1758 June 21 (Wednesday). Fast at Rutland. A.M. Mr. Morse prayed and Mr. Smith preached. Text Deut. 4.30.31. P.M. I prayed and Mr. Stone preached. Text Deut. 7.10. At Eve a violent Tempest of Wind, Rain, Thunder and Lightning. Mr. Frink, Mr. Smith and I lodged at Mr. Buckminsters. N.B. It was very much my Grief that the Conversation among the Ministers was So much on the Convention, and the Altercations that arose from thence — and was not Such as would tend to Solemnize our Spirits, and promote true Repentence and Prayer.