which as it is matter of wonder to others, so is
it of hope to us, that these are but the pledges of
the greater blessings we yet expect, being
brought hieher on the wings of Prayer, and still
finde the hearts of Gods people, (the usual presages
of future good) most passionate towards
us; who, though some are of differing thoughts
among themselves, yet conspire in their good
wishes unto us, and are not a little confirmed in
their affections, by finding my Lords heart carried
forth to countenance the interest of of Magistracy
and Ministery; his Lordships owning the
Publick Ordinances, by his constant presence,
both at Lectures, and the Lords days. You would
admire, and can scarce, at your distance believe,
how our places of publick worship. Which were
lately empty, are now filled; out Ministers, who
were lately so undervalued, are now esteemed.
Which asit may be much imputed to my lords
good example, so like wise to the prudent sobrety
of our Preachers, who rather cement, then
widen the breaches, which policy and infirmity
hath made among professors.
Did your Ministers in England know what a
door of Hope God hath here opened; and
how those, (whose feet bring the glad tydings of
the Gospel of Peace) are here encouraged. They
could not so contentedly continue in England,
and let so many hungry souls perish for want of
vision here in Ireland, who have (God knows)
been a long time as sheep without a Stiepherd,
the Harvest being here great; and able laborers
very few.