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 my perplexities, strengthen my purposes, and reform my doings. Let increase of years bring increase of faith, hope, and charity. Grant me diligence in whatever work thy providence shall appoint me. Take not from me thy Holy Spirit, but let me pass the remainder of the days which Thou shalt yet allow me, in thy fear and to thy glory; and when it shall be thy good pleasure to call me hence, grant me, O Lord, forgiveness of my sins, and receive me to everlasting happiness, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

1781.

January 2.

I was yesterday hindered by my old disease of mind, and therefore begin to-day.

January 1.

Having sat in my chamber till the year began, I used my accommodation of the Morning Prayer ''to the beginning of this year'', and slept remarkably well, though I had supped liberally. In the morning I went to church. Then I wrote letters for Mrs. Desmoulins; then went to Streatham, and had many stops. At night I took wine, and did not sleep well.

January 2, 1781.

I rose according to my resolution, and am now to begin another year; I hope with amendment of life. I will not despair. Help me, help me, O my God. My hope is,

To rise at eight, or sooner. To read the Bible through this year, in some language. To keep a journal. To study religion. To avoid idleness.

Almighty God, merciful Father, who hast granted me such continuance of life, that I now see the beginning of