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 to receive what they had heard, and never again to break the great commandments of God. Many wept, and two fell to the ground. At 6, I endeavoured to preach to the white people from these words: "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation." I concluded by addressing the Indians.

Thursday 21st. — In our meeting this morning I endeavoured to teach the Indians the Ten Commandments, by delivering short sentences, and then the Indians repeating them after; in this way they make rapid progress in committing to memory what is taught them. Visited David Wilson's temple and nunnery. At 5, I accompanied Brother Law and a number of the Indians to hear Rev. J. Beatty preach about a mile and a half distant — he spoke to us from Rom. v. i., and I interpreted sentence by sentence. The Lord was in our midst.

Friday 22nd. — Cautioned my brethren this morning against believing the traders when they threatened to hinder them from embracing Christianity, as W. Snake, the Chief, informed me that Mr. Bolen and P. Squires had threatened to flog him if he did not leave off attending the meetings, and said many other things to intimidate him in becoming a Christian. Indeed, from all accounts the traders are exasperated at the Indians becoming a praying and sober people; like the Ephesians, their craft is in danger, for if the Indians become worshippers of the true God, their great goddess Diana would be despised and come to nought.

Sunday 24th. — Had prayers with my native brethren, and it was a joyful time. Went with them to Newmarket where we heard the Rev. J. Beatty preach, after which I exhorted both in English and Indian.

Monday 25. — Commenced building a temporary Chapel or School-house of slabs, 24 feet long and 20 wide, near Mr. Tyson's house. The Indians assisted.

Tuesday 26th. — Completed the School-house this afternoon,