
retain the same Sensation throughout my
life, but I had much to learn, having
as yet not learnt  learned to Know my depraved
state by nature.
May 15th 1785 I partook for the first