November 8, 1819
November 8, 1819 – no entry (Thaddeus Journal)
Nov. 8th. Met a vessel probably bound to America; but the roughness of the sea prevented our speaking with her. We are about 1600 miles from Boston. The weather has been rough and the sea boisterous most of the way. Yesterday Brother T. preached from Gen. 8th 27 15th. Again I take my pen to inform my friends how I have spent the day. Immediately after breakfast attended to the recitation of our lessons on deck, recited again soon after dinner, then had a pleasant season of conversation with the dear sisters which seemed more like a visit on land than any I have before enjoyed since I have been on board. I spent the evening on deck walking for exercise & singing. The weather continues boisterous & the wind contrary which greatly impedes our progress. These unfavorable circumstances are calculated to try, but not to dishearten us. Our heavenly father knows infinitely best how to accomplish his own purposes in and. by us. If God has any important service designed for his little band in Owhyhee (Hawaii), surely his own time for its accomplishment is the best time, “The Lord reigneth let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of Isles be glad thereof”, and though to us clouds and darkness may appear to be round about him; yet righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. (Samuel & Nancy Ruggles)
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