LETTER. IX. [Easie Sufferings.] To the most Loving and Beloved, my Christian Friends at •…•…aunton, Salvation.
DEarly Beloved and longed for, my Joy and Crown, for whom I am an Embassadour in Bonds: what thanks to render to God in your behalf, I know not, for your fervent charity towards me, and all the servants of my Lord, for all your labours of love, for all your diligence, and bold•…•…ess, and resolution, in owning the despised way, and hared ser•…•…ants of the Lord Jesus, in an evil day. The Lord is not unrighteous to forget this: Is not this upon record with him and •…•…aled up among his Treasures? surely the Lord will have mercy upon Tauntou: I have no doubt but that the God of •…•…our Mercies hath yet a choice blessing in store for you; be not weakned by my Bonds. Glory be to God in the Highest, that he hath accounted me worthy not only to Preach the Gospel to you, but also to confirm it by the pa•…•…ing with my much valued liberty, so dear a People, so swee•…•… Relations, comforts, conveniencies, which I enjoyed in all a•…•…dance when I was with you. When I look back upon all the circumstances of the late Providence, I must say as they of Christ upon his Miracles, He hath done all things well; it is all as I would have it, I am fully satisfied in my Fathers good pleasure.