Moravian Lives

with the feeling of all my diseases, this is my
consolation, that there is a fountain open to
cleanse and heal the wounded, even thy own most
precious blood, whose power and efficacy
I've prov'd in the Years past, in many circum..
stances. I've had a free access to thee in
all my trials, thy bleeding wounds have
prov'd my refuge sure. Contained o my Savior!
to heal, cheer, & comfort me in the ensuing
year, and throughout my pilgrimage here
below, until thou shalt call me home to
join that train, who have washed their
robes white in thy blood, and are conti..
nually singing: Worthy is the Lamb
that was slain, for ever and ever..Amen.
As the conclusion of this year 1797
I find on looking back what a very great
debter I stand before my dear Lord and
Savior when recounting the many proofs
of his unbounded love towards me in
the year past, and how basely I've
requited him that if it was the case
that a just ballance  balance was required
what should I do!
Helpless and poor indeed, I approach