On page 40 of The Mystery of Providence, John Flavel makes mention of a Mr. Dod. The story is told that he was agitated and moved to visit a neighbor. Upon his arrival he learned the man was about to hang himself. Here is the account:

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The Christian's penny magazine, and friend of the people [ed. by J. Campbell ... By Congregational union of England and Wales

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