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 some a quarter, some sixpence, to the amount of £1 10s. It was truly a pleasing sight to witness the delight they manifested in giving their little all; for they gave, like the widow, all they had. Here is a lesson for the covetous and parsimonious white man, who possesses enough and to spare, and yet withholds from the support of the Gospel. In the evening I held a meeting in the school house, addressing first the whites and then the Indians. After the white people retired, I held a class meeting with my people, and was much pleased to hear them speak to the purpose, showing that they had correct views of the plan of salvation by Jesus Christ.

Tuesday 25th. — Rose this morning with feelings of gratitude to God for his great mercy in sparing me to see another Christmas day. Rode to Mr. Wilmott's neighbourhood, where I preached to an attentive congregation on the nativity of our Saviour. My soul felt joyful this day. O the goodness of God in redeeming the world by the gift of his Son!

Wednesday 26th. — Rode from Mr. Ketchridge's to the Rice Lake Mission.

Thursday 27th. — Visited the Indian brethren this morning and found them all well; held a meeting with them in their new school-house; gave them a lecture on the beatitudes of our Saviour; it was a solemn time. After I got through I told any of them who felt inclined to speak. Captain Pahtosh, the head Chief, rose and exhorted his brethren in a feeling manner. Many tears marked their contrition. The number that attended was about eighty. In the evening held a prayer meeting with them, when there was a mighty display of the power of God. O my soul, praise the Lord for his wonderful goodness to the children of men!

Friday 28th. — Brother H. Biggar, the school master at this place, being absent on a visit to his friends, I determined to keep school till his return; about forty-five children attended;