June 10, 1759

1759 June 10 (Sunday).  Read Neh. 9 and Act. 19.  Preached a.m. on 1 Cor. 11.23 — p.m. on Eph. 4.18.  Administered the Lord’s Supper.  Admitted Mr. John Belknap and wife and Mrs. Pratt wife of Hezekiah into the Church.  Mr. Ebenezer Nurse dyed about 2 this Morning, having lain in a very afflicted Condition for about 5 Months, under the holy and Sovereign Hand of God.  May it be sanctifyed to all of us who are round about; but especially to those more nearly concerned!  N.B. Mrs. Maynard and Miss Hannah Wheat dined here and the latter lodged here.