1764 July 13 (Friday). A great Rain; most refreshing to the Earth, which began to be very dry again. But some of my Hay is drench’d, which was mowed yesterday. How small the Loss to so great a Blessing! Principally we are to wish and pray for the plentifull out-pouring of the Holy Spirit upon our dry and barren Souls! Might it please God, of His infinite Mercy to grant this great and rich Blessing!