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(3) [centered]

So the evil that befalls in-
-dividuals – the loss of friends – of health
– of prosperity – of life – – whether the
result of imprudence, ignorance, accident
or misfortune – are all, in some way –
thro. [through] God – & designed to subserve
some end of good – are dispen-
-sations of mercy – or judgment.

~ [centered]

God now speaks to us by his
providence. Within fortnight a calam-
-ity – not only private but public.
Pulpit is interpreter of Providence as
well as word of God.

One of largest dwellings has been devour-
-ed by flames – more loss to this place than
all fires of Boston for a year ~