Rykeman, who is still dangerously ill. She appeared as happy as she could be, and would now and then stretch her hands towards heaven, clapping them together and praising the Lord for what he had done for her. I asked her if she was afraid to die? She answered with a smile — "No, because I feel that Jesus is round about my bed all the time, and I know the Great Spirit will receive me into heaven. I am not afraid to die! Oh! how merciful, how glorious is the Great Spirit; my heart is full of joy. Oh! that all my brothers and sisters might be faithful in serving Keshamunedoo; what lasting honours they would secure to themselves in another world." Sister Rykeman appears triumphant over the terror of death. May the Lord's name be praised for giving her the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! At the evening prayer meeting a time of rejoicing.
Friday 29th. — Writing and visiting the sick.
Sunday, March 2nd. — Prayer meeting at sunrise; Sunday school at 9 — about sixty children. At noon public service, I preached from Prov. xxviii. 13. In the evening I spoke to them respecting the sad state of those who know not our Lord Jesus Christ, nor the blessings of his grace. Told them of the prophecies respecting the Gospel being preached to all natives. Encouraged them to offer up ardent prayer for the spread of religion amongst their brethren, and also desired an interest in their prayers for those of us who were about leaving to visit the River Thames Indians, that the Lord would own and bless our labours. Many prayers were offered up on our behalf.
Monday 3rd. — Started this morning in company with Peter Beaver and Wm. Jackson for the river Thames. My father accompanied us. Called for a few minutes at Mr. John Brant's, who had a great deal to say about Missionary labours. Spent the night at Mr, James Gage's.
