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 God shall awake the long slumbering nations under ground. May God sanctify these afflictive providences to the good of this people!

In the afternoon I started for the Camp meeting, which commenced to-day on Yonge Street, 12 miles from York. Slept at Mr. McCormack's, within five miles of the Camp ground.

Saturday 16th. — Arrived at the Camp meeting this morning, where I met about sixty Indians, mostly from Lake Simcoe. I spoke to them the words of eternal life; they paid great attention and were much affected.

Sunday, 17th. — I addressed the white people on the state of the Indian Missions, and the prospect of the Gospel being carried to the western Tribes through the exertions and benevolence of the friends of missions.

Monday 18th. — This morning the ordinance of baptism was administered to such Indians as had experienced a change of heart, and been under serious impressions for some time. The total number was 36 — twenty adults and sixteen children. After this ordinance the sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered. About noon the meeting broke up.

Tuesday 19th. — Brother Law and I arrived at the Holland Landing in the afternoon. We saw only a few scattered Indians, and a number of French and half-breeds who professed the Roman Catholic faith, but in their actions were as wicked as pagans. We lodged at Mr. Smith's, near where the Christian Indians were encamped. This gentleman and his family are much interested in the prosperity of the Indians, and rejoice at the opening prospects before them. Held a meeting with these poor Indians this evening. Their serious attention to the truths of the Gospel greatly encouraged me.

Wednesday 20th. — At 10 o'clock I explained the Ten Commandments; a number of whites, French, and Indians were present. After I finished, John Crane exhorted the Indians