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 to their usual custom, we all assembled for prayer. After dismissing the meeting they retired to their wigwams praying and praising.

Tuesday 15th. — Helped work at the Mission House this day. All the Indians were employed in doing something towards their establishment. It was very gratifying to see them so industrious and anxious to settle in a civilized manner. Towards evening Elder Case arrived from Hallowell.

Saturday 19th. — Mr. Atwood and I went out fishing this morning, and caught about fifty cat-fish. In the afternoon prepared for the Sabbath. In the evening met the Indians, and explained and enforced the meaning of the 4th Commandment. Felt more encouraged this day to persevere in the heavenly way.

Sunday 20th. — At 11 o'clock preached to the Indians on the Redemption of men, through Jesus Christ our Lord, this being the only name given under heaven whereby we can be saved. The Indians paid great attention and were, I trust, profited. At 5 o'clock preached on Big Island to the white people from these words, "Why stand ye here all the day idle?" The congregation listened with attention, and a few tears were shed, but most of them appeared gospel-hardened. Returned about sunset to Grape Island; found the Indian brethren engaged in their prayer meeting. On entering the chapel saw many of the Kingston Indians on their knees crying for mercy, others were engaged exhorting and encouraging them to give up their hearts to God and believe on Jesus Christ, while some were offering petitions to God on their behalf. The number who professed to find peace were six men and seven women.

Wednesday 23rd — Elder Case administered the Holy Sacrament to about ninety Indians, and baptized twenty who had lately embraced Christianity. This meeting was very profitable to us all.