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which I know my good God will accept of.

I am not insensible of the opposition and discouragement which this or any other pious and useful Design is sure to meet with. Satan will not be wanting to doe what he can to hinder what tends to the weakening his Interest in the World, of this I have seen too many instances to be daunted thereby. If the Love of God prevail in us it will make us despise all such Rubbs and Discouragements, and to goe on in the strength of the Lord, who will not fail us, or forsake us. He often by weak means and despicable Instruments brings mighty things to pass.

They who know the low estate