to visit and preach to the inmates of the prison, almshouse and hospital. The whole change consisted in giving enlargement to the circle of his labors: and there can be no doubt that this was not only conducive to his health and happiness, but also to the extension of his usefulness. It should likewise be remarked, that till the death of his wife, he never gave up his mechanical business; and, as will appear from his journal, he was sometimes called to work at a coffin on one part of the Lord's day and to preach on another part of the same. But in no manual labor, which was not clearly the demand of necessity or mercy, would any earthly inducement have tempted him to have any concern, on the day of sacred rest. Yet when such a demand was clearly made, he showed that he was superior to all superstitious feelings: and those who knew him best, had not a doubt that not only on the Sabbath, but on other days also, his meditations were much of the things of God and heaven, while his hands were diligently employed in the use of his mechanical implements.

The following extracts from his journal will show the nature, extent, and variety of his engagements, during the whole period which elapsed between his licensure, and his becoming stated preacher to the mariners-The reader will remark how acceptable his services appear to have been, to almost every denomination of Protestant Christians.

1808.-Continued at the alms-house, jail, and hospital, to the end of the month of April.

1st Sabbath in May, held worship at the village called the Rising Sun, in the forenoon; and at the alms-house in the afternoon. At the former the people attended decently, and some young people appeared to be affected.

2d Sabbath-Held worship at the hospital in the morning, and at a school-house in Buck-lane, below the city, in the afternoon. Had a very orderly company-collected a number of boys from their amusements, who also attended. In the evening attended a society in the Northern Liberties.

3d Sabbath-Held worship in the morning over the

Delaware, at Camden. But few attended, but they were desirous of having the worship continued. In the afternoon, attended at the bettering-house, and in the evening in the Northern Liberties.

4th Sabbath-Attended the communion in the Second Presbyterian Church in the morning, and preached at the prison in the afternoon, and at a society in the west part of the city in the evening:-poorly attended, and some boys were very unruly.

5th Sabbath-At the hospital in the morning: attended Mr. Welch, from Connecticut, to the prison in the afternoon. He spoke to the prisoners and visited the sick, and I assisted him. In the evening attended public worship.

1st Sabbath in June-Attended at the alms-house in the afternoon, and at Kensington in the evening; and had a very large collection of people, who attended with great apparent solemnity.

2d Sabbath-Prevented by heavy rain from attending out of the city-assisted Dr. Green. In the evening began to hold worship at Spring Garden, under very discouraging appearances-Collected some boards and firewood, to make seats for the people; and many attended out of curiosity, who were not in the habit of going to any place of worship. Some appeared affected, and several desired to have meeting there again.

3d Sabbath-Held worship, in the Pennsylvania hospital in the morning-at the new church in the Northern Liberties in the afternoon-and at Spring Garden at night. More attended than at first.

4th Sabbath-Hurried in the morning with a coffin; but went to Frankford and held worship there, both parts of the day. In the evening held worship at Kensingtonpeople attentive.

1st Sabbath in July-Held worship in the First Presbyterian Church in the morning. Had to work in the afternoon, and hindered at night from going to Spring Garden, by the sickness of my wife, and unwell myself.

2d Sabbath-My wife too sick too permit me to leave home and go out of the city-had to work at a coffin and attend a funeral. Gave an exhortation at the grave for Dr. Wilson's congregation.

3d Sabbath-At the State prison in the morningpreached for Dr. Green in the afternoon; but could not attend society in the evening, on account of my wife being very ill.

Supplied for Dr. Green at the new church on Wednesday evening; beside attending my own society on every Thursday evening.

4th Sabbath in July-Had to work in the morning— heard Dr. Green-attended at the bettering-house in the afternoon, and spoke to the poor; visited the sick in the evening.

5th Sabbath-Held worship at the Rising Sun in the morning; and back of the city in the evening, at a schoolhouse; at both places the people attended decently and solemnly.

1st Sabbath in August-Had to work, but attended worship, and spoke in the evening near the Schuylkill, in a school-house.

2d Sabbath-Had to work in the morning before worship; but preached both parts of the day at Pine street church.

3d Sabbath-Supplied for the Lutherans in the morning, and attended the communion in Arch street. Assisted Dr. Green in the afternoon, and held a society at Spring Garden at night. Friday evening, spoke for Dr. Green in Arch street meeting.

4th Sabbath-Held worship at Frankford both parts of the day. Was called upon to visit a dying son of Mr. Lesley's with the lock-jaw-he died in the evening. Supplied for Dr. Green in the week.

October, 1st Sabbath-Was to preach in Arch street church, but obtained Mr. Kollock to perform the service. Had to make a large coffin, but attended a society in the evening. A number of families attended, who were beginning to perform family worship, and were addressed particularly on that subject. They appeared determined to go on, and look to the Lord for grace to help them.

2d Sabbath in October-Obtained Dr. Keith to preach in Arch street church, and Dr. Blair in the north church, as Dr. Green was sick, and Mr. Janeway out of the city. I went to the bettering-house in the afternoon, and to

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Spring Garden at night-had a crowded house, and many in the street- -some very vain and careless.

4th Sabbath-Preached in the north church in the morning, and gave an exhortation in the Methodist meeting in the evening, to a great congregation, who were very attentive.

December, the 2d Sabbath-Preached in the morning at Spring Garden-in the afternoon at Zoar, a Methodist meeting, chiefly black people, but very attentive.

1809, January, the 1st Sabbath-Preached in the morning at the hospital; and in the evening at the Union Methodist meeting.

2d Sabbath-Preached in the morning at the prison, and visited the sick in both wings; they were very attentive. In the evening preached at the black Methodist meeting, called Bethel, to a very large collection of people, white and black.

February, 3d Sabbath-Attended the communion in the Second Presbyterian Church in the morning. Had to prepare a coffin in the afternoon, for a corpse to be sent out of the city. Attended at the Union Methodists' meeting in the evening. Concluded a prayer meeting, with an exhortation and prayer.

4th Sabbath-Attended a funeral in the morning, and spoke to a large concourse of people, at Mr. Potts's burying-ground. Held worship at the Hospital, and attended another funeral.

March, the 1st Sabbath-Preached for Mr. Janeway in the north church, in the morning, and for the Independents at the Tabernacle, in the evening.

2d Sabbath in March-Preached a charity sermon in the morning at the Methodists' meeting in Kensington, by the request of a large society, for helping the poor in that part.

4th Sabbath-Preached in the afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church, Dr. Wilson being unwell; and in the evening opened a new place for worship, south-west of the city, built by Captain Moore and others, which was well attended.

1st Sabbath in April-Preached in the morning in the Fourth Presbyterian Church-assisted Dr. Wilson in the

afternoon, but was unable to go to the society at night, by reason of the rheumatism.

3d Sabbath of April-At the prison in the morningpreached for Mr. Potts in the afternoon-and at a new school-house, built for the use of the Evangelical Society, in the evening, to a large collection of grown people and children.

2d Sabbath, May-At the prison in the morning, and at the bettering-house in the afternoon. Delivered a funeral sermon on the death of a pious blind woman, who had been long there.

3d Sabbath of June-Preached at the prison in the morning, and Spring Garden in the evening. The following week went abroad. Held worship at Trenton, on Wednesday evening; Thursday and Friday evenings at Brunswick.

4th Sabbath, in New-York-Attended the Lord's Supper at Mr. Milledoler's church, and preached for him in the afternoon. Preached on my return, at Brunswick, and at Trenton. Arrived at home in time to attend my own society in the evening. Next evening supplied for Dr. Green at the Tabernacle.

3d Sabbath of July-Mr. Flinn supplied in my place for Dr. Green. I then began to help the German Calvinists. Preached, morning and afternoon, for them in the Academy.

4th Sabbath-Supplied for the Germans both parts of the day, and catechised their children. Visited a sick man at night.

5th Sabbath-Supplied for the Germans both parts of the day, and catechised their children. The number increasing so much as to require assistance by some of their members.

All August supplied for the Germans.

September-Continued still to supply for the Germans, except when I obtained some one to take my place-I then went to the poor-house, prison, and hospital, through the months of September, October, and November. At the hospital, in September, there was a seaman, who had been hurt in his back, which turned to a mortification. He was under great concern about his soul; and for some