Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

30.9.1674 (Wednesday 30 September 1674)

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30. This day afflictive to us in John , who sets himself on evil. Lord set yourself to overcome him with thy goodness, all our endeavours have the sentence of death on them; god good this day in the kindness of Mrs Harl. and received 10li.12s. arrears from the priory . a spring opened in a dry place. I will love and serve the lord with a glad heart all my days with all the powers of soul. and outward things, and trust in him at all times, for he never fails his; Lord give them a bountiful heart and bless