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the divine will, knowing that the Lord hath his ways in the Deeps & Clouds, and the Language in holy writ revived in my mind, If the Lord should see cause once more to what his glittering Sword and his right hand lay hold on Vengence, and cause his voice to be heard above the clamours of the people, and by terrible things in righteousness humble the haughtiness of the inhabitants. In vain will it be to expect a true & lasting peace either between Nations or individuals, until those concerned therein, become subjected to the true principles thereof in themselves. 18 1 Drop'd Anchor among the Islands, the wind being ahead, and after lying a few hours, got under way again, the prospect of the Islands was grand, of different sizes & distances, with the Lake resembling the Ocean, about 11 O'clock we went into the Cabbin and had a solid opportunity together, and several of the passengers attended 19 2 The wind slack & mostly unfavourable, and the vessel being crowded, made it unpleasant, so that we experience the need of patience. 20 3 A pleasant morning & Breeze, sailing at the rate of about 3 knots an hour ___. Musing on Indian Affairs, it appear'd that a loss had been sustained for want of entering on business with them, as under the former government, when the Indian speeches were published, and their complaints made known to the public &c. It is no small consolation, now on our return, to reflect that we have been devoted for the good, both of Indian