July 29, 1770

1770 July 29 (Sunday).  Read Ezek. 24.  Preached on 1 Sam. 16.5, that Clause, “Sanctifie your Self and come with me to the Sacrifice.”  Delivered with additions the Exercise to young women on that Question (the 97th) in the Assemblys Catechism, “What is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lords supper?”  Admitted Mrs. Prudence Rice into Church Fellowship.  Administered the Lords Supper.  Old Mrs. Fessenden and Mrs. Maynard dined here.  P.M. read Eph. 6.  Preached on Eph. 5.6.  Contribution for the poor at Marblehead.