Extracts from the Diary of the Late REV. Robert Shirreff (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1821. Excerpt: ... goodness, too, I consider as visibly manifested in his care of the family and congregation at home, both of which we found well, and nothing material had occurred to interrupt the peace or harmony of either. I must, in particular, record the mercy of the Lord in affording me regularly on his own day, except one, an opportunity of preaching the word of life to my fellow men; the people received me with respect, and Were ready to receive the message from my mouth; they assembled in considerable numbers, and were attentive and serious, apparently more impressed with what was said to them than is to be seen in our congregations at home. May I hope some good was done The Lord give the increase, and send to his people here, and there, and everywhere, time3 of re-' freshing from his presence. Many of them were attached to our communion, and but for the distance and difficulties which lie in the way, would, I think, make a settlement welcome. To us they were kind and hospitable; I was in my brother's house as if I had been at home; I must reckon him and others among the rest of my Christian friends and benefactors, and try to render unto them a prophet's reward. On the whole, I desire now with a humble and thankful heart to set up my Ebenezer, and to inscribe on it this motto, " Hitherto hath the Lord helped," which was yesterday the subject of discourse. The promise made to Jacob, Gen. xxviii. 15. and his vow, verses, 20, 21, and 22, were frequently revolved in my mind. The Lord hath preserved and provided for me--I am come again to my house in peace, and-the Lord shall be my God; my house shall be his house, my property at his call, and my life devoted to his service--poor returns for such rich receivings. Such as they are I present them, and hope they will be...