1669. To B. D. No 101.
I Have heard by Mr. D. that you have been lately sick, but yet recovering. I doubt not but you always wait and prepare for your Change; and are through Grace, ready for it. We see the mutabili∣ty of all Terrene things, but an Interest in an un∣changeable Covenant of Grace will not fail nor de∣ceive all such as are comprised in it; who may al∣ways say, the Lord is good, and every thing will work together for good for us, if we let not go our Confidence. Seeing the Providence of God hath so ordered my Condition, that I must, while Health and Life continue, have my hand in some endeavours for necessary Supply; I am still waiting upon his Blessing in that way which he was pleased to direct me unto; and I may say with Jacob, God hath sed me all my life long, and 'tis safe and comfortable rest∣ing on his Arm. I commend your Person and Affairs to our most wise God, to dispose, guide and manage. I know you need much Faith, Wisdom, Patience, and Self-denial to carry you through; but you have a strong Refuge still to flee unto, and be accepted: And there I leave you, &c.