Mr. James Janeway's legacy to his friends containing twenty seven famous instances of Gods…

Major Gibbons Petitions him for a little Bread to sustain their lives, who had been several days wishing for death, but could not find it in their Extremity, and take the Ship and Cargo. So sweet is life, that all that a man hath will he give for his life; and now behold, God draws forth to these Poor Perishing men his best Wine to the last, nay, turns the Water of Affliction into the Wine of Consolation. The Commander of the Vessel knows the Major, and replies readily and cheerfully, Major Gibbons, not one hair of your head shall perish, nor any of your Ships Company, if it lye in my power either to supply you, or preserve you. O the Wisdom of God that hath ways we know not of, to Relieve in the greatest ⟨p. 9⟩straits, and cause himself to be seen in the Mount. The Commander of this French Pirate was one some years before that Major Gibbons had shown signal Kindness to, when his life was in danger at Boston in New England. Thus the Lord appeared a God, hearing Prayers in Extremities, which appearances are not to be forgotten in succeeding Generations. O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the Children of men.

Major Gibbons Petitions him for a little Bread to sustain their lives, who had been several days wishing for death, but could not find it in their Extremity, and take the Ship and Cargo. So sweet is life, that all that a man hath will he give for his life; and now behold, God draws forth to these Poor Perishing men his best Wine to the last, nay, turns the Water of Affliction into the Wine of Consolation. The Commander of the Vessel knows the Major, and replys readily and chearfully, Major Gibbons, not one hair of your head shall perish, nor any of your Ships Company, if it lye in my power either to supply you, or preserve you. O the Wisdom of God that hath ways we know not of, to Relieve in the greatest ⟨p. 9⟩straits, and cause himself to be seen in the Mount. The Commander of this French Pyrat was one some years before that Major Gibbons had shown signal Kindness to, when his life was in danger at Boston in New England. Thus the Lord appeared a God, hearing Prayers in Extremitys, which appearances are not to be forgotten in succeeding Generations. O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the Children of men.