Ready to die

Sun 6 June 1736: Calling on Mr. Lascelles, and asking how he did, ‘My departure (said he) I hope is at hand.’ I asked, ‘Are you troubled at that?’ He replied, ‘Oh no; to depart and to be with Christ is far better. I desire no more of this bad world. My hope and my joy and my love is there.’ The next time I saw him he said, ‘I desire nothing more than for God to forgive my many and great sins. I would be humble. I would be the humblest creature living. My heart is humble and broken for my sins. Tell me, teach me, what shall I do to please God? I would fain do whatever is his will.’ I said, ‘It is his will you should suffer.’ He answered, ‘Then I will suffer. I will gladly suffer whatever pleases him.’