August 27, 1766

1766 August 27 (Wednesday).  Mr. Sumner has writ for me to go to their Association to Day; but Sarah’s not Coming gives me many fears: However, depending upon Gods good providence I went.  Mr. Cushing my Company up.  Mr. Conklin prayed before sermon.  Mr. Curtis preached.  His Text was Gal. 2.22, latter part, “for if Righteousness come by the Law then is Christ dead in Vain.”  Dined at Mr. Sumners.  Mr. Bowman and his Wife, Messrs. Stewart, Cushing and Edward Goddard junior there.  Returned at Eve and found Sarah was come home safely.  D.G.  N.B. Master Cushing delivered me 4 Dollars from Mr. Tainter.