In times past the Moravians read a Memorabilia of notable events at a closing service of a waning year. Not only did a Memorabilia remind a congregation of its own deeds and accomplishments during the passing year, but it also recalled the leading of the Savior as we sought to do his will.
In the year 1757, as the year closed, thanks to God was recorded in the Wachovia Memorabilia.
"We give thanks for the following: -
For the safety and peace vouchsafed us by our Heavenly Father in these times of war. Many of our neighbors, driven hither and yon like deer before wild beasts, came to us for shelter, yet the accustomed order of our congregational life was not disturbed, no, not even by more than 150 Indians, who at sundry times passed by, stopping for a day at a time and being fed by us.”
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