October 15, 1776

1776 October 15 (Tuesday).  Samuel goes to Providence.  I rode to Association at Marlborough.  It is turned into a Fast on Account of the public Troubles.  But neither Mr. Stone nor Mr. Goss were there.  Mr. Smith was not able to perform any of the public Service.  Mr. Biglow prayed and Mr. Bridge preached on Zech. 14.6.7.  P.M. Mr. Whitney Prayed, and I preached.  My Text Isa. 64.1-7.  Mr. Newell prayed after my sermon.  May God most gracious accept our Offerings and answer our prayers!  I returned at Eve.