May 24, 1758

1758 May 24 (Wednesday).  To my son Baldwins to acquaint them that Billy was coming and that tis necessary to provide for him, if they would take the Care of it, otherwise I would my Self.  Attended the Ordination of Mr. Nathan Fisk.  Mr. Jones prayed.  Mr. Woodward preached on 1 Tim. 3.3 — apt to teach.  Mr. White prayed before the Charge.  Mr. Bridgham gave it.  Mr. Swift prayed after it — and Mr. Eaton gave the Right Hand.  N.B. A great Blunder about the Singing — Mr. Fisk using Tate and Brady and not advertising the Chorister and Reader of it.  Entertained at Capt. Uphams.  At Eve at Ebenezer’s but lodged at Mr. Forbush’s.