390 BISHOP AND MKS. SELWYN. 
Mrs. Selwyn* with him. Mr. Patteson took up 
his abode with me ; and after supper the com- 
munity assembled at my house, and remained 
some hours engaged in edifying conversation and 
singing, which greatly pleased the reverend 
gentleman. 
Saturday, 5th. — Fine weather this morning; 
the Rev. Mr. Patteson returned on board, and 
the Bishop and Mrs. Selwyn came on shore. 
We, as it may be supposed, gave them a hearty 
welcome ; and Government House being vacant, 
it was appropriated to their use during their stay. 
In the evening the people assembled at the 
Bishop's residence, and were much pleased to 
find that a Bishop could condescend to men of 
low estate. Myself busied at home preparing a 
sermon for the occasion, not polishing it, but 
endeavouring to set forth the duties of pastors 
and people ; I trust it answered the intention ; 
I am sure I earnestly prayed it might. 
Sunday, 6th. — Divine Service twice, with the 
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. At the morning 
service I read prayers, and the Bishop preached 
a most effective sermon ; it was almost extem- 
porary. Afternoon ; the Bishop read prayers, 
and mine N was the sermon. jh After service the 
Sunday school was assembled for the first time 
since our arrival*, the Bishop took one class, Mrs. 
Selwyn another, and Mr. Harper, who accom- 
panied the Bishop, took a third ; the other classes 
were^ attended byj their* usual teachers. \The 
classes gave entire satisfaction. In the evening 
many of our neople went to listen to. the Bishop's 
very instructive conversation. 
