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Jan 26, 1840

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January 26, 1840 ~ Sunday

26^th I preached in Burslem at the preaching
house in high street, had the spirit of preaching. I
dined with Brother Henry Glover. I addressed
the Saints & broke bread unto them. I took
supper with Brother Daniel Bower. I preached
at night to a crouded congregation, in
Burslem the power of God rested upon me
I had the attention of the people, 3 was Baptized
& I oconfirmed 10, & lade hands upon
three that was sick Elder Turley also preached
at Hanley. I returned to Elder Cordons to
spend the night. [text stricken out]
a worthy Sister wished to wash my feet
I gave her an oppertunity & she did so I had
the spirit of prophecy concerning her & deliver
ed it unto her {She should stand and soon would be the wife of an elder,
have sons and daughters Her sons should be the priests of God and live in the millenium. She is of the blood
of Ephraim and will remain until the coming of Christ and many additional things the spirit made manifest concerning her}
I spent the night with Elder Cordon