December 28, 1742

1742 December 28 (Tuesday).  Was pritty Comfortable in the Day But was feverish at Eve.  N.B. a remarkable meeting at Mr. Harwoods (upon the Borders) last night.  Great awakenings there and several Children of Mr. William Nurse and one of Mr. James Fay much wrought on.  N.B. An Indian Youth one [blank] Cole, greatly carry’d out at those Meetings.  Some of Westborough people that were present greatly question’d their regularity and Soundness, particularly Mr. Eliezer Rice. May the Spirit of Truth lead us and guide us into all Truth for his Name’s Sake!  Grant us by all Means the Blessing and preserve us from the Evil!  Old Mr. Mainard settling his Estate.  At Eve Mr. Edward Goddard here.  Thomas Winchester thrashing Rye.