1767 March 19 (Thursday). Reuben Pratt works for me, swingling Flax. I confine my self as much as I can to study, self Reflexion, and observing the Providences of God especially among us of late — etc. etc. May the Lord be with me to teach me His holy will! Support me under such dark Dispensations! And prepare me for what may yet be in the womb of Providence which may be for my Tryal. At Eve was at Mr. N. Maynards who paid me Cash £50.7.6 and in Notes £40.15.9 — in both £91.3.3 old Tenor.