August 27, 1727

1727 August 27 (Sunday).  I Sincerely comitted the great Article of offering my Son unto God and implor’d the divine direction and assistance, with Confession of my Sins and Thankfull acknowledgements of all especially his Signal Mercies.  I then proceeded to the Exercises of the Day, and preach’d in the Morning on Mat. 19.13.14.15, as I did in the afternoon likewise on the Same.  And then (I hope in the integrity of my Heart and with Souls Desire of the Glory of God and the invaluable Spirituall Blesings of the Covenant) I baptiz’d My Son Ebenezer and put him into the Arms of the Saviour that He might Bless Him according to the gracious Encouragement given to His People.  And I hope I found Favours with the Lord.  Mr. Joseph Wheeler presented His Son Aaron[1] at the Same time.  The Lord has done great things for me for which I was filled with Joy and Gladness.  O that Gods Grace may be given me that I may alwayes walk in a suitable manner Before Him.  At this Season I improv’d the Opportunity [to] renew the Dedication of my Self and My Daughter Mary and all mine unto our glorious God in the Covenant of Grace.

[1]Born July 7, 1727.