1758 July 5 (Wednesday). We observed this Day as a Day of Fasting and Prayer in this Parish on Account of the present, immediate Crisis of our Affairs, especially at Cape Briton. Mr. Smith came first, and it grew so late that I engaged him to preach a.m. Mr. Cushing, Barrett, Martyn, Stone, Goss and Mr. Seccomb came also. Mr. Martyn prayed a.m. Mr. Smith preached on 2 Cor. 5.11, “Knowing the Terrors of the Lord we perswade men.” P.M. Mr. Goss prayed, Mr. Cushing preached on Ezek. 13.5, “Ye have not gone up into the Gaps” etc. There were several others here besides the Ministers and who Supped with us. Viz. Mrs. Cushing and her sister Smith — Miss Mary Stone (who tarrys with us for a few Days) and Dr. Wilson. There was, in general, a good attendance of the people, and many from Neighbouring Towns. May God most gracious accept our Offerings! Be reconciled and leave a Blessing. N.B. Thanks also were presented to God for the Favors already granted to His people particularly at Cape Briton; the good news from the Westward of the army being in good Health and Spirits. That there is Such general Health in the Land, and wonderfull prospect of Plenty.