were at command; and I fear too many in profession with myself are not sufficiently redeemed from this unwarrantable anxiety to hear. Next went to Whitecreek meeting-which was precious to some: my mind was drawn to encourage a state which I believed was present and under discouragement-from what cause I knew not. After meeting, I was informed a woman Friend who was present had come forth in the ministry, and had almost given out-but she appeared at this present meeting. Thus it is that the great Shepherd of Israel opens the states of individuals to his servants. 8th. at Pittstown meeting-a low time with myself, perhaps from neglect on my part. The day following went to an appointed meeting at Troy-a small gathering: here I lost almost all hopes of myself-my faith failing much—the enemy attacking on either hand; so that I was ready to cry out in the language of the prophet-" I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought." But some encouragement was felt in remembering where his confidence was fixed, when he said, Yet surely my judgment is with the Lord, and my work is with my God."

11th. Being first-day, I was at an indulged meeting held in a school-house near Caleb Gifford's: the house was crowded; I had an open time, and the meeting ended to satisfaction. Next day went to Easton, and lodged at Zebulon Hoxsie's. 13th. Attended select meeting under poverty of spirit. The day following began Easton Quarterly meeting, a large gathering from distant meetings. Some disagreeable cases were introduced, as two appeals; but the meeting closed under a solemn covering. Next day a meeting was held for public worship;-it was large

and favoured-divers lively testimonies were borne to the praise of the great head of the church.

17th. Had a time of renewed favour at Queenbury meeting; the camp was searched for the Babylonish garment and the wedge of gold. I left them with peace of mind, and rode to Phebe Bakee's, and next day was at a small, but favoured meeting at Granville. Then rode through the rain to Danby in Vermont, and had an appointed meeting there. It was large and solid-Truth's testimony was exalted, and the meeting closed under a solemn covering. Bow low, O my soul, under the many favours, and forget not the loving kindness of the Lord, who is strength in weakness. After meeting, went to Mount Holly on the Green mountain, and was at meeting there with a few Friends-a number of Methodists came, and one called a teacher. While we sat in silence, he had his hymn book out, reading; which evidenced to me he knew nothing of true silent waiting. Alas! for these blind guides, when the day cometh that shall burn as an oven! This being the day on which the Quarterly meeting at London Grove was held, it brought my mind under some solid considerations: my beloved friends at home enjoying their friends' company, and I a poor pilgrim here in a cold meeting house, amongst strangers, on a dreary mountain, unwell for several days myself, and my horse lame, not fit to travel. I began to call my movements in question at first, but remembered how the Lord led Israel of old through their wilderness journey; and that he remains to be the same that ever he was, and will be with his wrestling seed. O Lord! by these things thou art learning me patience.

The day following, I rode ten miles to a meeting

at Ludlow: here are two families lately convinced, from among the Methodists. Held the meeting at the house of Samuel Hemmingway, where a considerable number from among other societies attended. A high professing Methodist came where we dined, to ask some questions on the subject I spoke upon; but he being full of his own opinion, there was but little satisfaction: at length he went away. From this place I proceeded to Richmond in New Hampshire, and had a meeting there amongst a few Friends; some of them I fear only nominal ones,-yet a small remnant appear to be concerned for the testimony of Truth. May they be preserved faithful. A considerable number of other people also attended: many of them I thought came with open ears to hear words and declarations. Towards the close, I informed them of my apprehensions, and left them with peace of mind.

28th. Was at meeting at North Weare, to good satisfaction. When I came to this place, it was in great weakness and discouragement, considering my inability for the work whereunto I believed myself called; but I was encouraged in the remembrance, that the servant who received the two talents was no less entitled to the answer of Well done, than he who received the five: but this is obtained only by faithfulness in the right improvement of those talents committed to us. At this place I met with a few faithful Friends who appeared concerned for the right thing; which was strengthening and comforting to my mind. Next day, was at South Weare, where my soul had to magnify the Lord, and my spirit to rejoice in God my saviour, for his favours renewed to me, an undeserving creature. This meet

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ing ended in humble supplication-many hearts were tendered and refreshed in the love of our heavenly . Father. Dined at Daniel Goves', and the day following, had an appointed meeting at Henneker, to satisfaction.

12th month 2nd. At a meeting at Concord: a few Friends are settled in this town amongst a rigid set of Congregationalists-a few of whom came to the meeting. We then rode to Epping, and lodged at Benjamin Folsom's: had an appointed meeting there, which was interrupted by a deranged man, and one with a forward spirit, who often appears to the dissatisfaction of Friends. The meeting was marred with their conduct, and ended in confusion; and I left them with sorrow of heart. Rode to Seabrook, and lodged at Joseph Philbrick's, who has a daughter now about eleven years of age; her father informed .me, at the age of nine years, she appeared divers, times in supplication at home, and once at school, to the astonishment of all that heard her. Next day I was at Seabrook meeting, and then went to Aimsbury meeting, and thence to Newbury, where is a small, scattered company, and meetings held only on first-days. Then went to Salem,—at meeting there, which was a blessed time-celestial rain descended as the showers on the tender grass, and we had a heart-melting time together. Dined at Isaac Hacker's, and in the afternoon went to Lynn, to a large, crowded meeting. I believed there was too much anxiety in the minds of the people to hear words, which ofttimes closes the streams of gospel love from flowing. It is a great favour, and requires strict at-> tention to discern the right time to speak, and also when to be silent. Unless the servant experiences VOL. XII.-32

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a right qualification to move in the line of the ministry, in vain will it be to try to edify the people: so that it is necessary to attend to the shuttings as well as the openings of Truth. Lodged at Micajah Collins's.

10th. Rode to Pembroke: passed through Boston; no Friends live here except one aged woman and one young man. Next day was at an appointed meeting at Pembroke, to a degree of comfort. Rode to William Rotch's at New Bedford, and attended the Quarterly meeting at Sandwich, which was pretty large and satisfactory. Attended two meetings at New Bedford on first-day-and 17th, went on board the packet with a number of Nantucket Friends, and landed on the island in six hours from Bedford, sixty miles. Lodged at Elisha Bunker's. Visited a number of families, and was at the south and north meetings, both of them were favoured seasons, wherein the holy Head of the church graciously afforded his life-giving presence. Although it was in much abasement of the creature for me to come to this island, yet through his condescending love, I was thankful I came. In the evening I took leave of many dear friends, whose kindness I hope to remember with gratitude. There are two monthly meetings here, pretty large, and divers exemplary Friends.

21st. This morning the wind being fair, we set out in the Falmouth packet, and landed at Falmouth on the main. Next day, were at an appointed meeting, which was large and a precious time of enlargement of heavenly good to many minds. May the glory be given to the great Shepherd and Bishop of souls. In the afternoon we rode to Sandwich, and lodged at the widow Wing's, whose husband, Paul