On the same day, Margaret, in testimony of her gratitude
to God for her restoration to health, and for all her mercies,
solemnly dedicated herself anew to hira, in a spirit of depend-
ence upon, his grace and strength, renewing her covenant with
him, in a formal document composed and written out by her-
self "This day," says she, "I have, under my hand and seal,
in the presence of witnesses, nay, in thine own presence, who
art witness sufficient, were there no eye to see me, or ear to



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hear me; tHou, Lord, that knowest all things, knowest ihat I
have devoted my all to thee. Take it, and accept mj sacrifice.
