The next morning, we got upon our horses at an early hour, and after a
hard and long ride reached Mr. Torrey's at Weymouth, about an hour after
dark. Here we found Cousin Torrey in bed with her second child, a boy,
whereat her husband is not a little rejoiced. My brother here took his
leave of me, going back to the Plantations. My heart is truly sad and
heavy with the great grief of parting.
May 30.
Went to the South meeting to-day, to hear the sermon preached before the
worshipful Governor, Mr. Broadstreet, and his Majesty's Council, it
being the election day. It was a long sermon, from Esther x. 3. Had
much to say concerning the duty of Magistrates to support the Gospel and
its ministers, and to put an end to schism and heresy. Very pointed,
also, against time-serving Magistrates.
June 1.
Mr. Michael Wigglesworth, the Malden minister, at uncle's house last
night. Mr. Wigglesworth told aunt that he had preached a sermon against
the wearing of long hair and other like vanities, which he hoped, with
God's blessing, might do good.
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