December. 1. I thought matters were not only uncomfortable, but also unprosperous. I cast up my account and I estimate that my money stock my debts paid was about 300li. I think I have been to blame in my charity monies. straits make us forget ourselves. Lord I am now old and I have no work like serving thee, and assuring my salvation through Christ. I will by grace attend to it more than ever, in all holy duties and in the life of faith. relying on thee in Christ for life eternal and for the accomplishment of all promises, and for that to be the god of my seed and let my son be yours; for outward things I rely on thy blessing without carefulness, you have led me into further dealings, lord prosper me therein, and be my health that I may serve thee in this place, I shall endeavour by thy grace to stir up my heart after thee: and keep my vain mind seriously with thee: a Sabbath day (2) wet season, but any weather is good to serve god in and go to heaven and in the best seasons without care the heart will be vile, my right leg somewhat cold and numb. the care of god for his an encouraging word to me, in worship god good found a hopeful effect of the [3.] advice I gave Mr Ludgater preventing his loss of the school