Letters 320 verses
1We have a GOD who is infinitely gracious and knows all our wants.
2I always thought that He would reduce you to extremity.
3He will come in His own time, and when you least expect it.
4Hope in Him more than ever; thank Him with me for the favors he does you, particularly for the fortitude and patience which He gives you in your afflictions.
5It is a plain mark of the care He takes of you.
6Comfort yourself, then, with Him, and give thanks for all.
7I admire also the fortitude and bravery of Mr.
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9God has given him a good disposition and a good will; but there is in him still a little of the world, and a great deal of youth.
10I hope the affliction which GOD has sent him will prove a wholesome remedy to him, and make him enter into himself.
11It is an accident which should engage him to put all his trust in Him who accompanies him everywhere.
12Let him think of Him as often as he can, especially in the greatest dangers.
13A little lifting up of the heart suffices.
14A little remembrance of GOD, one act of inward worship, though upon a march, and a sword in hand, are prayers, which, however short, are nevertheless very acceptable to GOD; and far from lessening a soldier's courage in occasions of danger, they best serve to fortify it.
15Let him then think of GOD the most he can.
16Let him accustom himself, by degrees, to this small but holy exercise.
17No one will notice it, and nothing is easier than to repeat often in the day these little internal adorations.
18Recommend to him, if you please, that he think of GOD the most he can, in the manner here directed.
19It is very fit and most necessary for a soldier, who is daily exposed to the dangers of life.
20I hope that GOD will assist him and all the family, to whom I present my service, being theirs and Yours, &c.
