to the Wesleyan Chapel, which
was crowded. Read the religious intelligence from Canada. I rejoice
to hear of the doings of my brethren; the success of the work in
their hands; hope still to labour with them.
_April 14th._--Attended four lectures at the university, besides my
studies. I pray my heavenly Father to assist and prosper my
exertions. I can do nothing without confidence in Him. To the glory
of His name shall the fruit of my unworthy labours be consecrated.
_April 15th._--Attended the meeting of the "Societe des Introits
generaux du Protestantisme francais." Proceedings commenced with
prayer. The meeting was addressed by a number of pasteurs; most of
the speakers had notes. Also attended the annual meeting of the
"Societe des Traites religieux" in the Chapelle Tailbout; report
well read; speeches short and energetic.
_April 16th._--Attended the Conference of the Protestant Pastors,
in the Consistory of the Oratoire. About sixty present; the
proceedings opened with prayer. The President then asked the
members present to propose the subject of their friendly
conversation; several were proposed. Two hours brotherly
conversation took place on the duties, powers, and interests of the
synod. Most of those who spoke had notes; delivered their
sentiments sitting; were asked in order. Attended the twenty-fifth
anniversary of the "Societe Biblique Protestante;" commenced with
prayer and singing. The Count de Gasparin spoke extemporaneously,
and with great elegance and ease. A number spoke with energy and
force; the last speaker selected passages to show that the Gospel
is not incomprehensible to the vulgar, as Romanists assert; also
attended the annual meeting of the "Societe Evangelique de France;"
Chairman read a very short address; several spoke; M. de Gasparin
concluded by prayer.
_April 17th._--Attended the Conference of Pastors; the proceedings
the same as yesterday. At the annual meeting of the "Societe des
Missions Evangelique;" the chair was occupied by a venerable old
man, who seemed, from the allusions made, to be an old friend and
supporter of the Society. The aged President read with a feeble
voice a short address. There were nine speakers; the last the
venerable Monod, who delivered a charge and parting address to the
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