March 1827
4th March/27. Sabbath - Owing to lameness of the Horse, it was thought necessary to deviate from the Circuit Plan and I had again to go to Mountyoung. Large congtn & very attentive. Gave about 200 tickets, and recd four candidates. Arrived at home quite late in the evening.
10th Before sunrise I was ready to take horse for Town, but was detained by rain. At night had a profitable season there in the band-meeting.
11th Sunday - Was a day of fat things & the word of the Lord was glorified. O may it greatly prosper! Amen.
12th This morning I was ready at two o'clock! to meet the people at 5. At the proper time, many attended & the Lord was with us. After which I rode to my "much loved home".
15th March/27 Went to Peruvian Vale by invitation from Mr McLean the Manger, to catechise the little Negroes. 35 were present & could repeat the first part of the Catechism very well - so we commenced with the second, they are to have a weekly visit, and I hope they will attend & be diligent in learning.
25th Rode to Union chapel, about half way to Mountyoung; service at which is on the alternate Sabbath. Large attendance received some on trial & gave a number of Tickets - there are hundreds of members here also. After preaching a note was handed me from J. D. Questel, member of the House of Assembly, inviting me to dine at Mount St Patrick, his residence. He is one of the best friends the Mission ever had, & through his influence the Ch. at Union was erected for the Missionaries. I went & solicited permission to preach to his Negroes, which he immediately granted. Thus Tuesday evening will be employed occasionally here in preaching and catechising. May the Divine blessing crown my labors!
30th March/27 - Mr Pope & family being to embark to day for England I rode to Town and found them just ready to take horse for Calliaqua where the vessel was at anchor - Returned with them and remained there all night - they were ready a day too soon.
31st About noon our friends went on board the Percy Capt Sayers, bound for London, and were quickly under sail with a fine breeze. Their departure was much regretted by many in the society, and led me to think much of the country to which they were going, and to which we hope a kind Providence will in due time conduct our wandering steps - Till then we calmly wait. This afternoon I rode home to Biabou in company with a pious member of the Society in Calliaqua having seen some circumstances in the conduct of certain individuals which ought to teach them wisdom. May I profit thereby, & "walk before God", as he requires all his people.