Page:Life and journals of Kah-ke-wa-quo-na-by.djvu/395

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Spirit at the Grand River, from the mouth of Brother P. Jones. I have ever since been trying to be faithful. James Thomas — I am glad that I have found the Great Spirit. I set out to serve the Lord at the time Brother Peter Jones talked to me at Delaware. I was then poor and dirty. The Great Spirit has done much for me. I want to go to heaven. I hope to see all my brethren in heaven. Solomon — I thank God for what he has done for me, and for what he is doing for my brethren, who have come from a distance. Moses Logan — (Muncey) — I am thankful to see my brethren so happy in God. I feel very happy myself. I hate all my past sins. I cannot bear to think of them. I will now give myself wholly to the Great Spirit. I will always trust in Jesus. Zhewetogun — When I first heard the preacher I was very poor. I went to the meeting house and gave up all my crooked ways, (medicine bags.) I then found the love of God in my heart. Thos. Magee — (Exhorter.) — I have been thinking of my former state. Before I found the Great Spirit, I went to see my brethren at the Credit, who had already become Christians. When I went to St. Clair, I went amongst drunken Indians, and shed many tears for them. Now I see what I desired to see. Kewetah — (woman) — I have found the Lord since I came here. I think the Lord is here. David Sawyer — Once we used to be at variance with each other, but now we all love one another. Wawanosh — I only speak a little. When I left home my children were sick and I almost gave up coming here, but I am now glad I came. I will always try to be faithful. I am very happy in my heart. I will always trust in Jesus.” After this the Holy Communion was administered to a great number of the Indians, and the power of the Lord was present to bless his own ordinance. After the Communion there were several adult Indians and children baptized by Brother Stinson. Mr. John Carey desired me to baptize his infant