Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

24.9.1671 (Sunday 24 September 1671)

document 70016835

Sept: 24. being the last Sabbath of the year, I publicly declared my submission to their putting me away, having for 15 years withheld their contribution which was 25li. per annum, as also most of their tithes, and now that which others allowed, which I took from god with the greatest patience. but from them with great unkindness, but I trust god will turn it into good. - I am yours Lord, though not theirs -