THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1870.

I started for home this morning with the Bull about eight. My heart is weary of this sadness which has come upon me again despite my efforts to shake it off. It seems impossible that the Lord sholud lead me as I have been lead of late unless it be for some good purpose. I know that his hand has been over me for good continually, and still I cannot doubt that my steps are ordered of Him for my own good and to his own glory. Lord take me and use me to thy glory and help me to be perfect continually in thee.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1870.

I have not felt very comfortable after my journey down below. Got a fresh cold and it makes me feel bad. I have been working in the shop most of the day. Charley has been to mill this afternoon. Went up to Wilkinsons to night to spend the evening. Captain McFell and his wife were there. We had a very proffitable evening's conversation about religious matters. Was blessed with another precious season in prayer with refference to that thing which is, The desire of my heart.

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