neither entertain erroneous opinions, nor propagate them in the world; and graciously give success to my labours, so far as they are consistent with the honour of thy holy religion. Make me an humble instrument of rescuing thy holy name from contempt. O blessed Saviour, with grief of mind do I hear it derided. With sorrow I view the attempts of weak men to derogate from thy glory, and level thee to the rank of mere mortality. O vindicate thy cause: change the hearts of those mistaken persons, and enlighten their minds, that they may know thee as thou art, whilst they have opportunity to repent before that awful day, when thou shalt appear in dreadful majesty, as the Judge of all the world. Mercifully grant, that I may constantly bear in mind the account which I must render at this dreadful tribunal; and that when the last trumpet shall sound, I may joyfully obey its summons, to meet thee, my blessed Lord, in the air, and follow thee to thy heavenly kingdom, where thou sittest at the right hand of God the Father; to whom, with thee, and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Oct. 8. I had a comfortable serene night, and rose a little after six, and went on with the Paraphrase of St. John's Epistles. I am more and more convinced of the divinity of our blessed Redeemer.

O Lord, the eternal and ever-glorious God, who dwellest in the light which cannot be ap

proached; before whose awful presence the highest angel bows down with the profoundest veneration in what language shall a poor, sinful mortal address thee? O Lord, I am sensible of the imperfections of my nature, which I have still debased by sin, and should not dare so much, as to lift up my eyes unto heaven, but that thou hast graciously invited me to come unto thee, and hast appointed a mean of rendering me worthy to approach thee. With the utmost gratitude I avail myself of thy grace, and cast myself before thee, imploring thy mercy and favour, for the sake of my blessed Redeemer. O merciful Father, save me, I most earnestly beseech thee, for his sake-let his merits and intercessions prevail in my behalf-wash me in his blood, cleanse me from all my former sins; and assist me, I humbly beseech thee, in avoiding a repetition of them.

Psalm 1st. O Lord, thou hast pronounced him blessed that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, neither standeth in the way of sinners. Grant me thy grace, that I may be able to obtain this blessing!

My delight is in thy law, and in thy law do I meditate day and night. Grant that I may be like a tree planted by the water side that bringeth forth his fruit in due season: let the effect of my meditation be good works.

Grant to me and my dear family, I most humbly beseech thee, such a share of worldly prosperity as is consistent with our interest in thy

eternal kingdom: and make all things that are done agreeably to thy Holy Will, to prosper in

our hands!

Let us not be like the ungodly when the wind driveth them like chaff; neither let us perish in the day of judgment, but preserve us among the congregation of the righteous!

Psalm 2d. O Lord Almighty Father, I do not oppose the King whom thou hast set up on thy holy hill of Sion. I acknowledge thy divine Son, I will serve him with fear, and rejoice before him with reverence all the days of my life. I am ready to pay him daily homage. O lay not the rod of thy wrath upon me, but bless me, for I trust in my Saviour!

Nov. 19. O gracious God! accept my unfeigned praises and thanksgivings for all thy mercies from time to time bestowed upon me and my dear family: particularly for the means of grace and hopes of glory. I thank thee for the pious dispositions of my dear children. dear children. O Lord, shower down upon them thy heavenly benediction, and grant that they may be thy faithful servants to the end of life, and in the world to come partakers of the kingdom of thy dear Son. Lord, bless us and keep us; make thy face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us! Lift up the light of thy countenance upon us, and grant us peace. Amen; O Lord, for Jesus Christ's sake.

Nov. 23. O Lord, every day thou renewest thy blessings, and every day will I renew my

praises. My voice shalt thou hear betimes in the morning, early in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee. Praised be thy name, O Lord, for all thy blessings bestowed upon mankind in general; particularly for those of creation and redemption. Praised be thy holy name for the blessings bestowed upon this country, and our good sovereign. Praised be thy holy name, for that share of them which thou hast graciously allotted to my dear family. Praised be thy holy name, for the particular mercies bestowed upon me in my own person. O Lord, give to all thy faithful people grace that they may be sensible of the benefits they enjoy and be thankful for them.

Dec. 4. What a chasm in my Journal: various are my avocations, yet henceforth I resolve to keep a stricter account of my time. How those days which I have missed have been passed I cannot perfectly recollect. This day it shall be my endeavour to raise my thoughts to God and to pass the Sabbath in an acceptable manner.

O my soul, I will ever rejoice in thy salvation; blessed Saviour, I am truly sensible of the inestimable value of those privileges which thou hast purchased for me, and to possess them is the highest object of my wishes.

"Do I not love thee, O my Lord?

Behold my heart and see,

Would I not turn each idol out,

That dares to rival thee?

Hast thou a lamb in all thy flock,
I would disdain to feed?

Hast thou a foe before whose face,
I fear thy cause to plead ?

Would not my ardent spirit vie,
With angels round thy throne,
To execute thy sacred will,
And make thy glory known?

Would not my heart pour forth its blood,
In honor of thy name?

And challenge the cold hand of death

To damp the immortal flame?

Thou knowst I love thee, gracious Lord!

But O! I long to soar

Far from the sphere of mortal joys,

And learn to love thee more*."

I beseech thee, O merciful Lord, to assist me with thy Holy Spirit in the work I am now going to pursue, enlighten my understanding, that I may perfectly comprehend the truths and doctrines of thy Holy Religion, and teach me to communicate this knowledge to others. O Lord, look with pity upon the rising generation of youth, and rescue them from the dreadful effects of vice and infidelity, that this kingdom may be a holy nation devoted to thy service, and that thy Tabernacle may abide in it. Amen! Amen!

Dec. 13. On Sunday I was not able to go to Church, my little girl being very ill. I regretted very much missing the sacrament.

* Dr. Watts.