years of age, born within six miles of Norwich , of good Parents, (as is mentioned before) but began very early to be loose and ungovernable, and so by degrees arrived to that pitch of Wickedness, which brought her to Ruin.

She was try'd and condemned in February last; since which time she remain'd a Prisoner in Newgate ; and her Execution was respited till now, by virtue of a Reprieve given her upon account of her being thought to be with Child. But now she own'd she was not, but was willing to use any means to save her Life, or at least put off her Death for a time. Upon this I told her, That she had done very ill to induce those Women, who declared her to be with Child, to do (perhaps out of their misplaced pity) such a wicked thing, as to take a false Oath for her: To which she answer'd, That they only swore her being with Child to the best of their Knowledge and Judgment; and so they might swear true in swearing that, though she was not with Child; for no Body, no not herself, could certainly know at that time, whether she was really so or no. That's what she said as to this Matter. But when she again reflected on her past Sinful Life and approaching shameful Death, she freely acknowledg'd, that tho' she did not look upon herself to be guilty of Blood-shedding, yet she could not plead Innocence, but was a great Criminal before God, whose Pity and Compassion she implored.

Here she wept most bitterly, and shew'd great Signs of Repentance; saying, that she hoped God would be merciful to her, because she had ever since her Condemnation, endeavour'd to wean herself from the World in the abhorrence of her Sins, and preparing for a better Life. She wish'd all dissolute Persons would take Warning by her, and give up themselves no more to the foul Sin of Uncleanness.

When this Day of her Death was come, she was deliver'd out of Newgate , and carry'd in the Coach with me to the Place of Execution, where I attended her for the last time, and (according to my usual manner) pray'd and sung some Penitential Psalms with her, and made her rehearse the Apostles Creed. And after I had been a pretty while with her, exhorting her more and more to stir up her heart and mind to God, I took my leave of her; earnestly recommending her to the Divine Mercy, and wishing her a happy Passage out of this miserable World, and an endless Felicity in the next. Then she spoke to the Spectators to this effect: I desire all Persons, especially Young Women, to take Warning by me, and take care how they live; for my wicked Life has brought me to this shameful Death. I had a good Education, and was well brought up by my Parents; but I would not follow their good Advice and Instructions. I kept company with a Young-man, who committed the Murther for which I am here to suffer. I did not prompt him to it, nor was near him when he did it. But it was my misfortune to be concern'd with him: And God is just in bringing me to this Condemnation; for I have been a great Sinner, and very wicked. I desire those of my Acquaintance, that lead such a Life as I have formerly led, (and I see some of them here) I desire them, I beg of them, that they would take Warning by my Downfall, and amend their wicked Lives, lest they bring themselves to such an untimely End, and be undone for ever. These were her very Words, as far as I can remember; and she gave me a Paper containing the same; the substance of which I have (according to her desire) here deliver'd, whereby the Publick may avoid their being impos'd upon by any Sham-Papers relating to her Last Speech.

She desired the Standers-by to pray for her, That God would be pleas'd to be merciful to her Soul. And turning to one she call'd Nurse, she earnestly begged of her to take care of her poor Children, for whom she seemed to be very much concern'd.

Then she return'd to pray to God in these following Words, which she often repeated.

O God the Father, who hast created me, preserve and keep me. O God the Son, who hast redeemed me, assist and strengthen me. O God the Holy Ghost, who infusest Grace into me, aid and defend me. O Holy, Blessed, and Glorious Trinity, Three Persons, and One God, assist me in this my last Trial, and bring me into the way of Everlasting Life.

O Blessed Jesus, wash away my Sins in thy Blood, and receive my Soul, Thou art my Helper and Redeemer, make no long tarrying, O my God. Say now unto my Soul, I am thy Salvation. Into thy Hands, O Lord, I commend my Spirit; for thou hast redeem'd me, O Lord, thou God of Truth. Lord Jesus receive my Spirit. Amen. Amen.

When she had done speaking, she was allow'd some further time for her private Devotions. Then the Cart (into which she was put as soon as she came to that Place) drew away; and so she was turn'd off; she all the while calling upon God for Mercy, in these and the like Ejaculations: Lord, have mercy upon me! Lord, receive me! Make haste unto me, O Lord! Lord, save me! &c.

This is all the Account here to be given of this Dying Person, by me,

PAUL LORRAIN< no role > , Ordinary of Newgate .

Decemb. 17. 1708.

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