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Son Matthew , Wee are glad to hear of Gods goodness to you in your
journey , going out & coming in , & of the pleasing circumstances which
hee hath brought you to in the place where you are , concerning which
you doe wel not to call it settlement , (PHENRY-E3-P2,341.3)

for our <P_342> present state here below is & must be a
Tabernacle-state , (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.4)

wee are but strangers & pilgrims , as all our Fathers were ,
(PHENRY-E3-P2,342.5)

the world is our Inn , (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.6)

& the place wherein you are , bearing that name , it should mind you
daily , what your condition is in it ; (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.7)

you are to count upon being there but a while & to manage your self ,
your time , your Affections , your conversation accordingly ;
(PHENRY-E3-P2,342.8)

whilst you reckon , you have no continuing City here , you are the more
concern'd to make one sure that is to come . (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.9)

It pleases God to lengthen out his displeasure towards us in this
neighbourhood in the continuance of the Smal Pox which hath taken away
many , (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.10)

our's are yet preserv'd , to his name bee the praise , in whose hand
our times are & at whose dispose are all our wayes .
(PHENRY-E3-P2,342.11)

Tho. Hensh. was here to-day , paying his Rent , honestly ;
(PHENRY-E3-P2,342.12)

the rest I hope , will bee had ere long , (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.13)

but the general complaint is , that nothing takes money ,
(PHENRY-E3-P2,342.14)

The price of Cattle & Corn is low , (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.15)

& pity $'t $is {TEXT:'tis} that Plenty should bee a grievance ;
(PHENRY-E3-P2,342.16)

$'t $is {TEXT:'tis} but a little while , I am sure , since the
complaint was high & lowd , the other way . (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.17)

God in mercy secure the Gospel to us , though he feed us with the Bread
of Adversity & give us Teares to drink in other matters !
(PHENRY-E3-P2,342.18)

The D=r= gave them a good Sermon . Nov. 5. from 2 Cor. 1.
(PHENRY-E3-P2,342.19)

There was generally in all the Country hereabouts , especially on the
Welsh side , greater expressions of joy then ordinary ,
(PHENRY-E3-P2,342.20)

& many Pulpits ful of sharp Reflections upon the People concern'd ,
(PHENRY-E3-P2,342.21)

only one I hear of whose Text was , Goe teach all nations Baptizing
them - (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.22)

what he infer'd from thence sutable to the occasion I know not .
(PHENRY-E3-P2,342.23)

My love to your chamber-fellow unknown , (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.24)

help one another what you can especially for heaven , remembering
wherein two are better then one . (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.25)

When you have leasure and can conveniently , goe (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.26)

see your Aunts , but not by water , lest you catch cold ,
(PHENRY-E3-P2,342.27)

however write to them , if there bee such a way thither , by the
Peny-post . (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.28)

What if you should call sometime at new Serj. Inn on Serj. Rig=by= or
accost him , if you see him in Westm=r= hal , only to tel him who you
are & what circumstances you are in , & to present my service to him &
to inquire of the health & welfare of our fellow-Prisoners , as far as
known to him . (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.29)

This is not to cutt you out impertinent work , nor to engage you in
inconveniences , but to intimate to you what you may doe , as there is
occasion & if it fall in your way . (PHENRY-E3-P2,342.30)

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your Mother gives you her love and blessing , your Father also his ,
(PHENRY-E3-P2,343.32)

The lord bee gracious to thee , my Son ! (PHENRY-E3-P2,343.33)

Should you not pay respect some time to our land-lord ?
(PHENRY-E3-P2,343.34)

S=r= Roger Pu. went hence on Munday , (PHENRY-E3-P2,343.35)

his sister marry'd to Mr. Thelw. Bryn & Bron. are commended to you .
(PHENRY-E3-P2,343.36)

Bee careful of your health , (PHENRY-E3-P2,343.37)

remember the rule <font> venienti occurrere </font> -
(PHENRY-E3-P2,343.38)

but esp. neglegt {COM:sic} not the mayn matter , (PHENRY-E3-P2,343.39)

the Soul is the man , (PHENRY-E3-P2,343.40)

if that doe well , $all $'s {TEXT:all's} wel . (PHENRY-E3-P2,343.41)

Your letter escaped opening , (PHENRY-E3-P2,343.42)

write , (PHENRY-E3-P2,343.43)

but bee cautious what & how . - (PHENRY-E3-P2,343.44)

<font> Nov. </font> 13. 85 . (PHENRY-E3-P2,343.45)

P.H. (PHENRY-E3-P2,343.46)

{COM:this_letter_answered_Nov._17_85}