1770 October 20 (Saturday). A very great Storm. We could not Send for the Cyder. No Joseph here: nor did Lamb come, as he had promised. I have no one to help me about the Creatures and cutting and getting in Wood, but Elias only. This greatly interrupts and prevents my studying. But I desire to repair to and depend on God most gracious. I can’t but Sympathize with those who are at Sea. May God who is a very present Help in Trouble appear for, Succour and deliver all who are now distressed! Towards Night Joseph returns home, and then could assist about wood etc.