Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

27.8.1644, 28.8.1644 (Tuesday 27 August 1644)

document 70000120

Aug: 27: A drunkard came into my house, lord your name be blessed in keeping me from that sin; I chided him he seemed apprehensive of what I said the lord amend him and pardon this sin to him and sanctify him was the public day of humiliation god good to me in carrying me on through the same with strength, [Aug: 28:] the Lord make his word effectual upon me and my people, and grant that we may work with god and prevail with him for the nation and mercies for families for soul and body . /