Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

4.5.1656 (Sunday 4 May 1656)

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May. 4: The Lord good in the season, I and divers more observed it, that grass did never grow more in a few days than it did lately. things look with a sad face in the world mens hearts, much out of frame, lord compose mine to thy mind(.) the lord good in some measure to me in my spirit more composed, and in frame than sometimes, let my heart always be right with thee I entreat thee. the presence of god was (with) me comfortably, and encouragingly oh when I am preaching of Christ, and for him my heart is raised, my fears wither and die, I am another man oh my god accept me, and bear me up as on the wings of Eagles.