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TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Life Diary Entries
NOTICE OF ATTRIBUTION Work originally published in 1834. Scanned, proofed and minor spelling corrections by the United Brethren Historical Center. Electronic edition ©2006 United Brethren Historical Center Suggested Citation:
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The Life and Journal of the Rev'd. Christian Newcomer transcribed, corrected and translated by John Hildt |
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1812
The manuscript appears to be incomplete. The continuance thereof is wanting from November 18, 1811, to February 25, 1812. February 26th, 1812—This forenoon we had meeting at Schnebly's ; at night at Witters. The Lord was present in convicting and converting power. Sunday, March 1st—This forenoon we had meeting in Shepherd's-town ; at night I spoke from Psalm 40, v. 1, 2. 3d—At Mr. Lancaster's ; lodged with Mr. Samuel Harris. Sunday 8th—I preached at Conrad Kemp's, from John 5, v. 4 ; staid for the night at the widow Kemp's. 9th—I preached in Middle-town, and lodged with Valentine Bowlus. 11th—I attended a meeting at Haman's. Sunday 15th—This forenoon I spoke at Schnebly's; in the afternoon we had a blessed Class-meeting at Simon Geeting's. 21st—I rode to Loudoun county, and staid for the night with old Mr. Frey. Sunday 22d—This forenoon I preached at Henry Frey's, from Matth. 21, v. 14, 15, 16, to an attentive congregation ; in the afternoon I heard Br. James Smith, in Leesburg, where I met Bishops Asbury and McKendree ; I lodged with Mr. Busy. The Methodist Conference was here in session, and 1 tarried until the 27th, when the Conference was closed; rode with Asbury and Henry Boehm to Noland's Ferry, where we crossed the Potomac river. Before we parted, Asbury gave me an invitation to attend the Philadelphia Conference, in order to assist in effecting a union and brotherly fellowship within the bounds of the Philadelphia Conference, between the Methodist church and the United Brethren in Christ. I lodged this night at the widow Kemp's. 28th, and Sunday 29th—We had a Quarterly meeting in Shauman's church ; Bishop McKendree was present. At night he preached at Schnebly's, I exhorted after him ; we both lodged at Jacob Hess's. 30th—Our meeting still continued; Br. Fechtig preached first, McKendree followed ; several persons were happily converted to God, others had their spiritual strength renewed, and some were enabled to jump and shout for joy: unto God be all the glory. April 2d—To-day I was at Peter Stadtler's, where I received the information through Br. Henry Spayth, that old Father Martin Boehm had departed this life, aged 86 years, 3 months and 11 days; he died March 23d, and was buried March 25th, 1812. 3d—I had meeting at Yost Herbaugh's. 4th—At Weller's, near Mechanicstown ; many come to this place to hear the word ; but as yet I perceive no change of heart in any of them. Sunday 5th—This forenoon I preached at Snock's ; in the afternoon at Valentine Doub's, where I formed a class of ten members : may the Lord preserve them all unto eternal life. 6th— I preached in Middle-town. Sunday 12th—This day Br. John Swartzwelder and myself preached in Hagers-town; we lodged at Marteny's. 13th—I came to Chambersburg, and lodged with Beshore. 14th—This evening I reached David Sneider's. 15th—I came to John Neidig's, but found him not at home, for which I was very sorry because I wanted him to accompany me to Philadelphia, to the Methodist Conference. 16th—This morning I felt my soul drawn out in secret prayer for a deeper work of grace in my heart, for success on my journey, and for the welfare of the whole Society of the United Brethren in Christ. Rode to Chr. Smidt's and staid tor the night. 17th—I reached Jacob Boehm's. 18th —I came to Br. Grosh's ; he rode with me to Joseph Weidman's, where I met Brs. Zentmeyer, Arndt, and Bergman ; staid for the night, but did not rest well, my mind was not at ease; dark clouds portending a storm, appeared to be hovering around me on every side ; I flew to the arms of my Redeemer for protection, and hope and trust he will keep me under his Almighty wings. Sunday 19th—This forenoon I preached from Matthew 15, v. 28, with considerable liberty ; rode in the afternoon to Jacob Brunner's, where I rested well. 20th—I came to Henry Zuck's, 17 miles from Philadelphia; the old people were absent from home, but the children received me very kindly : may God reward them. 21st—To-day about noon I reached Philadelphia, took up my abode with David Seaman ; in the afternoon I went to meeting and heard Br. Philip Bruce ; at night I had a long conversation with Bishop Asbury, and heard Jacob Gruber preach at the meeting house. 22d—It is this day twelve months since my dear companion departed this life : may the good Being also prepare me for the great change which sooner or later I will have to make; may I then be found worthy to inherit eternal life, and enter into that rest prepared for all that love the Lord Jesus Christ. I attended the Conference during its session; at night I attended meeting at the Academy, Br. Douglass delivered a very impressive discourse. 23d—This forenoon I attended Conference again ; the Brethren appointed Thomas Ware, Boray and Fox, a committee, if possible to form a closer union with the United Brethren in Christ. In the afternoon I met the Committee; when they brought in their report to Conference, it was resolved, that the Philadelphia Conference would act, and go as far in this matter, as the Baltimore Conference had done before them. 24th—This forenoon I attended the Conference again ; when it was further resolved, to send a written communication on the subject to the Conference of the United Brethren. Bishop Asbury preached to-day at halt-past eleven o'clock ; four Brethren were solemnly ordained Elders by the laying on of hands. 25th—This day I received a written communication to our Conference ; it was further resolved to send two members of their body as messengers to our Annual Conference, to consult, confer and advise further on the subject, with the Brethren in Conference assembled. At night Br. Christopher Frey preached a solid sermon. Sunday 26th—This forenoon I attended meeting in St.George's ; also in the Quaker or Friends' meeting house. Here I heard a lady speak in public ; in the afternoon I attended at the Academy. 27th—To-day the Conference came to a close. On returning to my lodgings, I found a young Quaker friend awaiting my arrival to pay me a visit; it proved a Mr. Zollikoffer, a son of our dear Sister on Pipe Creek. It gave me great joy and heart-felt satisfaction to find this young man a true disciple of Jesus, a follower of the meek and lowly Nazarene, and one who has a solid knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. I left Philadelphia about 3 o'clock in the afternoon ; rode 20 miles yet and stopped at a public house kept by Mr. Fahnestock. 28th—I rode to Christopher Grosh's and staid for the night. 29th—I reached my father and brother's-in-law. 30th —I visited my sisters and lodged with Jacob Creider. May 1st—I preached a funeral sermon, from Psalm 39, v. 5, 6, 7 ; John Baer, a brother of my father-in-law, was buried. I had great liberty to speak to my old acquaintances ; friends, and relations ; rode to Christian Lang's and tarried for the night. Sunday 3d—This day I preached at Jacob Shelli's, from John 5, v. 24, to a numerous congregation. 4th—I visited Chr. Hershey ; lodged with David Gingerich. 5th and 6th—We had a Sacramental meeting at John Neidig's ; I spoke from Luke 15, v. 31, 32 ; lodged with Christian Erb. 8th—We had a meeting at John Neidig's ; I spoke from Psalm 68, v. 19. 9th, and Sunday 10th—We had a Quarterly meeting at Abr. Meyer's I spoke from 1st. Peter 5, v. 5, 6, 7 ; we had a blessed time. Rode to Shelleberger's and staid for the night. 11th—I paid a visit to Br. John Davis ; rode through Chambersburg and tarried with Br. Kesler. 12th—I returned home. 13th—Our Annual Conference commenced to-day at Schnebly's meetinghouse in Washington county, Maryland, and continued until the 16th. Two of our English "Brethren attended our Conference as messengers of the Philadelphia Conference. We had great harmony and brotherly love during the session, and the friendly relations between our Society and the Methodist Brethren was greatly cemented and invigorated. Sunday 17th—This morning we had an excellent Love-feast; Br. Draksel preached from Amos 9, v. 13, 14. 18th—We had meeting at Mauser's; rode to Hagers-town, where we tarried for the night. Sunday 24th—I preached in Shepherd's-town, from John 3, v. 6, 7, 8. Sunday 31st—I attended a meeting at Marsh's. Sunday, June 7th—This day I preached at home, from Luke 13, v. 23, 24. 8th—This morning I commended myself and the family into the hands of Almighty God, and set out on my journey to the State of Ohio ; rode to Hagers-town and stopped for the night at Leymeister's. 9th—I rode about 40 miles and preached at night at Bloody Run, from Matthew 15, v. 27, 28; here I met my travelling companion, William Ambrouse. 10th—To-day we had an appointment at Matthias Smidt's, 4 miles from Bedford ; Br. Ambrouse spoke first, I followed him: I believe it was not altogether in vain. 11th—To-day we reached the top of the Allegheny, and lodged with Henry Hess. 12th—We came to Berlin, stopped with Br. Johnson; at night we had meeting at Jacob Guth's. I preached to a tolerably large congregation, from Matthew 15, v. 27, 28. 13th, and Sunday 14th—We had a blessed Sacramental meeting at John Weimar's; I spoke from 1st. Peter 5, v. 5, 6, 7 ; several persons obtained mercy and pardon of sin in the blood of the Lamb. 15th—To-day we dined with Br. Wm. Steel, a Methodist preacher; came to Henry Filcher's, and tarried with him for the night. 16th—To-day we had meeting at George Ambrouse's, a cousin of my travelling companion; Louis Fechtig was also present, he travels this circuit: we had a serious time. I rode alone across Laurel hill, and lodged with Conrad Pfirsing. 17th—This forenoon I preached at John Walter's, from Psalm 34, v. 15, 16, 17 ; in the afternoon we had meeting at John Swartz's. 18th—This day we came through Greensburgh, visited John Kerns and Pittal, and staid for the night with Sloderbeck. 19th — Was a very rainy day, so we had to tarry here. 20th, and Sunday 21st—We had a Sacramental meeting in Mount Pleasant; I spoke from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10 ; Ambrouse spoke trom Psalm 1, v. 1, 2, 3; Brs. Draksel, Berger, Pfirsing and Winter were present, and what is still better, the Lord Jesus was also present in his convicting and converting power. 22d —To-day we dined with Metzger, and staid for the night with Knegi. 23d—This forenoon we had meeting at Stecher's school-house ; at night at old Mr. Stecher's. The old lady of the house and several other persons, came down on their knees during the time of preaching, crying for mercy. 24th—To day we rode through Washington, tarried for the night with Hurd. 25th—This forenoon I preached in Boeffler's church, from Ephesians 2, v. 4 ; rode to Mr. Spahr's, in Virginia, where we lodged. 26th—To-day we crossed the Ohio river at Martin's ferry, and lodged at a public house. 27th—This morning we set out early ; rode about 40 miles to-day, and lodged for the night with John Bower, who entertained us very friendly. Sunday 28th—This forenoon I preached here, from Psalm 40, v. 1 to 4; rode through Zanesville and lodged with Henry Huber. 29th—To-day we came to old Mr. Mehn's and tarried for the night. 30th—We visited Abr. Heistand, came through Lancaster and lodged with George Benedum. July 1st—This forenoon I preached here, from Psalm 8, v. 5; went home with George Crowel and staid for the night. 2d —To-day I preached at Mr. Bresler's, from Matthew 5, v. 3, 4, 5, to an attentive congregation : may the Lord bless them. I lodged with Mr. Fastnacht. 3d—We rode about 30 miles, stopped at Michael Cryder's; here I met Br. Emmet, a Methodist preacher. I was rejoiced to see an old friend in a strange land; we dined together at Henry Mussulman's, and rode to Mr. Froshauer's, where we staid for the night. 4th—This evening we lodged with Henry Klober. Sunday 5th—This forenoon we had meeting at Mr. George Jocum's; in the afternoon at John Froshauer's; the Lord was with us at both places. 6th—To-day we stopped and took refreshment with Daniel Weyer; rode to Lewis Duckwalt's and tarried for the night. 7th—We rested our beasts and visited several families in this neighborhood. 8th—We lode about 40 miles, through a mere wilderness, but remarkably rich land, where a great many families may yet be able to maintain themselves; at night we reached Jacob Herring's. 9th—We came to Lewis Kemp's and staid for the night. 10th—We visited the widow Freyberger, also Lehman, and lodged with Mr. Wolf. 11th—We reached Br. Andrew Zeller's. Sunday 12th—This forenoon I preached here in a new school house, from Mark 8, v. 22, 23/24 ; in the afternoon I spoke at Mr. Kearney's, from Luke 19, v. 6, 7, 8 lodged with John Kemp. 13th—We reached Cincinnati, where we were kindly received by Thomas King, of Baltimore. 14th—To-day we crossed the river, rode 41 miles and lodged with Mr. Arnold, at a public house. 15th—We came to Georgetown. 16th—Through Lexington to John Reis's, where we had an appointment, and had to preach in the English language; the young people generally do not understand the German. 17th—We preached at Henry Herbaugh's. 18th—We visited Abr. Hauser, Henry Rohrer, and lodged with Joseph Bowman. Sunday 19th—This forenoon I preached at Jacob Rohrer's, from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10: in the afternoon we had meeting at Abr. Hauser's, and lodged with Lewis Locher. 20th—We crossed the Kentucky river and some other streams ; lodged in Washington county. 21st—This day we reached the widow Weller's, where we were cordially received and entertained in the most friendly manner. 22d—This forenoon we preached here, in the English language; rode to Birds-town, and lodged with Jacob Reiser. 23d—We came to Peter Hays's, an old acquaintance, and staid for the night. Here I saw a newspaper printed in Hagers-town, Maryland, wherein it was stated that the Rev. George Geeting had died at Mr. Snyder's, on his return from Baltimore. So then, one after another of my beloved brethren are called from the stage of action, to try the realities of another world; I am still spared, who knows how long? O Lord! grant that I may be fully prepared and ready at any time to obey the summons. 24th—We came to George Heagy's. 25th—I preached at George Ewinger's, from Psalm 40, v. 1,2,3. Sunday 26th—This forenoon we preached in Brunner's-town ; I spoke from John 5, v. 24 ; the congregation was so large that we had to preach in an adjoining grove ; in the afternoon we preached at Peter Hays's, and staid for the night. 28th—We came to John Reis's. 30th—We had meeting at Mr. David's, 31st—We rode more than 40 miles ; lodged with Mr. Arnold. August 1st—We rode 41 miles, reached Cincinnati and lodged with Thomas King. Sunday 2d—To-day we preached in the Methodist meeting house, in the German and English languages; I spoke from Luke 19? v. 5, 6 ; took supper with Mr. Mason, and lodged with Thomas King. 3d—To-day we visited the widow Hoeflich, also from Baltimore, staid for dinner, and rode in the afternoon to Daniel Ewi's. 4th—We tarried here and rested ourselves and animals. 5th—I preached here, from Ephesians 2, v. 18, 19 ; rode 5 miles to Christian Haus's, and staid for the night. 6th—We rode about 8 miles to Andrew Zeller's, where our Conference is appointed to be held. The session of the Conference was opened this afternoon, by reading chapter 4, 2d. Corinthians; it continued till Saturday at noon. Peace, union, and brotherly love characterized our meeting. Three brethren were appointed to travel continually and form regular circuits. Sunday 9th—We had a blessed meeting on the Sacramental occasion ; I spoke from Canticles 6, v. 9 ; Br. Ambrouse followed me ; many came to the Lord's table with streaming eyes. The power of God was visibly present; many souls will remember this meeting in a blessed eternity. I lodged with Mr. Gunkel. 10th—I came to Lebanon and lodged with George Vogelgesang. 11th—I preached at a school-house and staid for the night with Martin Shuey. 12th—This night I lodged with Sister Freyberger, a companion in my youth. 13th —I preached at Lewis Kemp's. 14th—At Jacob Herring's ; lodged with Lewis Kesler. 15th—I visited John Wolf, and staid for the night with Solomon Kershner. Sunday 16th—This forenoon I preached in Springfield, in a new meeting house; rode to Abr. Snyder's and staid for the night. 17th—We rode all day through prairies, many thousand acres of which are a desolate waste, but the soil is very rich. We met two Indians, accompanied by a white and a colored man, the latter being the interpreter of the former. I inquired where they were travelling to ; one of the Indians answered, "To the treaty." We came to Franklington and lodged with Jacob Grubb. 18th—I preached here in the Courthouse, from Matthew 15, v. 27, 28 ; rode to Lewis Kremer's and staid for the night. 19th—We preached here to a large assembly. 20th—This day was appointed by the President a day of fasting and prayer. I preached at Benedum's, from 1st. Peter 1, v. 3, 4 ; a Methodist Brother followed me : I then visited a sick man named Bollenbach. 21st—I came to Conrad Fetter's, and staid for the night; rested remarkably well. 22d, and Sunday 23d—We had a Sacramental meeting at Mr. Seitz's; Samuel Miller was baptised. I preached from John 5, v. 24 : bless the Lord for all his mercies. 24th, and 25th—We held a Conference at Herman's ; at night we had meeting at Manes'. The power of God was signally displayed, many were in distress and cried for mercy ; others fell to the floor and laid as if dead, and some were praising God and shouting for joy. We prayed with the mourners till after midnight ; several received pardon of sin, and peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ. 26th—I preached at Daniel Lyday's, from 1st. Chron. 4, v. 10 ; rode to John Manes', near Middle-town, where I lodged for the night. 27th—I came through Zanesville, intending to return by the way of Philadelphia, but finding myself unwell, (having an attack of the flux) I was afraid to venture into a strange and thinly populated section of the country, and meeting with a Mr. John Haffner, who was travelling to Pennsylvania, I resolved to ride along with him that I might have company. At night we stopped at a public house, the landlord's name was Bier. 28th—We rode 41 miles, and lodged again at a public house. 29th—We crossed the Ohio river and lodged with Mr. Burns; here I heard of a Camp-meeting to be held on Cross creek, in Washington county ;—to the Camp-meeting therefore I resolved to go. Sunday 30th—This forenoon I arrived at the Camp-ground ; my soul was rejoiced to meet Bishop McKendree, Jacob Gruber, and several other Brethren, to whom I was known. I had a long conversation with McKendree, and related to him the success of my present journey. I heard McKendree, Knox and Gruber preach with unction from above ; their discourses had a powerful effect on my mind: my soul was encouraged and comforted. Praying and singing with mourning souls continued during the whole night. 31st—This was truly a day of grace. O! how gracious is the Lord Jesus unto poor sinners ; 14 persons were baptised ; I assisted Bishop McKendree in the administration of the Sacrament. The hearts of the people were so broken and tendered, that not a word could be distinctly heard or understood, on account of the crying and lamentation which pervaded the whole Camp-ground : unto God be all the glory. September 1st—This morning my poor soul is filled with unutterable joy and gratitude to God for all his mercies : O! for a still deeper work of grace in my soul ; Lord grant it for thy own sake. The meeting came to a close ; about 40 persons joined society. We bid each other a tender farewell and departed ; I rode with Jacob Gruber to Washington, thence nine miles further to Mr. Wilson's, where I staid for the night. 2d —I came to Abr. Draksel's. 3d—I preached in Bonnet's school-house, from Acts 16, v. 18. 4th—I rode to a Camp-meeting in Fayette county where I met Bishop Asbury and Henry Boehm ; the Bishop requested me to attend him to his lodgings at Sister Hawthorn's, a short distance from the Campground. Here I had to relate to him the particulars of my journey. 5th—This forenoon Br. Boehm spoke from John 3, v. 17 ; Jacob Gruber followed and spoke from the words "Quench not the spirit." In the afternoon Asbury preached from Luke 3, v. 14 ; a whole company of volunteers attended preaching in their uniforms. They quietly took their seats, and behaved very gentlemanly : may the Lord convert every soul of them. Sunday 6th—Many thousand people were this day assembled on the ground ; Asbury preached again with great power. 7th—To-day he preached again from the words, "Search the scriptures," &c; 15 persons were baptised, some of them grey headed men. 8th—This morning after breakfast I took my leave of this man of God ; he embraced me in his arms, tenderly pressed me to his bosom, bid me carry his kind respects to Wm. Otterbein, his dearly blessed brother, (as he expressed himself.) I departed and rode to John Bonnet's, in Westmoreland county. 9th—The Brethren requested me this morning to remain to a Quarterly meeting which was appointed in Liganor Valley. I was anxious to return home and therefore resisted the request ; ultimately I agreed to draw lot whether to remain or depart, the lot fell against me. 10th—I attended a Methodist meeting ; Br. Lauck spoke first, I followed him and led the class. 11th—I visited Sloderbeck and lodged at Mr. Foltz's. 12th—To-day the Quarterly meeting commenced at David Weimar's; I spoke from 2d. Peter 1, v. 5. Sunday 13th—This forenoon I preached from Luke 19, v. 5, with great liberty. The congregation evinced by, a profusion of tears, that the word spoken made some impression on their hearts. A good number were in distress for the salvation of their souls, and several persons found peace with God ; at night I spoke at John Weibel's, in the English language, from Matthew 15, v. 27. Here the Lord was also present in converting power ; the meeting continued till after midnight. 14th—This morning I am hoarse, but rejoice in the God of my salvation. In Love-feast: we had a heart-cheering, soul-reviving time. The people were so rejoiced that it was with difficulty we could bring the meeting to a close ; ultimately, I tore myself away, got on my horse and pursued my journey. On the way I overtook a company returning home from meeting, singing' and praising God in a wonderful strain. I cattle to John Weimar's and staid for the night. 15th—I rode better than 40 miles and lodged with John Mond. 16th—I came to McConnell's-town and lodged at a tavern. 17th—I reached my son David's. l8th—Returned home and found the family all well. Sunday 20th—I preached in Shank's church. 21st—Rode to Shepherd's-town. 22d—To my son's-in-law. 23d—Br. Chr. Crum came here to-day. 24th—We rode together to Br. Jacob Bowlus's. 26th, and Sunday 27th—We had a Quarterly meeting in Middle-town ; Brs. Crum, Hoffman, Bowlus, Zentmeyer, Swartzwelder and Pitts were present ; we had a blessed time. 28th—I set out with Br. Hoffman to Fautz's Valley ; rode to Green-castle and lodged with Kaufroth. 29th—We reached Shallenberger's, in Cumberland county. 30th—I came to George Hoffman's. October 1st—We had meeting at Newman's. 2d—At Chs. Straub's. 3d, and Sunday 4th—We had a Quarterly meeting at Chr. Swartz's ; I preached From Psalm 52, v. 8, 9, 10 ; at night we had a blessed time at George Hoffman's. 5th—I visited Wagner and lodged at Sneider's. 6th—This forenoon I preached here, from 2d. Peter 1, v. 6, 7, 8 ; led the class consisting of 33 members; rode across the North mountain to John Stames'. 7th—I came to David Sneider's. 8th—Preached at the Rocky Spring. 9th —In Chambersburg. 10th, and Sunday 11th—We had a two-days' meeting at Fetherhoff's. 12th—Returned home. 17th, and Sunday 18th—We had a Sacramental meeting at Jacob Thomas's ; I spoke from John 11, v. 43, 44, 45. 22d—I set off for Baltimore, reached Valentine Daub's, and staid for the night 23d—I came within 9 miles of Baltimore, lodged with Mr. Clemens. 24th—I reached the city. Sunday 25th—This forenoon I preached in the church, from Luke 23, v. 28, 29, 30 ; Otterbein followed me. We then administered the Lord's Supper; at night we had meeting at Bender's. 26th—I visited several of the Brethren and friends in the city, and lodged at Brunner's. 27th—To-day I led two classes ; lodged again at Brunner's. 28th—I visited more of the friends in the city ; at night we had meeting at Otterbein's. 29th—I visited in the Northern Suburbs ; Rehman, Keener, Kalbfus, and Weller. 30th—I visited Mattiott, Baker, Meyer, Bausman, and some others, and lodged again with Otterbein. 31st—I rode 4 miles out of town, and visited old Martin Tschudy. Sunday November 1st—This forenoon I preached from Acts 17, v. 81 ; at night we had meeting at Smith's. 2d—I left Baltimore and lodged with Mr. Snyder. 3d—I came to Frederick-town and staid for the night with Sister Byerly. 4th—I returned home. 7th, and Sunday 8th—We had a Quarterly meeting in Hagers-town ; I lodged with John Hershey. 9th—Attended the funeral of Mrs. Stonebraker. Sunday 15th—We had meeting at Henry Newcomer's. 20th —I preached at home, from Matthew 15, v. 27, 28. Sunday 22d—This forenoon I preached at Schnebly's, from Matthew 25,v. 27, 28 ; in the afternoon in the Stone meeting house, from Matthew 25, v. 45, 46; at night in Sharpsburg, from Romans 5, v. 12. Lodged with Sieber. 23d—I preached in Hagers-town, from Matthew 25, v. 10. 24th—Preached at Jacob Wenger's, from Psalm 40, v. 1,2,3. 25th—At John Creider's, from Matthew 25, v. 10 to 13. 26th—In Chambersburg, from Luke 11, v. 21, 22, 23. 27th—At Wolgamott's, from Matthew 25, v. 42. Sunday 29th—This forenoon I preached at Roth's, from Matthew 21, v. 42; staid for the night with Shallenberger. 30th —I preached at Abr. Meyer's. December 1st—This evening I had meeting at Joseph Knegi's. 2d—At George Burtner's. 3d—My appointment for this day is in Sherman's Valley, but the water courses are so full that it is impossible to get there; rode to John Neidig's and staid for the night. 4th—This day my appointment was at Walter's; owing to a heavy rain nobody attended. 5th—Today I preached at A. Baer's, from Matth. 15, v. 27, 28. Sunday 6th—This forenoon I preached at Oberkersh's, from Luke 21, v. 34 to 36 ; in the afternoon at George Miller's, from Psalm 126, to a large audience. 7th—I had meeting at Mr. Marks'; spoke from Matthew 15, v. 27, 28. 8th—At Ellenberger's, from Ephesians 2, v. 17 to 20 ; rode to Felix Lichte's and spoke from Matthew 26, v. 45, 46. 9th—I preached at Moses Zinn's, from Psalm 40, v. 1 to 4. 10th—At Weidman's, from Acts 17, v. 30, 31; at night at Wenger's, from Psalm 126. 12th—I lodged at Brunner's. Sunday 13th—I preached here in the forenoon from Ephesians 2, v. 17 to 20 ; rode about 11 miles to Chr. Grosh's, and spoke from Matth. 25, v. 31, 32. 14th—I visited my old father-in-law and brother-in-law ; it appears experimental religion is still a strange thing to them : may the Lord have mercy on both. 15th—This forenoon I preached at Huber's; at night at Chr. Hershey's. 16th—I visited my sister in Lancaster; rode to Samuel Lane's and preached to a large assembly, from Luke 19, v. 7 to 10. 19th—Preached at Jordi's. Sunday 20th—This forenoon I spoke at Abr. Baer's, from Ephesians 2, v. 17, with great liberty ; rode 14 miles to Bicely's, and spoke to a very numerous congregation, from John 1, v. 11 ; we had a wonderful noise, but in my opinion this is not always a sure evidence of a good and useful meeting. 21st—I preached at Christian Herr's, from Isaiah 12, v. 1 to 4. 22d—I spoke at D. M's. from Ephesians 2, v. 20. 23d—I preached at Chr. Long's, from Isaiah 12, v. 1, 2, 3, 4. 24th—This morning I set out early, crossed the river at Harrisburg late in the afternoon, and rode to Shopp's. 25th—Christmas Day we had a blessed meeting here ; Br. Hoffman spoke first, I followed him ; rode to Jonas Rob's, and staid for the night. 26th—We had a watch night at Heik's ; we were favored with the power of the Lord. Sunday 27th—This forenoon I preached here, from Luke 2, v. 28 to 33 ; rode to the widow Meyer's and tarried for the night. 28th—This evening we had a blessed meeting at Chr. Shaler's ; I spoke in the English language. The grace of God operated powerfully on the people ; the meeting was protracted till after midnight. 29th—I preached at Sheibly's, from Isaiah 9, v. 5 ; Brs. Davis and Reed were present. We had a powerful time, nearly all the congregation were shouting and praising God. At last I was also overpowered and joined in the shout : O Lord! preserve my soul all the days of my life, from doing aught against thy most holy and righteous will. 30th—I preached with considerable difficulty, at Jonas Witter's, on account of a severe cold. 31st—This is the last day of the year : Lord grant that all the errors which I may have committed during the year past, may vanish away with the old year : accept of my sincere gratitude for all thy mercies and innumerable blessings bestowed on me up to the present moment, and continue thy goodness towards me in future, Amen. Preached this day at Gusman's. |
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