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Doc. 11.) 159
SWEDBERG TO ROSENADLER .
take charge of them, I do not wish to resign it. I know
also that I have more enemies and adversaries than there
are hairs upon my head. I am, however, greatly profited by
drawing so much nearer to God, and walking more watchfully
in my path of life, &c. God also, on that account, grants
me to eat my bread with gladness ; he grants me to feel
satisfaction in everything I do, so that I can still sleep my six
hours with the greatest tranquillity, and read my Bible with the
greatest delight; He also gives me the grace to feel in my
self its truth and power. With God’s help I have, during
the last two years, been re-translating our Swedish Bible from
the original languages, and hope within a month to bring the
work to a close. Let men find fault and trifle as much as
they choose, I will cling to the wise saying of Solomon,’
“ The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his
trust in the Lord shall be safe" (Proverbs, xxix, 25). I com
mend you to the mighty protection of the same Lord, and
remain with satisfaction, ever
Your most dutiful servant, and faithful friend,
JESPERUS SWEDBERG .
Brunsbo, Feb. 28, 1718.
[P. S.] Will you please peruse at your leisure my " Shibbo
leth,” and let me kindly know if you have anything to remark .
You ought to propose to yourself to write the history of
our gracious King. There is much to write, and no one can
do this so well as you. I had a work ready about the
“ Northern Lion," as you may see in the dedication of the
“Shibboleth,” in the last paragraph; but it has been burnt.
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