have barely been missed a ^the^ passing bullet, and
have passed through a score of other hair-breadth
escapes. It has appeared miraculous to me, that
with all the injuries and broken bones, which
I have met with ^had^; I have not a lame limb about
me, but have been enabled to endure the hardest
labor, exposures and journeys, have often
walked 40, 50, and on one occasion 60 miles in a
day. The protection and mercy of God has been
over me and my life thus far has been preserved
for which blessings I feel to render the gratitude
of my heart to my Heavenly Father; praying
that the remainder of my days may be
spent in his service and in the building up
of his Kingdom.

have barely been missed the passing bullet, and have passed through a score of other hair-breadth escapes. It has appeared miraculous to me, that with all the injuries and broken bones, which I have had; I have not a lame limb about me, but have been enabled to endure the hardest labor, exposures and journeys, have often walked 40, 50, and on one occasion 60 miles in a day. The protection and mercy of God has been over me and my life thus far has been preserved for which blessings I feel to render the gratitude of my heart to my Heavenly Father; praying that the remainder of my days may be spent in his service and in the building up of his Kingdom.