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50 years ago. This surely was a day
which the Lord himself made; the
blessings we enjoyed will always be
remembered with gratitude by
those who were present; and I can
truly say it was the first day I felt
quite at home here.
In <date>1803</date> and <date>1804</date> it pleased our
Saviour to call home to himself
both my fellow-labourers. This was
a heavy stroke, which was very se-
verely felt by me: but thanks to
my dear Lord, who supported me,
as I now in a way felt as standing
by myself. The love and support
and confidence, which I under these
afflictions experienced from my dear
choir, will never be forgotten by me.
Sinner-tears bedew my cheek now
while I write these lines, and call
to mind numberless proofs of my
Redeemer's love and patience towards
me, the poorest of the needy; which
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