1779 January 25 (Monday). Being at the Shop, Capt. Fisher and Mr. Badcock were there and acquainted me with the Desire of the Singing School to have a Lecture preached to them, and though (as they say) they would be glad if Mr. P. would himself preach, yet because of the disquietment among the People, about singing, and for the sake of drawing in people, it was mentioned to ask one of the neighboring Ministers, particularly Mr. Sumner to preach it. I replyed with Consent, provided they would acquaint the appointed Choristers with it, and endeavor to have them lead in the Affair.