verandum in suo amore, et servitio, to the end that God may render me fit and well disposed to love him; that he may render me strong and courageous to suffer and to endure; and that he may give me a noble constancy to persevere in his love and in his service--this is what I would desire above all, together with a little New Testament from Europe. Pray for these poor nations which burn and devour one another, that at last they may come to the knowledge of their Creator, in order to render to Him the tribute of their love. Memor sum vestri in vinculis meis; 1 I do not forget you; my captivity can- not fetter my memory. I am, heartily and with affection, etc. From Renselaerivich, this 30th of August, 1643. ____________________ | 1 | "I am mindful of you in ray bonds." | -250- |