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Sat. Jan 10th
Did not feel as cheerful this morn
when I went to school as yesterday. Did not enjoy
the devotions as usual, was not prepared for silent
prayer, my thoughts were wandering. I should
think the effect of silent devotion on the pupils must
be salutary. A strong test of our preparation
for the world of prayer and praise.

I cannot do justice to our Principals remarks.
I wish I could remember every word or rather idea,
to repeat them to my scholars, if I should ever teach.

I doubt whether I shall gain as much and as useful
knowledge in any 3 days this turn as I have these
first 8 days. I long to impart to some one the ideas
I have received before they slip. Well I guess Mr P.
will think I never had an opportunity of learning
anything before; almost true. When I think of the labor
care and anxiety of my teachers, my heart sinks for them
but their lives must be happy if the Belle Pierce's remark
was true, that "cares and trials make us happy." May they
have abundant strength from above. "If you would do
good, speak kind words and live a truthful
life." Be tender of each others opinions" "Let all things
be done in love." "Be discreet in all your actions."
"May the breath of Heaven fill the sails of our
little bark." Beautiful paragraph read from C.L. Journal.