1775 October 8 (Sunday). I went on a. and P.M. with Isa. 55.4 from page 95 to 106, with variations and Additions, according to Times and Circumstances. After the Exercises Capt. Maynard acquainted me with the very sorrowful Tidings of the Death of the Reverend Mr. Amos Adams of Roxbury; that he dyed at Dorchester last Thursday, of the Dysentery; and was buryed yesterday. I how the righteous Perish from the Earth! Are taken away from the Evil to come! May God pity us! the mournful Widow — — Parents, Children — Brothers and Sisters — and in special my Daughter [i.e., daughter-in-law, William’s wife] Lydia. O how grievous this [Breach?] to the Flock he used to feed, now doubly distressed and Scattered!!!