me, a poor weak creature. I am now waiting for the Son of God to come after me when he sees fit. His will be done!” — Tuesday, February 7th, 1837.
Wednesday, February 8th. — About noon, my newish and myself left the Credit for a fortnight's visit at Coldwater and the Narrows. Lodge at Brother Armstrong's for the night.
Friday 24th. — Returning, arrived at home this day and found all well. Thanks be unto God, who has preserved us in peace and safety!
Wednesday, May 17th. — At 11 this morning, at New York, we went on board the steamer Rufus King, which is to tow the ship for England to sea. The steamer towed the ship as far as the Quarantine ground, and there anchored, on account of the wind being directly ahead. I returned by the steamer, and saw for a long distance my dearest wife waving her white pocket handkerchief. May God bless her and Catharine!
Saturday 27th. — Arrived at Toronto at half-past 8 in the evening, having travelled from New York to Toronto in three days and two hours and a half, including fourteen hours and a half of stoppages on the way; deduct this from the three days and two hours and a half; it will leave two days and a half, the time occupied in travelling 600 miles. What Indian fifty years ago could have ever thought of a journey from the great waters to the back lakes being accomplished in two days and a half! Slept at the City Hotel.
Sunday 28th. — After breakfast called on Mr. Armstrong — found them all well. Heard of the severe affliction which has fallen upon Mr. Lang's family, in the death of their eldest boy — James Lang is no more. Mrs. Taylor informed me that the boy died happy in the Lord. Reached the Credit.
Sunday, June 4th.— Bro. Oughtred and Sister Pinney and myself got talking on the subject of christian holiness. I retired into my bedroom, and began to pour out my soul before God
