December 6, 1819 – no entry (Thaddeus Journal)

6th. Attended the monthly concert this evening in the cabin. How animating the reflection that the disciples of Christ in every part of the world can unite at the same time in directing their petitions to the King of Kings for the extension and enlargement of the kingdom of Christ in all parts of the habitable globe. Who would not esteem it a privilege to take a part in this glorious work, even though trials and afflictions attend on every side; for it is through much tribulation that we are to enter the kingdom of God. How much better to suffer affliction in the service of our Lord and Master than to dwell in alluence, and have no other treasure but that of this world. How precious is that promise, Lo I am with you always even unto the end of the world, (Samuel & Nancy Ruggles)

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December 7, 1819 – no entry (Thaddeus Journal)

7. – I am now directly east of the spot where lie a brothers bones. Parental affection wounded by that sad stroke seems to have been seconded by my recent departure. But why do friends mourn my absence, when I go on an errand of mercy to a people sitting in darkness and the shadows of death? (Samuel Whitney Journal)

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December 8, 1819 – no entry (Thaddeus Journal)

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December 9, 1819 – no entry (Thaddeus Journal)

Dec. 9th. Fast approaching the Equator. For the last seven days, have made rapid sail. Crossed the Tropic of Cancer, on the night of the 2nd. inst. Find the heat less oppressive than we expected—shall probably find it more intense as we meet the sun on his return from the southern tropic. On Sabbath, 5th, not permitted again to have public worship on deck, by reason of the swell of the sea. Assembled both morning and afternoon, in the cabin. Last evening, found myself much exhausted in consequence of fatigue through the day in putting order in our little room. To accomplish a little, costs much labor on board a vessel. I an grieved to find it too much the case, that with my bodily strength, my spirits sink. Several such seasons have arisen in my new situation. Tears will come unbidden, and, I may say, without cause.
“It is not that my lot is low That bids the silent tear to flow,
It is not grief that makes me moan,
‘Tis not that I am all alone.”
Whence then the clouds? True I have relinquished comparative ease for hardships, but am I not, through grace, allowed to hope that ere long, I share in that “Rest” which remaineth for GOD’s children? (Sybil Bingham)

9. – Kind of providence has this day interposed and saved us from an awful death. The lightings of heaven have played about us for several hours, accompanied by the most tremendous peals of thunder. One flash struck the main top-mast, but did no essential evil. Had it found its way to the magazine which contains upwards of 5000 lb of powder, more than 40 souls must instantly have been to the world of spirits. (Samuel Whitney Journal)

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December 10, 1819 – Heavy showers of rain have filled our empty water casks. Much thunder and lightening. It is thought by the officers that the lightning has once passed down the conductor. Happy for us the Brig is furnished with a lightning rod, tho’ too small, and too short to reach from top gallant mast to a sufficient depth in the water. (Thaddeus Journal)

10th. N. Lat. between 2 and 3 degrees. The equinoctial storms, which have prevailed for two or three days past, have rendered out situation very uncomfortable, though the water we catch is very useful. Furing these storms we have had much thunder and lightning; a flash has run down the lightning rod, but no essential injury has been done.
Good is Jehovah, in bestowing sunshine
Nor less his goodness in the storm and thunder,
Mercies and judgments, both proceed from kindness,
Infinite kindness. (Samuel & Nancy Ruggles)

Dec 10. Four two days past it has been extremely hot. Today we have had much rain, with heavy thunder and lightning. One flash struck the main-top-mast but without any essential injury. It is a little cooler, but remains uncomfortably warm, which much depresses my spirits. Probably my dear friends are gathering around a large fire and shivering with the cold, while I am experiencing the reverse. The weather is similar to the warmest and most sultry days in August. We are now about three or four degrees north Latitude. (Mercy Partridge Whitney Journal)

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