MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1870.

We comenced cuting oats this morning with the reapers but had to give it up and go at it with our cradles on account of its being beaten down in all directions. The crop will be pretty fair although hurt some with rust. I find cradling to be pretty stiff work especially when the grain is down so bad it makes me feel prety tired to night. "All hail the power of Jesus name. "Yes my soul says, Crown Him Lord of all.' I thank God that I have strong confirmation of the power of Christ to save to the uttermost. The Father, Son, & Holy Ghost withnesseth that I am saved".

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1870.

We cut oats again this forenoon. Henry helped us again to day. Charley Will and I got in a couple loads of barley. We had Unckle Peter Wykoff and Aunt Eliza to see us to night or rather this afternoon. Aunt Eliza is apparently as full of Christ as ever. O what a blessing when old age comes, to be as ripe fruit, ready for the masters use. Such examples are few and far between. Lord help me if thou seest fit to prolong my days to become a perfect man also{?} in Christ Jesus, Amen!

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