A. D. 1691.
The weekly fasts were revived by the King; when I had the opportunity
of hearing two sermons, at h the church and chapel, which revived my
spirits under the fatigues at Sheepscar, which so oppressed me, that
sometimes I could scarce get half an hour at home all the day, especially
when seed was brought in. I was also, during my brother's London journey,
obliged to attend his shops at Armley and Leeds in the afternoons ;
and the forenoons, during the time of my drinking the Spa waters at
Quarry Hill, were almost entirely lost, that though for my health, I
could scarce forbear repining at it.
[We now resume the Diary.]
April. 1. Morning, read Diodati's Annotations upon
1st Thessalonians before family prayer, and wrote before secret; then
attended the lecture. Mr. Sharp preached excellently from Psalm xix.
13, whence he raised many doctrines. 1st. Restraining, preventing, assisting
grace is needful and desirable to all. 2d. Though all sins ought to
be avoided yet more especially presumptuous sins. 3rd. Secret sins un
[corrected] may grow into presumptuous. 4th. It should be our great
desire and prayer that sin may not gain dominion over us. 5th. Presumptuous
sins not avoided will usurp dominion. 6th. Only Divine grace can preserve
from presumptuous sins and their dominion. 7th. Uprightness is a qualification
very fit and meet for a servant of God. 8th. Uprightness preserves from
presumption. 9th. No man can be a servant both to God and sin. 10th.
It not only concerns us to renounce the service of sin, but to profess
the service of God. llth. Presumptuous reigning sins make dreadful approaches
towards the great transgressions. Lastly, No man can have any so strong
security against that great offence, as by shrouding himself by prayer,
and care against presumptuous sins and their dominion. He insisted excellently
upon the second, and mainly designed doctrine from the text, We ought
with a more special care to beware of presumptuous sins : which he proved—1st.
Because David doth not expressly pray against the being of other sins
of daily incursion, but against these he doth. And that 2nd. under the
notion of God's servant, implying that presumptuous sins are more unbecoming
a child of God than any other person ; and 3rd, of dominion ; because
presumptuous sins, of all others, give power and dominion to sin ; 4th.
of the great transgression (supposed to be the sin against the Holy
Ghost) implying that presumptuous sins do lead to that unpardonable
sin. But the marrow of the doctrine consisted in a showing what these
presumptuous sins are; he discoursed learnedly and excellently thereupon.
The Hebrew word properly signifies proud men and prides ; but to confine
to the translation it imports a boldness to do a thing, and is taken
sometimes materially, sometimes formally. 1st. Taken materially, it
is one particular kind of sin opposed to despair, when the thing wherein
we sin is a thing unwarrantable by the word of God, and the cause hereof
is misbelief; and by this we may condemn for presumers, 1st. All you
who go on in a continual wicked course all your days, yet hope for salvation.
2nd. You who cast yourselves into extraordinary dangers, either spiritual
or civil, as to travel in dangerous ways without a guide, to thrust
oneself into a knot of drunkards where must either drink or quarrel.
3rd. Such as promise themselves the end but neglect the means, as parents
that would have comfort in their children without pains in their education.
4th. All you that place any confidence in any thing of your own or others
devising, which is not instituted by God ; as the silly Papists in holy
water, signing with the cross; and others in lucky or unlucky days,
spilling salt, holding children over the smith's anvils for rickets,
meeting hares, with other devilish inventions (to give them the right
names.) 2d. Other times presumption is taken formally for a disposition
that may adhere to all other sins; murder, adultery, &c. are distinct
sins, yet may agree in being presurap-
tuous sins, which he discoursed learnedly and largely upon in several
particulars, &c. Lord, help me to profit by these extraordinary
means of salvation ! Afternoon at Mill-hill about business, father's
and my own, till four ; then writing heads of excellent sermon in Diary,
before secret prayer, and read Diodati in family.
7. Morning pretty early writing of last sacrament : much melted in spirit,
blessed be God! Concluded Diodati's on 2d Thessalonians, in family.
Most of the day abroad about business, receiving a 100/. of brother
W.'s, with workmen, &c. Evening at Mr. B. D.'s, with good Mr. Cor
lass, lamenting the death of the pious and learned Mr. Hough, late Vicar
of Halifax. Begun Annotations upon 1 Timothy, and cannot but observe
that the Analysis to each book in this English Translation of Diodati
in 4to. is done by a different author, if not of different sentiments
: as inter alia appears, p. 319.
9- At Mr. B. D.'s, perusing some manuscript papers, relating to benefactions,
corporation, &c. with some proceeds of the late untoward Alderman
Martin Headly, containing his methods for the extirpation of Fanaticism,
&c. out of this populous parish, with his Petition to the King to
that end, and for Quo Warranto against Corporation ; which unhappy man,
notwithstanding, at his death could find none he durst trust with his
concerns but one of those, viz. ditto Mr. Bryan Dixon, whose name, together
with my own and many others, were found under his own hand writing,
inter Puritanos, devoted to destruction : and I can scarce forbear another
passage wherein that cruel persecutor seems to be under divine infatuation
: he would have made no will (being childless) but purposely to prevent
Jo. Hornby, of London, succeeding him in all his labours, wherefore
he bequested them to Martin Hornby, a little knave who picked several
guineas out of the Lord Dumblane and Latimer's pockets when at his uncle
Headley's house at Leeds, whereby he had so far incurred his displeasure
that he had sent him a far voyage into some of the plantations, but
now in as great trouble how to dispose, as formerly how to get, an estate,
he makes him his heir, to prevent this Jos. of London ; who, notwithstanding
all his endeavours (the said Martin being dead before the date of the
will), now enjoys whatever remains of the wretched man's labours, whose
name he has erased and set his own upon his house. Eccles. iv. 7, 8.
Was after with workmen at Sheepscar. Evening abroad, somewhat surprised
with the surrender of Mons to the French tyrant:—Lord, put a hook
into his nostrils and draw him back ! Read Annotations.
10. Morning read; then heard the vicar, who preached very well and suitably
to the preparation of the sacrament: but being after abroad collecting
for worthy Mr. Sharp, was prevented of noting the heads till too much
out of mind. Lord pity, &c. Evening read Annotations.
15. Morning read Diodati before family prayer, but prevented not only
of writing but of secret prayer itself. Lord, pardon all sinful omissions!
The whole day and part of evening with cousin Rodes and other relations
and friends, but had a good event and accommodation of those differences
betwixt the two brothers, that has involved them in Chancery suits and
was too likely to have proceeded. Read Diodati in family.
17- Morning read Annotations, &c., then at Sheepscar with workfolk.
Afternoon walked to Armly ; attended brother's shop there ; in the intervals
of business had good Mr. Wilkinson (Mr. Cor-lass's nephew) the minister's
company. Returned late enough, weary and wet, so read only Annotations.
18. Morning read Diodati, but wrote not. Part of forenoon at brother's
shop, rest with Mr. S. Ibbet-son at Mr. H.'s about mill. Afternoon,
writing some memoranda for Mr. Thomas Jackson upon his journey for St.
Andrew's in Scotland, where he is to be educated under Mr. Monro, the
Regent, for the Ministry.
22. Morning, read Annotations upon last of Titus before family prayer,
and wrote. Forenoon visited by cousin Rodes and uncle Pool; then writing
till about three, when sent for by ditto Esquire Rodes ; found more
difficulty than was expected in the accommodation of differences, yet
left it in a hopeful way, but stayed at Mill-hill with ditto company
and others concerned, till late enough. Read only Annotations on some
verses in Paul to Philemon.
24. Morning wrote, and read in family. Most of forenoon within, rest
at Sheepscar. After had Mr. S. Ibbetson's company perusing Headley's
papers, wherein we found our own names, and with many others devoted
to ruin and confiscation. After walked with him to cousin F.'s of Hunslet,
which took up evening, that read only Annotations, but wrote not.
25. Wrote pretty much, and read Diodati in family. All day perusing
papers, &c. and in library. Evening wrote, and read Baxter's Dying
Thoughts, &c. in family.
29. Morning wrote remaining heads of sermon : Lord write them upon my
heart! Read Diodati before family prayer; then attended the Fast sermon,
(revived by the King's special command.) Mr. Sharp prayed affectionately,
and preached excellently from Jonah iii. 5. A mixture of mercy and judgment
in preaching, works most powerfully on people's hearts. God's institutions
are mostly composed of mercy and judgment; earthquakes and tempests
to break rocks, remove mountains, every thing that opposes : and still
small rain to melt, &c. What God has joined together let no man
put asunder . . . Never approved the humour of those, though eminent
in their times, who were constantly flashing fire and brimstone ; but
a more dangerous
extreme prevails of late, of decrying duties as Old Testament dispensations
. . . nothing but the open arms of Christ, &c. I afterwards repeated
it in family.
May 4. Morning, wrote and read but little, being all
day abroad about business, assisting father Sykes in affairs of the
manor, and at Mr. Sharp's, paying the small pittance collected for him,
infinitely short of his merits.
11. Morning, read in family. Forenoon at Sheeps-car, taking leave of
cousins for London. Afternoon walked with the Vicar, Alderman Ibbetson,
and Mr. S. Ibbetson, to Northall-wood, the pleasant seat of the late
Mr. B.: in return had their company at my house.
23. Morning, read Diodati; forenoon, with father advising; then abroad
at Bridge and Mill-hill; after, abroad also at M. Hutton's and Sheepscar;
then waited for post till nine, but, blessed be God! had the acceptable
news of the retaking of the ships designed from Hull to Holland, wherein
these northern parts, (and especially this town,) were deeply concerned
: read only Annotations.
26. Morning, read Diodati; walked to Sheepscar about an hour; rest of
day in library, consulting authors about Archbishop Thoresby, in Edward
the Third's time. Evening, concluded Annotations on Peter.
29. Morning, prevented of reading and writing before prayer; rid with
Mr. S. Ib. to Thorp Arch,
to view the lately erected rape-mill; visited our quondam neighbour
(W. A.'s daughter,) Mrs. Loft, where kindly received ; in return, stayed
awhile at Clifford with L. S. but returned well, and in good time ;
read only Diodati.
June 4. Forenoon reading Sheringham's de An-glorum
Gentis Origine; after, with workmen ; then visiting poor cousin Tim.
Idle. Lord sanctify every indisposition !
6. Morning, writing per post to St. Andrew's, in Scotland, and Dublin,
in Ireland, to two of good old Mr. Boyse's posterity, so remote from
each other and the place of their nativity.
12. Morning, read Wilkins and Diodati; after, walk to Sheepscar ; most
of day writing and consulting old authors on the antiquities of Leeds;
till six abroad, to inquire the issue of the commission betwixt cousin
Rodes, complainant, and brother Wilson, defendant, which it was endeavoured
to bring to a final determination of the business, but prevented by
the obstinacy of Mr. W. R. about charges, that they must now to Chancery
again. Evening, with Mr. B. D. ; after, had Mr. S. Ib. another of the
Commissioners ; read only Diodati.
July 1. Morning, read Dr. Hall in family, walked to
Sheepscar; after, walked to Armly, attended brother's concerns there
; in return, with Parson Wilkinson, took a particular view of the high
mount, nigh the river, called Giant's-hill, which I cannot tell what
to make of, except it has been a Danish fortification ; the smallness
of its circuit is the most discouraging argument to the contrary, but
yet the situation of the place, and the moat round, seem to intimate
as much : read only Paraphrase in family.
8. Morning, began to drink the Spa-water at Quarry-hill.
16. Morning, read Hall and Wilkins before prayer ; forenoon in library,
collecting notes and the antiquities of Leeds, till about three ; then
at Sheepscar.
18. Morning, read Bishop Hall's Paraphrase, Exodus, 1 ; forenoon in
study, about the antiquities of Leeds, till near three.
20. Morning, read Hall; from ten to four was happy in the pleasing society
of the Rev. Mr. Sharp and Mr. Whitaker ; after, with workmen. Evening
at Mayor's ; read only Hall.
21. Morning, read Wilkins and Hall; then walked to Sheepscar to workmen
; after, with Mr. S. Jbbetson, to view the new chapel at Mill-hill,
and agree with several workmen, in order to a new erection for the like
service in Call-lane. Evening, walked again to Sheepscar; read only
Paraphrase.
22. Morning, read Hall, but omitted Wilkins; walk
ed to N. H.'s and Sheepscar ; after, walked with poor E. H. to Mr. B.
D.'s ; then with Mr. S. Ib. at Sheepscar, and drawing for him a model
of their designed chapel; read only Hall in family.
23. Morning, read Wilkins and Hall; then with workmen at designed chapel
and mill till noon ; had relations at dinner. Evening, at pasture ;
read only Hall.
24. Morning, read only Hall; with Mr. S. Ib. setting out the plot of
ground for new chapel; then directing workmen at Sheepscar and home
; twenty men at one place or other ; read only Hall.
25. Morning, read Wilkins and Hall; then rode with my dear and ....
relations to Dewsburgh ; was very inquisitive for the stone Carnden
mentions, inscribed Paulinus hie predicavit et celebravit, but could
not so much as hear of any that had seen it. Mr. Pierson, an ancient
minister, a native here, whose father was the minister here for thirty
years, told me that neither of them could find any thing of it; but
I transcribed Bishop Tilson's epitaph; and some inscriptions upon several
places at the noble and stately fabric of Howley Hall, founded by Sir
Robert Savile, augmented by Sir John, and finished by Sir Thomas, Earl
of Sussex, in three generations, though enjoyed but by one more, his
son dying sans issue ; returned late enough, but, blessed be God! very
well; read Bishop Hall.
Aug. 8. Morning, concluded Spa-course; forenoon, receiving
rape seed ; after, at the funeral of honest Obadiah Woodroofe, a serious
good Chris-' tian, (the fifth husband of the same woman,) then at mill,
&c. Evening, too greedy of news, had time only to read Hall.
10. Morning, concluded Paraphrase on Exodus ; then at Mr. Sharp's, taking
leave of Mr. John, for Mr. Frankland's academy.
18. Morning, read Hall and Wilkins ; then at mill, &c. ; afternoon,
with Mr. B. D. advising with Mr. Sharp, about uncle f Wilson's legacy
to chapel; then with the High Sheriff (the Hon. Henry Fairfax, Esq.
my very kind friend,) father Sykes, &c. Evening, at mill, and after
at Mr. S. Ib.'s, with good Mr. Hey wood ; read only Hall.
23. Die Dora. Read Hall's Paraphrase before family prayer, and Wilkins's
Gift before secret. Mr. Sharp preached from Matthew x. 15; raised this
doctrine, that those who will not receive Christ's ministers, nor hear
their message, are judged by him
unworthy of that peace which the Gospel brings, improved in the words
of Habakkuk i. 5; you that God gives so full a character of, Ezekiel
xxxiii. 31, that come unto me as rny people cometh, sit before me as
my people, and hear my words, &c. it was an aggravation of Julian's
wickedness, he had been a Christian, and Judas's being an Apostle ;
and, therefore, deeplier punished, according to the German proverb,
that hell is paved with priests' skulls, gentlemen's breasts, bishops'
mitres, kings' sceptres, popes' triple crowns, &c. It is now almost
140 years since the Reformation, and almost as long that we have been
declining: we fail in hearing, obeying, maintaining, and adorning the
Gospel; and those who have held closest in the land to the interest
of the Gospel, are most despised. Consider these things, and you will
sigh, as I do, and say there is reason to read the text thus; "
It will be more tolerable for Sodom in the day of judgment than for
this nation."—1. Dost not thou grow indifferent ? 2. Grudge
the Gospel its maintenance ? 3. Will not an ill morning keep thee from
church, that would not from the market ? 4. Hast thou not said, as those
wretches, Mal. iii. 14, " It is vain to serve God, and what profit
?"
28. Morning, read ut prius. With Mrs. S. of Y. about brasses ; after,
rid with Mr. S. I. to Mr. C.'s about business ; after, had a visit from
Mr. A. of G. with recommendation from Rev. Mr. Frankland ; with commissioners
of pious uses about ditto school concern till four; then walked with
Mr. Ib. to Bank, and evening to Sheepscar.
29. Up early, writing to the Archdeacon of Carlisle about antiquities,
per parson W. of A. by whom sent some coins and inscriptions; had ditto
parson W.'s and Mr. A. of G.'s company till near noon.
September 2. Morning at worthy Mr. Sharp's, with whom,
and Mr. Whitaker, and Mr. S. Ib. rode to Wakefield; heard the lecture
sermon ; Mr. Hey-wood preached well, and suitably to the Convention
from Zach. xiv. 9, " In that day there shall be one Lord, and his
name one." Afterwards, that good man (itinerant preacher, or apostle
of these parts) read each of the Heads of the Agreement of the United
Ministers in and about London. Most were unanimously assented unto by
the brethren of both persuasions ; others modestly discussed and explained;
and, which I rejoiced to observe, without the least passionate expression,
The truly Rev. Mr. Frank-land and Mr. Sharp in their arguments showed
abundance of learning as well as piety, and were unanswered, even in
what was not readily assented to by some juniors about synods and re-ordination;
had the pleasing society of many excellent ministers from all parts
of the West Riding. I afterwards performed a visit to our Recorder,
Mr. Whyte ; was acceptably entertained with the sight of some rare pieces
in Saxon and Gothic; took some notes as to Leeds, Sic. was much pleased
with many of his learned observations upon several authors, which he
courteously communicated; but stayed full late in a dark night, but
our good God preserved us from dangers ; blessed be his name! Read only
Hall in family.
4. Morning, up early ; receiving rape till noon; after, paying money
on ditto account, and with workmen at Sheepscar, till about five; then
at the sad funeral of Mrs. Whitaker,* who, having borne her first child
a fortnight ago, died very suddenly last night. I was much affected,
and heartily sympathized with the good man in this affliction, having
had sad experience almost of the like dispensation.
14. Morning read Hall; rode with Mr. S. Ib. to Mr. C.'s ; had workmen
; afternoon rode to brother's shop at Armly; there, per Parson Wilkinson,
received a letter, with remarks upon coins, the Idol Thor, &c. from
the admirably learned Archdeacon Nicholson; after, had the Vicar and
four other parsons ; evening, read ut prius.
26. Morning, as once before this week, had a memento of mortality, perhaps
of sudden dissolution, in violent pain in the back parts of head;f forenoon
writing; after, abroad, partly about business ; read little.
Oct. 5. Morning, read only Hall. All day with Lords
of Manor, constituting the constables for the succeeding year, and other
affairs of the manor, till towards evening ; sent for to cousin Milner's,
where the Providence of God has made a breach this day, the good old
man dying suddenly of a palsy fit.
6. Morning, read Hall; 'then at cousin Milner's advising as to funeral.
After, writing heads of sermon, till visited by Parson Hammond of Led-sham.
Then with Lords of Manor. Dined with our learned Recorder at uncle Idle's.
7. Morning, read Hall. After, at Court, to hear the learned Recorder's
ingenious charge. Then at brother W.'s. Again dined at the Mayor's,
but hasted away to the funeral of old cousin Milner. Mr. Sharp preached
from 1 Cor. iii. 21, 22. Doctrine, that temporal death is a true Christian's
patrimony. Had a visit from my good friend, the truly reverend and pious
Mr. Corlass, and his virtuous consort.
8. Morning, read Hall; then preparing for a journey. Rode with my dear
to Father Sykes's at Ledsham, and thence, with Mr. S. Ibbetson, etjilius,
by Selby to Howden, where lodged.
9. Morning, viewing the town and ancient church, now in part ruinous,
but has been adorned with very delicate stonework, the remains of several
curious statues and stories yet testifying its ancient glory, vide Camden
and Speed, as to the nominal shire, &c. but found no inscriptions,
save two moderns for Mr. Arlush and Mr. Roots, eminently holy and serviceable
ministers. Then we rode by Cave and Kirk-ella (which I could fancy so
denominated from a Saxon king of the name) to Kingston upon Hull. Blessed
be God for protection !
10. Forenoon, with several friends and acquaintance. After, with Captain
Idle, viewing the garrison side, the new fortifications, and storehouses.
Then performed a visit to cousin Hilliard (Sir Robert's mother,) and
others. Evening, ditto company.
11. Die Dom. Morning, (as indeed all along) Mr. S. Ibbetson prayed very
well; then heard Mr. Astley from 2 Tim. ii. 19. Doctrine, that such
are built upon a sure foundation that profess the Lord Jesus, and depart
from iniquity. Afternoon, we heard Mr. Charles at the other place, (where
they were reading the strict orders made by their magistrates, as at
York, Beverley, &c. for the better observation of the Lord's day);
he preached well from 2 Peter, iii. 14. " Be diligent that you
may be found
of him in peace." E\rening, not so strictly employed, being engaged
in a visit at Mr. Thornton's.
12. Morning, took leave of Mr. S. Ibbetson's son ; the Lord send him
a prosperous voyage ! &c. Afterwards, rode per Beverley, (where
transcribed monument) to Weeton upon the Wolds (Deirwald), where lodged.
13. Morning, rode thence to York, where at the Minster, enquiring for
the Lady's Chapel (now ruinated) where Archbishop Thoresby was interred
: was acquainted by Dr. James, Master of Queen's College, Cambridge,
that in Sir Thomas Hardress's family in Kent, they still gratefully
retain the name in memory of this family, and there is yet living Mr.
Thoresby Hardress, (vide monument in Hackney). After, rode with ditto
to Tadcaster, and thence to Ledsham.
20. Morning, read Hall on Ruth; then abroad about business, om gelt
te ontfangen, &c. Afternoon, at the funeral of Dr. Neal, an aged,
eminent, and very able physician of this town. After, at the mill, seeing
them now first make oil there; then with father Sykes and Mr. S. Ib.
Read only Hall.
28. At mill, fretting at reiterated disappointments. There most of day.
Nov. 2. Morning, read Hall; then hasted to Sheepscar.
Afternoon, had a kind visit from Mr. Sharp ; then, at the request of
the Mayor, Vicar, &c. consulting about setting up a linen manufactory
to employ the poor, &c.
18. Morning, ut prius. Forenoon, taking leave of relations for Ledsham.
Afternoon, received a kind visit from the High Sheriff, my honoured
friend ——— Fairfax, Esq. with whom perusing manuscripts
about his ancient and honourable family till four. Then at Mr. Sharp's.
21. Morning, read Hall. Writing to Bryan Fairfax, Esq. (Secretary to
the Archbishop of Canterbury,) advising with Mr. B. D. about disposal
of Bibles. Afternoon, at Sheepscar.
22. Die Dom. Morning, read Hall Mr. Sharp preached excellently from
former text and doctrine, that Jesus Christ and the Spirit of Grace
are the gift of God. Afternoon, Mr. Whitaker (whose congregation has
now a second day been with us, till their new meeting-place be fit for
their reception,) preached very well from Matthew xi. 28.
Dec. 9- Morning, read, &c. Then distributing the
eighty Bibles, and as many Catechisms, to the probationers for the ensuing
year, with eight of Lye's Catechisms, and eight Alien's Sure Guide to
Heaven, to the eight best proficients of the former year, with 12rf.
for each parent; the noble and pious charity of Philip Lord Wharton.
Mr. Sharp preached from John v. 39 ; doctrine, that those Scriptures
wherein we think to have eternal life, and which testify of Christ,
are to be diligently searched by us all. Afternoon, at Mill-hill, enjoyed
ministers' and relations' company.
11. Evening, at the Free School, with much good company, to hear the
boys act a Latin vendu of books.
15. Morning, read two last chapters of 1 Chron. Rest of day abroad,
om gelt te ontfangen ende beta-eten. Sending money from ditto religious
lord to the Rev. Mr. Prime, of Sheffield, Mr. Heywood, of Halifax, Mr.
Waterhouse, of Bradford.* Paid also Mr. Sharp his, with whom, and Mr.
B. D. at chapel, upon the advising as to repairs, &c. Evening, read
but little.
16. Morning, read, &c.; then abroad, om gelt, ut prius, about Father
S.'s concerns. After, transcribing dates of the deaths of eminent persons
from Wood's Athense Oxonienses. Then at Sheepscar. Evening, reading
from ditto partial author.
23. Morning, read, &c.; then at mill. Afterwards, about domestic
affairs till noon : enjoyed the good company of Vicar, Mr. Whitaker,
with many friends and relations at dinner, and till evening, when with
some of them at H.'s till late.
25. Morning, read ..... The Vicar preached excellently from John i.
14, " And the word was made flesh;" whence he very learnedly
refuted the Socinian errors.
27. Die Dom. Morning; ut prius. Then attended in public ; Mr. Robinson,
at the New Church, preached the Commemoration sermon, from that of the
Evangelist, " He loved our nation and built us a synagogue;"
wherein he earnestly recommended charity, to show our faith by our works
; and especially to make our own hands our executors, and our eyes our
supervisors. Afternoon, at Mill-hill; Mr.Wright preached very well from
Rom. viii. 9, doctrine, that none but such as have the Spirit of Christ,
are members of Christ. Evening, repeated in family, and read in Mr.
Heywood's Heart's Treasure.
31. Morning, read ; then at mill; but most of the day transcribing manuscript
of ejected ministers, &c. Evening, &c.; but, alas! too little
of my time spent about the unum necessarium, though another year of
my short pilgrimage irrecoverably past.