Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

14.6.1646 (Sunday 14 June 1646)

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June: 14: A week of favours and goodness from god to us, in health, peace, and plenty in variety of the creatures. the towardliness of Mary to learn, give Lord to her the anointing of thy own spirit, that may teach her, and entrust her; the lord was good in the work and duty of the day(.) I went to visit Mr Tho: Harlakenden who was suddenly ill, my god make me to wait all my days till my change come, after the full satisfying of the earth with rain I earnestly begged of god a season suitable to the time and creatures on the Earth, Lord in mercy answer our desires we entreat thee.