Divine contemplations, and spiritual breathings of Mr. Henry Dorney

1681. To C. E. D. N^o 129.

GOd has been pleased to continue your Life unto a great length of days; and though your out∣ward Man hath been withering (yet, blessed be God, I perceive) your inward Man hath been assisted by his good Spirit hitherto, to make a happy Voyage to the Haven of true Rest. The Lord in Mercy ac∣company you through the remaining part of your Voyage, till you enter safely into the Harbour, and be setled in the Mansions which Christ is gone before to prepare for you. I have my self much Infirmity of Body, and am in daily Combat with the Cor∣ruption and Vileness of my own heart; from which I hope, through the Riches of free Grace, to be ere long delivered: and I have an abundant hope, as to the same concerning your self. Cast your eye upon the great Mediator, roll your self upon him; for he

will never leave you, nor forsake you. One days Communion with God without all Sin, in that Hea∣venly Country, will make you full amends for all the difficulties you have passed through in your earth∣ly Pilgrimage. And though I am not like to see you in this World, I hope, through the Grace of the ever∣lasting Covenant, to see you where there will be nei∣ther Sin nor old Age, &c. to molest either you or me any more. Dear Cousin, the Arms of Divine Love, Grace, and Mercy be continually embracing you. I can now add no more; but do commend you into the hands of that God, whose I am persuaded you are, and whom you serve. My affectionate Respects to your self, and all your Relations, and that Seed of God which he hath been pleased to plant in your Neighborhood. I remain, your affectionate Kinsman, and Brother in Christ, &c.