God be EVER with
YOU!'
Dr Johnson's reply.
'To the Reverend Dr Dodd.
'Dear Sir,--That which is appointed to all men is now coming upon
you. Outward circumstances, the eyes and thoughts of men, are
below the notice of an immortal being about to stand the trial
for eternity, before the Supreme Judge of heaven and earth. Be
comforted: your crime, morally or religiously considered, has no
very deep dye of turpitude. It corrupted no man's principles.
It attacked no man's life. It involved only a temporary and
reparable injury. Of this, and of all other sins, you are
earnestly to repent; and may God, who knoweth our frailty, and
desireth not our death, accept your repentance, for the sake of
His Son Jesus Christ our Lord!
'In requital of those well-intended offices which you are pleased
so emphatically to acknowledge, let me beg that you make in your
devotions one petition for my eternal welfare.
'I am, dear Sir,
'Your affectionate servant,
'SAM. JOHNSON.
Next day, 27th June, Dr Dodd was executed.
CAPTAIN DAVIS.
Captain Davis was some time in the Life Guards, and a lieutenant
in the Yeomen of the Household--a situation which placed him
often about the persons of the Royal family.
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