Octob. 17. I was immoderate in the use of the Creatures, and though checked and re∣proved from within, yet I persisted. At night when I walked in my Chamber, con∣sidering what I had done, I was sad, and said to God, Lord I have Rebelled against thee. I had no sooner said it in my heart, but imme∣diately that word was brought to me. Dan. 9. 9. To the Lord our God belong mercies and for∣givenesses (he will forgive again and again) though we have Rebelled against him. O the wonderful goodness of God! be amazed, O my Soul, at this Love. Now I saw the pro∣mise (Isa. 65. 24. before they call I will an∣swer, and whilst they are yet speaking I will hear) made good to me. In the evening on my Bed considering on this Love of God, whence it should come to pass that the Lord should deal thus graciously with me, it was answered me from Mic. 7. 18. He passeth by
Presvyteros diplēs timēs axios, or, The true dignity of St. Paul's elder exemplified in the life of ... Mr. Owen Stockton ... with a collection of his observations, experiences and evidences recorded by his own hand : to which is added his funeral sermon / by John Fairfax ...
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"Presvyteros diplēs timēs axios, or, The true dignity of St. Paul's elder exemplified in the life of ... Mr. Owen Stockton ... with a collection of his observations, experiences and evidences recorded by his own hand : to which is added his funeral sermon / by John Fairfax ..." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A39777.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 13, 2024.
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the transgression of the remnant of his heritage because he delighteth in mercy. Next morn∣ing at my first awaking the Spirit of God brought that Scripture into my thoughts. Ps. 65. 3. Iniquities prevail against me, as for our trangressions thou shalt purge them away. It came to me with some life and power, and was very sutable to my Condition. Oh the Goodness of God! the Riches of his Grace! that he should so soon come into my relief, and raise my Soul by his promise; this is mercy never to be forgotten.