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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Aloha Peter,
Reading the journal entries daily from the Thaddeus is particularly inspiring. Thank you “Math Dork” and Hawaiian archipelago historian.
Susan Adams Nealy