1768 June 12 (Sunday). Read Jer. 23. Preached on 1 Tim. 3.16. Administered the Lords Supper. Capt. Jamison, Mrs. Maynard, Elizabeth Beels dined here. P.M. read Act. 24. Preached on Heb. 13.3. Had a Contribution for Mr. Joseph Sherman. And because of its being Such a snare to Send an Hat along the Gallery seats among the Boys (which have not behaved well at such a Time), I thought it best to alter our Custom and recommended to them to walk down and go round as formerly was the Custom of this People and all others that I knew of. But there were only a few that Complyed; and doubtless the Contribution was the more Slender on that Account. I had said also to the Congregation that I was informed that some had been so indecent to put in what they Should not; and there was reason to fear some had taken out.