The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Chapter 7 Page 13

W.A. — Yes, yes, He hears it all.

Wife. — Where be then the much great power strong?

W.A. — He is merciful, that is all we can say for it; and this proves Him to be the true God; He is God, and not man, and therefore we are not consumed.

[Here Will Atkins told us he was struck with horror to think how he could tell his wife so clearly that God sees, and hears, and knows the secret thoughts of the heart, and all that we do, and yet that he had dared to do all the vile things he had done.]

Wife. — Merciful!

What you call dat?

W.A. — He is our Father and Maker, and He pities and spares us.