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[45] had tea with him. He said he could not understand how the blood of Jesus could cleanse us from all sin. I tried [to] explain to him how he died not for our actual sins, but for the sin of the world, that we should be judged for the deeds done in the body. Called at Bro. J.E. Stones. We had conversation together. Said he had paid more tithing in the church than what would emigrate him and all his family, but always rejoiced in paying it, would not be satisfied "now" if he was in good circumstances without doing so. Come to Bro. Atkinson's, had a meeting. I spoke for 15 minutes and all rejoiced under the influence of the spirit. Three of the elders bore testimony to the truth and ??? at the end to come out a "Wheat." Prayer from myself. Lodgings with Bro. Atkinson, and slept with Bro. James Stones.

May 7, Wednesday, Worsley

Breakfast with Sister Atkinson. She was [46] very kind in getting up for me my fronts and colliers, playing the violin, all the forenoon, and reading, etc. Dinner with them, tea at Bro. Matthew Stones, meeting at half past seven. About 10 in number was present. Bro. Fogg spoke some time. I then occupied the remaining portion, exhorting the Saints to keep the good spirit within them and not let their oil go out of their vessels but be ready whenever the Bridegroom might make his appearance. Closed with prayer from myself. Supper with Bro. Fogg. Lodged with Bro. Hollowes.

May 8, Thursday, Pendlebury

Slept at Hollows and had breakfast with Sister Hollows at noon. The reason of my having breakfast so late on in the day was that in the morning when I arose, they were all