Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

1.5.1674, 2.5.1674 (Friday 1 May 1674)

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May. 1. some days past, rain some warm. some cold. gentle showers. a cloud break at Ratlesden in Suffolk and did much mischief. ours a sweet answer of prayer, heard my children well. Lord bring me out of all mires that I may praise thy holy name; 2. a little flood, in my meadow.