1745 December 31 (Tuesday). Storm continues. At my preparations for the Sabbath. At Night Very high Winds. Might it please God of his abundant Mercy to grant a suitable Sense of the Transitoriness of Time! humble Me for and through the Blood of his Dear son, pardon the sins of the Year past, and of my whole Life! And O might I be ready for the Close of my Life, as well as the Close of the Year!