February 26, 1752

1752 February 26 (Wednesday).  Although I sent to Mr. Hutchinson to come and help me in my lecture today, yet I was obliged to preach it myself.  Text 1 Cor. 1.  Used the notes on 2 Cor. 12.2 with a new plan and many alterations and additions.  And oh that the Blessings of God may accompany the serious things that were spoken for the highest good of all!  That we may both be in Christ and have the great Happiness and Comfort of well grounded Evidence that we are so!  N.B. Samuel Bumpso and an hand with him, viz. Elijah Hardy clearing behind the Meeting House.  A.M. they dined here.  And Sam took a small turn at the same work after lecture.