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 of the heathen this day, than I recollect to have felt through my whole past life.

Oct. 21.— I have seen the glory of God in his sanctuary. 'I had rather be a door keeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.' The Lord is good; may it be my delightful employment on earth to praise him; and in heaven may I join the enraptured millions in a song that shall never end.

Oct. 23.— Mr M. introduced Mr N. to our family. He appears to be an engaged Christian. Expects to spend his life in preaching a Saviour to benighted Pagans.

Oct. 31.— Mr N called on us this morning. He gave me some account of the dealings of God with his soul. If such a man, who has devoted himself to the service of the gospel, has determined to labour in the most difficult part of the vineyard, and is willing to renounce his earthly happiness for the interest of religion, if he doubts his possessing love to God what shall I say, of myself?

1811. Feb. 26.— Mr.H and sister M. informed me that my dear manma wished me to engage in a school the ensuing summer. Can I think of such a responsible situation as that of instructing little immortals? I know that I ought not to consult my own ease; the question should be, how can I be mosť useful in the world? I hope I shall be directed by heaven! Oh that God would use me as an instrument of promoting his glory; whether it be in the domestic circle, or in the arduous employment of "teaching young ideas how to shoot."

April 17.— How shall I record the events of this day! Returned from Boston in the evening after spending three days very agreeably, with my friends C. and N. M. handed me a letter with an appearance which indicated that something unusual was