1752 February 3 (Monday). Rain. I attended the Church Meeting at which Mr. Eliezer Rice gave a paper containing his opinion about Original Sin. I made some reply to it which the Church was desired to show their minds whether he should enjoy the priviledge of baptism for his child. No hand was lifted up.[1] N.B. Dr. Gardner returned from Marlborough last Eve to t’other house.
[1]There was some debate over Rice’s petition and Parkman opposed it. Westborough Church Records, Feb. 3, 1752.