Warm though hazy and ending in clouds. I read some of Dr. Paley’s Horae Paulinae. Attended divine service and heard Mr. Lunt preach from a text in I Corinthians 10. 16. “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ.” A communion sermon turning very much into the cast of thought of his 4th of July Address, the progress of Religion in ameliorating the social feeling of the world, and hence extending the effect of benevolence in dissipating the great evils of life. Afternoon. Revelations 11. 17. “We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty which are, and wast, and art to come;” The consideration of the Deity in these three relations, very ingeniously managed but rather pretty only.

At home I read a discourse from the English Preacher by Dr. Smalridge. Luke 8. 18. “Take heed therefore how ye hear.” The duty of preparation for instruction, that is by listening with attention and with meekness for the purpose of improvement. A good discourse. Eve-89ning Mr. E. Price Greenleaf came in, and accompanied us to the Mansion. It rained slightly.