service being preceded by hymns. The greatest devotion was
apparent in every individual, and in the children there was a
seriousness unknown in the younger part of our communities at
home. In the course of the Litany they prayed for their
sovereign and all the royal family with much apparent loyalty
and sincerity. Some family prayers, which were thought
appropriate to their particular case, were added to the usual
service; and Adams, fearful of leaving out any essential part,
read in addition all those prayers which are intended only as
substitutes for others. A sermon followed, which was very well
delivered by Buffet; and lest any part of it should be forgotten
or escape attention, it was read three times. The whole
concluded with hymns, which were first sung by the grown people,
and afterwards by the children. The service thus performed was
very long; but the neat and cleanly appearance of the
congregation, the devotion that animated every countenance, and
the innocence and simplicity of the little children, prevented
the attendance from becoming wearisome. In about half an hour
afterwards we again assembled to prayers, and at sunset service
was repeated; so that, with their morning and evening prayers,
they may be said to have church five times on a Sunday.

'All which remains to be said of these excellent people is, that
they appear to live together in perfect harmony and contentment;
to be virtuous, religious, cheerful, and hospitable, beyond the
limits of prudence; to be patterns of conjugal and parental
affection; and to have very few vices. We remained with them
many days, and their unreserved manners gave us the fullest
opportunity of becoming acquainted with any faults they might
have possessed.'