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November 29, 2019 by Peter T Young Leave a Comment

Day 038 – November 29, 1819

November 29, 1819 – no entry (Thaddeus Journal)

Nov. 29th. Weather, to-day, peaceful, tho our progress not yet rapid. The quietude of the pleasant evening interrupted by domestic troubles. The steward unfaithful to his trust—convicted of having squandered, and abused, to his own hurt, things committed to his charge, leading others also into evil. 0, my soul how wilt thou stand when thy Lord reckonest with thee? This poor servant took the reward due to his crime—on him were inflicted stripes—none to stand in his stead. 0, my dear Redeemer, why is not my heart, by this little incident, led more feelingly to thee, who didst stand in the sinner’s place, receiving the stripes which divine Justice required, even such as drank up thy spirit, and overwhelmed thy holy soul, causing thee to cry out. “If it be possible, let this cup pass from me!” O, the amazing, the astonishing ingratitude of this stubborn heart, which yet does even hope the demands of Justice were satisfied against it by these stripes I Blessed Sacrifice, let thy blood be applied not only to acquit from condemnation, but to melt this icy heart. (Sybil Bingham)

29. For several days past our passage has been much retarded by contrary winds, but it is a sweet reflection that God will carry us to the heathen in his own time. This evening commenced singing meetings to be held regularly every Tuesday evening. (Samuel Whitney Journal)

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November 28, 2019 by Peter T Young Leave a Comment

Day 037 – November 28, 1819

November 28, 1819 – Today we have been favored not only with the privilege of a prayer-meeting in the cabin, but with public worship on deck. Sermon on Repentance from Acts 17:30. by Br. B. The audience attentive and so hope benefitted. The Lord follow with his blessing the exhibition of his truth. (Thaddeus Journal)

Nov. 28th. Public worship at 10 a.m., in the cabin, and at meridian on deck for all hands. (James Hunnewell)

Nov. 28th. Calm, peaceful, and, I think, soul-cheering has been this sabbath. Awoke, and tho languid in feeling, did still feel that the day was the Lord’s. Such it has been to me. Yet, 0, the listlessness, which follows me all my days, in serving GOD,–my covenant GOD my reconciled GOD and Father i This day now closing, like all others, must find-me in despair, were it not Jesus has died—that through this dear Interceptor, I shall find acceptance. In the morning, at ten, our Mission family met in the cabin for social conference—at twelve, assembled on deck, when all belonging to the vessel, were present, to attend divine service. A canopy put up to shield us from the sun—the waters tranquil and serene. Mr. B— was enabled to address us from the word of GOD. A double blessing did it seem to me, to be permitted, under such circumstances, to hear divine truth, and to hear it from that dear friend who had, these many days, languished under much bodily weakness. Had with him, this evening, conversation of a most interesting nature, relative to scenes which may be before us. The subject was tender. By frequently taking such a view of our future path, may we be at once led to the infinite fountain of divine support, for provision for the hour of trial. (Sybil Bingham)

28th Lat. 29 Lon. 32. We are frequently lead to inquire why we are not borne more rapidly towards the place of our destination but it becomes continually to remember that all is for the best. May this motto ever be mine, may it be ours. Nothing remarkable has transpired to-day. (Samuel & Nancy Ruggles)

28. Nothing remarkable has occurred for several days. This is the fifth Sabbath we have spent on board and had but 3 sermons. This appears more like the sabbaths I have spent at home than either of the preceding. Brother B preached from access Acts XXII 30 to an attentive audience. May the blessing of God follow & repentance be ever found here in the midst of the seas. It affords us much comfort to think that at this time our prayers are ascending from us from a thousand altars in America. (Samuel Whitney Journal)

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November 27, 2019 by Peter T Young Leave a Comment

Day 036 – November 27, 1819

November 27, 1819 – no entry. (Thaddeus Journal)

Sabbath 27th. Whilst our dear American friends are enjoying the rich entertainments of the sanctuary of God, I hope they will not imagine that we are destitute of spiritual blessings and enjoyments. I believe this is the pleasantest sabbath we have enjoyed since our departure, the weather is mild and the health of the family such as that all are able to attend public worship on- deck without preparing beds for any. Have had. preaching three times since we came on board. Brother B. has preached to-day for the first time; text “And the time of this ignorance God. winked at, but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent”. The presence of God is not confined to temples made with hands but in every place, he that feareth God and worketh riteousness is accepted of him. Yes, dear friends, God is evidently with us and grants us constant supplies of his supporting grace:
O that I could add that we enjoy the special influences of his spirit upon our hearts. 0 that I could tell you that the ships company (whose studidity and ignorance seem to be not far removed from the heathens themselves) are brought to bow to Immanuel’s and acknowledge him as their Lord and their God. (Samuel and Nancy Ruggles)

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November 26, 2019 by Peter T Young Leave a Comment

Day 035 – November 26, 1819

November 26, 1819 – Appointed Br. W. as a committee to take charge of the clothing cabin stores, and of our Native youths. They have been a great comfort and inspiration to the rest of the family, particularly Hopoo and Honoree during seasickness and rough weather. (Thaddeus Journal)

Nov. 26th. The two last have been days, not of gloom and despondency, but of tender melancholy. I trust it has not been altogether an unprofitable season. But while my heart has fainted within me at a sense of falling so far short of what GOD most righteously demands of me, my spirit has been made to rejoice in the blessed truth, “The blood of Christ cleanseth from all sin.” 0, for heart-meltings indeed, in view of my much ingratitude to this Divine Saviour, this Heavenly Friend! Last night had a peculiarly precious season in the conversation of my dear friend. The watch announced at midnight while he continued, with words of sweet encouragement tending to strengthen, while yet to humble my desponding heart. 0, to be what he would persuade himself I was I 0, to profit by such an instructor, counsellor, guide and friend! (Sybil Bingham)

Nov. 26, 1819. At a Meeting of the brethren, it was voted that the Spirituous liquor, necessary for Thomas Hopoo, John Honoree, and William Tennooe be kept by brother Whitney, to be given to the above named persons, according to the direction of Dr. Holman.
It is understood that the White Wine, divided among the members of the Mission, be only used as a Medicine – The clothing for T. Hopoo, J. Honoree, and Wm Tennooe is to be kept by brother Whitaey, who shall distribute to them according to their necessities, and keep an account of the articles distributed. (Minutes of the Prudential Meetings of the Mission Family)