My Heart,—Being within a few hours to lay down my life for the testimony of Jesus Christ, I do send these few lines as the last obedience of unfeigned and spotless affection which I bear unto you, not only as one flesh, but as a member with me of that blessed mystical body of the Lord; for I trust you are, and that God who hath begun His good work in you, will also perfect it and bring it to an end, and give you life and salvation. . . . Let not your wants and weaknesses discourage you. There is power, riches, and abundance with God, both as to the things of the body and things of the soul; and He will supply all your wants, and carry you through. It is like to be a most trying time; but cleave you to God and keep His way, without casting away your confidence. Fear not to be drowned in the depths of the troubles that may attend this land. God will hide you under His shadow, and keep you in the hollow of His hand. Be sober and of a meek spirit. Strive not with providence, but be subject to Him who is the Father of spirits. Decline not the cross, but embrace it as your own. Love all that love the Lord, and delight in their fellowship. Give yourselves unto prayer, and be diligent in reading the Holy Scriptures. Wait on the ordinances, and have them in great esteem as the appointed means for your salvation. Join the exercise of piety and repentance together, and manifest your faith in the fruits of a sincere obedience and of a gospel conversation. Value your conscience above your skin. Be not solicitous although you know not wherewith to clothe you and your children or wherewith to dine. God’s providences and promises are a true, rich, and never-failing portion. Jesus Christ be all your salvation and all your desire! You I recommend unto Him, and Him unto you. My heart, I recommend you to the eternal love of Jesus Christ. I am helped of God, and hope I shall be helped to the end. Pray for me while I am here, and praise with me hereafter. God be with you!