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 of love and union amongst the brethren, from 1st Epis. John iv. chap. In the afternoon Rev. J. Carter preached.

Tuesday, 16th. The Rev. W. Case paid us a visit and talked to us on religion, Received a letter from Rev. John Reynolds, of Belleville.

Saturday 20th. — Towards evening Elder Case and Rev. A. Torry visited us, and gave us some instruction how to regulate and bring the society into order. About noon heard shouts of praise in the bushes; the brethren, while retired for their private devotions, sang and prayed to God aloud. Glory to God in the highest for these pleasing, manifestations of his favour to us poor Indians!

Sunday 21st. — Elder Case preached to us from the 12th chapter of Romans, which I interpreted in the Indian, after which Mr. Torry exhorted. About 2 o'clock I started with Elder Case to visit the Indians on the Bay of Quinte; arrived at York before evening, and heard Rev. Mr. Ryerson preach a Missionary Sermon from these words, "A light to lighten the Gentiles." I felt very reluctant to leave my Indians, but if I can be of any use where I am going, my desire is that the Lord's will may be done.

Monday 22nd. — Remained in York all day; felt solemnized when I beheld the busy multitude apparently so thoughtless about eternal things; I thought a town would be a poor place for me.

Tuesday 23rd. — Proceeded on our journey this morning; Elder Cuse stopped by the way, but requested me to proceed with all haste to Belleville; spent the night at Mr. Cryderman's.

Friday 26th. — Reached Belleville about 9 o'clock this morning; saw some Indians on my arrival, who appeared glad to see me. I despatched two of them to invite a few Indians