Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

2.5.1658 (Sunday 2 May 1658)

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May. 2. God good to me, and mine, in many outward mercies, in which the lord accept me, my voice held this day beyond expectation, my sermons this day about worldly mindedness were close, and nipping, god make them profitable(.) god good to me in my mind, it reposes on him, yet unkindness boil in me but I find faith and prayer excellent leeches for my spirit. a great mortality at London about 580. in this weeks bill.