March 1, 1767

1767 March 1 (Sunday).  I rode over to Northborough and preached there, a.m. on Joh.  l4.6, p.m. on Rev. 1.7.  Read the Act against Cursing and Swearing.  This was by means of Mr. Tim. Fay, the District Clerk, who came and requested it and brought the Book for that purpose.  But after reading I remarked that the Minister’s Reading should be the Sabbath Succeeding the Choice of Town Officers.  Master Cushing there.  Mr. Martyn preached here a. and p.m. on Rom. 8.8.  N.B. Suse was propounded by Mr. Martyn.  I lodged at Mr. Martyns.