p.
159,) "while we were praying, they were fighting; and the Lord hath given a signal answer.

The Lord has not only owned us in our work there, but in our waiting upon him in a way of prayer, which is indeed our old experienced approved way in all streights and difficulties." Cromwell's letter to Blake and Montague, his brave admirals, is remarkable for the same spirit.

Thurloe, vol.iv.p.

744.

"You have," says he, "as I verily believe and am persuaded, a plentiful stock of prayers going for you daily, sent up by the soberest and most approved ministers and Christians in this nation; and, notwithstanding some discouragements very much wrestling of faith for you, which are to us, and I trust will be to you, matter of great encouragement.