1712. September 9. Began Matthew, but went in the morning to Salters’ Hall, and stayed in town all day. 1713. February 10. Finished Matthew. 11. Began Mark. March 21. Mark 16. Began Luke. July 10. Finished Luke. Began John. November 27. John 21. Finished John to-day. Laus Deo [Praise be to God]. 28. Began to read over the Gospels. December 7. Read over John 1 to 7:11. Finished John.’ He continues: ‘1713. December 12. Began Acts, having first made an errand to the throne of grace for assistance. 1714.
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