332 THE LIFE OF E. J. PECK 



are to be found in these barren wastes. 9th. All 

 necessary lines, harpoons, material for repairing 

 boat in case of accident, etc., etc." 



" Sunday, June 8. Very good congregations, and 

 very hearty services." 



" Saturday, June 14. Saw two beautiful little 

 flowers to-day. What a reminder of the Creator's 

 handiwork, goodness and love." 



" Tuesday, Juneiy. Nearly ready for trip to Fro- 

 bisher Bay. Spoke to Christ's little flock here in the 

 wilderness. Reminded them of Christ's love for all 

 men. Told them that it was meet and right that 

 I should leave them and preach the Gospel to others 

 also. Exhorted them to cleave to Christ, and to 

 help our brother Greenshield in every possible way." 



" Wednesday, June 18. Several of these poor crea- 

 tures came down to the boat to say farewell. We 

 prayed together on the ice-bound shore, and I then 

 stepped on board. We only went a short distance 

 when a large sheet of ice shut us in on the south end 

 of the island. Our Arctic friends, however, soon came 

 to the rescue, and helped us to drag both boat and 

 baggage over the frozen barrier. Passed into the 

 open sea, where we pulled away with a will. Camped 

 at night in a kind of frozen bay, with great high 

 rocks on our southern hand. There appears to be 

 much ice on ahead, but we will, with God's help, 

 press on." 



" Thursday, June 19. About 4 a.m. I heard a 



