June 24, 1759

1759 June 24 (Sunday).  Rode over to the North End, and preached there a. and p.m. on Eph. 1.7 and baptized Samuel the son of Samuel Allen.  At Eve I returned.  Mr. Martyn came here and preached a.m. on Prov. 8.33.34.35.  P.M. he preached on 2 Cor. 3.18.  Master Fessenden and his Brother, also Mrs. Hannah Rugg, heretofore Pratt, dined here.  John broke out with the Meazles yesterday; to Day is pritty full — has a Fever.  Is confined to the Chamber and bears it patiently.  I desire to committ this matter to God relying upon His infinite Goodness and mercy to my Children who are exposed to be exercised with the Distemper.