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before him in lowliness and humility.
I then entered the choir-hall, and never
shall I forget what I felt on being blessed
for my office. It was as if our Saviour
himself laid his pierced hands upon my
head, and gave me his benediction.
What rendered it still more impressive
to me was, that it occurred just at the
entrance upon Passion week. I soon felt
at home in this dear peaceful settlement,
and spent 3 years very happily. The La-
borer and Warden of the choir were two
old experienced sisters, whose counsel and
assistance were of essential service to me.
Their love, as well as the love and confi-
dence of my sisters generally, made my
abode here very pleasant.
<date>March 30 1801</date> I received a call to
<placename>Fulnec</placename>, which was again a hard trial
to me. Gladly would I have declined it
but I did not feel at liberty to do so. I
therefore accepted it in implicit reliance
on my gracious Lord. In May I received
an invitation to be present at the Synod
of the Brn's Church, which was to be held
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