1854, Feb 12
Opened my commission by preaching today at St Kilda and Prarhan (sic)in the former place from 1 John 3:14 and the later Ps 132:14. These are villages adjoining and about 3 miles from Melbourne. Felt a sweet sense of my saviours presence especially at St Kilda. Do feel in the joy of preaching Salvation to forget all my griefs occasioned by the loss of friends. My soul is all on fire to spend and be spent in my Master's service and desires nothing so much as here to taste the joys of Salvation and then to enjoy them above. Something seems to assure me that I am in the path by heaven designed for me and this is all-sustaining. I gladly sacrifice all for Christ under the sweet assurance that I shall find all again in that Eternal Day. We are awaiting now with some anxiety to know the Post of Holy toil which we are to occupy.

Mar 4
After much excitement and trial I arrive today at the Balaratt Gold fields which is to be the sphere of my toil for some time. The circumstances of the Mission are very peculiar and to me very trying. My predecessor the Rev J B Vipont was cast upon these shores six months ago by shipwreck. He presented himself to the District Meeting as a Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church of America and solicited a Post as a Wesleyan Minister. The District saw good to employ him for six months at Balaratt. At the termination of this period and in prospect of our arrival from England it was agreed to dismiss him. This act he has denounced as unjust and contrary to what he thought he had a right to expect. In consequence a faction is formed and much bad feeling prevails. It had proceeded so far as that his friends were building him a chapel and wished him to establish a separate interest. This however upon certain explanations is abandoned and he proceeds to Geelong as a Minister in the Establishment. Notwithstanding affairs are in a very perplexing state. Financial matters are confused and the Circuit much involved. In these circumstances I open my commission at Balaratt without a Home without a friend. No place for me at present and am obliged to live at the Hotel.

5
Preached this evening at Cornish Town from 2 Cor 8.9

11
Have been engaged in squaring a/cts ever since arrival. Am yet at the Inn but today go to a tent. My soul is overwhelmed with grief. Now I feel as I never felt the loss of friends. Not an individual is there to whom I can go. I lean only upon God. He is my help and my shield.

12
Preached thrice to excellent congregations. Was sweetly assisted by the Master in the work and felt it blessed as ever to administer bliss and salvation in Jesus name. The evening congregation was composed of persons of all ranks and persuasions. In it were persons of all grades from the most respectable to the humblest walks of life. Lawyers & Doctors, Oxford & Cambridge graduates and miners. Such is the usual composition of our diggings congregation. Surely the seed which is being thus scattered by the side of all water will not be lost "Lord it is Thy will" and work follow with abundant success.

13
This evening had a full meeting of all the office bearers and local preachers in the Ct. Laid before them the precise financial condition of the work and formed sub committees for the management of the various Churches. The meeting agreed to at once add to my comfort and speedily as possible to build me a house.

17
Held a committee meeting upon the new Chapel at Wesley Hill. Found ourselves involved in more of the responsibilities than a prospect of fairly being able to (?) in consequence proposed alterations in original (?)

Mar 18
Sabbath An exceedly (sic) stormy day. In consequence congregation small. The evening service profitable felt my heart enlarged and soul drawn out much in sympathy for perishing sinners. After preaching, met a class and was afterward privately waited upon by a person who felt much under the sermon. He made disclosure concerning his state. Had been much harassed with fear and temptation and in consequence believed himself to be under the influence of an evil spirit. Gave him the best advice in my power and commended him to the mercy of God in Christ.

20
This evening held committee to consider concerning the erection of a house for my residence. The contractor not being present the meeting postponed until Wednesday.

21
Held committee upon Cornish Town Chapel. Found both the A/cts and Chapel in an unsatisfactory state. Resolved to investigate the A/cts and at once make improvements in the Chapel.

23
Preached at Wesley Hill on Heb 11:1. Felt happy in God while speaking His word.

25
Took a wide circle in investigating the state of several interests. Found Eureka Tent (in debt £50) not worth £5. And in a locality where not a population to supply a congregation.

26
A happy but laborious Sabbath. Met a class for Tickets at nine. Walked to Eureka and preached at 11. Returned. Met a large class for Tickets at 2.30pm. It was a sweet season. Visited a few members. Preached to a crowded house Cornish Town at 6 And finished by administering the Lord's Supper for the first time. Was sweetly assisted and retired to rest under a delightful calm. Conscious of my Master's approval all is well.

27
Held 4 Committee meetings. In morning at 10 the Eureka Ch Com. Resolved to remove and repair the tent and to make a special appeal to the public for assistance by soliciting subs and opening services April 9th. At 6 evening Cornish Town Committee. Found the debt still heavier by other bills sent in. Resolved to have a tea meeting Easter Monday. At 7 o'clock Mission House Com. Resolved to advertise for tenders and set it going soon as possible. At 8 o'clock Golden Point Ch Committee. This worst case of all. Debt £100 not worth £20. In addition it even lays in ruins being blown down 2 days ago. When almost lost as to know what to do. A kind friend offered to take a £50 draft upon Chairman of the District in payment for 82-7-9. This encouraged us and I wrote to the chairman begging £50 from the Contingent Fund. I trust to get it and if so there will truly be a blessing in its being blown down it is to be re-erected and we hope soon out of debt.

28
Full of business. Drew up specifications for Mission House in morning and in afternoon married (for first time) two couples. Preached in the evening at Cornish Town and met class.

30
Rode to Cresswick Creek 14 miles where no cause has hitherto existed. Assisted by a Bro Bowden went from tent to tent found out about 30 members who were as sheep without a Shepherd. Collected them together and preached to them. Afterward gave them tickets of membership. Organised them into 3 classes, appointed a Chapel Committee and set them to work to procure some sort of a preaching place.

31
Visited many more at Cresswick Creek and was much encouraged. Returned home in the evening full of hope that the result of my visit would be great good.

April 1
This morning solemnised another marriage and was afterward called upon to baptise a dying child. Thus near are joys and sorrows in this world of sin and woe.

2
Preached twice at Wesley Hill and baptised 4 children. The congregations and collections were much improved. Thus have some encouragement amidst much discouragement.

4
Had a letter from the court requiring the Licence by which I a week ago married one John Wesley Barr to a Margaret Mullen. It appears the bride is the daughter of Roman Catholics and under age. And they are much exasperated because she was married by a Protestant Minister. In consequence they are swearing before the magistrate that their Consent was never given and thus charging the Bridegroom with perjury.

7
Had a visit from John Wesley Barr from whom I learnt that the issue of the above affair was his marriage a second time by the Priest. It turns out to be a piece of popish intolerance and the Parents by this compromise are satisfied. Such is the Bigotry etc of Mother Church.

9
Preached thrice. The afternoon was an opening service of the Eureka tent. Which I found £50 in debt and not worth £10. By this effort and other means however the weight is removed realising about £30 and hope to pay the whole shortly.

10
Received a letter from Chairman of District in which I am informed the £50 for which I begged in behalf of Canadian Ch is granted. By this the £100 debt is reduced to £9. And this hope to realise by opening services next sabbath. Also received tenders for the building of a Mission House. Only two and for the same work a difference of £160. The lowest £389 is received and three months hence hope to have it completed.

16
Preached in connection with opening services of Golden Point Chapel. Text Is 62:6.7 My soul much drawn out and enlarged while anticipating Jerusalem Established and made a praise in the earth. Was also graciously assisted while preaching on Resurrection. Morning at Cornish Town and evening Wesley Hill. The contributions at Golden Point entirely liquidate the debt this place therefore (the only one of which it cannot be said) is free. Thus one burden is removed. I thank God and take courage.

17
Held a committee of Eureka Chapel to audit the A/cts. Found we had succeeded in clearing £36 of debt leaving it at £20. This another matter for thankfulness and encouragement. Received letters from Home full of cheering intelligence. Also one from Rev W Butters informing me that the Committee of Education have recommended Government to grant us a £1000 if we raise £500 towards a stone School house to be also used as a Chapel. One hundred of the five Mr B has promised to raise in Melbourne and two of the remaining four is already promised at Balaratt. The remainder I undertake to raise so here is another matter for praise. This evening being Easter Monday we held a tea meeting at Cornish Town. A most unpropitious day as to the weather, but a goodly attendance and great grace was upon us all. Contributions freely offered and proceeds of tea we have paid £55 of debt from this Chapel. Thus is the Lord looking favourably upon his Vineyard and cheering our hearts with good things.

18
Spent the day in soliciting subscriptions towards the Stone School. Succeeded in raising other £80. £75 of which the cash down with which paid part of bill for work already completed and thus satisfied contractors who otherwise had threatened to proceed against us at Law.

19
Married two couples and interred a child.

20
Married another couple - a Spaniard

21
Very unwell else intended spending another day at begging. Have obtained a few pounds more.

23
Preached at Golden Point in morning and Cornish Hill evening baptised two children and administered the Lord's Supper. My hands are truly full but my heart is still in heaven. Have less time for study than ever when a local preacher which is a source of great trial, but the Lord is very gracious and upholds me with strength divine.

30
In prosecution of ordinary routine of duty another week has glided away. Oft time I am severely tried and as often am I encouraged. Because of my lonely condition my mind is frequently very sad but even then a ray of divine comfort upholds me. All the weight of management of my circuit devolving upon me. My hands & head and heart are quite full. But beside all this am obliged to attend to horse and house which is doubly trying. Am hoping (?) I shall be permitted soon to have relief. Have sent for my betrothed one from England and do trust she will soon arrive for I now see it as I never saw and feel it that "it is not good for man to be alone". The weather exceedingly stormy makes it impracticable to get out much amongst the people. Tis an exceedingly stormy country. In winter incessant rain and wind and in summer everlasting dust. To day preached twice but being stormy very small congregrations.

May 1
Today rode to Creswick Creek and married another couple and then rode back to bury a Mr Williams whom I visited last Friday. Throughout the day it has blown almost a hurricane and rained in torrents.. Wet through and perished with cold.

7
Preached two opening sermons at Creswick Creek. A Chapel which has been erected in the short period of three weeks at a cost of £150. Congregations were overflowing-indeed hundreds were unable to get in at all. Collections £25. After evening service met the Society and addressed them on the importance of preserving unity and brotherly love. A most delightful state of things exists and my heart was greatly cheered.

8
Yesterday's services were followed up today by a tea meeting. At which the amount necessary to pay for the Ch was more than raised. Again I was cheered and greatly encouraged.

9
This morning united a couple in matrimony attended at Wedding breakfast and dinner. In the interim visited a tribe of natives in the bush. At the sight my soul was greatly humbled as in their depth of degredation I beheld how greatly our race has fallen from its pristine perfection. These appear to be the most degraded of the human species of whom I have ever heard. Indolent to a proverb. Living in a state of nudity. Their huts or as they call them /Mi Mis/ simply consisting of a few shreds of bark thrown upon an elevated pole. About 3 ft in height.In these they lie in a less cleanly condition than the swine. Not the slightest idea of a chair or stool or table or any kind of furniture. But their moral condition appears still worse. They appear to be entirely destitute of any trace of moral obligation or of a Supreme Being. Humbled at the sight I returned once more to civilized life, and truly how great the contrast. The extremes being so contiguous one is in a position to appreciate the blessing of civilisation and the influences of the Gospel. What should we have been better than they but for these? Praise to Him from whom all blessings flow that I was born a happy English child.

The evening called the Society together and organised Sabbath School Committees and Tract Society. All seem to enter into the plans with heart and soul.

10
Rode to Capt Hepburns Sheep Station at the foot of Smeaton Hill. Here I found many things to interest and cheer. The Country and Climate appear very difft from Balaratt - Certainly much more agreeable and pleasant. It is open, slightly besprent with foliage, and at distances varying from 3 to 50 miles there are no fewer than 20 mountains in sight which gives the scenery a romantic and delightful aspect. Capt Hepburn's house is the finest and most finished I have yet seen in the Colony. In appearance from the distance very like an English Mansion. Internally richly furnished and occupied by a very interesting family.

At this spot I met Bro WP Wells who is stationed at Castle-Maine in whose company I voyaged from Home. Smeaton Hill is equidistant from Castle-Maine and Balaratt - abt 25 miles from each. This was an occasion of great pleasure to meet with the only face I may be said to know in this great Terra Australis. I preached to the family from Deut 32:11.12. And spent a most delightful evening in talking over old and new scenes.

11
In company with Bro Wells rode to Mt Franklin - the Station of E D Parker Esq M.L.C. Here also I preached and spent another evening.

12
Being now 35 miles from home I said once more adieu to friend W. Mounted my horse and reached Balaratt at 6p.m. having spent the most pleasant week in my Colonial history. At 7 I met my class was refreshed in prayer and then retired to rest.

14
Preached twice. Baptised two children and interred another. The evening Service was a time of unusual liberty and power. Have faith that though as yet no immediate fruit appears yet the seed shall surely grow.

21
Preached this morning at Cornish Town text Coll 3:2-4 . Afternoon heard Rev J Harding from Geelong and enjoyed the same privilege in the Evening. After which participated in the Lord's Supper. The occasion was the opening of another new Chapel on Claytons Hill. This is the fourth opening in two months. Collection £40.*

* Here it was found impracticable on a/c of weather to proceed with the House so the contract mentioned April 10 was mutually abandoned.

May 22
This morning received a communication from the Chairman in which informed the £1000 is granted by Govt for a stone school house and is available at once. This sees an end to all my difficulties. My hands are hereby filled, more than ever but I thank God and take courage. Feel the work to be great and bearing much upon the future prosperity of this Colony. Lord Jesus shine in this great work guide me and use me for thy glory

23
Was waited upon by the Rev J.B. Vipont my predecessor who entered largely into explanation of several financial discrepancies in the A/cts. The result was satisfaction concerning every item excepting one. Hope this soon will be rectified and all the mischief which at one time threatened the Ct averted.

25
Addressed a long letter to the Editor of the Balaratt Times on the subject of Education in hopes of stirring up the Public to help in this great matter.

28
Preached from 2 Cor 4:5 in the New Chapel Claytons Hill to an overflowing congregation. Much blessed and encouraged.

June 4
Preached to crowded congregations at Creswick Creek. Met classes - addressed Sunday school and administered the Sacrament of Lords Supper. A day of great good to my own soul. The mission in this place is but one month old but here is a beautiful chapel three classes - a large Sabbath school, & a tract society all in active operation. May the Lord of the harvest crown our labour with great success!

5
Met classes preached to a full congt and held a leaders meeting.

6
Rode to Smeaton Hill and preached to the family of Capt Hepburn!

8
Met Bro WP Wells at Smeaton

9
Journeyed with Bro W to Balaratt and held a tea meeting at Claytons Hill which produced £50 towards the debt -

11
Preached at Cornish Town in the morning and heard Bro Wells afternoon and evening. Other £20 collections were better up at Claytons Hill. Congregations were crowded and trust much good was the result.

12
A trembling penitent called upon me for advice and encouragment. Seemed truly alive to his danger and evidenced a desire to flee from the wrath to come. Felt great delight in pointing him to Jesus. Evening held a committee meeting to consider the prospect of improving upon the delapidated condition of the Eureka chapel. Resolved upon a special and immediate effort to pay off the debt as a preparatory step. £8 was then subscribed and the remainder is to be raised by special services on the 25th.

19
Yesterday one of peculiar trial. It being a rainy day it was impractible for anyone to leave their dwellings so that I preached thrice to nearly empty chapels. Of this the enemy seemed to take the advantage and severely harrowed my mind. My consolation is I did not come here I was sent and on that gracious providence that brought me I cast my every care.

28
During the week signed an address to present to the new Governor of the colony (Sir C. Hotham) who arrived on Tuesday the 20th in the "Queen of the South"

On Sabbath met a class preached thrice baptised three infants and administered the Lord's Supper. Succeeded in raising enough to liquidate the Eureka Chapel debt. Congregations good. The name by wh I baptized one of the children was the novel and startling one of John Jonathon Nugget. Yesterday married a couple and held our Quarterly Meeting. The income of the Quarter met the expenditure and a little over but on a/c of the debt yet remaining resolved to sell the horse and make an effort during the Quarter to meet our demands.

July 2

The happiest day in the colony. Preached twice at Creswick Creek. Baptized three children. Held a Love Feast and Prayer Meeting. Congregations crowded and gracious influences under the word. The love feast was indeed a feast of love. A time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord.

July 3-17 July 7th
Rode over to Creswick Creek and preached at 6.30 to a full congregation.Felt it good to trace the footsteps of Grace as shewn in the case of Abel. Next morning proceed to Mt Franklin 21 miles further and preached to a Company in the House of P. S. Parker text Ep1:13 14 A subject always new.

8
Rode on to Castlemaine. Met Bro W.P. Wells. The day was exceeding fine the country very beautiful as compared to Ballaaratt. I enjoyed the ride exceedingly.

9
Preached three sermons in the New Chapel Castlemaine. It was a hallowed day. The Holy Ghost was in the word especially in the evening When two backsliders were reclaimed and gave in their names once more to meet in Class. To God be all the praise. This is the first visible fruit to our labours we have yet seen in this Colony. I feel greatly encouraged hereby to labour on at His command and offer all my works to Him.

10
Took an interesting tour through the Forest Ck Diggings and inspected all the Chapels . The evening was spent most agreeably at a public tea meeting in connection with the opening Services. The best of feeling prevailed and £100 was raised toward the object. A spirit of praiseworthy liberality is evidenced by all our good people here whom the Lord has prospered, and a great work is being done. May an abundant harvest be reaped.

11
Greatly delighted and encouraged by our visit we said adieu to Castle Maine and rode back as far as Smeaton Hill and remained all night at Captain Hepburns.

12
After conducting service in the family proceeded on my journey and reached home in safety and health early in the day, I review the visit with great pleasure and shall always recur to it with gratification. On my journey came in contact with Bro Frank Davis whom I had intimately known at Luton. This circumstance enhanced my enjoyment.

13
Married a couple at Eureka Chapel and preached from Enoch's Translation in the evening at Wesley Hill Chapel.

14
Had an interview with Rev T. B. Vipont when he gave satisfaction concerning all the discrepancies which appear in his A/cts. This I trust will see an end to all unpleasantness. In the evening met my class. Three new members.

15
Married a couple at Cornish Town Chapel. And baptised a child in my own Tent.

16
Preached at Cornish Town in the morning and baptized six children. In the afternoon held a delightful Love Feast at Claytons Hill Chapel. And in evening preached to a good Congregation from John 9:27. Had a gracious time and concluded a very happy day by administering the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. My heart still says

"Let this my every hour employ
Till I Thy Glory see
Enter into my Master's joy
And find my heaven in Thee".

17
Visited a family in distress and married a couple in my own tent. Felt in a remarkable manner could weep with those who wept and rejoice with those that rejoiced. The Spirit of prayer was upon us at the evening prayer meeting

18
Presided at a meeting of the Board of Education. Business was the proposed erection of a permanent Stone School house. Were not able to arrive at anything definite until an interview is held with the Govt Engineer.

19
Waited upon the Govt Engineer in Company with the treasurer. Spent some time in calculating the probable cost of the proposed School House. Found it will cost a few hundred more than we have at our disposal.

20
Received from home a "Watchman (?)" and Missionary Notice the former announced the death of Dr Newton and gave me a full account of the May meetings. My heart was sorrowful yet much rejoiced at the Intelligence of how the Lord is yet sustaining His great work.

21
Presided at another meeting of the Local Board. Laid before it the result of our interview with the Govt Engineer. Upon mature deliberation it was resolved to avoid any course that might involve debt. We therefore suspended our operations until we receive a reply to a letter addressed to the sect. of the Govt Board inquiring whether

1. We be allowed to complete it of wood and yet claim the grant or
2. If we may hope for two thirds of whatever it may cost.

In evening met my class and was very happy.

23
A happy day! Preached thrice Baptized two children and administered the Lord's Supper. My soul was much pleased in preaching the word and am much encouraged to look for fruit to our labour.

26
Joined a couple in wedlock.

28
Met my class. A time of good.

30
Preached to crowded Congregations at Creswick's Creek. Baptized four children and administered the Lord's Supper. The Evening service was an improvement of the departure to rest of Dr Newton (?) Text Ps 49:8.

Influence hallowed. Made collections in support of the Ministry and in this Ch which when full will only hold 200, raised for this object £10.17.6.

31
Joined two couples in blissful bonds and immediately after had the roughest ride that ever fell to my lot. for 13 miles it poured in torrents at times heavy hail stones and cold intense. Reached house early almost perished still say " God forbid that I should glory save etc"

Aug 3
United another couple in marriage.

4
This being a day set apart for humilitation and prayer on A/c of the war with Russia. I preach in the morning from Ep 6:10-20 . And made a Collection in behalf of the Wifes and families of the Soldiers and Sailors who have gone to the conflict. Afternoon presided at the Local Board of Education. Resolved to have the building of Brick. Evening attended a very interesting meeting in the "Scotch Free Church" to devise means for preventing Sabbath Desecration which prevails to a great extent on these Diggings.

6
Preached thrice and baptized two children

"The Fountain in the Distance"

Returning home from Morning Service was joined by a Swiss In conversation he rehearsed to me a sermon which he had heard by Dr M K text John 17:22. In this Sermon, he said the Dr described the "Glory" as consisting in "Freedom from Sin" and in conclusion told them that this "Glory" was, as yet, in the distance, but it was a glory to have such a blessing in prospect. "Now", said the good Man, with striking simplicity and emphasis "you know Sir to tell a thirsty man of a fountain in the distance is not much consolation". I am thirsty (?) and must drink now.

The remark was so full of edification that we could not but remark, and here record it. It told me with such volume of the refreshing nature of Gospel promises which is no instance tells us of "a fountain in the distance but with accents sweet and intelligence burst forth "The dry land has become a pool and the thirsty land springs of water" etc and then hold but in imperishable tones the offer & promises "Ho everyone etc". During the day very unwell but was enabled to preach the word with power Text Heb 11:7-

7
Joined another couple in Marriage and

8
yet another couple in the morning, proceeded to baptize two children and thence to the cemetery to inter two corpses. At 5pm presided a meeting of the Local Board. Resolved to advertize for tenders for the work.

9
Presided 4 hours at a meeting of the Sabbath Alliance a Society forming for the purpose of promoting the better observance of the Sabbath on these diggings. Was elected President of the Society and drew up an address to be presented to the Local Authorities on the subject.

13
Preached thrice and baptized 5 children. Afternoon and evening subject Mark 2: 27, 28

14
Variously engaged throughout the day. The evening spoke at a most delightful and enthusiastic meeting on the Sabbath Question. A person at the meeting testified that my sermon last Evening nearly persuaded him to shut up his store on the Sabbath. Would to God it had altogether persuaded him to be a xtn The address to the Local Authorities after much discussion was adopted, is to be largely Signed and presented.

17
The wind blowing so strong that one of our Chapels has fallen a victim to its fury. A serious damage.

20
Preached thrice and two baptism service. Poor body weary - mind at rest.

24
Five letters from England. All my friends well. They had heard of my safe arrival and joined with me in the voice of praise. One of the"billets" from my Narcissa. She enters not into my plan in reference to her joining me here. At this my mind is sorely harsassed and my spirits sink. The grace of submission is sorely tested. I trust however it will be sanctified to some unseen good. Hope struggles but yet breathes that she will yet be permitted to join me soon.

26
Married a couple and rode over to Creswick's Creek. Held a leaders meeting and appointed a new leader and Society Steward.

27
A very laborious but happy day. Met 65 members for tickets. Preached twice. Baptized six children and concluded with a prayer meeting. The society in this place is in a very delightful state. It has quite encouraged me to visit them. The congregations overflowing. The chapel must be enlarged immediately.

28
United another couple in Matrimony, Baptized two children.. Visited a few members and rode to Ballaaratt to dinner. Found that His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor Sir Charles Hotham was on a visit at B. Heard that yesterday he visited our chapels and Sunday School and expressed his pleasure at what we are doing. "It is highly creditable to the Wesleyans that they are doing so much for the Diggings " were his words. He also read my address to the Resident Commissioner on the Sabbath Question. Pronounced it excellent and said we were to be sure and present it. After dinner I walked to the Township and found Sir Charles and Lady Hotham amongst the Diggers examining their operations. Their extreme affability and condescension drew outbursts of loyalty. After about an hours examination of the work he gave a short and telling oration to the effect that "if they would do their duty they would find a friend in their Governor: As an instance of Lady Hotham condescension she allowed herself to be carried in the arms of a digger across the mud and then heartily shook him by the hand. He promises to be a very popular Governor: felt highly pleased at the manner of his address and his extreme affability.

29
Presided three hours at a meeting of the "Sabbath Alliance" The address has been signed by 630. A Deputation appointed to present it of which I am to be the head.

31
Very much perplexed at a letter from the "Chairman" throwing difficulties in the way of there being any immediate improvement upon a tent life. In conseqences of the exposure inseparable from a tent my health is seriously deterioriating. This gives me much anxiety of mind and though very painful to my mind. I felt it my duty to request the Chairman either to put me in a position to build a small cottage immediately or remove me from Ballaaratt. Preached in the Evening from "the necessity of Faith in order to please Him."