January 11th 1884

Much scared with dreaming the first part of the night. Got fair rest towards morning, thanks to the Giver. At family worship read in Acts where Peter went to the house of Cornelius, and the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the Word. Thought of the unwillingness of families to gather to hear the Word. Since Adam fell there is by nature no desire after the knowledge of God, or to learn His holy ways. It is most awful to see the indifference to and despising of the worship of the blessed Creator. But it is no new thing. Even prophets were not honoured by their kin, and of the Saviour it is told, "Neither did his brethren believe on him." This requires to be revealed by the Father. The light is not comprehended by the darkness, the god of this world having blinded their eyes. Lord, open their eyes that they may see the wonders of Thy law, and the unspeakable love and holiness opened up in the gospel of salvation for such rebels, that they may joy and rejoice with thine inheritance. Wrote William Elder.