Friday June 13, 1760, While engaged in the labours of this day my thoughts have been employed on what relates to my soul and my brethren in the church of God. I was much delighted in considering myself and them as pilgrims, travelling towards the Heavenly Jerusalem. O that my conduct may always show that I am seeking a better country than that in which I now dwell.
This blog is about the 18th century Baptist pastor, hymn writer and theologian John Fawcett
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Diary Extract 1661 April 21
Caryl (Contemporary portrait, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) April 21. I had a comfortable night's rest, and found myself much b...
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Tuesday, April 15 This day I composed some verses, applicable to the present state of our church; intended to be sung at our meeting to-morr...
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Wednesday, July 23 This day my mind has been closely engaged in meditating upon God's Word, in which I was very comfortable, and also in...
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Friday, July 25 In the forenoon I was happy in my mind, though but poorly in body. I had some sweet meditations when engaged in business. In...
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