amidst the changes, miseries, or pleasures of life, I may keep my mind fixed upon Thee, and improve every day in grace, till I shall be received into Thy kingdom of eternal happiness.

I returned thanks for my mother's good example, and implored pardon for neglecting it.

I returned thanks for the alleviation of my

sorrow.

The dream of my brother I shall remember.

Jej.

March 24, 1759, rather 25,
after 12 at night.

LMIGHTY GOD, heavenly Father, who hast graciously prolonged my life to this time, and by the change of outward things which I am now to make, callest me to a change of inward affections, and to a reformation of my thoughts, words, and practices; vouchsafe, merciful LORD, that this call may not be vain. Forgive me whatever has been amiss in the state

which I am now leaving, idleness, and neglect of Thy word and worship. Grant me the grace of Thy HOLY SPIRIT, that the course which I am now beginning may proceed according to Thy laws, and end in the enjoyment of Thy favour. Give me, O LORD, pardon and peace, that I may serve Thee with humble confidence, and after this life, enjoy Thy presence in eternal happiness.

And, O LORD, so far as it may be lawful for me, I commend to Thy Fatherly goodness, my father, my brother, my wife, my mother. I beseech Thee to look mercifully upon them, and grant them whatever may most promote their present and eternal joy.

O LORD, hear my prayers for JESUS CHRIST's sake, to whom, with Thee and the HOLY GHOST, Three Persons and one GOD, be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen.

O LORD, let the change which I am now making in outward things, produce in me such a change of manners, as may fit me for the great change through which my wife has passed.

1760.

Sept. 18.

RESOLVED, D[eo] j[uvante],

To combat notions of obligation.

To apply to study.

To reclaim imaginations.

To consult the resolves on Tetty's coffin.

To rise early.

To study religion.

To go to church.

To drink less strong liquors.

To keep a journal.

To oppose laziness, by doing what is to be done

to-morrow.

Rise as early as I can.

Send for books for Hist. of War.

Put books in order.

Scheme of life.

ALMIGHTY GOD, merciful Father, who hast continued my life to another year, grant that I may spend the time which Thou shalt yet give me in such obedience to Thy word and will, that, finally, I may obtain everlasting life. Grant

that I may repent and forsake my sins before the miseries of age fall upon me; and that while my strength yet remains, I may use it to Thy glory and my own salvation, by the assistance of Thy HOLY SPIRIT, for JESUS CHRIST's sake. Amen.

1761.

EASTER EVE.

SINCE the Communion of last Easter, I have led a life so dissipated and useless, and my terrours and perplexities have so much increased, that I am under great depression and discouragement; yet I purpose to present myself before GOD to-morrow, with humble hope that He will not break the bruised reed.

Come unto me, all ye that travail.

I have resolved (I hope not presumptuously) till I am afraid to resolve again. Yet, hoping in GOD, I stedfastly purpose to lead a new life. O GOD, enable me, for JESUS CHRIST's sake.

My purpose is,

To avoid idleness.

To regulate my sleep as to length and choice of hours.

To set down every day what shall be done the

day following.

To keep a journal.

To worship GoD more diligently.

To go to church every Sunday.

To study the Scriptures.

To read a certain portion every week.

EASTER EVE.

LMIGHTY and most merciful Father, look down upon my misery with pity; strengthen me that I may overcome all sinful habits; grant that I may, with effectual faith, commemorate the death of Thy Son JESUS CHRIST, So that all corrupt desires may be extinguished, and all vain thoughts may be dispelled. Enlighten me with true knowledge, animate me with reasonable hope, comfort me with a just sense of Thy love, and assist me to the performance of all holy purposes, that after the sins, errors, and miseries of this world,

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