Richard Cook, a good man, who lived in the next house to Mr. Baxter at Kidderminster, was seized with melancholy, which ended in madness. The most skilful help was obtained, but all in vain. While he was in this state, some good persons wished to meet to fast and pray in behalf of the sufferer; …
Magazine: Article 8
Extracts from the diary of a godly missionary to the Red Indians of North America who at that time were virtually untouched by western civilisation and education.