1776 December 22 (Sunday). Difficult Congregating. Preached a.m. on Sincerity; carrying on the Subject from 1 Cor. [5?].8, but now read for the Introduction of this Exercise, Josh. 24.14. P.M. read Jer. 5.6, latter part. But from thence finished sermon on 1 Sam. 4.21.22. May God grant Success! Masters Hall and Stone dined here!