August 6, 1772

1772 August 6 (Thursday).  Phinehas and Sophy are comfortable.  I rode to Hopkinton to see Mr. Barrett.  He is very weak in Body, but his Mind is somewhat free, and comfortable on Spiritual Accounts.  He took an Opportunity to speak directly to me, and with great Seriousness.  He Said, Mr. Parkman, “From the very time of this Stroke upon me (meaning the numb Palsey) I resigned my Self wholly to God; and I have trusted in Him — ever since — all along — and do.  Want above all things in the whole world, that God may be glorifyed.  When the night comes, that He may be glorifyed — and when the Light returns, I want He Should be glorifyed with it.  And I want to continue no longer than He may have Glory by me.  Every Moment may He be glorifyed!  I have the Light of his Countenance Shining upon me.  I am ready, when He shall see Cause, to go.”  This Discourse very much rejoiced me.  I dined there.  I was a while at Mr. Fitch’s, but he was not at home.  Met him as I was going to Capt. Clarks.  We went there together.  I returned home by Southborough, but neither was Mr. Stone at home.  Their Family much better.  Arrived in Safety.  D.G.  N.B. One Mrs. Johnson dyed Suddenly in Hopkinton yesterday.  May the Lord make us Sensible how frail we are!  And help us to get and keep ready!