Fawcett kept a diary for while as a young man and his son gives extracts.
March 20, 1760.- This day I have been reviewing my past life. By the good hand of God upon me, I have been brought through many difficulties. I can reflect upon little in my conduct with satisfaction. I have often been disobedient, and rebelled against God. O Lord! thou knowest all my weaknesses!-Pardon what is past, and remember not the sins and offences of my youth. Give me strength and grace to begin my life anew. Subdue the power of sin in my heart, and enable me to walk more holily and more uprightly.
"My soul now flies to thee, her trust, her treasure,
As misers to their gold, while others rest.
In the evening I spent some hours in building a wall before my window, where I intend to plant a few herbs. While making this little improvement, I had many pleasing meditations concerning Christ as being the foundation, the corner stone, &c. My evening exercises were not performed with much animation. I had reason to complain of dulness, which might partly be owing to fatigue.
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