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<add>thy</add> will? Having obtained clearness in this,
however contrary it was to flesh & blood,
& going to communicate my sentiments
to my d<hi rend="underline"><hi rend="superscript">r</hi></hi><hi rend="superscript"></hi> wife I found that she had been
praying like me, & likewise obtained
a willing mind to sacrifice every earthly
consideration. We then <emotion>with many tears
solemnly</emotion> covenanted with each other
before the Lord to be his obedient servants
Children, & tho' we could not comprehend
this dispensation, we would pray that in
quietness, & confidence might be our
strength. <date>Nov</date><hi rend="underline"><hi rend="superscript"><date>r</date></hi></hi><hi rend="superscript"></hi><date> 14</date><hi rend="underline"><hi rend="superscript"><date>th</date></hi></hi><hi rend="superscript"></hi><date> 1799</date> I made known
our call to the Cong<hi rend="underline"><hi rend="superscript">n</hi></hi><hi rend="superscript"></hi> & the impressions with
which this account was received by the B<hi rend="underline"><hi rend="superscript">rn</hi></hi>
& S<hi rend="underline"><hi rend="superscript">r</hi></hi><hi rend="superscript">s</hi> made it very evident that <emotion>close ties
of Brotherly love had united us together,</emotion>
When I take a view of our abode of 7
years in <placename>Bath</placename>, & the experience I have
had of our d<hi rend="underline"><hi rend="superscript">r</hi></hi><hi rend="superscript"></hi> Lord's grace & support I
scarcely know what to say, for tho' sin-
nerlike contrition numberless times
led me to the mercy seat yet gratitude
constrains me to declare that the lan-
guage of my heart is: Bless the Lord