A26687:229
Christian letters full of spiritual instructions tending to the promoting of the power of…
Christian letters full of spiritual instructions tending to the promoting of the power of godliness, both in person and families.
London : Printed for and sold by Nevil Simmons and Dorman Newman, 1673
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
I Longed to hear of your Welfare, but by reason of the Carriers intermitting his journeys, could not till now obtain my desires, neither had I opportunity till the last week of writing to you. I rejoice to hear by Mr. Ford, of Gods continual goodness towards you; he is your Shepherd, and therefore it is that you do not want. Me you have not always, but he is ever with you, his Rod and his Staff shall comfort you; Nay, more then all this, you may hence conclude comfortably for all times, yea, for the whole Eternity to come. Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow you all the days of your lives, and you shall dwell in the House of the Lord for ever.
I Longed to hear of your Welfare, but by reason of the Carryers intermitting his journeys, could not till now obtain my desires, neither had I opportunity till the last week of writing to you. I rejoyce to hear by Mr. Ford, of Gods continual goodness towards you; he is your Shepherd, and therefore it is that you do not want. Me you have not alwaies, but he is ever with you, his Rod and his Staff shall comfort you; Nay, more then all this, you may hence conclude comfortably for all times, yea, for the whole Eternity to come. Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow you all the daies of your lives, and you shall dwell in the House of the Lord for ever.
In this, my dear Brethren, in this rejoice, and again I ⟨p. 84⟩say rejoice, that God is engaged in so near and so sweet relation to you. Doubtless your Souls shall lodge in goodness, and be provided for carefully, and lie down in everlasting safety, that have the Almighty for our Shepherd. Blessed are the Flock of his hands, and the Sheep of his Pasture, happy is the People that is in such a case.
In this, my dear Brethren, in this rejoyce, and again I ⟨p. 84⟩say rejoyce, that God is ingaged in so near and so sweet relation to you. Doubtless your Souls shall lodge in goodness, and be provided for carefully, and lie down in everlasting safety, that have the Almighty for our Shepherd. Blessed are the Flock of his hands, and the Sheep of his Pasture, happy is the People that is in such a case.