November 8, 1776

1776 November 8 (Friday).  Early in the Morning Elias left us to go to Cambridge, but he goes by the way of Concord.  Gave him two Dollars.  This Day 52 years agoe, the Church in Westborough was gathered and I was (though unworthy) ordained a Minister of the Gospel, and Pastor of this Flock.  I admire and adore the Condescending Goodness of God in it; in preserving My Life, Reason, Health, and continuing me in this Office; and desire deeply to humble my self for my many Deficiencies and Miscarriages; implore Remission through the Blood of the great Atonement, and beg ardently the supplys of the Spirit of God and that I may be quickened, assisted and strengthened by almighty Grace; be made faithful and Successfull, till I Shall be received, with those committed to me, to Gods heavenly and eternal Kingdom!