Fine morning although we had a sea fog for half an hour. I attended the divine service all day and heard Mr. Capen of South Boston preach. I have gone back again in my habit of attention in Church since giving up the practice of examining the Text. I regret it but then what can be done? The generality of the Clergy who preach at Quincy certainly have exceeding little to attract any one—Manner very poor, and matter somewhat common place. This was not the case however with Mr. Capen.

I read a little of the second volume of Oliver Cromwell, and in the Afternoon continued my attempt to consider the Sermon on the Mount. This may prove a beneficial exercise to me. Miss Smith and Miss E. C. Adams dined here. Dr. Stevenson called to see the Baby and Mrs. Adams, on his road to Plymouth. Evening Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Miss Smith and Miss Adams paid a visit.