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 unseasonable sleep, frequent preaching in all weathers, especially in the night, has so debilitated me, that I am unfit often for my work. The reproaehreproach [sic] of those who called me to the ministry, I look upon as the device of the enemy to stop the Lord's work; but blessed be his grace that has kept me from mixing anger or seornscorn [sic] of them with my sorrow. Some have declared that I will never be honoured of the Lord to do his poor remnant good. But one thing I know, and may say, that the Lord has done me good. Oh! let none fear a suffering lot. Enemies think themselves satisfied that we are put to wander in mosses, and upon mountains; but even amidst the storms of these last two nights, I cannot express what sweet times I have had, when I had no eoveringcovering [sic] but the dark curtains of night. Yet, in the silent watch, my mind was led out to admire the deep and inexpressible oeeanocean [sic] of joy, wherein the whole family of heaven swim. Each star led me to wonder what He must be who is the Star of JaeobJacob [sic], of whom all stars borrow their shining. Indeed, if I may term it, I am muehmuch [sic] obliged to enemies; they have covered me many a table in the wilderness, and have made me friends where I never expeetedexpected [sic] them."

When he ceased speaking, every one of the family strove to do him some kindness. The shepherd brought him eleanclean [sic] hose and shoes; the herd his new nightcap; the lasses left their wheels and washed his feet; the gudewife prepared him a warm supper; while little Janet, worn out, was fast asleep at his side.

He remained another night with them, and was greatly bettered in his health. It