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you now pursue that path, that leadeth
unto death ; - In <date>December</date> the same
year it pleased our dear Savior to call into
eternal rest my dear mother. Her dissolution
prov'd a real blessing to me; - She often
beg'd me to price my happy lot of grace
in belonging to the B<hi rend="superscript">rn</hi> Cong<hi rend="superscript">n</hi> and to
thank the Lord for calling me when
young to a Knowledge of Himself, whom
to know is life eternal, indeed her admo
nitions and advice will never be forgot
by me. -
<date>May 12</date><hi rend="superscript"><date>th</date></hi><date> 1785</date> I was confirmed for the
first enjoyment of the holy Com<hi rend="superscript">n</hi> by
<persname>B</persname><hi rend="superscript"><persname>r</persname></hi><persname> John Moore</persname>; I was the First Sister in
<placename>Bath</placename> that was confirmed after the man
ner laid down in the Synod of <date>1782</date>.
This solemn act made an incredibly impres
sion on my heart, and the feeling of our
dear Lord's precious nearness was sensibly
felt by all present. During this trans
action I felt so happy that I wish to
retain the same Sensation throughout my
life, but I had much to learn, having
as yet not <sic>learnt</sic>  <corr>learned</corr> to Know my depraved
state by nature.
<date>May 15</date><hi rend="superscript"><date>th</date></hi><date> 1785</date> I partook for the first