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 it was enough to melt the most stubborn heart into tenderness. The time, thought I, is come, when "the solitary places are made glad for them, and the wilderness buds and blossoms as the rose." O ye ends of the earth praise the Lord!

Tuesday 6th. — Went across the lake to Capt. Anderson's and had some talk with him about the Indians. He appears anxious that they should locate in a situation where they could plant, &c. About noon I returned to the camps, and after collecting them together, I spoke to them on the beatitudes, from Matt. v. 2, 16. We had a solemn time. After commending them to the care of the Great Shepherd, I bid them farewell. During my stay with these devoted people, I was much strengthened in faith, and took courage from what I had seen and heard of the wonderful works of God amongst them.

Thursday 8th. — Arrived at Grape Island Mission about 10, Men, women, and children, met me at the shore to shake hands with a hearty welcome. Brother Waldron and his family, the Missionaries at this place, were all well, and as much in the spirit of their work as ever. Visited the school taught by sister Waldron — thirty-five children present, of whom seven read the Testament; nine easy lessons; six spell in three syllables; six in two syllables; seven are in the alphabet and abs. Some of the Testament class are learning to write. They listened attentively when I gave them some advice, and sung a hymn with so much sweetness and animation, it brought tears of joy from my eyes. Closed the school by a prayer of thanksgiving. In the evening we held a meeting, when I gave my brethren an account of my tour to the west. When describing to them the wretched condition of many of the Indians in those parts, their feelings of sympathy were greatly excited, and they joined in prayer for the conversion of their irreligious brethren.

Saturday 10th. — In the afternoon Brother John Sunday