Thou givest and when Thou takest away. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, have mercy upon me.
To thy fatherly protection, O Lord, I commend this family. Bless, guide, and defend them, that they may so pass through this world, as finally to enjoy in thy presence everlasting happiness, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
O Lord, so far as, &c.—Thrale.
October 7.
I was called early. I packed up my bundles, and used
the foregoing prayer, with my morning devotions somewhat,
I think, enlarged. Being earlier than the family,
I read St. Paul's farewell in the Acts, and then read
fortuitously in the Gospels, which was my parting use
of the library.
1776.
September 6.
I had just heard of Williams' death.
Almighty and most merciful Father, who art the Lord of life and death, who givest and who takest away, teach me to adore thy providence, whatever Thou shalt allot me; make me to remember, with due thankfulness, the comforts which I have received from my friendship with Anna Williams.[1] Look upon her, O Lord, with mercy, and prepare me, by thy grace, to die with hope, and to pass by death to eternal happiness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
1784.
Easter Day.
April 11.
Almighty God, my Creator and my Judge, who givest life and takest it away, enable me to return sincere and
- ↑ This lady, who was afflicted with blindness, lived many years with Dr. Johnson, and died in his house. She wrote several poems, which were published in one volume 4to. 1766.
