1755 December 25 (Thursday). The Frost has got very much into the House: But the wind not so high abroad. Blessed be God for my preservation and many Comforts — and I would praise Him. My Heart is in some Measure tender — I hope choosing and yielding to Him. Had some serious Thoughts on the Day, as kept by many in Commemoration of our Lords Nativity. And I desire to be one with all of them that are one with Christ, and who avoid the Superstitions and Excesses of this Day, and Serve the Lord in sincerity. May I and mine have part in the glorious Logos[1] who was made Flesh and dwelt among us! At Eve Dr. Joshua Smith here — receiv’d the News Paper in which have a frightfull Account of the terrible Earthquake at Cadiz and Seville; but especially Lisbon, St. Woes and Agazira. O may we learn Righteousness! fear God and give Glory to Him: and in peculiar since we are so mercifully Spar’d!
[1]See John I, 1-18.