mous, and what might be called providential. (3.) Seeking constantly to know my Master's mind, it seemed to me His wdll that I should come here. He left Monmouth December 27, and reached Wooster the next evening. His convictions after arriving in Wooster are thus given: '• I am at rest. A clear inspection of the field satisfies me that it will suit me well. I can rest and study as I could not have done elsewhere. I thank God for doing so much for me. I have enjoyed great peace since I decided the question. The experiment I have made of my God, as a covenant-keeping God, has strength- ened my faith and filled me with unutterable glad- 64 A Busy Life. ness. The fortieth Psahii, first verses, have expressed my feelings." The following, as subjects of daily prayer, are taken from entries made while engaged in the pas- toral work at Wooster: 1 . That the Lord would show me day by day what I ought to do. 2. That He would strengthen me for all duty. 3. That He would show me a suitable house. 4. That He would bless the congregation in all things, and my work in it. 5. That He would bless my wife and children. 6. That He would bless Monmouth College, and give it a President. 7. That He would make it apparent to my friends and the