June 21, 1758

1758 June 21 (Wednesday).  Fast at Rutland.  A.M. Mr. Morse prayed and Mr. Smith preached.  Text Deut. 4.30.31.  P.M. I prayed and Mr. Stone preached.  Text Deut. 7.10.  At Eve a violent Tempest of Wind, Rain, Thunder and Lightning.  Mr. Frink, Mr. Smith and I lodged at Mr. Buckminsters.  N.B. It was very much my Grief that the Conversation among the Ministers was So much on the Convention, and the Altercations that arose from thence — and was not Such as would tend to Solemnize our Spirits, and promote true Repentence and Prayer.