January 2, 1774

1774 January 2 (Sunday).  Bless God we may begin the Sabbaths of the Year.  Preached on Ps. 24.3.4.5, the Application.  P.M. on Isa. 63.7.  Which O that God would please to fasten upon us!  N.B. Prayers desired for Thomas Whipple of New Braintree (if yet alive), under a terrible Fever.  His Father and Mother, Brother etc. gone up, Some yesterday, Some to Day.  May the Lord appear for his Help!