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That he had so often experienced the ready succors
of divine grace upon all occasions, that from the
same experience, when he had business to do, he did
not think of it beforehand; but when it was time to do
it, he found in GOD, as in a clear mirror, all that was
fit for him to do. That of late he had acted thus, without anticipating care; but before the experience above
mentioned, he had used it in his affairs.
When outward business diverted him a little from
the thought of GOD, a fresh remembrance coming from
GOD invested his soul, and so inflamed and transported
him that it was difficult for him to contain himself.
That he was more united to GOD in his outward
employments than when he left them for devotion and
retirement.
That he expected hereafter some great pain of body
or mind; that the worst that could happen to him was
to lose that sense of GOD which he had enjoyed so
long; but that the goodness of GOD assured him He
would not forsake him utterly, and that He would
give him strength to bear whatever evil He permitted
to happen to him; and therefore that he feared nothing, and had no occasion to consult with anybody
about his state. That when he had attempted to do
it, he had always come away more perplexed; and
that as he was conscious of his readiness to lay down
his life for the love of GOD, he had no apprehension
of danger. That perfect resignation to GOD was a sure
way to heaven, a way in which we had always sufficient light for our conduct.
That in the beginning of the spiritual life we ought
to be faithful in doing our duty and denying ourselves;
