=== SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1870. === I have had Charly cuting wood too-day. My mother and I went out to Dover and got there about noon. We went to Mrs. Hall's according to previous engagement to make them a visit. I went away after dinner for a skate. Was fortunate enough to have the Company of Miss Scott. Enjoyed my skate splendidly. Last night before retiring I was favoured with an unusually precious season in prayer. Yea I cried with all my heart with refference to a certain blessing "I will not let thee go unless Thou bless me. Direct {continues onto next page} ly the answer "C{illegible}.{abbrev. for Courtland?} As a prince hast thou power with God. === SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 1870. === Spent most of the forenoon in reading "{illegible}shon's Sermons" together with my Bible. In prayer The Lord still blesses my poor Soul. He has given me more than ever the strength to claim, as my own, the blessing which I have so long desired. Not only by right of purchase but by right of promise. Bro. J. Harris of St. George preached our missionary Anniversary Sermon this afternoon. It reminded me a good deal of old times to hear him. I attended meeting too-night.

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