8 mo. 24.—­How greatly I feel humbled under the prospect before us in this place; many thirsting souls are looking to us for help, and we feel poor and weak; we can only direct them to Him from whom all strength comes.  O my Saviour, forsake us not in this trying hour; give us the consolation of thy Holy Spirit, and a portion of strength to do thy will!  Our meeting is appointed for this evening; enlighten our understanding, O Lord, that we may be enabled to instruct the people in the right way.

25_th_.—­More came to the meeting last evening than we expected.  They were still, and a good feeling prevailed; there were those present who knew something of inward retirement with their Saviour.

Madame Combe called yesterday to ask some questions on the Supper and Baptism.  I believe it would be an advantage to these pious people, if they were to read and compare one part of the Scripture with another more diligently.  She left us well satisfied with the explanation given to her questions.  We never touch on these points, unless we are asked questions upon them.

The various visits received this day have closed with one of no common interest from Dr. Karl Bouterwek, a young man from Prussia.  He told as he had received much benefit in the church of the Dissidents, but was on the point of separating from them, because he could not agree in acknowledging they were the only true visible church.  After some observations on the Supper, &c., we observed that there were individuals in this place whom the Most High was calling into more spirituality and purity of worship.  He asked why we thought so.  Our reasons were given, and he made no reply; but a most solemn and precious silence came over us, which it was beyond our power to break by uttering words.  Our hearts were filled with love, and the dear young man went away to avoid showing the feelings of his heart by the shedding of tears.

28_th_.—­Took tea at the Pavilion, a pleasant country walk of twenty minutes from town, with Mad’e de Watteville and her daughter.  She had invited a number of friends to meet us.  We passed a couple of hours, pleasantly conversing, mostly on religious subjects.  It is a little extraordinary, with what openness some of these dear people speak to us of the state of their minds.  When the circle was seated, we formed a pretty large company.  The daughter of Mad’e de W. whispered to my M.Y., Are we too dissipated to have something good?  We told her it was always good to endeavor to retire before the Lord in humility of soul.  I trust a parting blessing was felt amongst us.

30_th_.—­From 9 o’clock till half-past 12, we received visits in succession, I think not fewer than fifteen.  At half-past 2, Mad’e de Tavel accompanied us to the Penitentiary prison.  For cleanliness and order, I think, it exceeds all I ever saw of the kind.  I fear the religious instruction is very superficial; none but formal prayers and written sermons are used.