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Captain of salvation: "To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame and am set down with my Father in his throne." He has long since exchanged a state of suffering for that of rest, the sword of combat for the palm of victory, and the reproach of the world for a crown of righteousness. Be it our concern to follow those who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises; and let it be our fervent prayer, that a succession of holy and useful ministers may be raised up and zealously employed, till all the purposes of divine mercy are accomplished on earth, and till, on the day of the manifestation of the sons of God, the voice of the archangel shall rouse the sleeping dead, and terminate the mysteries of Providence.

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APPENDIX.

Additional Extracts from the Diary of the Reverend O. Heywood, intended not only to supply further Evidence that he was indefatigable in his Labours, but also to illustrate an Observation made at page 190 in this Volume.

1666.

May 16th. In the morning, by sun-rising, I left my own house and went to Allerton to see my friends there; then visited Mr. Bentley, at Bingley, whose condition is worse than mine; for he is in the same house with persons with whom he cannot comfortably serve God, nor hath he the free exercise of his religion, which makes him desire and wish for some house of his own. Thence I went to Menstone, and was all night with Colohel Charles Fairfax, where I was very kindly entertained; thence I went on Friday to Bramhope, and spent the sabbath very agreeably with Mr. Dinely, and to old Mr. Rawden's, of Rawden, at night, where I had a large auditory; there I stayed all night, and met with very much refreshment. The day after, being Monday, May 20th, I went to Bramley, and was all night with Elias Hinchball, where speedily there was got together a great number from Leeds and other parts, and I preached to them till almost midnight, when the Lord in mercy assisted. May 24th, Thursday, I went to Wakefield, where, in the afternoon, I preached at my lodging, which was the house of Mrs. Elizabeth Riddlesden: on Saturday, we kept a fast at Mr. Kerby's house, there the Lord graciously helped me in preaching and prayer; on the same day, I rode to Penistone, where I spent the Lord's day, May 27th, in public without disturbance; there was a numerous congregation from all parts, and I had great liberty in preaching and prayer, but not such meltings of heart as sometimes I have felt, nor can I be so affected with the state of souls, nor do that good which my • Not in a private house, but in a Chapel or consecrated place of worship.

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heart desires. On Monday, I came from Penistone to Alverthorp, near Wakefield, and preached about six o'clock at the house of one Thomas Holdsworth, and stayed all night with my sons (who were come to meet me) at the house of John Kirks: on Thursday, I brought my sons within two miles of my own house, and then turned to visit my good friend Mr. Thorp, at Hopton-Hall, from whence we went to visit friends on the Wednesday, and on the Thursday I preached to a few there, and then proceeded to Robert Binns's house, to visit my friends about Slaithwaite, where I am wont to have exercises every year; but now they are fallen and all things changed.

June 4th, Monday night, I went to visit my good friend, James Sagar, (a very worthy aged Christian,) who being sick, had sent for me; I found him very weak, prayed with him that night, and in the morning, and through mercy he was much better when I left him; on the approach of night I came homewards, visited Mr. Nesse and several others in my return, and came home.

June 16th.-Saturday night, on earnest solicitation, I went to Bramley in the night, about seven miles, God mercifully preserved me; I preached three times on the Lord's day, and was much refreshed; the hearts of the people were much affected. I hope some good was done. Having visited friends by the way, on Monday night, June 18, I returned home with safety.

Dec. 3.-I went to Mr. John Sharp's of Little Horton, where Mr. Sharp, having appointed a meeting with an intention to preach, they put me upon that work in his room; on Tuesday night I preached at Mr. Rawden's at Rawden; on Wednesday night at Joseph Kitchin's house at Farsley, where I had a good auditory; on the Thursday night at Leeds, and on the Friday travelled to Wakefield. At night I lodged with Mr. Clayton of Okenshaw; on the Saturday, (according to promise) I went to Sir Edward Rhodes's house at Houghton, and spent the Sabbath there with much comfort; on the Monday went to York, and stayed there till Tuesday, visited friends, and went to Mr. Vincent's house at the Grange; on Thursday I went to Swath-hall and lodged there that night; on Friday visited friends and lodged at Nathaniel Bottomley's, where I preached-the Lord graciously assisting; on Saturday I went to Penistone, and preached there on the Lord's day-it was a precious day to my soul.

1667.

Jan. 31, which was Thursday.-I began to take another

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