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Feb. 17-23
Walk down to church. Mr. Meade reads the services but is too unwell to preach. I'm much disappointed; however, hear a good sermon from Mr. Nelson at night. Monday have such a pleasant call at Mr. Nelson's asking him to interest himself about Robert, to advise and direct him in his search after the worth of the religion of Christ and he kindly promised to do all in his power. Get home Monday to dinner ....I'm busy getting ready for a visit to Music Hall. Mammy Eliza has agreed for Maggie to go with me. We have set next
Tuesday (26th) if all is well to start. Dave will be our escort. Cousin Howel with us one day this week. Read a life of Mrs. Hoffman, the African missionary ....What testimony it bears of the power and joyful happiness of the Missionary's life. The time allowed her to work for God was short but in that short time many many were raised up and call her blessed. Finish Cummings on The Apocalypse. What beautiful books they are. The harmony between the prophecies and the signs of the times is very wonderful and shows a vast amount of labor and thought. Oh, that he may be correct in his opinion that the coming of our Saviour draweth nigh when our habitation shall be a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness ....Disgusted with politics and have determined not to look at the papers for Old Virginia is acting an undignified part.
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