THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1870

Working still as hard as possible at our seeding. We are now sowing the Ten-acre field and hope to finish it to morrow. "By the attonement of Christ for our sins heaven is opened to earth, and heaven opened on earth. The church militant and the church triumphant become one and the whole heavenly family in both, see and adore their common Lord. Neither the world nor the church nor the world, is left to the caprice of time or chance. Wherever we are, praying, studying, hearing, meditating His gracious eye is upon us".

FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1870.

We did not succed in finishing up the ten-acre-field to day as I anticipated yesterday. But it will take two or three hours longer. Saw Mr. Tisdale this afternoon, our new neighbour, who has lately purchased the Mandeville place. I think from his appearance that he will make an agreeable neighbour, as well as a thrifty farmer. He lacks one thing which is, of all others the most necessary to make a perfect man. He does not profess religion, unfortunately for himself.

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