ed by a great change in his life, and it was evident he had become another man. There was also a change in his public performances; he now addressed the Indians with much fervency, and scarce knew when to leave off, and when Mr. Brainerd had concluded his discourse and went home, he would remain to repeat and inculcate what had been spoken.

It was after a strict observation of his Christian temper and unblemished behaviour for more than six months from the time that he had experienced the change, that Mr. Brainerd, having reason to believe that he was created anew in Christ Jesus, admitted him to the ordinance of baptism. His name was Moses Tinda Tautamy; he was at this time about fifty years old. The administration of this ordinance had a visible effect upon the other Indians, and some of them confessed that it made them more concerned than any thing they had ever seen or heard. July 31.-Mr. Brainerd set out to make a second visit to the Indians at Cros weeksung, and on his arrival there, found them serious, and a number of them under deep concern

for an interest in Christ. Their conviction of their sinful and perishing condition, had been much promoted in his absence by the labours of the Rev. W. Tennent. He immediately commenced his labours among them with the most encouraging prospects; hardly a dry eye could be seen when he preached, and a surprising change of manners was visible. Lord's day, August 4th, he thus writes: "Being invited by a neighbouring minister to assist in administering the Lord's supper, I complied, and took the Indians, about fifty in number, along with me. They attended the several discourses of the day; some of them were much affected, and all seemed to have their religious concern increased. In the evening, when they came to sup together, they would not taste a morsel until they had sent for me to come, and ask a blessing on their food; at which many of them wept, especially when I reminded them how they had in times past eat their feasts in honour of devils, and neglected to thank God for them."

"August 5th, after a sermon by another minister, I preached from John vii. 37. In

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the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.' In my discourse I addressed the Indians in particular, at which time one or two of them were struck with deep concern who had been little affected before; and others had their concern increased a considerable degree. In the evening I discoursed to them, and found them universally engaged, inquiring what they should do to be saved: and all their conversation among themselves was on religious matters, in which they were much assisted by my interpreter, who was with them day and night. This day there was one woman that obtained comfort, who had been under concern of mind ever since she heard me preach in June. I trust her comfort is solid and well grounded; she seemed to be filled with love to Christ, at the same time she behaved humbly and tenderly; and appeared to be afraid of nothing so much as grieving him whom her soul loved."

The next day they returned to their place of living, and he preached to them. They

were eager to hear; scarce three among forty that were present could refrain from tears and bitter cries; and two persons this day obtained comfort which appeared to be solid, and scriptural; and who, when they were asked what they wanted God to do more for them, they answered that they wanted Christ to wipe their hearts quite clean. The next day two persons more obtained peace by believing in Jesus. The number of hearers now increased continually; and as fast as they came in from distant places, the Spirit of God seemed to seize them. On the 8th, while he was preaching, there appeared to be much concern felt; but after he had finished his sermon, and commenced a conversation with some who were in distress, the power of God seemed to come down on the assembly like a rushing mighty wind, and bore all before it. Mr. Brainerd thus describes the scene:

"I stood amazed at the influence that seized the audience almost universally, and could compare it to nothing more aptly than a mighty torrent, that bears down and sweeps

before it whatever is in its way. Almost all persons, of all ages, were bowed down together, and scarce one was able to withstand the shock of this surprising operation. Old men and women, who had been drunken wretches for many years, and some little children, not more than six or seven years old, appeared in distress for their souls, as well as those of middle age. It was evident that these children were not merely frighted with seeing the general concern, but were made sensible of their danger, the badness of their hearts, and their misery without Christ. The most stubborn hearts were now obliged to bow; and a principal man among the Indians, who before thought his state good because he knew more than the generality of the Indians, and who had told me the day before, with great confidence, that he had been a Christian more than ten years,' was brought under solemn concern for his soul, and wept bitterly. Another old man, who had been a murderer, a powow, and a notorious drunkard, was likewise brought to cry for mercy with many tears. These were almost universally praying for mercy in every part