March 25, 1756

1756 March 25 (Thursday).  Held a Catechetical Exercise to Young Men (about 20) On the Power, Holiness and Justice of God.  Used chiefly sermon on Exod. 33.18: page 7 and from p. 11 to 15.  At Eve the Deacons of the Church and the Committee of the Precinct Met at my Chamber to consult about the Petitions for Contributions.  They were unanimously against any for Mr. Cook, and for one in behalf of Mr. Allen.