XVIII. HEREAFTER.

DAVID fasted and prayed for his sick son, that his life might be prolonged. But when he was dead, this consideration comforted him: I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. [2 Sam. xii. 23.]

Peace did long lie languishing in this land. No small contentment that to my poor power. I have prayed and preached for the preservation thereof. Seeing, since it is departed, this supports my soul, having little hope that peace here should return to me, I have some assurance that I shall go to peace hereafter.