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obtained with every individual soul.
I believe we all felt on that occasion
what is expressed in the hymn:
"Blest be that sacred covenant love to."
<date>Dec. 10 1816</date> I arrived safe in <placename>Grace-
hill</placename> after a troublesome journey and
voyage, wind and weather being
very severe. I was received in love,
and soon found myself at home;
but finding the house in a way
distressed state with regard to ex-
ternals, it would often sink my
spirits; but thanks to my dear Savi-
our, the giver of my good gift, who
also in this respect has helped us
far above all that we would ask
or think.
This has often been a subject to
me for much gratitude and hu-
miliation. He also inclined the
heart of our much beloved late
<persname>Mr</persname><hi rend="superscript"><persname>s</persname></hi><persname> Bates</persname>, to lend a helping hand
to our distress, for which no doubt
he will richly reward have. Many
prayers also for the spititual pros-
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