April 29, 1770

1770 April 29 (Sunday).  Mr. McAlister and his Wife here before meeting, that her Relation might be corrected etc.  They make divers Excuses that She was not here before.  Read Ezek. 15 and part of 16 to v. 19.  Preached on Cant. 5.10 but used a great deal of Sermon on Isa. 9.6, part of pages 134, 135, 139, 142, 143, 144.  Admitted Mr. McAlister and his Wife.  Administered the Lords Supper.  Mrs. Maynard and Mrs. Johnson, mother of Mr. Gleason, dined here.  P.M. Read Gal. 1.  Preached on Ps. 68.24, repeating my Sermon on that Text, but with additional Reflections.  N.B. Another of Mr. Thomas Temples Children is taken sick of Canker.