Lord’s-day, December 15. I preached to the Indians from Luke xiii. 24, 28. Divine truths fell with weight upon the audience. Near night I discoursed to them again from Matthew xxv. 31. to 46. At which season also, the word appeared to be accompanied with divine influence, and made powerful impressions upon the assembly in general, as well as upon divers persons in a very particular manner. This was an amazing season of grace! “The word of the Lord,” “was quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword.” The assembly was _deeply_ wrought upon; and the impressions made by the word of God appeared solid and rational, worthy of the solemn truths by means of which they were produced. O how did the hearts of the hearers seem to bow under the weight of divine truths! And how evident did it now appear that they _received_ and _felt_ them, “not as the word of man, but as the word of God!” *December 16. There was much affection and concern in the assembly; especially one woman appeared in great distress. She was brought to such an _agony_ in seeking after Christ, that the sweat ran off her face for a considerable time, although the evening was very cold; and her bitter cries were the most affecting indication of the _inward_ anguish of her heart. Saturday, December 21. My people having now attained to a considerable degree of knowledge in the principles of Christianity, I thought it proper to set up a _catechetical lecture_; and this evening attempted something in _that form_; proposing questions to them, receiving their answers, and then explaining and insisting as appeared proper upon each question. After which I endeavoured to make some practical improvement of the whole.――They were able readily and _rationally_ to answer many important questions: so that I found their knowledge to exceed my expectations.――In the improvement of my discourse, when I came to open the blessedness of those who have so great and glorious a God, as had been spoken of, “for their everlasting friend and portion,” sundry were much affected: and especially when I exhorted them “to be reconciled to God,” through his dear Son, and _thus_ to secure an interest in his everlasting favour. *Lord’s-day, December 22. After my labours with the Indians, I spent some time in writing; and was much wearied with the labours of the day. I am conscious to myself that my labours are as great and constant as my nature will bear, and that ordinarily I go to the extent of my strength; so that I do all I can; but the misery is, I do not labour with that _heavenly_ temper, that single eye to the _glory_ of God, that I long for.