Day in the Life

Jun 17, 1838

Journal Entry

June 17, 1838 ~ Sunday

17 Sunday I attended meeting at the Methodist meeting house. I herd Mr Clark preach I applyed to him for the
privilege of preaching in their meeting house at night but I did not obtain the favor & I appointed a meeting
at My fathers house at candlelight the congregation came together & filled the house to overflowing
many could not get in. I preached upon the scattering & gathering of Israel. the room was extreemly warm &
I suffered with the heat {My father reproved me for reading my words. O Wilford remember this and improve}

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Woodruff, Aphek, b. 1779
11 Nov 1779 - 28 May 1861
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Daybook (9 May - 9 July 1838)
17 Sunday I attended meeting at the Methodist meeting house & herd Mr Clark preach I applyed to him for the privilege of preaching in their meeting house at night but I did not obtain the privilege & I appointed at meeting at Fathers house the congregation came together at candle light & crowded the house full & many could not get in
Daybook (9 May - 9 July 1838)
I preached upon the scattering & gathering of Israel {shorthand} {shorthand}

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Wilford receives news of his calling as an apostle; and call to go on mission to England with apostles.

Jun 17, 1838