1737 October 16 (Sunday). Mat. 3.1-4. John 16.8. N.B. I was called away between 8 and 9 in the morning to see old Capt. Byles, who was very bad with his Throat and at night I visited him again. N.B. The Congregation disturbed P.M. by the burning of Mr. David Brigham’s House but when people gathered in again, and were composed, I went on with the rest of my sermon. A very sorrowful Providence! a great Loss! but I trust them and all of us to profit by it, that our Hearts may be taken off from temporal transitory Enjoyments.