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 RELIGIOUS LABOURS 
 
 PATIENCE BRAYTON, 
 
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 A TESTIMONY 
 
 OF SWANSEY MONTHLY MEETING, IN THE COUNTY 
 OF BRISTOL, AND STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, 
 
 CON CF. R N IN G 
 
 PATIENCE BRAYTON. 
 
 our eftecmed friend, PATIENCE 
 J|_ BRAYTON, was born at North-Kingilon, 
 State of Rhode-Ifland, &c. the 1 8th of nth 
 month 1733* of parents profefling Truth, David 
 and Mary Greene; and as (he early found in 
 herfelf a propenfity to folly, diffipation, and 
 vanity, fo fhe witnefled the Reprover following 
 her by powerful convictions, though for a time 
 fhe withftood them, and was reluftant in yield- 
 ing to the divine Monitor, which expofed her 
 to many deep connifts and temptations, yet fre- 
 quent and powerful were the operations of the 
 Holy Spirit on her mind; whereby a willing- 
 nefs was wrought in her to break oft from her 
 beloved companions in vanity and mirth, by 
 yielding obedience to the Divine Will, although 
 fhe became a byword and derifion of thofe her 
 unprofitable companions. 
 
 About the twenty- firft year of her age fhe ap- 
 peared in public teilimony, -in which fhe wit- 
 nefled an advancement from one degree of faith 
 and experience to another. In the year 1758 
 flis was married to Prefer vcd Bray ton, a mein- 
 
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 her of this meeting, in tlie attendance of vrhich, 
 and meetings for worfhip, (lie was very diligent 
 when ability of body would admit, and we be- 
 lieve lurmounted many difcouragements. 
 
 A remarkable gravity appeared in her deport- 
 ment, which indicated a reverend awe to cover 
 her mind, efpecially in her approaches to per- 
 form divine worfliip in our aflemblies; and 
 whilil flie was under the parental ties of an af- 
 feftionate mother, Ihc w.is at times prevented 
 from getting out, and at fuch times as well as 
 others, file manifefled a necefllty for heavenly 
 bread, by calling her family to retirement and 
 quietude. 
 
 She was one of thofe who were exercifed on 
 account of the flavery of the Africans, and about 
 the middle part of her life was jointly concerned 
 with her hufband in fetting thofe they held, at 
 liberty: thus being ailifted to cleanfe her own 
 hands from that iniquity, (he became qualified 
 to labour with her brethern and fitters on the 
 account of the liberty of others, which in time 
 was thoroughly acconaplifhed among us. Thus 
 endeavouring to be faithful in the little, fhe 
 came to be called to a greater field of labour. 
 
 A concern prevailed in her mind for fome 
 time to vifit Friends in the Southern govern- 
 ments, wlrich (lie gave up to perform; and hav- 
 ing the- concurrence of Friends therein, ihe fet 
 out on the gth of 5th month, 1771. Notwith- 
 ftanding her exercife was great, and her conflicts 
 many and proving; the infant date of her family
 
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 fceming to require her nurfing attention, with 
 the exercife of parting with a beloved weakly 
 hufband, cofl painful refitftions on her mind, 
 yet that arm that was laid bare for her delivery 
 from her early captivity, and fuftained her hi- 
 therto, was pleated again to pcrfeft obedience to 
 his rcquirings, and fupported her through many 
 hardihips and difcouragements in the courfe of 
 this journey. In her abfence, one of her chil- 
 dren was taken away by death, and another 
 foon after her return, in which trial fhe mani- 
 fefted refignation of mind, and acknowledged 
 the Lord giveth and the Lor4 taketh away, 
 bleiTed be his worthy name. 
 
 After her return, being abfent from home 
 upwards of a year, fhe vifited Friend's families 
 through this monthly meeting, to the comfort 
 of the living amongffc us, and flirring up of the 
 lukewarm, and was inflrumentai in encouraging 
 the weak and diffident traveller to perfevere on j 
 her concern being much for the unity of the 
 body. She continued about home feveral years, 
 attending this and the neighbouring meetings, 
 and once pretty generally vifited Friends in 'the 
 eaftern quarter of New-England. 
 
 She had a concern for a long time to pay a 
 religious vifit to Friends in Great-Britain and 
 Ireland; and in the year 1783, having the con- 
 currence of her brethren and; fitters, (he let for- 
 ward for Philadelphia, taking meetings on the 
 way there j from thence embarked, and was 
 favoured to arrive fafe in Ireland j after fpend-
 
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 ing fome time in vifiting friends there, fhe pro- 
 ceeded to England, where her concern moftly 
 led, and vifited nearly all the meetings of Friends 
 in Great-Britain, and was favoured to return to 
 her family and friends in about four years, with 
 fatisfaftion and peace in her own bofom. And 
 at her return from this and other virus, pro- 
 duced certificates of Friends unity and good fa- 
 tisfaction with her fervices ainongft them. 
 
 After her return from Europe, being in the 
 decline of life, was much about home attending 
 her own and adjacent meetings. In the year 
 1793, ^ e was feized with a paralytic affection, 
 at intervals of which, fhe was concerned and 
 afTifled to meet with us at our meeting-houfe, 
 though much weakened in body, yet fervent 
 in fpiiir, and appeared to be renewedly con- 
 cerned for the poor, often adminiftering to their 
 relief. 
 
 She was one that was diffident of herfdf and 
 her performances, and oft had to acknowledge 
 her own unworthinefs, and as fhe laboured to 
 be faithful, her endeavours were abundantly 
 bleft to herfelf, and we trufl to many of thofe 
 among whom her lot was calt, particularly the 
 fick and affli&ed, with whom her mind was often 
 baptized in near fympathy, and favoured with a 
 ienfe of their flates ; to whom, through the pre- 
 cious influence of Truth, fhe was enabled to ad- 
 minifter the wine and the oil of the kingdom, 
 to the refrefhing and confolating of their fpirits. 
 
 She was a loving wife, a tender mother, and
 
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 much beloved by her neighbours and acquaint- 
 ance. " And having kept the Word of his 
 patience, we trull ihe hath left affliction behind 
 her." She was feized with a fit of the like kind 
 as heretofore, and manififted a fcnfe of her ap- 
 proaching diflblution; with calmnefs and com- 
 pofurc faid fhe was ready, and, difcovering her 
 daughter to weep, continued, do not mourn for 
 me, my child, for it will be well with me; and 
 having been aflifted to the door for air, fhe faid 
 to thofe about her, carry and lay me an the bed 
 that I may die in peace: after which in a fliort 
 lime, fhe quietly departed this life, the 3Oth day 
 of the /th month 1794, and was decently buried 
 the ifl of the 8th month, in Friends burial- 
 ground at Somerfot, after a large and folemn 
 meeting of Friends and others. And we doubt 
 not but flie is one of that number of whom it is 
 faid, " BlefTed are the dead which die in the 
 Lord, from henceforth, yea faith the Spirit, that 
 they may reft from their labours, and their 
 works do follow them.'* Aged upwards of 
 fixty years, and a minifter about forty years. 
 
 Signed in behalf of our monthly meeting of 
 men and women Friends, held at Somer- 
 fet for Swanfey, the 6th of the 4th month 
 
 DANIEL BRAYTON, 7 r , , 
 MARY EARL, j Clerks.
 
 A SHORT ACCOUNT 
 
 OF TUB 
 
 LIFE AND RELIGIOUS LABOURS 
 
 OF 
 
 PATIENCE BRAYTON. 
 
 CHAPTER I. 
 
 Her vifit to Friends in the Middle and Southern 
 Provinces. 
 
 jHlAVING left home on the 9th day of the 
 5th month .177 1, to visit Friends in the wefteni 
 provinces; on the iQth of 6th month, with my 
 companion Jane Willis from Long-Hand, I croi- 
 fed the river Delaware at Corryel's ferry into 
 Bucks county, and the 2oth we went nine miles 
 to Plumftead, and had a fatisfaftory meeting 
 there, as allb at Buckingham and Wrightftown. 
 In the following week, after vifiting a fick friend, 
 and not finding myfelf clear of Buckingham 
 meeting, we returned on the 23d, being firft- 
 day, and were at their meeting. From thence 
 we attended Makefield meeting on the 25th, and 
 were again at a meeting at Wrightftown, and a 
 bleffcd feafon it proved, in which I was filent; 
 alio attended meetings at the Falls ar.'d Briftol*
 
 which, though trying feafons, it pleafed the Fa- 
 ther of all our mercies to be underneath to fuf- 
 tain me. After which we went to James Thorn- 
 ton's at By-berry, and lodged, and were at meet- 
 ing there next day; and in the afternoon rode 
 fifteen miles to Philadelphia, to John Pembcr- 
 ton's, and were kindly received. Here I expe- 
 rienced a diftreffing feafon; my friends per- 
 ceived it, and were concerned to ipeak comfort- 
 ably to me. The 3oth, being firft-day, I had 
 an exercifmg meeting in the morning, but my 
 good Mailer fhewed me, that I ought to look 
 round the city, and view the walls thereof: in 
 the afternoon the light and opening of divine 
 . favour was extended, to our comfort, and at the 
 evening meeting the Lord's power gained the 
 victory ; may all be afcribed to his great name, 
 lit of 7th month attended the feleft meeting, 
 and a favourable time it was; alfo viiited a 
 friend in a diilrelTed ftate of mind.. Next day 
 were at the Bank meeting, which was to me a 
 good meeting; I had reafon to be thankful for 
 all the mercies that the Lord had beftowed upon 
 me. On the 4th was at their week-day meet- 
 ing, and was comforted therein. The next day 
 attended the youth's meeting, which was a good 
 meeting, and many lively teftimonies were 
 borne; but I thought it my place to be filenr. 
 On the 7th, being firft-day, went to Frankfort, 
 five miles, and had a good meeting; after which 
 returning to Philadelphia, went to the evening 
 meeting, and a good open time it was; I had
 
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 reafon to blefs and praife my God, for all his 
 favours. After which we had a fatisfactory 
 meeting at Marion, and alfo at Haverford; in 
 the evening we had an open time in a friend's 
 family; next day were at a meeting at Newtown, 
 which was a good feafon, feeling the unity one 
 with another. We alfo had a good open time at 
 Middletown, the heavenly power arofe over all, 
 which made my heart to rejoice in the Lord 
 alone, who hath made good all his promifes to 
 me. On the 1 2th, were at Providence meet- 
 ing, which, for a while was trying; but the 
 Lord's power arofe over all; to him be the 
 praife who is worthy of all honour for ever. 
 The next day fpent at Mordecai Yarnal's, where 
 I was indifpofed in body, but kept about, and 
 had caufe of thankfulnefs for the favour. We 
 had next day, being firft of the week, a good 
 meeting at Springfield, may the Lord have the 
 praife; and in the afternoon were at a large 
 meeting at Derby, which was a good fatisfac- 
 tory time. On the i5th, we rode fix miles to 
 Philadelphia, and attended the feleft meeting; 
 thence we croffed over Delaware, and rode fix 
 miles to Haddonfield; next day had a good 
 meeting there: after meeting, we vifited Ifaac 
 Andrews, and were much comforted by him, he 
 being a valuable friend. Next day we went to 
 Chefter meeting held at Moore's-Town, which 
 was a favoured feafon, and I thought I fhould 
 be content, though bread and water \vere my 
 portion, if the honour of God might be in do-
 
 minion. We then went to Evefliam, where 
 \ve had a favoured meeting. Oh ! that my Lord 
 and Matter, may have the praife of all his works, 
 for he alone is worthy of all praife; might and 
 dominion is with him for ever. Thence to 
 Mount-Holly, and attending meetings fore and 
 afternoon, the latter in filence; and had reafon 
 to blefs my Mafter, (for the enjoyment of lilence 
 was iweet to me,) in that he gave me flrength 
 to know how to be abafed and how to abound. 
 On the 20th we rode five miles to Ancocus 
 meeting, and a remarkable time it feemed to 
 be. Next day, being firil of the week, were at 
 meeting at Burlington, where we had the com- 
 pany of Samuel Neal, from Ireland. In the 
 afternoon meeting I was filent, and in the even- 
 ing vifited feveral friends. We next attended 
 meetings at Old Springfield, and at a ichool- 
 houfe. Then at Upper-Springfield, which was 
 a good meeting, but I felt great poverty ; may- 
 it be an encouragement to fome, into whofe 
 hands this may fall, that they may know their 
 fufficiency is of God. In the afternoon we 
 made a fatisfa&ory vifit to a fick man, and re- 
 turned to Cleayton Newbold's, and lodged. 
 On the 24th rode feven miles to. Upper Free- 
 hold, and had a favoured meeting; after which, 
 we rode three miles to Nathan Wright's, in 
 whofe family we had a fweet opportunity. We 
 next attended meetings at Croffwicks, and a 
 felcct meeting for minifters and elders; and on 
 the 26th we were at Mansfield, where the
 
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 Lord's prcfence was witnciled like a gentle 
 fhower, to the comforting of the faithful fol- 
 lower of truth; may the praife be given him. 
 We allb had a meeting the fame day at Dutch- 
 neck, and the next day at Bordentown, where 
 \ve vifited John Sykes and wife, who arc very 
 aged and valuable Friends. 28th, being firffc 
 day of the week, we attended two meetings at 
 Trenton, to our comfort, and next day one at 
 Stony-Brook: here I parted with my dear com- 
 panion Jane Wiliis, which was a trying circum- 
 ftance to us both, from the mutual love we felt 
 for one another, (he returning home. 
 
 My dear friend Rebecca Wright, wife of 
 Nathan Wright, accompanying me, we croffed 
 the Delaware again into Bucks county, and 
 went to Wrigluftown, where we lodged, and 
 taking meetings at Horfhiun and North-wales, 
 Richland, Pottfgrove and Exeter, came to 
 Maiden Creek, and attended two meetings there, 
 on the 4th of 8th month, being firft day of the 
 week, \vhere I was favoured with divine open- 
 ings, though exceedingly weak in my fpirit, but 
 the Lord's power went over all. Thence we 
 went over the Blue Mountains to Bruntwick, 
 and had a meeting in a barn, and was favoured 
 with a good feafon. On the yth were at Read- 
 ing; though poor in my fpirir, yet was favoured 
 \vith divine openings; may the Lord have the 
 praife. On the 8th were at meeting at Robin- 
 fon's, and a hard trying time 'it was, but I had 
 reafon to praife my God for my poverty, being 
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 brought to know my ftrcngth was in the Lord 
 alone. 
 
 After attending Nantmill meeting, we went 
 to Concord 'and attended the feleft quarterly 
 meeting on feventh, and the public meeting 
 there on firft-day. Here we again met Samuel 
 Neal and many other Friends, and on the 1 2th 
 attended the quarterly meeting at Concord for 
 Cheftcr: where I had a dcfire in my mind, that 
 I might be excnfed that day, from bearing a 
 part in the miniilry, but my Father had com- 
 paffion on me, 'and drew me in tender love, that 
 I could not forbear, finding a neceffity to give 
 up to do his will: and bleffed be his name, we 
 had a favoured meeting. Next day we were 
 at the youth's meeting, held once a year at 
 Derby, where many friends from Philadelphia 
 came, and we were favoured with divine open- 
 ings at that time; may we ever look to the 
 fountain of all our mercies. Thence going to 
 the Valley meeting, we had a precious time, 
 wherein I beheld the ftrength that is in weak- 
 nefs: at Plymouth and New Providence we had 
 alfo good meetings. On the 1 7th we had a 
 trying meeting at Pikeland; but the power or" 
 the Holy One arofe and gave the vi&ory : after 
 which, we went home with Sufannah Lightfoot, 
 who came feveral miles to meet us; taking 
 meetings at Uwchland, Gofhen, Kennet, Eaft 
 and Weil Cain, fomc of which were large and 
 much favoured, though at times in much weak- 
 nefs of fpirit, in which divine ftreiigth was often
 
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 raanifefted; may the Lord have the praifc 
 thereof. On the 2^d we were at Sadfbury 
 meeting, which was iilent, and I felt peace of 
 mind: and on the 24th attended Lampeter 
 meeting where it feemed to me, that out of dark- 
 nefs there arofe a marvellous light, and we were 
 comforted together; blefTed be the Lord. On 
 the 25th, being firft-day, we had two good 
 meetings at Lancafter, light breaking forth, and 
 a comfortable time it was; but oh! how had 
 J been buried in forrow, in which I had for a 
 time to travail. Then we had a little time 
 wrth m in liters and elders, this being a general 
 meeting, we were favoured with good and 
 wholefome advice, that afforded me fome 
 itrength; blefled be the name of the Lord, who 
 permitteth our trials, that we may know him 
 to be our Redeemer. On the 26th were at 
 two meetings more, which were favoured op- 
 portunities, and excited our thankfulnefs to 
 the Divine Author of all our mercies. 
 
 On the 27th we left Lancafler and rode to 
 Sufquehannah River, and had a fraall meeting 
 at a Friend's houfe, which was a good oppor- 
 tunity. Thence to Yorktown, and lodging at 
 William Matthews's, rode fourteen miles next 
 day to Newbury, and had a fatisfaclory meet- 
 ing; though poor in my fpirir, yet was com- 
 forted. After riding fix miles further, had a 
 diftreffed night, pain of body, and a fever; but 
 next day went to Warrington meeting, and 
 though I was weak and fearful that I could not 
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 - it, yet mv gracious Matter gave me 
 Strength in my weaknefs of body and mind, and 
 \ve had a bleiicd meeting: 1 was neither weary 
 nor faint; may the Lord have the praiie! How 
 he Supports the poor travellers, and enables 
 them to fubm.it to his holy will, to be made 
 willing even to die where he may be pleafed to 
 lay us! Afternoon riding feven miles to John 
 Grill's, I was almoft funk in my mind; but 
 going to bed I was favoured with a good night's 
 reft, for which I was thankful; and in the morn- 
 ing, finding myfelf too unwell to purfue my 
 journey, and being delirous of returning to 
 Yorktown, my friends provided me a waggon, 
 and putting -in a bed, took me eighteen miles 
 to William Matthews's, and that night I had a 
 hard fit of the fever and ague; but my friends 
 were very kind to me: : I thought before this, 
 that I had parted with all I had for the fake of 
 my dear Matter, but now I began to think that 
 I had not, for the thoughts of my hufband and 
 children came fo near me, that it was another 
 trial ; fuch feafons are permitted to prove us, 
 if we have parted with all or not, which we 
 cannot tell before we are tried. 311% being 
 fevemh-day of the week, I was very poorly, 
 and on the ift of pth month had a very lick 
 and diitrefied day. The 2d, felt more com- 
 fortable, but fo weak that I could fit up but 
 little; but having a good night's reft, the 
 next day 1 felt better. We tarried at William 
 Matthews's until fix th-d ay, when we rode back
 
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 to John Grift's, xvhere I was concerned to have a 
 little time in the family, wherein I found peace. 
 The yth we went to meeting at Huntingdon, 
 where I was favoured in teftimony, though I 
 was fo weak that I thought I fhould have faint- 
 ed, and muft have fat down; but flrength \vas 
 given me, and I was enabled to blefs the good 
 hand that was with me. The Lord is ftrength 
 in weaknefs, he will fuftain his depending chil- 
 dren; but oh! I tremble for fear I fhould not 
 be found faithful in his great caufe ; we have 
 need of the prayers of the faithful, that we may 
 not mifs of the prize at laft. The 8th we were 
 at meeting at Monallin, and a favoured time we 
 had there, through the mercy of God: I can- 
 not fpeak fufficiently of his bounties, oh! that 
 my fpirit may bow down and exalt his great 
 name ! After meeting we rode back three miles 
 to William Delap's, who. with our other guide, 
 after dinner, rode with us twenty-three miles 
 that night to William Matthews's. 
 
 The Lord alone can preferve me, who is 
 pleafed to beftow his favours upon me, renew- 
 ing my ftrength, in confirming his promifes to- 
 me j my cup runs over with the Lord's goodnefs. 
 It was hard to. give up to go back into the 
 country again, after my illnefs; but I was 
 brought to refign to his will, in which I rejoice^ 
 that he made me willing to gp on his errand; 
 if I had not gone, I fhould have been doing my 
 own will, and not my heavenly Matter's ; I long 
 to do his will, and not my own,. On the
 
 went with fome Friends to vifit the prifoners In 
 Yorktown, and had a favourable time in the pri- 
 fon ; the Lord helpeth me to be faithful in fub- 
 mitting to the crofs ; my nature was difpofed to 
 flinch ; but I can fay, that the Lord will not leave 
 his children, until he enables them to be faithful, 
 if they only yield obedience to his requiring!?. 
 Returning to our lodgings I felt much heavi- 
 nefs of heart, exciting an enquiry what I had 
 done to occafionit; yet deiires were preferved, 
 that the Lord would make m contented wher- 
 ever my lot might be cafl. 
 
 The icth attended meeting at Yorktown to 
 fatisfaftion, then returned again to William 
 Matthews's. i ith, we rode to Wright's Ferry, 
 and croffing the Sufquehannah River, rode 
 twelve miles, and next day fifteen further, to 
 Sadlbury meeting again, which was a highly 
 favoured time; oh! that the Lord may ever be 
 obeyed, for then we ftiall receive the wages of 
 peace. On the 131!!, we were at a monthly 
 jneeting at Kennet, where the faithful were 
 comforted in a good degree ; here was an an- 
 cient Friend who was ninety-four years of age, 
 and had walked two miles to meeting that day; 
 her name was Deborah Clark. After d'rntier 
 \?e rode' to Thomas Carlton's and lodged, and 
 next day he accompanied us five miles to Okeiin, 
 where I may fay, I was favoured with divine 
 affiftance. After vifuing a fick friend about 
 two miles from thence, we went to Ifaac 
 )ackfon's andlodged. Next day being 1 6th, and
 
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 feventh of the week, towards night we went to 
 jofhua Pufey's, where I was in much diftrefsj 
 which brought me to look into my own heart, 
 to fee if I had not come in my own will and 
 ftrength, that I could not be more contented; 
 but it pleafed the Lord to bring to my mind 
 what wonders he had wrought Tor me ; why 
 fhould I defpair, for I was moiliy concerned at 
 prefent, that I ihould never fee my home again: 
 for my great Lord and Mafter had given me 
 fome encouragement thereof before 1 left my 
 home, but I thought I might be miftaken, which 
 caufed my mind to overflow with for row; but 
 I was brought to fee that his arm was made 
 bare for my flay and comfort ; and I was en- 
 abled to fay, bleffed be his holy name for ever. 
 We went to bed, and my mind was brought 
 into a dependance upon the Lord alone, and 
 the winds and leas were hid, and I felt thank- 
 fulnefs to Almighty God. I hope this may 
 prove a comfort to fonie poor travelling foul, 
 to know that other feet have trod this diitrefTed 
 path, that brings to peace, for through 'judg- 
 ments we are brought to be redeemed from the 
 world and all the enjoyments thereof. On the 
 17th we were at the Grove meeting, where the 
 overflowings of the divine love was known, to- 
 the fupport and refrefhment of us all. Next 
 day attended Bradford meeting, which was 
 large, and we were favoured therein; though 
 many hard things were delivered, yet the divine 
 hand was near and iupported me, I was unwell
 
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 while here, and became much difconraged, left 
 I fhoukl not be able to go through this journey; 
 but being encouraged by fome of my friends, 
 and the goodnefs of God being gracioufly af- 
 forded, it looked as nothing before me, bleiTed 
 be his holy name. On the i gth we went to 
 Birmingham meeting, where it pleafed Divine 
 Goodnefs to open of his myfleries; may my 
 heart ever be thankful to him, who opens the 
 fprings in the wildernefs. We went after meet- 
 ing to Charles Dil worth's, and I being much 
 fpent, laid down and was revived again, and we 
 had a favoured time in the family. We then 
 rode three miles to Micajah Speekman's and 
 lodged. Next day we went to Concord meet- 
 ing, which "was to me a good one, and being 
 favoured to have the love of my brethern, it 
 was a great comfort to me, in my trying jour- 
 ney: this was a blciling I have often prayed for,, 
 from my great Lord and Revvarder of all thofe 
 who diligently feek him, who can fay they 
 fought it not in vain. We then went -to Phi- 
 ladelpiha to attend the yearly meeting which 
 began the 2 ift, for minifters and elders, and was 
 a bleffed meeting. On firfl-day I attended 
 meeting in the fore and afternoon, alfo in the 
 evening, which were moflly favoured feafons, 
 as were the feveral fittings of the yearly meet- 
 ing, all which I was favoured to attend, much 
 to my comfort and encouragement. 
 
 Having been confined feveral days in Phila- 
 delphia with a bad cold, until fecond-day,
 
 of 9 t.h month, I then attended the felect meeting, 
 where we were comforted together, and on the 
 i ft of loth month my efleemed friend Hannah 
 Fofter from New-Jerfey, accompanying me, we 
 left Philadelphia, and taking Cheder meeting, 
 \ve were favoured with divine ailiftance therein, 
 and came to Wilmington and lodged at David 
 Ferris's, who was gone to New-England with 
 Samuel Neal, on a religious vifit; but oh! the 
 dilcouragement I was under at times, which 
 made me cry in my heart to God, that he would 
 ftrengthen me, more and more to give up to his 
 will: I was low in bodily health, and my fpirits 
 feemed to fink within me, notwithstanding I 
 have been ftrengthened day by day; I have 
 reafon to blefs- my God, and fay in truth it is 
 marvellous, he is the Lord and will do all things 
 for. them that put their truft in him; he weans 
 from hulband and children, houfe and land, 
 for his name's fake, and thefe (hall receive an 
 hundred fold: nothing lefs than the love of 
 God and his peace in our minds, enables us to 
 fubrnit; and when I behold the goodnefs of the 
 Almighty, I am encouraged to invite all to come, 
 tafte, and fee how good the Lord is. On the 
 4th we went to John Churchman's at Notting- 
 ham, and attended monthly meeting; and the 
 fixth and feventh days following, the yearjy 
 meeting, which was to our comfort. On the' 
 8th of icth month we rode eighteen miles to 
 the houfe of one, not belonging to Friends, and 
 many people coming a I was comforted in an
 
 opportunity with them, and thought the Lord 
 heard my prayers, and I hope it will prove of 
 fervice to ibme of the company. Taking Saf- 
 lafras meeting, came to the meeting of minifters 
 and elders at Cecil; but fo poor I felt, that oh! 
 thought I, if my Mafter would only let me re- 
 turn home, pleading that there were many bet- 
 ter qualified for that work than I was, for I 
 feared I fhould difhonour God, and bring grief 
 on all my friends; but in this trial 1 endea- 
 voured after flillnefs, and was inwardly com- 
 forted, and brought to lay as Peter did, " not 
 only wafli my feet, but my hands and my head 
 allo." Next day, being firit of the week, we 
 went to meeting again, which was a good meet- 
 ing, and the day following light broke forth in 
 the meeting, in a wonderful manner, to our 
 comfort. On third-day, the 1 5th, we attended 
 the felect meeting, and I was filent until the 
 men withdrew, and the women's meeting came 
 on; then my mouth was opened, and it pleafed 
 the Lord dill to caufe the light more and more 
 to break forth. Oh! how I felt the love of 
 God to this people, if they would be faithful to 
 what is made known to them. 
 
 In our way to the yearly meeting at Chop- 
 tank, we took meetings at Chefter in Maryland, 
 Queen Ann, and Tuckahoe, and on the 19th, 
 the meeting began at Ghoptank, where I met 
 with Benjamin Sharplefs of Philadelphia, who 
 had fhcwn me much kindnefs: the meetings 
 were large, and fome good teitimonies were
 
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 borne; but my lot was moftly in differing and 
 opgrellion: at the conclufion 0f the bufmefs, 
 the men's and women's meetings being re- 
 quefted to come together, the labours of John 
 Churchman and Thomas Carlton were reviv- 
 ing, and the meeting broke up in a folid man- 
 ner: then the meeting for minifters and elders 
 flit, which ended this meeting well, and made 
 my heart rejoice, for I had Ibmc fears left it 
 ftiould not be performed to the honour of God ; 
 how often does he crown our aflemblies to his 
 own honour. At times, when I view the fer- 
 vice I am engaged in, my heart is heavy and 
 even finks within me. The 24th, we went to 
 the bay, twenty miles from Choptank ; it was 
 a heavy day, but my friends endeavoured to 
 comfort me. On the 25th, we croffed the 
 great bay of Chefapeak which made us fick, 
 Robert Pleafants of Virginia was with us; we 
 landed at Thomas Norris's, where we were 
 received kindly, and after dinner croiTed the 
 river in a little row-boat and landed at Hannah 
 Thomas's, a widow, wherein I had reafon to be 
 thankful to the Lord for his many favours; but 
 my fpirit was much opprefled, perhaps on- my 
 own account. 
 
 On firft day of the week we attended meeting 
 at Weft River, which was a trying time; but 
 it pleafed the Lord to caufe his love to be felr. 
 We went from thence about thirteen miles, and 
 had a meeting, wherein the love of God feemed 
 to own us : we then took our leave of Patuxent
 
 river, and rode twelve miles to the head of 
 "White -Hall; and on the 291!! went to Indian 
 Spring, where fuch were my excrcifes that I 
 was ready to fay, " Oh that mine head was 
 water and mine eyes a fountain of tears," that 
 . I might mourn for myfelf, feeing none of the 
 Lord's fervants fo wanting as I was; but it 
 pleafed the Father of all our mercies to own 
 us, and it proved a good time. We then went 
 to the houfe of an aged widow woman, who 
 appearing in coftly attire, and feeing her poor 
 black fervants about her, caufed me many 
 fcrious reflections. Here we took leave of 
 Robert Pleafants,who had been with us almoft a 
 week. Thence we rode eleven miles to a 
 friend's houfe, where, alrhough they were very 
 kind to us, I was much grieved to fee their p6or 
 black fervants fare fo hard. The- 3oth we rode 
 two miles and had a meeting, which though a 
 low time to both myfelf and companion, yet it 
 pleafed the Lord to open a door of light, fo far, 
 that we were enabled to open our mouths, and 
 foine of the people feemed to be affected; oh! 
 that God may always have the praife, for I had 
 no other to put my trull in, and being a ftranger 
 in thefe parts, my mind was led into fympathy 
 with my fellow travellers, for what they often 
 have to pafs through. On the 3ift we had a 
 meeting at Elkridge, nineteen miles, which 
 proved a comfortable time, wherein I had rea- 
 fon to bow my fpirit to the God of all our mer- 
 cies, who was pleafed to own fo poor a child as
 
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 I was; my voice was lifted up to fupplicate his 
 name, in that he had not forgotten his children, 
 who are often panting for his favour. 
 
 After which we went to Baltimore, and the 
 id of nth month rode fixteen miles to a meet- 
 ing of miniders and elders, wherein fome good 
 tedimonies were borne, with which I had good 
 unity. On the ad, we went to Gunpowder 
 meeting, and although the dragon laboured to 
 dedroy the young child, yet it pleafed the Lord 
 to caufe his light and power to break through 
 all, and a bleffed meeting it proved, wherein 
 \ve'had reafon to blefs the name of the great 
 Lord and Mailer of aiTemblies: I felt my fpirit 
 helped in this conflict with the enemy, by a 
 worthy Friend., Ann Moore. Though we may 
 praife the Lord for his eminent goodnefs ; yet 
 I hardly dare rejoice, feeing the battle is his, 
 and may my foul ever remember humbly to ac- 
 knowledge, that he is all in all to his depend- 
 ing children. In the evening we had a comfort- 
 able time in the^ family of our friend Oliver 
 Matthews, where" we lodged. The 3d, being 
 firft of the week, we went again to Gunpowder 
 meeting, and it pleafed the Lord to open the 
 fprings of life, and favour us with his prefence; 
 but fatan endeavoured to fugged to me, that I 
 had wounded my brethren, and I grieved in 
 fpirit until it pleafed the Father of mercies to 
 arife, and gave ftrength to fay, let all things 
 praife the Lord ; let fun, moon, and dars, praife 
 the Lord, for his mercy cndureth forever. 
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 Next day had a precious meeting at Patapfco, 
 wherein I was thankful to the Lord : on 
 our journey in the afternoon, \ve were fomc 
 time loft in the woods; but finding a houfe in 
 the field, a man was fent to fliow us the way 
 to Benkid Wilfon's; it being night, I appre- 
 hended we fhould have to lodge in the woods 
 this 'night; but I enjoyed more peace of mind 
 upon that reflexion, than 1 fhould in fome houfes 
 that were filled with flaves, for it wounds me 
 more than many other evils, to fee them keep 
 a large number of them in bondage, making 
 them work hard, and paying them no wages 
 Oh ! the cruelty thefe poor creatures are ufed 
 with, often excites my companion. 
 
 On the 5th, we went feven miles to meeting 
 at Little Falls, where mod pref:nt had flaves,and 
 darknefs feemed to cover the whole meeting 
 for a time, my companion fitting under the fame 
 weight and feeling fenfe of Egyptian darknefs 
 with myfelf ; at lafl it pleafed the great Lord and 
 Matter to open her mouth in a few words, 
 which opened a door for my exercifed mind, 
 in the love of the Gofpel, to labour with my 
 fellow-creatures, and efpecially \?ith my breth- 
 ren in profeflion, that had fome enlightenings 
 of the work of God, and my companion con- 
 cluded the meeting in powerful fuppiication. 
 After dinner, we rode eight miles to Ifaac 
 Webfter's and lodged ; after I retired to bed my 
 mind was turned to the Lord in heavenly 
 fxveetnefs, and all on earth \vas drawn out of
 
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 fight, and there was nothing interrupted this 
 precious favour for a time, and my companion 
 being engaged in conversation with a friend, 
 my filence was fo fweet, I chofe rather to enjoy 
 that fpring that makes glad the whole city of 
 God. 
 
 On the 1 6th, we rode one mile to Bufh River, 
 where my companion bore a fwcet teilimony, 
 and I was filent: after meeting, dining in a 
 friend's houfe, we had an opportunity in the 
 family, and though it was a 1 trying time to me, 
 my companion was favoured in fupplication. 
 We then rode feven miles to William Cox's 
 and lodged. On the yth we went to Deer 
 Creek meeting ; afternoon being overtaken by 
 a dorm, as we rode in the rain, I thought if I 
 brought no difhonour to God and his truth, 
 there was no hardfhip but what I could endure 
 in the rain and the darknefs of the night; we 
 at length reached a Friend's houfe; but oh! 
 the black people, how does their flavery wound 
 my fpirit within me. Oh! that people were 
 wife, that they would confider their latter end. 
 Next day being a hard rain florm, we rode 
 three miles to a little meeting at Deer Creek 
 Barrens; the people were glad to fee us, and I 
 felt comforted in being with them. Thence we 
 went in a fnow ftorm over the fteep mountain, 
 and pafled two rivers, where our horfes almoft 
 fwam ; we had reafon to believe the Almighty 
 hand was with us and fupported us ; we lodged 
 at William Smith's, who was not a Friend, he 
 
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 received us very kindly, and in the morning, 
 on our offering to pay for our kind entertain- 
 ment, he refufed, and defired if we travelled 
 any where near him again, not to raifs his houfe ; 
 I acknowledged his kindnefs. We rode on to 
 Gunpowder and lodged at Walter Moore's, 
 \vho is hufband to Ann Moore; and on firft- 
 day the loth, attended meeting, wherein I felt 
 the love of God towards the people, which 
 iprung up and ipread itfelf in my heart to that 
 degree, that I was humbled under the confi- 
 deraiion of his enabling me to become as a 
 founding trumpet in his hand, who trieth the 
 heart and reins of his children, who fuffers them 
 to be caft down, and raifes them up again, that 
 they may know his flrength and power, and 
 return honour to his name, who is worthy of 
 all praife, might and dominion for ever. 
 
 After this, we continued our journey, taking 
 meetings at Patapfco, Forreil, and Bum Creek, 
 and one at a Friend's houfe, to good faiisfac- 
 tion; and on firft-day the i;th, were at meet- 
 ing at Fairfax, where divine goodnefs fpread 
 over the afiembly to our comfort. The next 
 day we croffed the Potomack river, and had a 
 precious meeting at the Gap, and another at 
 Goofe Creek, wherein the fprings of life w r ere 
 gracioufly opened, and the divine power fhook 
 the earthly minds, and my dear companion 
 clofed the meeting in fupplication, to our mu- 
 tual comfort. Then tajdng meetings at South 
 Fork, Crooked Run, accompanied by John
 
 Hough, we came to Elizabeth JolliiFs, where 
 I received a letter from my dear huiband, giv- 
 ing an account of the death of one of our chil- 
 dren, alfo one from John Pemberton, which- 
 was a comfort to me in my trial. On the 
 24th, being firft of the week, we had a good 
 meeting at Hopewell. Next day we parted 
 with John Hough, who had been very kind 
 to us, and went to Mill Creek meeting, where 
 we were favoured with a good time, for I 
 thought the good hand was at work with the 
 people, and I do wiflvtheir minds may be drawn. 
 to true inward filence : we rode back to Eliza- 
 beth JollifPs and lodged, where my mind was 
 very clofely tried, as it was alfo next day at 
 Back Creek meeting; but being comforted in 
 the labours of my companion, and enabled my- 
 felf, though in. much weaknefs of fpirit, the 
 power of truth arofe, to the fhaking.the earth- 
 ly minds, and to the comforting the true feed. 
 On the 26th, after an; open fansfac"lory meet- 
 ing at John Fawfett's,-! parted with my dear 
 companion '.Hannah Fofter, and being joined by 
 my dear; friend i Sidney Wright, we rode thirty- 
 fix miles-to -a meeting, on the 28th, at Jackfon 
 Allen's*, which- was to our comfort j after 
 which, riding twenty miles* we lodged 'at an, 
 inn, where was a rude company, and rwe go: 
 but little fleep. Next day rode forty-five miles 
 and lodged at another inn, .kept. by a.widow, 
 who was very kind. to us. 
 
 The lit ft! 1 2th months fir ft of the 
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 we rode ten miles to Jofeph Douglafs's, at the 
 fouth-weft mountain, and had a good meeting 
 at his houfe, where it pleafed the Lord to fa- 
 vour us poor travellers, to the praife of hi? 
 great name. Then taking meetings at Camp 
 Creek, Fork Creek, and Genito, croffed James 
 River, after cutting the ice; and on the 7th 
 reached John Johnfon's, much weary, having 
 had a cold fnow-ftorm; after taking fome re- 
 frefhment we refted well; may my fpirit be 
 humbled, under that fupporting hand that hath 
 preferved us through fo many dangers. Firfl- 
 day, being the 8th, we went to Emato meeting, 
 wh^re was a rude company ; but it pleafed God 
 to caufe his power to fpread over the company, 
 to the praife of his name. On the pth and loth 
 we rode feventy miles to M. Tirel's, at Bed- 
 ford, where we met with Zacharias Dicks and 
 John Carter, who had been lick at this houfe. 
 On the i zth I arofe with much fear and trem- 
 bling of heart, which caufed my fpirit to bow 
 in a filent travail as I went to meeting at Bed- 
 ford, where we were highly favoured ; may my 
 fpirit humbly bow in acknowledgment to the 
 Matter of our affcmblies. Then taking two or 
 three meetings in the way, came into North 
 Carolina, and on the i7th had a meeting at 
 Ano, where were a few people; but it pleafed 
 the Almighty to favour us together. On the 
 aid we went to the Spring meeting, where I 
 was tried in mind, fo .that I was ready to fay 
 what did I come here for? but as I fat in po-
 
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 verty of fpirit, I felt love to fpread over the 
 meeting, and the Lord favoured us, to. our 
 comfort and peace. 2 ad, being firft-day, we 
 rode feven miles to Cane Creek meeting, where 
 the merciful hand bore us up; Next day rods 
 thirty miles and ferried over Deep River, which 
 was the moft dangerous I thought I had ever 
 crofled. On the 24th we crofled the River 
 again, and attended meeting, where I was 
 brought low in my mind, but light broke 
 through and I was comforted : after meeting we 
 rode twelve miles to Mary Dixon's and lodged: 
 in the evening we were comforted, in a religious 
 opportunity in the family. Next morning went 
 twelve miles to Rocky River meeting, and a 
 powerful meeting it was; may my fpirit bow to 
 the God of all our mercies, and return unto him 
 thankfgiving and praife, which is due to him 
 alone. Taking meetings at Holly Spring and 
 Polecat, we came to. New-Garden monthly 
 meeting, on the 28th; and next day, being nrft 
 of the week, we had a precious meeting there, 
 wherein I was much concerned, that our -pre- 
 cious Mafter might crown our affemblies; then 
 can we rightly return thanks to his great, and 
 worthy name. Thence calling to dine with 
 Sarah Hunt, wife of William Hunt, now gone 
 on a religious vifit to Friends in Europe, we 
 came on the 3oth to Center meeting, which was 
 a feeling time. Next day were at Mordicas 
 meeting, where I fat under much poverty of 
 fpirit, and my companion was much favoured
 
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 in teflimony, and feeling a little to deliver myfelf 
 we had a pleafant time.. 
 
 id month ift, 1772, attended Deep River 
 meeting, which was iilent to us. Next day fet 
 out for South -Carolina, rode forty miles to 
 Salifbury, and the day following forty more to 
 Gharlottetown, where there was a rude com- 
 pany collected for a dance at the court^houfe, 
 \vho had befpoke all the lodgings, but being- 
 furnifhed with a charTbed by the fire, I refted 
 well, and my heart was thankful, to fee ail 
 things made eafy to me. Next day, after riding 
 thiriy-three miles, we had only the floor to lie 
 upon, where we gained feme refK On the 5th 
 we rode thirty miles to Broad River, and 
 croffing the ferry, rode four miles to Martha 
 Hollingfworth's, a Friend who kindly entertained 
 us. Next day we attended Broad River meet^ 
 ing, and the day following at Tigo River, which 
 river we crofTed in a canoe; and on the 8th- 
 had a meeting a Perget's Creek, which was a 
 time of refrefhment ; thanks to the Lord for his 
 favours. On the pth we fet off for Bufh River, 
 and riding down to Enoree River, it was very 
 high, but we ventured in, and found it fo deep 
 that we wet our feet in croffing;. then rode to 
 Indian .Creek, which proved ftill deeper, but the 
 men falling three trees acrofs led ; us over, and 
 fwam the horfes through; riding a little further, 
 we came to another river which looked" more 
 dangerous than any we had paffed; and ven- 
 turing in, our horfes almoft fwam, but we got
 
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 well over though with wet feet, and alfo wet- 
 ting all our clothes in the faddle bags; this day 
 we crofled four rivers and rode thirty miles. 
 On the 1 2th, being firft day of the week, rode 
 five miles to Bu(h River meeting, in much po- 
 verty of fpirit, being bowed to the honour of 
 God; and it pleafed him to open a living tefli- 
 mony, to the refrcfhment of my drooping foul. 
 About this time I was under a deep exercife 
 of mind, ,to go as far as Georgia, and laid it 
 before my dear companion Sidney Wright, alfo 
 our kind ailiftant Andrew M'Ray, he having 
 been with me near two months, and (hewed 
 much kindnefs to us ; but coming near the place 
 from which we were to fet out for Georgia, he 
 told me after weighing the matter, he could not 
 then fee he could go; I told him he had been- 
 very kind to us, and I was thankful to him for 
 his afliflance, but having parted with all I had 
 near and dear to me, for the fake of inward 
 peace, I mud alfo part with him, if I found it 
 my duty flill to go. But oh! how I did pour 
 out my fpirit before the Lord, with defires to be 
 excufed; but the more I laboured therefor, the 
 more ctearly I faw it my duty, to (land refigned 
 to the fervice, and I found if I was not faithful 
 therein, I fhould fuftain a great lofs; which 
 brought my fpirit to bow to him that he might 
 pleafe to open a door, and make way for me in 
 this pinching time, and then the Lord's will 
 fhould be my will; but withal it arofe in my 
 mind, why fhould 1 go where no other Friends.
 
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 had gone before me? it wasfaid tome, " what 
 if he tarry till I come what is that to thce? fol- 
 low thou me;" which raifed my drooping 
 fpirits to rcfign all to his will, if the Lord would 
 only make me like his beloved difciple, to lean 
 upon his bread'. And when I difcovered my 
 mind to Andrew again, he was willing to go, and 
 endeavoured to encourage me to fet out cheer- 
 fully, which we did, accompanied by Mary 
 Babb, Francis Janes and William Thatcher. 
 On the 1 3th we rode twenty miles to Jbfeph- 
 Hollingfworth's, and had a precious meeting 
 in the dwdling-houfe, feeling the father's love 
 m this remote pan of the earth: thence feven 
 miles and lodged at Jofeph Ball's. On the i4tb 
 rode ten miles to Robbin's Creek, and had 
 another meeting, and returning to Jofeph Ball's 
 Jbfl our way and rode through many dangerous 
 places ; but reached our lodgings about eight 
 o'clock. On the i5th parting with my com- 
 panion Sidney Wright, who concluded to tarry 
 with her relations, we rode nineteen miles to 
 Saluda river, and crofled at Cannon's ferry, 
 and going twelve miles further, were kindly 
 entertained at an inn. Next day we rode forty- 
 four miles to Savannah, and on the i7th crof- 
 fmg the river, landed in Georgia; then rode 12 
 miles to Ifaac Loe's, where we procured fome 
 refrefhment, and they refufing our money there- 
 for, we acknowledged their kindnefs, and my 
 heart was made thankful to the Almighty, that 
 he fliould open the hearts of (hangers, to receive
 
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 fo poor and unworthy a creatarc as I was; 
 thence going ten miles further came to John 
 Sill's, a Friend's houfc, where we lodged ; and 
 on the 1 8th went to meeting in Georgia, and 
 had highly favored opportunities. I thought 
 this was the very place J had long feen, even 
 when I was at home; may my foul bow down, 
 as it were with my face to the earth, and give 
 honour to the Lord alone, who giveth 10 man 
 an underflanding; he made me to feel the ex- 
 crcifes of my brethren, my fpirit often breathed 
 to them before I left home, and it feemed to 
 me, that it was in the furthermoft parts of my 
 journey, and it proved fo. Oh! with humble 
 joy do I return thanks to my God! can I regret 
 any pains I have taken for fo great a reward ? 
 1 could add much more of the goodnefs of the 
 Lord to me at this time; but 1 defire caution* 
 left I ftiould go too far in revealing the many 
 mercies that God beftowed upon fo unworthy a 
 fervant as at times I feel myfelf. After meeting 
 we went to Jofeph Maddock's and lodged* 
 On the i Qih, and firft of the week, we attended 
 another meeting in this place, and a mod pre- 
 cious time it was; I thought the Lord opened 
 a door and alfo comforted my drooping fpirit, 
 and fhewcd me this was the place I faw before 
 I left home, and Friends there thought fo too, 
 for they had been in much grief in this place; 
 may my foul continually bow in humility, and 
 return to my God feven fold of praife, who re- 
 vealed his will to me, and encouraged and r-
 
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 warded me; for he alone preferved me from all 
 d angers. The soth we fet off to leave Georgia 
 with much peace of mind, and joy of heart: 
 Oh ! what it is to be faithful to the manifefta- 
 tions of divine openings, it is what will give the 
 anfwer of " Well done good and faithful fer- 
 vant, enter into the joy of thy Lord." Riding 
 thirty-five miles, crolTed Savannah river, at 
 Mammon's ferry, and flopped at a fmall houfe 
 without a floor, where they gave us fome hulks 
 to lay upon, and with my faddle for a pillow I 
 was favoured to go to fleep, and refled well. 
 Next day after flopping at an inn for fome re- 
 frcfliment, we rode on till feeling very fleepy 
 we flopped and laid down upon the ground, 
 and I foon fell afleep and felt refrefhed : then 
 came to an inn, where we were civilly en- 
 tertained, and obtained a bed and blanket to 
 lodge upon. On the 2 2d rode thirty-nine 
 miles, and 23d twelve miles further, to the 
 ferry at Suluda river, where I parted with my 
 friend Mary Babb, fhe returning home; we 
 then came on to Thomas Pugh's, twelve miles, 
 and lodged. Next day attended preparative 
 meeting at Bufh river, which was an open time, 
 th'e fenfe of the meeting, being fenfibly felt to 
 otif comfort ; may the Almighty Protector of 
 his depending children, have the honour of his 
 own works; who alone is worthy of all. fifth, 
 We rtfde towards Wateree, thirty miles, and 
 croiTed two rivers. Next morning rifmg before 
 day, rotle eigfrt miles before fun-rife, and in
 
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 the courfe of our journey, through this wil- 
 dcrnefs, being weary I Jay down upon the 
 ground and ilept a little; and after travelling 
 forty-fix miles this day, came to John Colley's, 
 a Friend's houfe and lodged, where we were 
 kindly received. 26th, being firft of the week, 
 we went to Lintetree, croiTing the river Ware- 
 ree, and attended two meetings. Next clay 
 being ftormy we refled, and being invited fo 
 breakfafl with one not a Friend, who had been. 
 at meeting the afternoon before, we went and 
 were very kindly treated by him. The two 
 following days we rode feventy-eight miles, and 
 croiTed Pedee river, and lodged at William 
 Hetty's, and had a meeting next day at his houfe. 
 3 1 ft, my mind was much turned home, with de-' 
 fires that the Lord would protect them, and my 
 bowels moved towards my dear hufband and 
 children ; but I was comforted with thefe words, 
 " I will tend them for thee;" fo I was willing 
 that fo gracious a Mafter fhould take care of 
 them, for fo poor an inltrument as I was in his 
 hand, for in much poverty of fpirit I travailed 
 many times, in which I was brought to fay, oh; 
 Lord I am afraid I {hall deny thee. 
 
 On the i ft of 2d month we fet off for Coar f > 
 Creek, and rode forty miles, and lodged at a 
 poor little cabin as they called it; the next day 
 though I was poorly with a giddinefs in my 
 head, we rode twentyxfeven miles; and on firll- 
 day had a meeting at Gimpbelitown in the 
 court-houfe; but religion is very low in this 
 
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 place. Next day fet out for Cape Fear; hav- 
 ing no guide, through the wild ernefs, \ve palled 
 fevcral rivers with fome danger, and in a hard 
 rain, and my companion was much unwell; on 
 the 5th we -reached Richard Cox's after a fa- 
 tiguing journey; but the Lord was underneath, 
 fo that I could fay great is the Lord, and greatly 
 to be praifed is his holy name : for it was he 
 alone who cared for us through fo many dan- 
 gers, both inwardly and outwardly. Oh my foul ! 
 may eft thou be faithful to the inward revelation, 
 for that brings peace of mind ; how often would 
 my nature have flinched, but the hand of God 
 would draw near, and caufe me to tremble, fo 
 that I was enabled to fay, thy will O Lord ihall 
 be my will and my guide, if thou wilt give me 
 llrength to perform thy work to thine honour, 
 if I have only bread to eat and water to drink and 
 raiment to put on, fo that I return in peace to 
 my family and friends, -whom I love in the Lord, 
 and he knoweth that my fp'frit is humbled in 
 defires, that I may bring no (lain upon the blef- 
 fed truth. It is thou, O Lord! that haft made 
 the truth near to me as my life, thou art a huf- 
 band indeed, and a gracious father, to fupport 
 in all trials thy poor depending children, who 
 are under thy preparing hand, that they may 
 fay in their hearts, in iincerity and truth, thy 
 will be done. On the yth we had a meeting at 
 Jolhua Davis's, and going thirteen miles fur- 
 ther, lodged at the houfe of one not in profef- 
 fron with us j where we were kindly entertained .
 
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 I have often thought it was the Lord, that gave 
 us favour among the people, and may he have 
 the honour of all his works, who caufeth my 
 cup to overflow by his power at this time. 8th 
 we rode thirty-one miles to Tar River, which 
 we crofted in a canoe, fwimming our horfes 
 over. How often is the dread of the Father 
 of mercies, influencing my mind, to write in 
 much trembling, of my fecret exercifes; I am 
 at times afraid to write, and afraid to omit it, 
 but I find my mind eafy in writing what I have 
 here inferted. We lodged at Henry Horn's, 
 and next day being ift of the week, had a good 
 meeting in his houfe ; here my horfe failing me, 
 in a fhort time died, and being provided with" 
 another, we fet out for Northampton, and crof- 
 fed Roanoke, and one other river that appeared 
 dangerous ; we reached, in the evening Thomas 
 Knox's, where my companion was taken fo ill, 
 that though much ftraitened in mind at the 
 thought of leaving her, I went to meeting at 
 Richfquare, without her, in much poverty of 
 fpirit, but it pleafed the Lord to open the fpring 
 of life, to the comforting of my drooping mind. 
 1 2th, leaving my companion ftil! weak and being 
 accompanied by Thomas Wright and wife, we 
 went five miles to Thomas Copeland's, and feel- 
 ing a concern to have a religious opportunity 
 in the family, we were much favoured to- 
 gether. Next day, going thirty-five miles, had 
 a precious meeting at Piny Woods; the Lord 
 flill confirming his figns torny poor foul, before 
 
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 I left home, that I might have that feeling fenfe 
 of the unity of my brethren, when I was fo far 
 feparated from them, that runs from veiTcl to 
 vcfTel, and which unites in the onenefs, to the 
 one God and Father of^us ail. Firft-day, i6th, 
 \verc at meeting at Wells, where it pleafed the 
 Lord to open the fprings of life, to the relief 
 of my mind. i;th, went to Old Neck meeting, 
 where was a funeral of a friend and her child, 
 (lie dying in child-bed; here we met witfi 
 Timothy Davis and Benjamin Jones, and had a 
 favoured meeting together; taking leave of 
 them, we were at Little River, at Simmon's 
 Creek meeting, where it pleafed God to feed 
 us with heavenly food, to the comforting of my 
 foul. I have reafon to be thankful to the Lord 
 who bringeth down and fetteth up again, to his 
 own glory. After meeting, I received a fatif- 
 fa&ory letter from my dear hufband. Taking 
 meetings at Newbegan Creek and one at the 
 houfe of Abet Trueblood, we came to Thomas 
 Newbey's, where I was comforted in meeting 
 with my companion, and 23d, being firfl of the 
 week, attended Piny Woods meeting. On 
 24th, fet off for Virginia, being accompanied by 
 Jofiah Gordon and Joiiah White. We attended 
 meetings at Summerton, Weftern Branch, and 
 alfo at the houfe of Elizabeth Denifons. Oh ! 
 the forrow I felt at times, my fpirit being much 
 opprefled, feeing none in fuch want as my fell'; 
 oh, thought I, why was fo poor a mortal as I 
 am, Cent on fo great a work, indeed a worm and
 
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 no man ; gr-eat are the fufferingf now-a-days, 
 for the feed lays low, and the Lord's children 
 mud go low to feel it. Then taking meetings' 
 at Black Creek, James Stamen's, Black water, 
 Barrigh and Gravel Run; lodged at Edward 
 Stabler's ; and 5th of 3d month he and his wife, 
 accompanied us on our way to Curies, in 
 Virginia, and meeting again with T. Davis and 
 B. Jones, attended two meetings at White Oak 
 Swamp. On the 9th, being the feeond day 
 after parting with them, came to Black Creek 
 meeting, which was a moil powerful time, to the 
 fhaking the earthly mind in many prefent. Then 
 taking meetings at the Swamp and Cedar Creek, 
 on the i3th we came to Robert Painter's, where 
 I parted with Andrew M'Ray, who had been 
 near four months with us, in much kindnefs 
 and attention, and fuffered much with us, on 
 account of the poor black fervants, with which 
 many parts of this country abound. Here I 
 alfo parted with my dear friend Sidney Wright, 
 in much love, who had alfo been with me near 
 four months. 
 
 On the 1 4th, being firfl of the week, we 
 were favoured with a precious meeting at 
 Suffolk, in the afternoon, and next day rode 
 fixty-five miles, to Mahlon Janney's; and i6rh, 
 fet off for Philadelphia, which city I reached on 
 the 2oth, where I met with many friends, who 
 feemed glad to fee me again. Next day 1 went 
 to the meeting for minifters and elders, where 
 were many good teftimonies Borne j but 
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 iiient, with defires to wait the Lord's time. 
 22d, being firft of the week, I attended three 
 meetings in High-Street " meeting-houfe; and 
 *3d the half year's meeting of minifters and 
 elders, and next day at the Bank meeting, jn all 
 which I was filent, and deeply pained in mind. 
 24th, I went to the feleft meeting, and the 
 Lord made way for me, and ealed my pained 
 mind, and we had a precious time. I was alfo 
 at meeting on the 26th, and their monthly 
 meeting on the 27th, which was a good meet- 
 ing; and 29th, being firft of the week, I went 
 to High-ftreet meeting three times, which were 
 all good meetings. . 
 
 I tarried in the city, until the 1 3th of 4th 
 month, attending meetings as they came in 
 courfe, many times under deep tryings and 
 provings, and in great fear and trembling ; my 
 faith feemed almoft ready to fail me; but blefled 
 be the name of the Lord, his hand was near to 
 preierve my truft in him through all the buf- 
 ictings of iatan; and he. at times gave me a 
 little of the balm of Gilead, that comforted my 
 drooping fpirit. On the 24th, 1 attended Wood- 
 bary meeting in much poverty of fpirit; but 
 we were favoured together; may my heart be 
 thankful to the Lord for all his mercies, blefled 
 be his holy name. That night I lodged at 
 William Key's, a kinfman of mine. Then 
 taking meetings at Greenwich, Piles-Grove, 
 Alloways Creek; my mind was under deep ex- 
 crcifc, and at times 1 thought that ail good was
 
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 Separated from me; but I was enabled to cry to 
 the Lord, that he would once more give itrength 
 to overcome the world, and all the fears of it;, 
 that fo, I might praife his great name. 
 
 iSth, being firft of the week, was at Salem 
 meeting, which though exercifing^ the Lord 
 made way for me, and on the zoth had an open- 
 time at Lower Greenwich meeting, the Lord I 
 found to be my helper, in all my trials, bleffed 
 be his name. I then parted with Stephen Comfort 
 and James Moore, who had been with us g. 
 week. Next day went on for Cape May, rode 
 forty-three miles and lodged at J. Townfend's, 
 where my exercife was very great, and 1 faw 
 no other way for me, but that I mud return to 
 Philadelphia again, which was no fmall trial; 
 but being defirous to be given up to the re- 
 'quirings of the Lord, the prayers of my heart 
 were to him, for (irength to perform all things 
 he fliould require, of fo poor unworthy a crea- 
 ture as I was. However, I went to meeting 
 and a laborious time it was; I often faid in my 
 heart, by whom fliall Jacob arife, for he is 
 fmall ; at length my companion arofe with a few 
 words, which were lively, and then I felt 
 ilrength to arife, and an open time we had; 
 which I hope will prove of fervice, to all that 
 were prefent. May it be remembered, how the 
 Lord fupported me through all my trials; my 
 heart is rilled with his goodnefs, and I know he 
 will not be wanting on his part, fo that if we 
 mils our way, it mud be our own fault j oh!
 
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 his gracious hand hath been with me all my life 
 long, I fee he is ftill with me; blefled be the 
 name of my God, I rejoice that he llveth in me, 
 and that 1 am made to praife him, who alone is 
 worthy of all praife. 23d, we went to the 
 lower meeting at Great Egg Harbour, and had 
 an open time, it pleafed the Lord more and more 
 to confirm me, that I was in the way of my duty, 
 and that I mud return to fome places where I 
 had not been enough faithful. Oh the fears I 
 pa{Ted through are inexpreflible : but the Lord 
 is true, he will raife his power higher and 
 higher, until he inaketh his power to reign over 
 us, if we are given up to cry for ftrengtb, even 
 to laying down our lives if required. 'I hefe are 
 great fay ings ; but there are iome of his children 
 brought to know peace of mind with him, which 
 is all we want; and what is my life, if it be in 
 difobedience, compared with eternity and the 
 love we owe to him, who loved us, before we 
 loved him, and hath done fo much for us; he is 
 complete in himfelf without us. Oh! indeed 
 can my fpirit fay, What is man that thou art 
 mindful of him, or the fon of man that thou 
 vifitelt him? thou haft placed us a little 
 lower than the angels, and made us to fee thy 
 wonderous works, which are part finding out 
 by us, as men and creatures, in our own abili- 
 ties, s^th, we were at Upper Egg Harbour 
 meeting, where the truth gained the vi&ory. 
 26th, firft day of the week, we went to meeting 
 at Little Egg Harbour, which was a very good
 
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 opportunity, may my fpirh bow down to him 
 who opened the way for me. Next day went 
 to Barrington meeting, eleven miles, and divine 
 favour feemed to be like a mower upon us; 
 hlcfled be his name who was thus merciful to 
 us. 28th, we fee out for Philadelphia^ and 
 rode' forty-four miles to Jofudi White's, in 
 xvhofe inftruclive company, I was comforted in. 
 the trial I was in, on account of my going back 
 to the city; may the Lord remember me, and 
 iupply me with patience and refignation to his 
 will, then all will be well with me, here and 
 hereafter. Next day was at their week-day 
 meeting and was thankful in feeling the conde- 
 icenfion of my God. zoth, had an open fa- 
 tisfaclory meeting at Burlington; oh may my 
 fpirit and all that is within me, bow low as iti 
 the dud, and acknowledge the many mercies of 
 God: my cup overflowed! in him alone, that 
 hath fnewn forth his ftrength once more to my 
 diilrefled heart, that has at times been filled 
 with fears, left I had loft fight of him. Af- 
 ternoon, parting with my dear companion 
 Rebecca Wright, to whom my fpirit Was 
 made near, George Dillwyn took me in a 
 chaile to Philadelphia, to John Pemberton's, 
 where I lodged; but oh the fears that attended 
 my mind oh Lord once more fupport me, for 
 I have only thee to pleafe ; when I was here 
 before, I delivered up my body but not my 
 heart fully to thee; but now I fee 1 muft de- 
 liver up all to thine hand, for obedience is
 
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 better than facrifke, and to hearken to thy 
 voice, than the fat of all the land; therefore, I 
 pray thee, give me ability to ferve thee with a 
 lincere heart, and an upright mind. 
 
 2d of jth month, I went to the feleft meet- 
 ing, in the city, and the Lord gave me fome 
 ftrength to perform his will, for the will of man 
 never wrought the righteoufnefs of God: but 
 the will of God, is the righteoufnefs of our poor 
 fouls. Next day being firll-day, I went to Pine 
 Street meeting, wherein a degree of light broke 
 forth, and I felt love flill to increafe^in me, to 
 the caufe of truth. In the afternoon, went to 
 the Bank meeting, where I fat under much 
 exercife, thinking with the apcftle, oh wretched 
 man that I am, who (hall deliver me from this 
 body of death? but trufting in the Lord for 
 ftrength, I arofe in much love, and was carried 
 through to my relief: and in the evening meet- 
 ing I ftill felt a concern to be inwardly cleanfed; 
 knowing that without that my preaching would 
 be in vain, and under a weight of fpirit 1 arofe, 
 without a word in my mouth, and after (landing 
 a while in much poverty, my mouth was opened 
 with thefe words; Lord help all thofe weak 
 ones, who are bowed before thee; and it pleafed 
 the God and Father of all our mercies to own 
 me, a poor drooping and unworthy child, and 
 the meeting ended in a folid manner, my heart 
 being filled with praife to him alone, who 
 worketh miracles in his poor depending chil- 
 dren, at times. The next day was their quar-
 
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 terly meeting, in which I was filent; but many 
 good testimonies were borne, which were fweet 
 to my tafte. After meeting my mind felt deeply 
 oppreffed, and I often cried in fecret, Lord give 
 me ftrength; and I went to bed with this lan- 
 guage, and rofe with the fame, Lord give me 
 ftrength, and enable me to do thy will, be it in 
 ever fo broken a manner. I alfo attended the 
 youth's meeting, and was much favoured ia 
 fupplication, and after another Friend had 
 fpoken, I was favoured to cafe my mind, and 
 my heart was rilled with joy and gladnefs, to 
 the ever bleifed God, who had in divers man- 
 ners, fpoken to my poor foul : living praifes to 
 the God and Father of all our mercies, may 
 thou my foul, humble thyfelf before him. 
 
 On the loth I went to Germantown meet- 
 ing, accompanied by Margaret Norton, who is 
 a fvveet fpirited woman, and could bear a part 
 with me in my exercises; but the Lord is our 
 dependance. After meeting dined at John 
 Jones's, and had a fweet time in the. family. 
 Next day going to Abbington meeting, as I 
 came near the houfe, I was made to remember 
 what the inward voice faid to me many year$ 
 pad; What is thy petition or requeft and it 
 {hall be given thee ? to ferve thee in the valley 
 of humiliation of mind, even to ferve thee the 
 Lord: and I thought if the Lord would but 
 grant me this to day, I would aik no more ; and 
 it was a mod precious feafon indeed. We then 
 took meetings at Fanhill, Chefter, Wilmington, 
 
 '
 
 and Concord, which were ail favoured oppor- 
 tunities, and returned to Philadelphia. isth 
 and i ^th attended the meeting held once a 
 quarter for the black people. Next day went 
 fifteen miles to Radnor meeting, in much po- 
 verty of fpirir; but the Lord caufed a morfel 
 of bread to be given us, and my heart was 
 made thankful and joyful to the Lord, that he 
 had given me ftrength day by day, to go through 
 fo great a fervice without more forrow to the 
 outward. On the 1 5th we left Philadelphia, 
 and went to Wilmington, and lodged at David 
 Ferris's, and was at their meeting the firft-day 
 following, and then went on for Choptank, 
 where we had a precious meeting, as likewife 
 another on Bay iide, wherein I was much fa- 
 . voured in fupplication; oh may my fpirit bow 
 down under a fenfe of the goodnefs of the Lord, 
 and fit in the gate of humiliation for renewed 
 fhength, to bring up memorials as out of the 
 bottom of Jordan. Oh thou, who was, as a pillar 
 of a c!od by dar, and a pillar of fire by night, 
 that thou m>uldit not differ my poor fainting 
 foul to fall by the way; but heal all my infir- 
 mities, and build me up to thyfelf, that I may 
 once more know rhat thou art a God hearing 
 prayer, that my fervice may be accepted by 
 thee, and leave a fweet favour behind me, when 
 thou releafeft me to return home; that the 
 honour of thy truth may have the vi&ory, in 
 going home as well as coming out, for there 
 was nothing could prevail again (I thee: oh,
 
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 how did the mountains melt down to thy honour, 
 and it was marvellous in my fight, and I was 
 brought upon the banks of deliverance: now 
 Lord, I pray thee, remember me for thy truth's 
 fake, and let me return in like manner, that I 
 may be enabled to fay, then waft my Alpha 
 and Omega, my firil and my laft, the Lord blef- 
 fed for ever and ever. 
 
 We then took meetings at Third Haven, 
 Marfhy Creek, Cold Spring, Three Runs, 
 Mother Kill, Little Creek, and Duck Creek, 
 moftly favoured opportunities. In the laft 
 meeting, while I was fpeaking, I found it my 
 duty to obferve, that there were prefent that 
 difdained what I faid, and that among the young 
 women: after meeting, I found my companion 
 had feen a woman laugh, and thought I had 
 fcen her, which occafioned my remark ; but I 
 had not feen any fuch conduct, but was glad 
 that I had been made faithful to the openings 
 in my mind; for when it firft appeared I put it 
 from me, thinking I had flood long enough; 
 but I was not clear without mentioning it, which 
 was to my comfort and peace of mind. The 
 3Oth, went to George Creek meetiirg which 
 was a precious feeling time; blefTed be my gra- 
 cious Mafter who having called me from my 
 home, to labour in his vineyard, now gave me 
 to feel, that my fervice in this -journey was 
 nearly accomplifhed. 
 
 We then returned to Wilmington, with my 
 efleemed friend Ziba Ferris, to his houfe, he
 
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 having been with me two weeks; and after tak- 
 ing their two meetings on firfl-day, returned to 
 Philadelphia ; and having been much favoured 
 in my laft vifit in this city, I left it on the fame 
 day; but afterwards felt fome fears, that I 
 had given back in the day of battle, left the 
 truth fiipuld lofe ground: lodging at James- 
 Thornton's, I went next day to Nathan Wright's, 
 und the day following was at Chefterfield meet- 
 ing, which was a moll favoured feafon. 7th 
 of 6th month, being firft of the week, we went 
 to a meeting at Squancum, held in a barn ; rode 
 fifteen miles, and lodged at Elihu Williains's. 
 Still my concern remained reflecting leaving 
 Philadelphia; fearing I fhould not be clear and 
 feel peace of mind, without going back again, 
 but I feel defirous to be given up to his will in 
 all things; yet rinding myfelf weak, as I have 
 been at fome other times, I feel a fear to attend, 
 left I fhould be found denying my Lord, to my 
 great grief, who has vouchfafed his help for my 
 deliverance fo many times: oh that this may fall 
 into the hands of fome, who may be more care- 
 ful and faithful to the moving of divine good- 
 nefs; that it may become their prayer to him 
 alone, for flrength, for I almoft faint at times, 
 becaufe of my unfaithfulnefs ; giving way to the 
 fear of great' men, great in the knowledge of 
 divine things,Jooking upon them to know more 
 than I do : whereby I neglected my Matter's 
 work, to my forrow, but I know he is a merci- 
 ful God, yet how could I difobey fo gracious a
 
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 being, and neglect to do his work; I am wounded 
 within me for fo doing. After writing the fore- 
 going and acknowledging my reiniffhefs to his 
 requirings, I found my mind at liberty to pro-< 
 ceed homewards. And taking Shrewlbury 
 meeting, came to New York and lodged at 
 Henry Haydocks's, and next day attended their 
 meeting, and was favoured to feel the love of 
 the heavenly Father: then attended Purchafe 
 .and Shappaqua meetings, and though exceeding 
 weak, the Lord appeared to my comfort; praifes 
 to him, who.giveth ftrength. in weaknefs: hav- 
 hig had often reafon to remember the goodnefs 
 ef God in this journey, how I was brought to" 
 go, and cad my body to the earth, and lay my 
 face to the duft, and cry, L'ord thy honour I 
 crave more than any other thing, and let my 
 "honour be laid in the dufl for ever, and oh that 
 it may fo remain with me, to the end of my days. 
 I then proceeded to Amawalk and Peachpond, 
 and had two favoured meetings, and attended 
 meetings alfo at the houfe of Mary Shearman, 
 and at Ofwego, Nine Partners and Oblong, and 
 the firft-day following was again at Oblong- 
 meeting; after which was taken very ill, having 
 had an ague fit the day before. While here, 
 two Friends from Smithfield having accompanied 
 John Sleeper to this place, concluded to wait a 
 day for me, and being a little recruited I fet off 
 with them, accompanied by Penelope Hull, and 
 though I rode in much weaknefs of body, we 
 reached my brother-in-law Ezekiel Cumftock's 
 E 2
 
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 in Smithiield, having rode one hundred and 
 twenty-eight miles in three days: where hear- 
 ing my youngeft child lay very fick, next morn- 
 ing being ayth of 6th month, 1772, 1 fet oft', and 
 reached my habitation, twenty-four miles, and 
 found my hniband very poorly, and the child in 
 fome hopes of recovery, but it proved other wife 
 next day, and twelve days after I got home it 
 died. 
 
 Oh the various exercifes my fpirit travailed 
 through in this weighty work, yet the Lord de- 
 livered me through them all, and I received the 
 anfwcr of peace: praifes to him alone, in his 
 wifdom he overthrew the horfe and his rider, 
 that proud rider that fought to overthrow Ifrael 
 of old, it labours-to deftroy in all ages. The 
 many fufferings I went through in this journey, 
 are more than I can relate; how often did I 
 tremble until my joints were ready to fmite to- 
 gether, and many times when alone I laid my 
 body upon the earth, wich my face to the 
 ground, and cried to the Lord, to make me as 
 low in all things relating to felf, as I lay then 
 before him; but he was pleafed to carry me 
 through, and 1 fafely returned to my hufband 
 and children, with the reward of peace for a 
 feafon. Oh the peace I received, when I lay 
 down on my pillow, and when I arofe there- 
 from ; may I never grow forgetful how this 
 peace was purchafed.
 
 CHAPTER II. 
 
 Her vlfit to Friends in Great- Britain ami 
 Ireland. 
 
 H 
 
 AVING for a confiderable time h.id it 
 
 on my mind to make a religious vifit to 
 
 Friends in Great-Britain and Ireland, after' 
 receiving the concurrence of my friends, and' 
 their certificates, on the 2pth of the 8th nao. 
 1783, I took leave of my dear huiband and 
 children, being made willing to part with 
 every near tie, to follow the lamb witherfo- 
 ever he leads : with much reverence of heart' 
 I left home, begging that the Lord's prcfence 
 might flay with them, and alfo go with me. 
 I firft went to New-London, and croffed over 
 to Long Ifland, having meetings until the gth 
 month; then parted with my companions 
 Deborah and Stephen Slead, and the fame 
 day met with David Sands, which was a comfort 
 to me. I was enabled to viiit all the meetings:, 
 on the Ifland, and then proceeded to New-York, 
 and was at meeting there : from thence to 
 Railway, and ftaid from fixth to fecond-day~ 
 morning, and went to Shrewfbury, where I 
 was unwell : went from thence to Squan, and 
 along fhore to Haddonfield, to their quarterly 
 meeting : after which went to Great Egg- 
 Harbour, James Creffen and Ann Emlen be- 
 ing with me; we returned to Philadelphia,
 
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 fpent a little time in having meetings in the 
 neighbourhood of the city, and returned, 
 \vhere I met with my friend Rebecca Wright, 
 of CrorTwicks, who was likewife under a con- 
 cern to pay a religious viiit to Europe. We 
 embarked together on the 1 4th of the 1 2th 
 month on board the brig Elhvood. William 
 Hudgfon, mafter, bound for Dublin ; but the 
 wind being unfavourable, we did not fail until 
 the 1 8th. Our companions in the, cabin were 
 only two, John Hayworth and Martha Mooney, 
 who, with the Captain, were all of our So- 
 ciety. The weather was dark and cloudy, fo 
 that our profpeft was rather gloomy, under 
 the weight whereof my mind was bowed with 
 reverent awe, with the thoughts of launching 
 out on the mighty ocean ; but believing the 
 Lord's providential care is over all his works, 
 the fame by fea as by land, with great folem- 
 nity I was enabled vocally to fupplicate for 
 prefervation, both on my own behalf and thole 
 around me. I was fea-fick, but was able to 
 walk about ; the captain and others were very 
 kind to us, but flill my mind was cad low, by 
 the thoughts of my own unfitnefs and great 
 poverty to undertake fuch a journey as this 
 before us ; indeed, the profpeft of fervice 
 feemed to difappear, and no ftrength left in 
 me to open my mouth any more. In the 
 night, foon after our coming to fea, the wind 
 arofe high, at which I got up and went to my 
 companion j my mind was in a fliort time
 
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 melted down by the efficacious power of Troth,, 
 into refignation ; and a frefh refolution formed 
 to be more faithful, and fubmit to the holy 
 requiring^ of my Mailer, be it in ever fo 
 fimple or broken a manner ; under a fenfe 
 thereof, it caufed me to kneel down by 
 Rebecca's bed-fide, and call aloud on the great 
 name, flVll for prefervation, begging for thank- 
 fulnefs for the continuation of his mercies and 
 long forbearance to me a poor unworthy crea- 
 ture. Bat when we get a little eafe, nature 
 is apt to- flinch, and get back again to the centre- 
 of indulgence : until a greater dorm and con- 
 trary wind arofe, the victory was not fufficiently 
 gained over my own flubborn will ; however, 
 it brought me to fearch the foundation of my 
 coming, and to look back on the ground I had 
 been building upon ; glad would the enemy of 
 my happinefs have been to open his mouth 
 and fwallow me up ; but the Lord did not 
 fuller him fo to prevail, but (tilled my mind 
 when I had to remember my being there, was 
 not ia my own will, it was in the fear and 
 dread of the living God ; with ftrong cries 
 that I may in future truft, love and fear him 
 above the friendfhip of men. Oh my fpirit, 
 how did it long to be like one of the two fons 
 formerly, not the one that faid he would go 
 and went not. I wifh to become more paflive 
 than ever, even to be nailed to the crofs for 
 Chrift's fake. 
 We often had meetings in the cabin, where
 
 fome of the fhip's company would come and 
 fit with us; Rebecca was fometimes engaged 
 in teflimony as well as myfelf, her's was at- 
 tended with power and a life-giving evidence, 
 that it came from the right fpring; but be- 
 fore we got on fhore, I felt a concern to have 
 an opportunity in the fhip with the men more 
 at large than we had done before : it was, I 
 truft, a feafon of favour to us all, however, 
 the refult was peace to my mind. 
 
 Through the courfe of our voyage, we were 
 often alarmed with dangers, as the weather 
 w r as frequently rough and (lormy ; yet amidft 
 all, we felt the belt fupport and mercifully to 
 preferve us fafe to land in Waterford, 2710 of 
 ifl mo. 1784. As the wind was not fair for 
 us to reach Dublin, our "friend W. Penrofe 
 foon brought down a carriage to the paf- 
 fage, which is fix miles from the city, and took 
 us to his houfe, where we were hofpitably 
 entertained by him and wife. Both my com- 
 panion and myfelf were fo unwell, that we 
 made a little (lop before we proceeded on our 
 journey ; fo vifited fome Friends and the meet- 
 * ings in that place. We have thankfully to 
 acknowledge our f^ood Mailer was not forget- 
 ful of us, graciouily affording ability to labour 
 in his caufe, for which let my foul and all that 
 is within me, bow in humble reverence. 
 
 7th of ad mo. we left Waterford accom- 
 panied by John Davis, his brother Samuel, 
 and fome others, and proceeded for Clonnrell,
 
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 the dittance being about twenty-five mile 1 ?, and 
 put up at the houfe of our friend Benjamin 
 Grubb. The next day, being firft of the 
 week, we attended their two meetings, which 
 were pretty large : it was a time of favour and 
 humiliation for the Lord's goodnefs, which 
 endureth for ever ! how matchlefs-is his kind- 
 nefs to the revolting children, driving to aroufe 
 them from their beds of cafe, for he willeth 
 not the death of a Tinner, but that all fliould 
 return, repent, and live. On the loth, went 
 in the evening to Garrirone, twelve miles, and 
 attended their week-day meeting : I was filent, 
 and as to myfelf, could feel but little true life 
 of religion. We returned again to Clonmell, 
 and flaid over their province (fix weeks) meet- 
 ing, held the i4th and 151!! inftant. Here 
 we met with our dear friend William Matthews, 
 from America, on a religous vifit. - 
 
 From Clonmell we proceeded towards Cork, 
 but took Garrirone meeting again in our way, 
 which was more open than before. We ar- 
 rived at our worthy friend Samuel Neat's, the 
 j gth, about a mile from Cork : my companion 
 being unwell, did not go with roe ; it was a 
 comfortable filent meeting. The 22d, being 
 firft-day, we both attended meeting, and I 
 truft, were enabled to labour honeflly accord- 
 ing to our meafure. In the evening we had a 
 feafon of retirement at our before-mentioned 
 friend's houfe : it was the ufual practice on- 
 tiiofe days, in his family, wbere many young
 
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 people reforted inflead of fpending their time 
 iinprofitably. The next day I felt a draft to 
 go to Bandon, about twelve miles ; and as my 
 companion continued unwell, Mary Davis (a 
 young woman from England on a vifit to her 
 friends) went with me, and many other 
 friends : public notice was given to the town's 
 people, and the meeting began towards even- 
 ing, and was pretty large, but a hard time of 
 labour, the minds of the people feeming tin* 
 fettled. We got back to Cork next day fea- 
 fonably for meeting. 
 
 2d mo. 26th, proceeded for Yaughall, about 
 twenty-four miles, and had a meeting there 
 the day following ; it was to me a precious 
 time, but I defire ever to eileem myfelf as poor 
 and empty, giving the praife to the Lord to 
 whom it is due, and not to rrranv We got 
 back again to Cork, and fpent firft-day pretty 
 much as the former. Second-day being the 
 firfl of the 3d month, called on a few Friends 
 in the city that were confined to their houfes : 
 Samuel Neal accompanied and was a ftrengtlv 
 to us. The- next morning we went to meet- 
 ing, where I was defirous of doing no harm, 
 and through fear fat the meeting filent ; but 
 after the men and women feparated, it being 
 their three weeks meeting for difcipline, I was 
 largely engaged in teftimony, and the Lord 
 was pleafed to water his heritage, to the com- 
 fort of rny drooping fpirit; We dined at 
 Richard Abel's, and had. a little fitting in the-
 
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 family, tmd then came back to our lodgings. 
 The next day we fpent at Samuel Neal's, where 
 fome Friends came in the evening, and we had 
 a comfortable time together. 
 
 The next morning we took leave of our 
 kind friends, and attended by our guides, rode 
 twenty-eight miles and lodged at Charlevill. 
 The day following, got to Thomas Mark's, 
 and had a little fitting that evening in the 
 family. On the yth of ^d month, made an 
 agreeable vifit to a young woman who was 
 fick ; but in a comfortable frame of mind : be- 
 ing firfl of the week attended both meetings, 
 which for the inoft part were laborious, al- 
 though the bed help was mercifully near, and 
 gave freili ability to difcharge what lay on my 
 mind, which together with a favoured open 
 opportunity, in the family that evening, I hope 
 will not foon be forgotten. At this city we 
 parted with Jofeph Hattcn, who accompanied 
 us to every meeting in the province of Munft-er, 
 except Waterford ; he returned home to Cork, 
 and we proceeded towards Roffcrea, and rode 
 thirty-four miles to the houfe of John Pirn. 
 
 3<i month 9th, had a meeting at Roffcrea ; 
 my companion was much favoured, and the 
 meeting ended well. loth, we went to the 
 houfe of John Wily, about eight miles diftant, 
 and had a religious opportunity in the family. 
 It is pleafant to be faithful,' and I rejoice when 
 there is no caufe of reproof; but had rather 
 there may be a finging of praifes for the many
 
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 deliverances afforded us, for had not the Lord 
 taken fome of us, as by the hand, what would 
 have been our portion. 
 
 3d month nth, we had a meeting at Rul- 
 linellmore and Birr. On the i4th attended 
 a meeting at Nockballimar, and went to 
 Elizabeth Warpool's, and had a comfortable 
 time in the family : after I got to bed, the 
 enemy of my foul's happinefs was ready to 
 overwhelm me, but my good Mailer did mar- 
 Yelloufly fhew me, that in his word of truth 
 there is fafety for ever ; blelTcd be his holy 
 name ! The next day being firfl of the week, 
 we went to Montrath, where truth owned us. 
 Thence we went to Mount Melick, had a 
 meeting, and fitting in a family. Then to 
 Tulkimore, had a meeting at Jofeph Manlip's, 
 and lodged at Moat ; I was unwell, but the 
 Lord was good, and comforted me beyond 
 what I can relate, with fuch peace of mind and 
 refignation of will, that it made all things eafy, 
 as David faid, " the Lord made my bed in fick- 
 nefs." 21 ft, we went to meeting at Moat, 
 both morning and afternoon, it was trying, 
 and religion low ; but I hope truth is gaining 
 ground. Thence to Ballyinurry, had a meet- 
 ing, and returned to Moat on the 23d, where 
 I was much unwell, and brought to a clofe 
 fearching of heart, which made me more wil- 
 ling to give up to truth's openings: I believe 
 it was for the confirmation of my faith, being 
 in a doubtful flate, ready to fink below hope j
 
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 the hand of aflli&ion is often turned upon us 
 for good. We attended the week-day meeting 
 at Moat, and fome opennefs appeared ; yet for 
 the mod part darknefs fo covered the meeting, 
 that it was hard to get down to the fpring of 
 life. 
 
 My health getting better, we went to meeting 
 at Edenderry, and a precious watering feafon 
 it proved, to the comforting of the weary fouls, 
 and I hope to the awakening of the lukewarm, 
 and ftirring up the youth j I defire to be hum- 
 bly thankful and give the Lord the glory. We 
 went to Sarah Neal's, and had a good meet- 
 ing ; my companion was much favoured : we 
 had alfo a comfortable fitting in the widow S. 
 Neal's family. From thence to Ballitore to the 
 houfe of Richard Shackleton, and had a meet- 
 ing in this place ; then to Athy, Cattle Dertnot, 
 Carlow, New-Rox, and had meetings. 
 
 4th month 4th, was at a firft-day meeting at 
 Horetown, from thence to Wexford and 
 Ranburn Mills, where we had a meeting, and 
 a good time, moftly iilent ; here my mind was 
 comforted. We got to Cooladine, and had a 
 meeting ; I was filent, but inwardly comforted 
 in believing the Lord would teach his people 
 himfelf. Then to Ballington, where I thought 
 truth reigned and gained the victory ; but I 
 was favoured to fee the danger of being lifted 
 up. At our firft landing, the fpring of the 
 gofpel flowed freely, and defires were raifed 
 that I might know the proper time of flopping,
 
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 and be preferved from running before my 
 guide, and kindling a falfe fire among the 
 people, i ith was at meeting at Ballincane ; 
 1 3th got to the houfe of Jofeph Williams, in 
 Dublin. i4th went to meeting there, and 
 met with William Matthews to our comfort. 
 1 5th employed our time in writing ad vifiting 
 fome fick Friends. i6th attended meeting : 
 I faw my unfitnefs for fo great a work as pro- 
 moting the glorious caufe of " truth on earth ; 
 but the divine arm was underneath for my 
 fupport, Staid to their firft-day meetings. On 
 the i9th and 2oth went to Stramore, where we 
 tarried until the 25th attending divers meetings, 
 aiio their quarterly meeting, in fome of which 
 truth prevailed, to the tendering many minds ; 
 here we met with John Pemberton, who had 
 tcit a concern to have fome meetings with thole 
 not of our fociety ; rayfelf and companion felt 
 a liberty to go with him, and a precious feafon 
 it was, and, the -people were civil. We went 
 to the jail, and found a confiderable number of 
 priloners, three of whom were under fentence 
 of death. In the evening had a meeting with 
 the Prefbyterians in their houfe, and returned 
 to lodging at Deborah Chrifty's. 
 
 From thence, -after attending fcveral meet- 
 ings, we returned to Dubljn, and were at their 
 week-day mceiing, and at the meeting of 
 minivers and elders, preceding their half-year's 
 meeting. After which had an open time at a 
 Friend's houfe, and returned to our lodgings
 
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 at Jofeph Williams's, where we had a com- 
 fortable opportunity. 4th and 5th were meet- 
 ings for difcipline, wherein I defired to dwell 
 near to that which would preferve me from 
 doing any harm to the lead babe in the flock 
 or family. I thought the laft a folid meeting, 
 and ended well. After continuing in this city 
 and attending divers meetings adjacent, where- 
 in, though often tried and deeply exercifed, 
 which caufed me to go mourning on my way ; 
 yet at feafons, the Shepherd of Ifrael was 
 pleafed to arife for our help, to turn the water 
 into wine. Oh ! the many bleffings that are 
 bellowed upon me, for fuch was my peace that 
 neither florms within or without, could affe& 
 me, as my dependence was upon the Lord, 
 alone, who through every difficult path makes 
 
 ' 
 
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 for Liverpool, w here-we landed 
 the 22d of the 5 th mo. after a plealaut panW, 
 having the company of a confiderable number 
 ot friends bound to London yearly meeting - 
 attended their fir ft day meeting on the 2 3 d' 
 and on fecond-day fet out in a ftage- coach for 
 London, having William Matthews with us ; 
 and arrived there on the 2 7 th, lodged at John 
 Lifter's, went to Graceclmrch-ftreet meeting, 
 which was very large ; after which heard that 
 our dear friends Thomas Rofs, Samuel Emlcn, 
 Mehitable Jenkins, Rebecca Jones, George 
 Dillwyn, and wife, had arrived. Attended the 
 
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 meeting of minifters and elders, and was again 
 at Gracechurch-flreet , but forrow of heart 
 was my portion, and fuch was my heavinefs 
 that I kept no account from the laft day of the 
 5th month until the icth of the 6th month ; 
 but I hope to learn patience. Attended Tot- 
 tenham meeting, and returned to the city, 
 from whence I went with our friend M. 
 Jenkins, on the i^th, to Wel-lingborough, and 
 Itaid to two meetings there, which were open 
 uniting feafons. From thence to Leicester, 
 Lafsborough and Nottingham, where J lodged 
 at J. Storer's, who has been twice in our land. 
 Thence to Mansfield, Chefterfield and Sheffield, 
 molt of which were feafons of refrefhment. 
 2 ift fet out for Ack worth, and lodged there. 
 J^-om thence to York, and lodged at William 
 
 ae -herein 
 
 many truths w^-- opened to our fatisfaftion ; 
 Nicholas was much favoured in teftimony, 
 which was caufe of thankfulnefs to our great 
 Mafter. Oh ! may we be kept in a watchful 
 ftate, humbly dependant on him. Attended 
 a marriage at Thornton in the Clay, and was 
 at their firil-day meetings, the firft an opea 
 favoured time; returned to York, Attended 
 one meeting, and from thence went to ThirJk, 
 Northallerton, Darlington, and to a quarterly 
 meeting at Durham, which proved fatisfaftory 
 to me. From thence to Sutherland and North 
 Shields. My fpirit became much exercifed to
 
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 go to London, and I' defire to be faithful to 
 divine requiring?. 
 
 The i ith of yth mo. attended a meeting at 
 Ne\vca(l!e upon Tyne, to fatisfaftion. Next 
 morning parted "with my companion Mehitable 
 Jenkins and I returned to York, and attended 
 a meeting there, wherein I was defirous to be 
 made as clay in- the hand of the potter, wil- 
 ling to be famioned as the great Mailer would 
 have me to be. From this place, in company 
 with Ann Awnuick, I took coach for London, 
 and arrived there th-e 171!!, where I continued 
 until the 22d of the 8th mo. attending the 
 feveral meetings in that city ; but moftly that 
 of 'Gracechurch-ftreet, where I was made wil- 
 ling to bow the knee in reverent fupplication, 
 and could fay, that for the fpirit of heavinefs 
 I had the garment of praife, and the oil of joy 
 for mourning. Then I returned to- my lodg- 
 ings, rejoicing and healed : oh, what care 
 there needs on every hand, to keep an eye 
 fingle to the pointings of truth, that we may 
 know the right place to flop, as well as that 
 of going forth ; but for the many deliverances 
 and'prefervations I have experienced, I defire 
 to give Gccl the glory, and may he be gra- 
 cioully pieafed to arife for my help, to make 
 b ire his arm for my. fupport, for I defire to 
 truil in no other helper but him, on whom my 
 falvation depends. Oh, that I may bring no 
 dilhonour on the precious caufe of truth, for 
 I can fay, without deception, this is win: I 
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 lomg for for the life is more than meat, and 
 the body more than raiment; may I patiently 
 endure the crofs, and not call it grievous, but 
 delight in baptifms, for they humble the foul, 
 and keep it low by the dill waters, where I may 
 hear the Lord's voice intelligibly fpeak, to do 
 this and live: I can fay the Lord is good to all 
 them that feek him, blefied be his name. I de- 
 fire to ferve him in all his requirings, for indeed 
 it is worth coming over the ocean for; they 
 that forfake all, are to receive in this world an 
 hundred fold, and in that which is to come, 
 eternal life; may I therefore keep a fteady eye 
 to the Great Helper, for it is of his mercy that 
 we are prefer ved. 
 
 On the Z2d of 8th month, in company with 
 feveral Friends, fet out for Uxbridge, and had 
 a precious meeting there, my poor foul being 
 greatly comforted in beholding the condefcen- 
 fion of the Lord to fo poor and unworthy a 
 creature; may I be truly given up to do his will 
 without referve, labouring in the ability af- 
 forded, in remembrance of his mercy to my 
 foul; to perfuade mankind to turn to the Great 
 Healer of men, and be healed of their infirmi- 
 ties. My mind was much affefted this after- 
 noon at parting with our friend John Townfend, 
 who has been with us, and as a tender father 
 to me. We vifited two Friends who had been, 
 unwell, and had a comfortable opportunity. 
 The day ended to my fatistaftion;* bleffed be 
 his name who Hill continues to be the help of
 
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 his people. From thence we went to Rich- 
 manfworth, where the meeting is held at a 
 widow's houfe, and we were mercifully fup- 
 ported, and carried through well: oh. that I 
 may dwell near that good hand that is able to 
 deliver and help in every needful time. From 
 thence to Staines, Windfor, Maidenhead, Amer- 
 Iham, Chemam, Wickham, Henley, Shilling- 
 ford, Aylefbury, Hogfty, Sherington, Nafli, 
 Jackmore, Sibford, Hooknorton, Adderbury, 
 South Newton, Banbury and Shipton; moft of 
 which were open tendering meetings, which I 
 hope to be humbly thankful to the Lord for; 
 it has been a clofe baptizing feafon, which dip- 
 ped my four into great doubts and fufpicions of 
 my commiflion ; the jealoufy I felt, left any thing 
 of felf fhould be fuffered to arife, and the folici- 
 tude that I might be healed from all my infir- 
 mities, that I might be preferved on every hand, 
 neither giving "way to the difcouragements which 
 my enemy is often preienting, to prevent me 
 from doing my duty, or to. be exalted when 
 favoured to perform what is required acceptably 
 to my fellow-creatures, the praife of man, as 
 well as the fear^ having a mare with it: my 
 cup overflows in feeing the care of the Lord to 
 me at this time, more than I can .exprefs; when 
 I began I felt fo low that I could fcarcely write 
 the account of the meetings, but I am brought 
 once more to fpeak of his goodnefs. 
 
 9th month, i2th, went to Shipton, and at- 
 tended a feleft meeting in the afternoon, and a
 
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 circular meeting held at that place; my foul 
 was bowed in humble thankiulnefs, as at the 
 gate of Divine \Yifdom, for his great condefcen- 
 lion, having been favoured once more to praife 
 his excellent name, as on the banks of deliver- 
 ance., after a fealbn of trial. From thence at- 
 tended meetings at Beccles, Raclway, Warwick, 
 Hartfliill, Polefworth and Hinckley; fome of 
 which were favoured feafons, with divers oppor- 
 tuniiies we had in Friends' families. 2 ;d, rode 
 fourteen miles to Leicefter, and was fo overcome 
 that I apprehended I mould be fick, But fo far 
 recovered as to attend the felet meeting, and 
 the next day their quarterly meeting. 25th, 
 returned to London, attended the morning 
 meeting, and met my beloved friends Thomas 
 Rofs, Samuel Emlen and George Uilhvyn, 
 greatly to my comfort, having divers refreihing 
 ieafons with them in this place. 
 
 9th month, 26th, firfl-day of the week, at- 
 tended a meeting at Coventry, which was a pro- 
 fitable feafon to me. Went in the evening to a 
 feledt meeting at Warwick, and the next day to 
 their quarterly meeting, which proved a tender- 
 ing opportunity; after which went to Shipton r 
 Long Compton, and Chippington, and viiited 
 fome families in this town, wherein I thought 
 the little dreams increafed to broad rivers, and I 
 retired to bed with an humble fenfe of my own 
 weaknefles, and the manifold mercies of him who 
 knows .belt how to deal with his poor creatures, 
 and has (hewed me, that my dipping and pv
 
 feafons are only to prepare me for his own 
 blefled work; may I therefore bow in humble 
 fubmiilion, to every difpenfation he may be 
 pleafcd to allot, though the floods of difcourage- 
 ment may at feafons rife high. From thence 
 went to Campden and Evefham, attended the 
 feleft quarterly meeting, and I hope truth did 
 not lofe ground. I felt a necefllty to make a 
 Hop in this place, and vifit the families, which 
 though much in the crofs, I fubmitted to, and 
 found great peace. loth month, loth, at- 
 tended meeting again at this place ; and feeling 
 at liberty, went to Cirencefter, and on the n:h 
 had a meeting. From thence to Cheltenham, 
 Painfwick, Nailfworth, Sedbury, Thornbury, 
 Ovelftene^rench^^^^ 
 
 Some of the above named meetings were fa- 
 voured feafons, and my foul was often folaced 
 with the fweet incomes of divine love, for obe- 
 dience to his requirings, though the enemy of 
 my foul was fuifered to buffet and caft down, 
 which I have believed was to keep me humble, 
 that no felf exaltation might arife, and fruftrate 
 the work which Infinite Wifdora hath feen meet 
 to appoint: and O! that all thofe who are tra- 
 velling in the fame way, may put their whole 
 trull and confidence in him, the never failing 
 helper of his people, not giving way on the 
 right hand, or on the left; but watch with all 
 diligence, that fo they may be preferved in an 
 humble dependance upon the Lord alone, who
 
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 can make a way for his ranfomed ones, where 
 no way appears; for furely, I (hould have funk 
 had not lit many times made bare his arm for 
 my help ; bleiTed and -magnified be his adorable 
 name. Staid fever-al meetings at Briftol, from 
 thence went to Kingfxveaon, returned to Briftol, 
 and on the 31(1 of loth month went to Clarutn 
 meeting, and had a precious parting opportu- 
 nity, with divers dear Friends, who gave us 
 their company from Briilol; (laid at their 
 monthly meeting the next day, then went to 
 Sidcoll, Bridgewater, Taunton, Milverton and 
 Minehead; the lad is a folitary fpot, but two 
 members of our fociety in the place, except 
 Robert Davis's family ; I felt much concern 
 
 with divine aid," and nexiti8Wirg r &&V^ 
 fortable opportunity at parting. 
 
 1 1 tli month, 1 9th, attended a meeting 
 at Willington. From thence to Uffculme, 
 Collumpton, Exeter, Newton and Kingibridge, 
 and vifited about twelve families of Friends. 
 Firft of the week, 2 ift of i ith month, went to 
 meeting at Plymouth, and to one that evening 
 at Loe; from thence to Germans, Le/keard, 
 Auftell, Meragiffey, Penrin, Falmouth, Landf- 
 end, Marazion, and Redruth ; here we retted 
 one day with our kind friends William and 
 Katherine Phillips; and then proceeded to 
 -Truro and Wadebridge, and after two days 
 journey reached Wellington, 12th of i2th mo. 
 and had a precious meeting in filence, I thought
 
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 as much fo as ever I was fenfible of. Proceeded 
 to Taunton monthly meeting ; from thence to 
 Bridgewater quarterly meeting, and to Ilminfter, 
 Yeoval, Petherton, Grenton, Glaftonbury, 
 Hallfrow, Chewmagre, Poterhead and Briftol. 
 id month, 2d, 1785, was too unwell to attend 
 their firft-day meeting, and was confined feveral 
 clays; but was greatly favoured with a contented 
 mind, witneffing hard things to be made eafy, 
 and bitter things fweet. ift month, gt\\ 9 being 
 pretty well recovered, attended divers meetings 
 in that place, one of which was among the pri- 
 foners; the pried feemed kindly difpofed towards 
 us, and thanked us for our vifit to thofe con- 
 fined people, that had broken the law both of 
 God and man; he dined with us and converted 
 on religious fubjecls, by which we found he 
 was concerned to have a fchool for the educa- 
 tion of poor children; believing that if there 
 \vas more labour that way, it would be a means 
 of preferring many from grofs evils, by which 
 they were often brought to an 'untimely end 
 deiires were raised in my heart for this man, 
 that the Lord might make him a good fhepherd 
 over his flock; for if righteoufnefs does but 
 prerail, if we can but find the marks of true 
 difciplefhip, and feel that there is an -iinereft in 
 the kingdom of heaven, it matters not what the 
 name to religion may be, with him who has 
 promifed, " That he will gather all nations, 
 and they (hall come to fee his glory." We alfo 
 went to fee the poor people at the work-houfe,
 
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 which was a favoured feafon. The next day 
 attended meeting, which proved a good time, 
 for ail which favours I defire to be humbly 
 thankful, and 10 lay as with my mouth in the 
 duft, acknowledging that it is the Lord's doings 
 and marvellous in mine eyes, who has not been 
 wanting to perform his gracious promifes to me, 
 in a ftrange land. 
 
 Firft-dayof the week, i6th of ill month, went 
 to Olverfton meeting and Thornbury, in the 
 afternoon ; from thence to Tewkefbury, Wor- 
 celler, Alcefter, Birmingham, Dudley, Stour- 
 bridge, Tamwdrth, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Leek, 
 Macclesfield, Stocport, Morley, Middlewich, 
 Frandley, Newton, Sutton, Chefler, Nampt- 
 wich, and New Dale, and ift of week, 2d month 
 7th, were at Old-Dale, and lodged at Samuel 
 Darby's; Abiah Darby, their ancient mother, a 
 valuable woman, was poorly. Many of the above 
 named meetings were open favoured feafons, 
 though deep baptifms, and poverty were often 
 allotted ; yet 1 have abundant caufe to bow low, 
 in thankful acknowledgment unto him, who 
 hath indeed dealt bountifully with me, though 
 I have, at times, feared I mould take my flight 
 as on the Sabbath-day. Tarried at Dale feve- 
 ral days, attending meetings, and vifiting fome 
 who were fick and advanced in age; it was 
 hard parting with fome in this place, for whom 
 I felt very defirous, that they might be gathered 
 to the fountain and fource of eternal excellency; 
 that fo they may wimefs prefervation through
 
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 flic tabulated path, which the righteous in all 
 generations have hud to walk in. Went from 
 thence to Shrewfbury, where we had a precious 
 feafon, and after the meeting an uniting oppor- 
 tunity: then parted \vith Deborah Darby, a 
 fweet fpirited woman, to whom my he^art was 
 nearly united. Went to Leominfter, and on 
 the firft-day of the w^ek, 13111 of 3d month, 
 attended meeting, and it proved a laborious day. 
 From thence to Almely, Brocmyard, Rofs, 
 Pontipool, and Cardiff, at which laft there were 
 but two members; but a number of people 
 came in, and we had a good meeting. We had 
 the company of Jofeph Coal with us, who hav- 
 ing a gift in the miniftry, was a true helper to 
 me. Was at a meeting at Swan fey, which was 
 an open feafon. At dinner my mouth was 
 opened in fupplication; for yielding obedience 
 thereunto, though often greatly in the crofs, 
 my mind was repleniflied with inward joy, re- 
 warding me for leaving all to follow him. 
 After attending a meeting at Neath, fet off for 
 Haverford Weft, were at their firft-day meet- 
 ing, 2/th of 3d month, and refting one day w 
 rode to Carmarthen, and had a meeting in the 
 evening, which was very large, and I enjoyed 
 great peace of mind: as my trials were great, 
 fo was my peace, for it flowed like a river. 
 From thence to New-Houfe, Pales, and 
 Llanidlos ; at this lail place I was much exer- 
 cifed about having a public meeting, and gave 
 up fo far as to impart it to my companion, who 
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 manifefted her unity, and we had one with 
 Friends in the forenoon, and another in the 
 evening in the town-hall; after which went to 
 Y/kirgoch, and from thence rode over the high 
 mountain, lodged at an inn, and was much ex* 
 ercifed on account of having a meeting here, 
 the people not uoderilanding Englifh, I left the 
 place heavily, and went to Tyrhun-y-Garreg, 
 and lodged at. Dorothy Owen's, a valuable 
 Friend, and fat with the few Friends there. 
 Then refted one day, wherein my mind was 
 deeply affected with an apprehenfion that [ 
 muft fubmit to have fonie meetings with thofe 
 not of our fociety ; and I felt the woe, if I gave 
 not up thereto, and was brought into a great 
 (trait, as I could not fpeak their language, and 
 had no interpreter; but while fitting under 
 this exercile, a perfon knocked at the door, and 
 it fprang in my heart there is one come for my 
 relief, and To it proved to my furprife, it being 
 John Lewis; thus again the Almighty made 
 way for me, to my humbling admiration, pniikd 
 be his name, 
 
 Attended a meeting at Tythun-y-Garreg in 
 the forenoon, and one in the afternoon at 
 Dallygelly; next day atLhvyndu: from thence 
 to Barir.outb and Bola. In going to fome of 
 thofe places we rode by the fca-fide on one 
 hand, and a mountain on the other, \vHich 
 looktd awful, for ru.d our hordes taken fright, 
 we fhould have been in great danger; bin the 
 Lord was our prcferver and we got well through,
 
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 which caiifed me to rejoice in fear, and to be 
 glad with trembling. Returned to Dollygelly, 
 where we viilted the prifoners; one man was 
 under condemnation to be executed in about 
 two weeks O, that mankind would take 
 warning by fuch aftecling inftances, and turn 
 from the evil of their ways. We went to 
 Manhunluth, where was a quarterly meeting 
 to be held at an inn, there being no Friends at 
 that place; we had a public meeting in the 
 .town-hall. From thence went to Aberhurft, to 
 the Welch yearly meeting, which was large, 
 and an exercife was again revived in my mind, 
 to have fome meetings with thofe of other fo- 
 cieties; accordingly we had one appointed at 
 Mahunluth in the town-hall, at Kennys, Dinaf- 
 mouthy, and Llonbremain,all held in the ftreet, 
 and proved good open opportunities. Lodged 
 at an inn, where the people were very tender 
 and loving. We alfo had meetings at Rayador, 
 Baile, Llandovery, Brecknock, Llanelly, Pon- 
 tipool and Abergavenny; moil of which were 
 held at inns or public buildings, and were to 
 fotisfaftion. 
 
 5th month 8th, were at their meetings at 
 Rofs, it being firfl-day, from thence rode thirty 
 miles to Cirencefter; the next day forty miles 
 to Shillingford, and fourteen next morning to 
 a meeting at Hinby. Got to Staines that even- 
 ing, and heard that our friends S. Emlen, 
 G. Dillwyn, and -C. Phillips were got to town. 
 The next day, attended meeting at Staines j after 
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 which rode eighteen miles to London, and went 
 toourold lodgings at JohnTownfend's; attended 
 Grace-church-ftrect meeting; and on the day 
 following, which was feventh-day, was the 
 iclect yearly meeting, and there I met our 
 American friends T. Rofs, J. Pemberton, 
 M. Jenkins, W. Matthews, R. Jones and 
 R. Wright; attended the feveral fittings of the 
 firfl yearly meeting of women Friends held in 
 this nation, fome of which were favoured fea- 
 fons. 2:d of 5th month, I attended the (irft- 
 day meetings, but was under a great weight of 
 ipirit, my tongue is not able to exprefs it to the 
 full; but the Lord is good, in that he has not 
 laid upon me more than he will enable me to go 
 through, although I had ahnoft given out, and 
 thought I could go on no longer; but he has 
 been fufficient for the day of my trials, through 
 good report and evil report, he has upheld me. 
 Oh, how I defire to dwell near that good hand, 
 that has been ib kind to me, who has not cut me 
 offin his anger, but has dealt as a tender father, 
 in watching my fteps, and when I have gone too 
 faft, how he has humbled my foul, and caufed 
 me to (land dill to feek renewed ftrength. After 
 attending the morning meeting of minifters and 
 elders, to much comfort, I was at mid-week 
 meeting, when my mouth was opened, in a few 
 words, but I was foon dipt into deep baptilms, 
 which made me look well to my ways, and had 
 flrong defires that the Lord would keep my 
 body under fubjeftion, left while I was fp'eaking
 
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 to others, I myfelf fhould become a call away. 
 Attended divers meetings whilit in the city, and 
 one at the work-houfe, where were our dear 
 friends T. Rofs and R. Jones, which was ta 
 mutual comfort, and we had a tendering feafon 
 together; may the Lord have the praife of his 
 own works. 
 
 6th month 2d, we left London for Ipfwich y 
 and on t her 5th attended their firft-day meeting; 
 from thence to a quarterly - meeting held at 
 Woodbridge: I thought them favoured feafons, 
 and that the good wine was handed to the re- 
 frefhment of our drooping minds, and fweet was 
 the reward of peace that flowed into my heart. 
 Had a public meeting at this place, where I felt 
 my fpirit largely opened, in the love of our hea- 
 venly Father extended towards all his crea- 
 tures, and went away rejoicing; may the praife 
 and the honour be afcrihed to him, unto whom 
 alone it is due. Afcer this, attended meetings 
 at Noedham, Difs and Norwich, at which place 
 was a. yearly and quarterly meeting held, which- 
 I thought much, favoured: here I met Nicholas 
 Wain and Rebecca Wright. I was concerned 
 to vifst the prifoners, and hope net ro forget 
 the tendering. eTecl it had on my mind, to fes io 
 many of our fellow crtatir-cs under fentence' 
 of death for murder and robbery.. 
 
 1 3th of 6th month, 'eft Norwich, and parted 
 
 with my companion ''Taroarct Sliiilltc, who had 
 
 fhown me great kinaurfs, as had fc'.dmnnd 
 
 Peckoverand his wife and children: Elizabeth. 
 
 G 3
 
 Candler took her place, and we had meetings at 
 Swafmam, Wifbich, Gidray (and had a precious 
 meeting with but about live perfons, two of 
 whom were members.) Went to Spalding, 
 Gain {borough and Thorn: here I met with 
 Thomas Rofs and John Pemberton, and had 
 an evening meeting, which was to fatisfa<flion, 
 as were mod of the others; may my foul bow 
 in humble acknowledgment to the Father of all 
 our mercies, and give him the praife unto whom 
 it is due. Next day went to York, attended 
 their quarterly meeting, and went- to the prifon 
 with J. Pemberton; it was an humbling fight 
 to fee fo many men in chains ; there were fome 
 who looked to be under twenty years of age; 
 we fpeaking of their youth, one anfwered us 
 cheerfully, there were fome executed much 
 younger than they were; how forrowful to be- 
 hold luch a (late of hardnefs, whereby they 
 could make fo light of death: they thanked us 
 for our vifit, and I returned with peace of mind. 
 From thence we went to Darlington and 
 Durham quarterly meeting, and had a public 
 meeting one evening in this place for the town's 
 people and foldiers; all which was to our fatif- 
 faftion ; may the Lord have the praife of his 
 own works, and our own honour be laid as in 
 the duft. From thence attended meetings at 
 Stockton, Sunderland, North Shields, Tin- 
 mouth, Newcadle, Beltingham, and one in a 
 barn at Ovington : they were tendering feafons, 
 and my heart was filled with peace; it is the
 
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 Lord alone that can help me ; he made me wiI-> 
 ling to take up the crofs, and appoint a meeting 
 where there were no Friends, and mercifully 
 fupportcd and carried me through, I hope to 
 his own honour. At Sunderland, we lodged 
 at Elizabeth Ogden's, who had lately buried a 
 very deflrable daughter; I had a little know- 
 ledge of her, and was much a-fTe&ed when 1 
 heard of her death, fhe was about twenty-three 
 years of age, had a precious gift in the minifhy, 
 and was the only one in the public line that 
 belonged to that meeting, in which fhe was 
 much miffed: but her heavenly Father knew* 
 what was belt for her, and fhe has undoubtedly 
 gone well, and is taken from a fcene of conflict 
 and trial. 
 
 1 7th of yth month, attended Newcaftle meet- 
 ings, both of which were favoured feafons, but 
 the pure life is exceeding low: I deflre not to 
 complain, though my leannefs is great, but to 
 learn in all muations to be content, to rejoice in 
 fear, and to come before the Lord with .trem- 
 bling; for when he is pleafed to arife he can 
 make a way where there appears to be no way, 
 even through, the deeps; blefled be his name!' 
 Here I was taken ill, and continued fo about 
 ten days, that I knew but little; after which, 
 I gradually recovered, my mind at feafons en- 
 joyed fweet quietude and refignation to the di- 
 vine will. 8th month, pth, I was fo far re- 
 covered as to ride out, and my phyfician and 
 friends advifed my going, into the country, for
 
 the benefit of the air, which I complied with, 
 though I felt fome reluctance to it, and went to 
 William and Ann King's who were kind and 
 loving to mej and was again taken ill, and 
 continued fo for two weeks, that I was doubtful 
 of my recovery, but was mercifully fupported 
 in this feafon of trial. I was confined, except 
 riding out to take the air, from the I7th of 7th 
 month to the i ith of 9th month, when I was 
 favoured tabe fo far rcftored as to attend meet- 
 ing, and felt fomething to ariie in my mind, and 
 flood up to communicate it, but feeling unable, 
 , I again took my feat; my dear compraiion arofe 
 foon with the fubje&, and the very fame ex- 
 prellions that 1 had felt, revived ; I thought her 
 much favoured, and mention it as a matter 
 worthy of commemoration, as it (hews not only 
 the near connexion there is with the true hc- 
 bourers, but the all-fufficiency of him who puts 
 them forth and goes before them: after which,. 
 I parted with my dear friends, they having been 
 made very near to me, divers of whom had been 
 very kind in vifitmg and caring for me, during 
 rny confinement: may the Lord reward them, 
 for it was his doings, and my fpiritis overcome 
 with his goodnefs and mercy to fo poor a crea- 
 ture. 
 
 We now began, to- think of moving forward, 
 and my friends propofeeiour taking fhort flares, 
 considering my weaknefs; bat it was marvellous 
 how fad I was favoured to- recover, and how my 
 good Matter increafed my outward ilrength j
 
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 we accordingly attended their week-day meeting 
 at Shields, which was a favoured feafon, and orr 
 the ipth of Qth month, it being firft-day, was 
 at two meetings at Sunderland. From thence 
 to Durham, .Bifhop, Aukland, Stainthorp, 
 Lartington and Darlington ; I have, been three 
 times at this place, and have heretofore been 
 much fhut. up, but have .felt the goodnefs of 
 God to my foul this day, may I (till live to praife 
 and adore him. Viiired a man who was low in 
 mind, and found him in a lamb-like flate ; alio 
 divers individuals who were confined by ficknefs, 
 and had refrefhing opportunities with them, to 
 the comforting of our fouls. From thence went 
 to Thirik, lodged at Mary Alerby's, who was 
 not at home, but has hopeful children; we had 
 a. precious opportunity with our friends, who 
 came in to fee us. ISext day reached York, and 
 attended their feleft quarterly meeting where 
 many things were opened and fpoke to, and it 
 would be well if they were put in practice, for 
 it is the doing of the law that will render us ac- 
 ceptable: I was favoured with peace after the 
 meeting was over. Attended their firft-day 
 meeting at York, and fat with the fcholars in 
 the evening at William Tuke's; went to our 
 kind friend Lindley Murray's to lodge, who 
 went with us the next day nine miles to Tad- 
 cafter; his converfation was reviving to my 
 fpirits, and the parting with him and his wife 
 was trying to us. We had a precious meeting 
 at Thomas Clifford's. Next day fpent the
 
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 morning in writing, after which attended a 
 meeting at Leeds, and was there on firft-day, 
 9th of icth month ; after which I felt peace- 
 ful, and that is better than the praife of men. 
 From thence to Wakefield, Burton, Warmf- 
 \vorth, Ackworth, and on firfl-day, i6th of 
 icth month, attended Pontefracl meeting, and 
 returned to Ackworth viiked the fchool which 
 is kept for Friends children ; they had upwards 
 of three hundred boys and girls ; the teachers 
 appeared to be folid, and religioufly engaged. 
 I thought it a favoured vilit, and my heart 
 was made glad in the leadings forth of the 
 Lord. We returned to Leeds, and lodged at 
 John Jewitt's ; here we remained feveral days, 
 my companion being poorly ; I attended their 
 week-day and firft-day meetings, one burial, 
 and fpent part of my time in writing home -, 
 and have thought there was no caufe to com- 
 plain, but to be thankful, for if my companion 
 had not been detained on account of her 
 health, we might probably, by travelling pretty 
 conflamly, have gone further than my itreogth 
 would have borne, not being quite recovered 
 from my illnefs. Our friends here were very 
 kind ; we hud many tendering feafons in fami- 
 lies ; but fear often attended me, led I fhould 
 go too faft or tarry too long behind, and herein 
 is the kindnefs of my good Mafter nranifefted> 
 by reviving thefe things often in my mind, to 
 keep me in an humble watchful Hate, where 
 alone is true fafety. My dear companion
 
 thinking herfelf able to travel from Leeds, we 
 attended a meeting at Brighoufe, and fhe bore 
 it better than I expe&ed ; had a comfortable 
 fitting in the family, and the next afternoon, 
 fome friends coming to fee us, we had a ten- 
 dering feafon together. 
 
 Firft of the week, 3oth of i oth month, rode 
 four miles to Paddock meeting; our good 
 Mailer was near, and remembered the low 
 eitate of his handmaid. .And fo to Higbflats 
 and Lumbroyd ; from thence to Hnthersfield, 
 Rufhworth, Halifax, Bradford, and Gilder- 
 ibme, and returned to Leeds ; my companion 
 having a child at fchool in this place, it feemed 
 inoft fuitable for us to refrefh ourfelves a little, 
 and (lie having fome thoughts of leaving me, 
 it was a great trial, for our fpirits were united 
 together, and we drew as in one yoke ; Ihe, 
 however, went with me to Knairiborough, on 
 the 1 3th of the nth month. I alib attended 
 Darkre meeting (fhe being too unwell to go 
 with me) and for a feafon fat in great poverty 
 of fpirit ; but a little matter revived in my 
 mind, and we had a tendering feafon ; after 
 which thought bed to return to, Leeds, my 
 companion continuing poorly, and here we 
 parted in gcfpel love. The Lord looked clown 
 upon me, and engaged the heart of another 
 dear friend to go with me, whofe name was 
 Phebe Blakes; we rode eight miles, and top- 
 ped at an inn, where I was enabled to open 
 my mouth in fupplicauon at the table, which
 
 was very {hiking to the landlady ; I went away 
 in peace. The next day attended a meeting 
 at Selby, and had caufe to believe that our 
 Matter had joined us together, blefled our un- 
 dertaking, and favoured us with a good meeting. 
 From Selby went to Bottinwith, and had a 
 meeting where we lodged j and at Skipton, at 
 our friend John Raleigh's : here I was favour- 
 ed to fee the need of continual watchfulnefs, 
 for having obtained relief from the deep weight 
 that attended my mind on my firft coming into 
 this country, I was defirous that I might be 
 prefcrved from errors, for I faw the danger 
 both on the right and left hand : thefe feafons 
 of proving, keep the mind low and in a fitua- 
 tion to receive divine impreilions, but of late I 
 have felt as a fpring flmt up, a fountain fealed ; 
 but hope patiently to wait the Lord's time, 
 who when he pleafes will water his heritage, 
 and caufe it to grow and bring forth fruit to 
 the honour of his name ; my prayer is at times 
 raifed, that he may not leave me, one of the 
 leail of his labourers, but that he that hath 
 been with me, may continue to be my helper, 
 that I through him may overcome the world. 
 From Skipton went to North Cove, which was 
 at firft trying, but my companion loon kneeled 
 and defircd the cloud might be difperfed : fo 
 nearly were our fpirits united together, that 
 we had great caufe to be encouraged in the 
 fervice of our good Mafter ; may the praife be 
 afcribed unto whom it is due.
 
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 We went to John Dickafons's, and the next 
 day vifited feveral families, and returned to 
 Robert Proud's, at Hull; I with my com- 
 panion vifited fome of her acquaintance, amongft 
 whom we had favoured religious opportunities. 
 I defire to be kept low, and my mind inward, 
 where fafety is, relying upon that arm that 
 never fails to help his rightly dependant chil- 
 dren ; but oh ! the feelings of the mind when 
 fears take hold. The next day we attended 
 the monthly meeting, and I thought it ended 
 well. Then went to a meeting at Willick, and 
 although the fore part was over-fhadowed with 
 darknefs, towards the clofe light fprang up. 
 We lodged at Peter Herd's. I now began to 
 think myfelf releafed from thefe parts. The 
 4th of 1 2th month, went to Oftwich meeting, 
 then to Hornfea, and the good Mafter was 
 near to us, opening our minds in pure love 
 towards the people. From thence to Bridling- 
 ton, and at the widow Steven's had a family 
 fitting. On our way to Scarborough, we met 
 with fome danger by quickfands ; but my heart 
 was filled with peace, the fruits of obedience ; 
 may the Lord be ever obeyed in all things ; by 
 his rod and {biff hath he upheld me in this 
 journey. At this place we met with our kind 
 friend Robert Proud ; the meeting I believe 
 ended pretty well ; my fpirit was clofely bap- 
 tized. Ihe next day was refrefhed, went to 
 Whitby, rode over the moors, which are dan- 
 gerous, but all was made pleafant to me, for 
 H
 
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 by doing the will of my heavenly Father, hard 
 things are made eafy. We went to Caftleton, 
 Gilborough and Ayton ; the flate of the latter 
 was much fpoken to. After which rode to 
 Kawhneft, Rounton, Bifdale, Helmefby, Kirby 
 and Button : at times the fountain was un- 
 lealed, and many comforted. I think it worthy 
 of obfervation for others' encouragement, that 
 at one of thefe meetings, a Friend aged ninety- 
 two years, had walked fix miles to attend it ; 
 he was an approved elder. 
 
 At Pickering we lodged at Roger Hart's, 
 my fpirit was depreffed, and fears furrounded 
 me ; but I hoped my faith would be again 
 flrengthened to perform the labour which I 
 believed I was called to, for the fake of my own 
 peace ; and my delire is, that he will reward 
 all his children, whom he hath made willing 
 to leave all that is near and dear, to follow 
 him in the way of his holy requirings. The 
 Hate of the above meeting was opened to many 
 minds. From thence to Malton ; the Friends 
 of this place were very kind to me, and I truft 
 we parted jn love. Thence we went to Huby, 
 and tliis being the lad meeting, and the extent 
 of the prefent journey, I was defirous it might 
 be like the others, for the bed aid had been 
 gracioufly near us in this vifit, and i{ was fo 
 on the prefent occafion, to our comfort, From 
 that place we returned to Leeds, to their quar- 
 terly meeting, where I met many of my be- 
 loved friends; among whom were Mehitable
 
 Jenkins, Rebecca Jones, and John Pembertotr. 
 The meeting continued three days, and was 
 much favoured ; after which we went to Un- 
 dercliffs and Bradford meeting ; and on the 
 firft-day following, being the 8th of ift month, 
 were at Rov/don, which was a feafon of favour, 
 and my companion was enabled vocally to fup- 
 plicate the Father of our mercies. Next to 
 Olley, Fairfield, Skipton, and Lotherfale. I 
 have been deiirous to be wholly given up to 
 the will and direction of my heavenly Father ; 
 he requires no more of us than he graciouily, 
 enables to perform ; and although much weak- 
 nefs was mine, and at feafons when nearly 
 ready to give out, I may fay that Jordan was 
 driven back, and my feet flood firm when all 
 her- banks were overflowed ; may my foul ever 
 ?.dcre its God, he holds the winds, and by his 
 word governs fea and land. Having a cold, I 
 travelled through bodily indifpolition ; but have 
 caufe to be thankful that I was enabled to 
 continue my journey ; may the Lord carry me 
 through to his honour, and to the fatisfa&ion 
 of my friends, without wounding the leaft 
 babe in Chrift ; and it will not matter what 
 I undergo, if favoured at laft with the reward 
 of peace. Had a religious opportunity with 
 the Friend of the houfe, who was lick. 
 
 ift month 1 5th, we were at a firft-day meet- 
 ing at Sifterfonh, and after a fads factory re- 
 ligious opportunity in a family, fet out on our 
 journey, were at Airton and Starbolton, thefe 
 H 2
 
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 were pretty open meetings : here we left our 
 carriage and took faddles, and rode up a fteep 
 mountain, and fo to Ayfgarth, Leybourn and 
 Marfham, being firft of the week and 22d of 
 the month. In going to one of thefe meetings 
 we were overturned, and my companion a 
 Jittle bruifed, but not fo much as we both 
 were once before by a fimilar accident. Went 
 to Richmond, Swaledale, and on firft-day 29th, 
 at Counterfide : next to Grifdale (in Weftmore- 
 land) Brigflatt's meeting, and Layeft; much of 
 the time it had been rainy. Some of thefe 
 meetings were tendering feafons, and through 
 mercy at times, obtained the blefling. Oh, 
 may my fpirit bow at the feet of divine wifdom, 
 and give the glory to the Lord, from whom 
 our ftrength cometh : I have great caufe to 
 trufl in ' his never failing arm, thitt has thus 
 helped me through, and I may fay, I rejoice 
 in fear, and ftand before him with trembling ; 
 it is good for me that he has dealt with me in 
 this manner. 
 
 5th of 2d month, 1786, firft of the week, 
 having met Geo.rge Diliwyn and wife at Kendal, 
 we attended their forenoon meeting ; the meet- 
 ing in the afternoon was put off to the fifth 
 hour, at the rcqueft of George Diliwyn, for the 
 inhabitants of the town, which proved a 
 favoured feafon, and 1 fmcerely craved that 
 the feed which is fowed in this land may bring 
 forth fruit and multiply in the hearts of the 
 fens and daughters of men. Next, day we had
 
 a very large public meeting in a fchool-houfe 
 at Sedbar, ten miles, where many excellent 
 truths were declared : I truft the Lord will 
 make up all to me if I wait patiently his time, 
 yea feven fold of rewards for all our labours : 
 we returned to Rachel Wilfon's with peace. 
 I fpent the remainder of the week there, taking 
 their week-day meeting, and vifiting the iick 
 and aged, in which I found peace of mind, 
 praifed be the Lord therefor. The firft-day 
 following were at Wyndermeer in the fore- 
 noon, and Kendal in the afternoon, feven miles 
 ditlant : then we took meetings at Crook, 
 Grayrigs, Prefton, Yealand, and Wetherfdale, 
 in which my mind .was flrengthened in filence, 
 as I was favoured to feek for and look to the 
 Lord, knowing it to be very profitable for the 
 renewal of my ftrength. We thence returned 
 to Lancafter, and were at their firft-day meet- 
 ing, ipth. Thence attended meetings at 
 Wray, Field, Proud, Prefton, Longbridge, 
 Srandifh, Langtree, Afhton and Bricurfa, and 
 coming to Liverpool, was feveral days confined 
 there, being much indifpofed, but it pleafed 
 Infinite Goodnefs to raife me up again. After 
 taking their meeting, firft-day 1 2th of 3d month, 
 were at meeting at Panketh in the forenoon, 
 and in the afternoon at Warrington, wherein 
 I was made willing to fubmit my life and all 
 that is within me, to the wife difpofer of all 
 things ; my faith was ftrengihened, and the 
 meeting ended well, and we had a favoured
 
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 fitting in the evening in a Friend's family, and 
 the day following two others in different fami- 
 lies of the town ;;and then went to Manchefter, 
 and lodged at John Routh's, where I met with 
 Sarah Taylor, his fifter, who has a valuable 
 gift in the miniftry ; we had a favoured meet- 
 ing there, and my companion concluded it in 
 fupplication. Thence going to Oolhim, we 
 were at their meeting, but it being a heavy 
 fnow florm, the fhow was fo deep we could 
 not travel for two days. Then going to Long- 
 field, my companion thought of kaving me, 
 which was a trial, for though I had parted 
 wirh my near connexions, yet I find a united 
 companion in a ftrange place, to be near ; fhe 
 went with me to firft-day meeting at Todmar- 
 ton, where we had a good parting feafon. I 
 remember when Jonathan and David parted 
 they wept until David exceeded, for they loved 
 each other, and we parted in love, and not 
 becaufe we were tired with each other's com- 
 pany, for the longer we were together the 
 more I loved her, for fhe was a help-mate to 
 me both within and without. On the 2cth of 
 the jd month, this my valuable friend and 
 companion, Phebe Blakes, left me ; fhe had 
 been near four months with me, and it would 
 have been very pleafmg if our good Mafter 
 had engaged her to have continued with me 
 during my May in this land j but his will be 
 done, and all will be well. 
 
 Sarah Sutcliff, a young woman, accompany-
 
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 rng me, we fet off on horfeback, and found 
 fome difficulty in getting through the fnow- 
 banks, but were preferved through dangers, 
 and had a blefled open feafon at Crawfhaw- 
 booth ; I hope reverently to bow my fpirit at 
 the feet of my Lord,' and afcribe all honour to 
 him to whom alone it is due. After taking the 
 meeting at Bolton, I met with Sarah Reynolds, 
 who concluded to accompany me. We took 
 meetings at Edgeworth and Blackburne, which 
 were acceptable feafons, and came to Marfden 
 much wearied ; and on firft-day the 26th, had 
 a favoured meeting not to be forgotten. Thence 
 took meetings at Trawden and Newtown, 
 wherein we experienced favour : my mind is at 
 times pofleffed with fear, lead I fhould become 
 a cafl-away in this land, but my good Maftcr 
 knoweth what is bed for me, which is to be 
 truly humble, and I hope not to lack in that 
 great and neceffary thing, for it is the humble 
 that are favoured of the Lord Oh, that I 
 may be led in the meek path of righteoufnefs, 
 all the days of my appointed time here. After 
 meeting rode twelve miles to Bank, where my 
 fpirit felt clofely tried, but I was defirous to 
 be made quite willing to fubmit to every dif- 
 penfation. The toffing feas were made ftill 
 and I refted, and was comforted in beholding 
 the good hand, which was near to fo poor a 
 creature as I am : but when I refleft on the 
 many favours I have received from his boun- 
 tiful hand, (for indeed I may fay that I lacked
 
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 nothing from him,) how fearful I am left I 
 fhould not go through this great undertaking 
 to the honour of the Lord, and fatisfaftion of 
 my friends. Firft-day, zd of 4th month, was 
 at meeting at Settle ; next day at Bentham, and 
 third-day at Kendal : and fo to the monthly 
 meeting at Penrith, which was an humbling 
 feafon. After thefe we took meetings at Mor- 
 dell, Terril, Mofedale, Caldbeck, Bolton and 
 Wigton, fome of which were caufe of much 
 thankfulnefs, and I hope to be duly humbled 
 under a fenfe of my good Mailer's care unto 
 me in a foreign land. 
 
 Having been under fome cxercife on account 
 of a concern I have felt 10 go into Scotland, 
 and being defirous that fome exercifed brother 
 might be concerned 10 accompany us, to bear 
 part in the work, we went to Carfiile, and there 
 1 received a letter from John Hall (whofe mo- 
 ther, Alice Hall, being on a religious viilt died 
 in ( our land) kindly offering his company to go 
 there, and he being a valuable Friend in the 
 miniftry, his offer was very acceptable. The 
 next day we had a precious open meeting at 
 Carlifle, the day following we attended meet- 
 ing at Scotby, and next morning fet out for 
 Scotland, rode thirty-three miles, and lodged 
 at an inn : my companion and felf had a feafon 
 of deep fearching of heart, and I became re- 
 newed in mind to put my trufl in the never- 
 failing arm of power, and I hope to be more 
 and more faithful thereto. Next day, riding
 
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 thirty-two miles, reached Kelfo ; and the day 
 following, being firft-day, i6th of 4th mo. 
 1786, were at two meetings there, being the 
 firft in Scotland ; they proved opening feafons. 
 Second-day rode forty miles to Edinburgh, and 
 had a meeting there next day, and my heart 
 was brought to rejoice in much weaknefs, and 
 in the fear of the Lord ; during my flay I felt 
 fear on every hand, and I found it hard work 
 to be truly faithful to what was required of 
 me; but my good Matter renewed my ftrength 
 day by day, fuitable to the labour I have to 
 go through. We rode fourteen miles to Perth, 
 and next day thirty-eight miles to Stonehaven, 
 where we had a meeting, a few old people 
 attended, and the Mafter favoured us together: 
 after meeting went fourteen miles to Aberdeen, 
 
 u lvugw ai an inn, ^p.d firft-day a^ few 
 
 two meetings there. Then rode eighteen miles 
 to meeting at Oldmeldrum, whieh was a 
 tendering feafon, and returned to Aberdeen, 
 where my companion was much unwell, as (he 
 has been moftly fmce we came into Scotland ; 
 but fhe is a pattern of patience under affliction, 
 and her company very inftru&ive to me, in 
 this time of travelling, being fubjefted to in- 
 conveniences by long ftages and lodging at inns. 
 Next day we attended their yearly meeting, 
 and my companion held out better than I ex- 
 pefted : it was a hard trying time with us, but 
 we were helped through with the oppreffed 
 feed, to feel with them in their burthens ; but
 
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 my companion continues fo poorly, and we are 
 fo far from her huiband and children, that I 
 am almoft difcouraged at times, bur the great 
 Phyfician is able to heal, and carry us through 
 all ; it is he alone who is able to help us in all 
 our trials. 
 
 From Aberdeen we went to Montrofe, thirty- 
 feven miles, and taking a fmall meeting there 
 went to Dundas, twenty-eight miles, and had 
 two public meetings, being firft-day, 3th of 
 4th mo. Second-day went twenty-two miles 
 to Perth, and had a public meeting in the 
 town-hall ; my concern about this lad meeting 
 was great, but my good Matter was near to 
 my help, and I was favoured with peace of 
 mind, which covered my foul as with a gar- 
 ment, fo that all things were made eafy. The 
 next day we had a cold \vet ride ever the "iCuu- 
 tain ; I felt concerned on account of my com- 
 panion, but was favoured with fuch pence of 
 mind myfelf, that the weather could not make 
 me unhappy ; bleffed be the Lord, for he alone 
 made way for me, and gave me ftrength to 
 bear every trial. Gne dear Friend of that 
 country, John Wigham, bore up my arms with 
 my dear companion's, I hope not to forget his 
 kindnefs in this journey ; I do not recolleft to 
 have met with a more feeling and fympathifing 
 friend in Europe. We rode forty miles to 
 Edinburgh yearly meeting, held for Scotland, 
 where I met with John Pemberton, whom I 
 was glad to fee. as ? ] fo many others of my
 
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 dear friends ; it held two days, I was filent in 
 all the public meetings, but felt them to be 
 favoured opportunities. There are a few pro- 
 mifmg young people in this place, whom my 
 fpirit travailed with, in hope that they will 
 look to the never-failing arm of power, in all 
 their ilepping along through time. We at- 
 tended a public meeting at Loath, where there 
 are no Friends, and returned to Edinburgh, 
 and were at two meetings there on firft-day, 
 7th of 6th mo. in company with John Pern- 
 berton, which proved to our comfort. Next 
 day we fet off for England, rode thirty-fix 
 miles, and lodged at an inn, where my dear 
 companion was fo unwell that we fent for a 
 phyfician, and I being very weary with riding, 
 relied poorly; but it was caufe of great thaiik- 
 fulnefs, that I -was favoured with health, in- 
 deed I have caufe to fpeak of the abundant 
 mercies bellowed on us, .in our ileppings along 
 in this. journey. Next morning fetting off, and 
 my dear companion recruiting, rode thirty-two 
 miles and lodged again at an inn ; and next 
 day rofe early, and rode fixteen miles to 
 Sikefide, .and lodged at a Friend's houfe, and 
 the next day following went to meeting at 
 Kirklovington, which was a tendering fealbn ; 
 but oh, my fpirit was in great trembling, and 
 fear furrounded me, lell I had done more harm 
 than good ; and thefe things kept me low, 
 which is like help to the foul, that it might 
 not be lifted up, but centre in the low valley
 
 of humiliation, there to be filled again with a 
 renewal of divine goodnefs. Then taking 
 meeting at Selport, came through Carlifle, and 
 on firft-day, i4th of 5th mo. were at meeting 
 at Moorhoufe in the forenoon, and the after- 
 noon at Kirkbird, fix miles further ; both 
 meetings were tendering feafons, it was a time 
 of poverty with me; came that night ten miles, 
 to Holm, and next day were at meeting there, 
 where I was filent ; but my dear companion, 
 had fome fervice, to fatisfaftion ; and in the 
 afternoon went four miles to Allenby, and had 
 an open favoured meeting: after which we 
 went to fee a young man, who came from 
 America in the veiTel with me, and is now in 
 a poor (late of health. I alib vifited our cap- 
 tain's brothers and fifter, their mother was 
 from home, but I faw her fome days before ; 
 I did not fee his wife, fhe being alfo from home. 
 Leaving them, we took meeting at Maryport, 
 and came to Whitchaven. Many are the bap- 
 tifms we poor travellers have to go through, 
 but we have found the grace of God to be 
 fufficient to carry us through in much weaknefs 
 and fear, fo that we can fpeak well of his 
 gracious never-failing name, that he has never 
 fuffered us to fink below hope ; he has done 
 much for us, he has afforded us day by day a 
 crumb from his bountiful table. After meet- 
 ing we rode ten miles to Grayfouthen, and 
 lodged at Jane Pcarfon's. Next day rode 
 three miles to Parufhawhall meeting, where
 
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 we had to fpeak well of our good Madei": 
 litre 1 faw Hannah Harris, who has been in 
 America cm a religious viiit, and we were mu- 
 uially glad to fee each other. We lodged again 
 at Jane Pearfon's, and next day rode eleven 
 miles to meeting at Broughton, and in the 
 afternoon to Cockefmouth, which finished my 
 |Vifit iir this country, in which I am favoured 
 with peace of mind. 
 
 2 1 ft of 5th mo. being nYft-day, was at meet 
 ing at Highwray, where my companion was fo 
 unwell as to fit the meeting with difficulty -; and 
 returning to Hannah Wilfon's, flie went to bed, 
 and meeting being already appointed, it was no 
 fmall trial to part with her. Hannah Wilibn 
 accompanying me, we took meetings at Ulver- 
 flon-, and then at Heigh't, where I met my 
 companion again, yet very poorly ; but next 
 day ^fet off" with us, and rode twenty-four miles 
 to Lan caller, and lodged at William Dilworth's. 
 Next day fifty-two miles to Warrington my 
 companion's fever abating, I left her, and went 
 about fix miles to the general meeting, and my 
 mind was made peaceful in being obedient to 
 my heavenly Father, although in much weak- 
 ncfs; yet the fun broke out of the cloud fome- 
 times, to -the refrefhing of my poor drooping 
 foul. 
 
 Being accompanied by E. Jollay, a kind 
 young woman, we took meetings at Middleant- 
 \vith and Coventry ; the laft being particularly 
 owned by the great Mailer, my cup overflowed
 
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 and the tender plant? were watered with the 
 faedding abroad of the Father's love. \Vc 
 then proceeded on for London, where we ar- 
 rived on the 3oth of 5th mo. and met my dear 
 friend and former companion R. Wright, and 
 we were mutually pleated to fee each other. 
 Here I alfo met Mehitable Jenkins, and all our 
 American friends now in this land, except J. 
 Pemberton. The next week the yearly meet- 
 ing coming on, I was enabled to attend it, which 
 were all favoured fittings, to the praife of the 
 great Name. 
 
 171)1 of 6th mo. 1786, went to Rochefter, 
 and next day attended their firft-day meetings, 
 which were favoured feafons ; but my poor 
 fpirit was deeply baptized, in which I hope to 
 iubmit to the fufferings allotted me, until the 
 Lord fhall fay it is enough. Accompanied by 
 JMary Horfenail, I went to Canterbury, Drapers 
 and Dover, where the meetings were much 
 favoured with divine light, particularly at Dra- 
 pers, much tendernefs appeared ; may the Lord 
 be praifed for ever. From Dover we went to 
 Folkflone, took meeting there, vilited fome fick 
 Friends, and returned to Dover monthly meet- 
 ing. Oh, my deareft Lord, I pray thee to 
 uphold me with thy right hand, for thou only 
 khoweft all my trials and dangers that I have 
 to pafs through in this life; thou haft mercifully 
 delivered my poor foul from deftru&ion in time 
 pad i I pray thee, holy Father, be near to mc 3
 
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 and fupport me by thy free fpirit, in every 
 needful time. 
 
 251)1 of 6th mo. meeting with Mehitable 
 Jenkins and Sarah Stephen Ion at Dover, we 
 itaid meetings there, being firft-day, and- was 
 at a filcnt meeting in the morning, and a fitting 
 with onr friends in the evening, to my great 
 comfort. Next day attended the meeting for 
 bufinefs and for miniiters and elders ; it was an 
 open time, and the lafl a precious feafon. The 
 next day going to Aihford, I was under great 
 concern of mind to have a meeting at a place 
 where I was informed there were no friends, 
 though the largeft meeting-houfe among thofe 
 of our fociety in that county : the next day 
 went to meeting, and it was a moft favoured 
 feafon. We rode twenty miles to Cranbrook, 
 and had a meeting appointed that evening; I 
 vmderftood the people were well fatisfied with 
 the opportunity ; there were two minifters of 
 Dover that attended : I could fay that the good 
 Mailer made way for me ; oh, may my foul 
 bow as to the dull, and give glory to his mod 
 powerful name, which is worthy to be ferved 
 and obeyed in all things. Lodged at an inn, 
 and next day rode twenty-two miles to Hilly- 
 Park ; and next day taking Gardner-ftreet 
 meeting, we came to Lewes, and on firft-day, 
 2J of yth month, attended meeting t^re ; and 
 in the afternoon a public meeting being ap- 
 pointed, my fpirit funk into difcouragement, 
 but I could honeftly fay, Oh Lord thou knoweft 
 I 2
 
 :hy honour in view: we were favoured 
 v/;:;i a good open leatbn ; oh, may niy foul 
 bow down to the dint and give all glory to 
 ihe Lord, who is worthy of all praife. \\ r e 
 then took meetings at Brighton, Irield, Hoi - 
 iham, Shipley, Arundel and Chichefter, which 
 were moftiy precious feafons; at the laft, three 
 prieils attended, who I underflood were well 
 iatisfied, and defired. notice might be given 
 them whenever Friends came there again. 
 
 9th of 7th mo. being firft day of the \veek> 
 we were at meeting at Godalmin, and I felt 
 Jrty fpirits begin to. fink again, for I wanted 
 daily wafhing in the laver of regeneration : 
 Oh, this great and ardent work fcems a8 if it 
 would be too heavy for me to go through to 
 the honour of truth, which is made as nea.r 
 to me as my own life ; I long for truth and 
 righteoufnefs to reign in the hearts of the fons 
 of men, and to rule over all nations : in the 
 morning it was laborious work, but in the 
 afternoon it was as a refrefliing Slower ; my 
 heart was made humbly thankful, and I hope 
 it will not be forgotten by me a poor worm ; 
 I: long daily to bq laid ! as in the duft, fo that 
 I might be truly favoured of the Lord, and 
 enabled of him to work in his vineyard. Thence 
 We went to Capel and Dorking, which were 
 'favoured opportunities, at- the latter meeting a 
 priefl attended, who expreiTed; to me his hope 
 that the Lord would blefs my undertaking, 
 and told a Friend he was glad he was there..
 
 After meeting at Croydon., I parted with my 
 dear friend Mary Horfenail, whom I dearly 
 loved. Next day Ann Robinfon went with, 
 me to Wandf worth, where we had a fatis- 
 fa&ory meeting. Thence to Kingilon, and 
 had an evening meeting. After taking meeting. 
 on firft-day i6th of ythmo. we came to Guild- 
 ford, where I felt a concern to appoint a pub- 
 lic meeting, but it was a greater crofs to 
 appoint fuch a one than my tongue can exprefs : 
 fometimes I was ready to flinch and draw back, 
 fo far that I was often afraid the Lord would 
 caft me out of his favour, then he mac]e me 
 willing to comply to any thing that he required 
 of fo poor a creature as I often fee myfelf, and 
 my God knoweth that I have need of a large 
 fhare of poverty to keep down my afpiring 
 mind : Oh, that the Lord may bring me dowm 
 in what manner he pleafes, that I may never 
 lack humility faith my foul : meeting ended to 
 fatisfaftion. Taking a meeting at Frail,, we 
 came to Alton, and after a favoured meeting 
 there, my friend Ann Robinfon parted with 
 me, and Deborah Merryweathrr accompany 
 me, we attended meetings at Bafingftoke and 
 "Whitchurch; the latter was a tendering feafon, 
 and I truft fome drooping fouls were comforted, 
 and united in frelh remembrance of the heaven- 
 ly Father's love, extended, to. the humbling 
 our fpirits together. Oh, gracious Father, 
 how oft haft thou helped me in times paft ;. 
 mayeft thou not leave me in a foreign land v
 
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 but open my way, and caufe me to (land boldly 
 for thy honour, thou who art able to o all 
 things ; pour down thy pity once more upon 
 me, and . renew thy promife to me, that thou 
 would direft' me what to fay. Thou art worthy 
 to be ferved and obeyed by me, all the re- 
 mainder of my days, and may I be devoted to 
 thee, for truly thou had rewarded with great 
 wages for my little labour, yea even four fold 
 for giving up the pfrime of my days to follow 
 thee through various trials : fometimes I was 
 ready to give out, and then he would arife for 
 my encouragement, and make me willing to 
 undergo any thing if he would but be with me 
 in the foreft, and as it were in the lion's den : 
 his prefence is fulEcient to reward me, for all 
 my afflictions became as a rich garment, fo that 
 I could fay that all things worked together for 
 my good ; oh, that I may flill trufl in his never- 
 failing arm of power. We then took meetings 
 at Andover, Ramfay and Fording-bridge, and 
 the good hand was near : oh, that my good 
 Mafler may keep me on every hand, that my 
 converfation may be a feal to my teftimony, 
 that I may dwell in the deeps, fo as to receive 
 the favour of life unto life, and to bring up 
 memorials as from the bottom of Jordan, to 
 fuit the dates of thofe who are d-aily mourning, 
 for religion is at a very low ebb in this land : 
 yet I find a few enquirers, who want help, not 
 being willing to take up the crofs, and deny 
 themfelves of the glittering things of this world.
 
 for they appear very pleafing to the outward 
 eye. There are four meeting-houfes (hut up 
 in this bounty, and others where meetings are 
 fddom held ; and in the laft counties I have 
 vifited, there are feveral" other houfes {hut up, 
 and thofe that are kept open have very fmall 
 gatherings, and unlefs there is a returning back 
 tt> the fountain of all good, I believe it will be 
 the cafe with more foon. Oh, that the Lord 
 may pour out his good fpirit upon the fons and 
 daughters ,of men, that the wade places may 
 be rebuilt, that Zion may fhine again in her 
 ancient beauty, faith my fpirit at this time. 
 
 After taking meeting at Ringwood, came to 
 Shaftfbury, and met with Sarah Stephenfon, to 
 my great comfort; (lie concluding to take fome 
 meetings with me, it was a great relief to my 
 mind, for although I had a very kind young 
 woman with me, yet my drooping fpirit was 
 very low, feeling the want of one to help me 
 in weightier matters : I had often prayed the 
 Father of mercies that he would pleafe to con- 
 cern fome weighty Friend to come to my 
 ailiitance, and I think I may fay that my cup 
 overflowed in the remembrance of his abundant 
 mercies and kihdnefs to fo poor a creature as I 
 am. We were at Ringwood on 30th of yth 
 mo. and had a pretty good meeting, but their 
 holding their monthly meeting the fame day 
 (being firft-day) did not feem pleafant to me. 
 We then vifited the meetings of Marnhull, 
 Sherborue and Longfutton-j the two laft month,-
 
 fy meetings : thence to Chard and Bridport ; 
 after the meeting at Bridport I was brought to- 
 remember that our dear Lord and Saviour, 
 after he had fed the multitude, and alfo taught 
 ihe people, that he retired to the fea-fide : 
 and if we have been favoured, we mud be 
 immediately humbled again, for that is our 
 fafety, to wear his holy yoke, and learn to be 
 meek, and lowly in he<irt : oh, my fpirit 
 trembleth, and none can. tell the deep wading 
 of my poor foul, yet I live and get along, for 
 according to my trials hath my flrength been, 
 blefled be the name of my God, who anointeth 
 and reanointeth me for his work, day by day. 
 
 Firft-day, 6th of 8th ma. were at two meet- 
 ings' at Pool, and feeling a concern to go to 
 the Me of Wight, Mofcs Neaves, the Friend 
 iit whofe houfe we lodged, his daughter, Morris 
 Birkbeck, and feveral other Friends accom- 
 panying me, we went to Newport, and had a 
 large meeting, wherein feme were tendered : 
 there is here a mceting-houfe belonging to 
 Friends, but no Friends rellde here at prefent. 
 The place where we firft landed being a con- 
 iiderable town, I had a mind to have a meet- 
 ing, and after fome difficulty in procuring a 
 place, a warehoule was provided ; the notice 
 being fliort, not many people came in, but we 
 had a favoured opportunity, though religion 
 feems low on this Ifland. We then fet fail for 
 Pool, and paffed by a fmall town which I hardly 
 knew how to get clear of, but faid nothing
 
 about rt; we landed at Pool, and lodged again 
 at Moles Neave ; he was a kind hither and 
 brother to. me* After my return, I felt afraid 
 I had loll the penny, in not calling at the other 
 place, not feeling that fxveetnefs of mind I did 
 before, for obedience in every fmall act bring- 
 eth peace, fo doth every fmall aft of difobe- 
 dience obftruft it : I have great caufe to cry 
 out againil myfelf and fay, that though it 
 feemed there never was a more unfaithful fer- 
 vant laboured in his vineyard, yet the Lord's 
 mercies are great towards me. 
 
 After taking a meeting at Afhmore, we came 
 to Shafcibury, and on firft-day, I3th of the 8th 
 mo. were at their meeting, which was a ten- 
 dering feafon : here Morris Birkbeck parted 
 wi.th us. Then attended monthly meeting at 
 Melkfham, where our fpirits were refrefhcd to- 
 gether, as they were alto next day at their 
 week-day meeting. I then viiited fome families, 
 and the meetings at Divizes, Lavington and 
 Marlborough, lodged and icfted next day at 
 Calne, and firft-day, 2oth, attended the meet- 
 ing at Charleot, eight miles ;. and returning to 
 Calne, I parted with my dear friend S. 
 Stephenfon, (he hearing her aged mother was 
 fick; it was no fmall trial to me, but I could 
 not difqourage her* After meeting at Calne, 
 we attended meetings at Chippenham, Pick- 
 wick, Hullavington, Broomham ; and on firft- 
 day, 27th, two at Bradford, and though there 
 are only a few members of our ibciety, the
 
 meeting was large in the afternoon: they were 
 profitable feafons. Then vifiting a fmall number 
 of Friends at Weftbury, we came to the quar- 
 terly meeting at Devizes, where I was glad to 
 meet William Matthews; the meeting proved 
 a heavy feafon to me, bur at their week-day 
 meeting next day, I had un open time, arid was 
 glad I was there. Here I parted with Either 
 Moxham: then going to Farming! on, Mary 
 Powell, a tender friend, went with me, taking 
 meeting there on firil-diiy; 3^ of c/th month, 
 were at meeting at Abington, which, though a 
 fmall poor meeting, 1 thought our LVlafter owned 
 us. Thence to Witney, Charlbury and Milton, 
 where my dear Matter caufed me to tafle of 
 his remembrance ia a.ftn*nge land: I had miffed 
 thefe meetings when in this county before, on 
 account of the circular meetings. Then parted 
 with my dear friend M. Powell, \vho-is a fweet 
 fpirited woman, and weighty in mind. I had a 
 precious meeting at Burford, it pleafed the Lord 
 to open the fprings of life, fo that my fpirit was 
 tendered; oh, may he have the honour of his 
 own works, and my mouth be laid in the duft 
 before him, and feek for an abafed ftate, day 
 by day, fo that I may experience a rifing with 
 the feed, for it feems almoft famifhed in fome 
 parts of this land. 
 
 Firfl-day, loth of pth month, at Gloucefter, 
 we had a low feafon, with Friends only, but in 
 the afternoon I hope there was fome good 
 gathered. My friend Sarah Squires, of Charl-
 
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 bury, went with me to Bicefler, where I thought 
 truth gained the vi<5lory, although the fore part 
 was a difturbed meeting. Firft-day, lyth of 
 9th month, rode twelve miles to meeting at 
 S hat ford, which proved a tender feafon, I was 
 made glad I came there, having forae thoughts 
 of omitting it, but I had the reward of peace. 
 Then going to Eatington, my companion parted 
 \\ith me, and I went fix miles to the monthly 
 meeting of Brails, where I met with many of 
 my dear friends, whom I had before been ac- 
 quainted with, and we were glad to fee each 
 other; I had indeed no caufe to regret my 
 coming here, but I have abundant reafon to 
 fpeak well of my good Mafter; oh, that I may 
 dwell low and in an humble frame of mind, and 
 give all the honour to his glorious name. We 
 went alfo to Berkfwell, to fit with a few Friends 
 who attended, they were advanced in years, and 
 I feared they were a difcouragement to others; 
 I had an open meeting with them. 
 
 Firft-day, 24th of Qth month, I was at meet- 
 ing in Coventry: thence took quarterly meeting 
 at Warwick, which proved a favourable feafon ; 
 William Matthews and Rebecca Jones were alfo 
 there. Returning to Coventry, Mary Brindfon 
 joined me as a companion, and we went to 
 Hinckley, and lodged in a Friend's family, with 
 whom I have been fomewhat acquainted; my 
 fpirit was much exercifed about them, thinking 
 them in a dangerous place, as I often feel myfelf, 
 Aud often find need to feek unto the Lord, to
 
 protect me from the many fnarcs of this vain 
 world, for there are many things that dull the 
 brightnefs of truth and riglueoufnefs, that other- 
 wife might fhine through his faithful fervams. 
 fa that they would be way-marks to enquirers 
 after falvation; but how many do I fee in this 
 land, that feem quite on the other hand, which 
 [ remark with forrow, yet I find fome that long 
 to come up to the mark of pious example, in 
 the way that leads to righteoufnefs and falva- 
 tion. Thence taking meetings at Leiccfler, 
 Cattle Donnington and Loughborough, which 
 were all precious feafons, came to Nottingham 
 to John Storer's, who was gone to America on 
 a religious vifit. Here I relied a day, feeling 
 very low in mind: R. Grubb called to fee me, 
 and my fpirit was much revived, fo that I ex- 
 perienced the faying, as iron (harpeneth iron, 
 1") a man fharpeneth the countenance of his 
 friend. 
 
 Firft-day, ift of loth month, I went to meet- 
 ing at Nottingham, and vilited (he family of 
 John Lever, whole wife Mary Lever, was once 
 in our land; (he was now abfent on a religious 
 vilit. Thence taking meetings at Breach, 
 Furnace and Monyafh, which were all favoured 
 feafons; oh, may my fpirit humbly bow to the 
 Lord for all his many favours which he hath 
 beftowed upon my poor foul, in this foreign 
 hind: he is pleafed to ftrip and to clothe us as 
 he fees fit, blcffed be his holy name, he has 
 fomewhat filled my empty cup again, but I dare
 
 not joy but with trembling, left my joy fhould 
 be turned into mourning; oh Lord, caufe me 
 to (land firm, and give me an equal mind. 
 
 Firfl-day, 8th of loth month, were at Sheffield 
 meetings, which were blefled unto us. Thence 
 to Cheiterfield, Mansfield, Broomhoufe, Blyth, 
 and Retford ; fome of which were precious 
 meetings. I was told there were feveral meet- 
 ing-houfes belonging to Friends in this county 
 where there are now no meetings kept up; thefe 
 are melancholy accounts, but the crofs is very 
 much dimmed, fo true religion withers away, 
 which is very painful, but I believe the Lord 
 will be clear, and I hope his fervants will be 
 clear, in warning and inviting jhe people to 
 turn to the Lord. We called to fee a Friend 
 whofe hufband it was thought had removed 
 eight miles from Friend's meeting, to keep her 
 from going to them; my fpirit feh with her, 
 and I- thought the Lord would make way for 
 her, if Hie would be faithful, but her work 
 rnuft be hard, (landing fo alone, but the Lord 
 can make hard things cafy. 
 
 Firfl-day, 15th of ic-th month, were at meet- 
 ing at Broughton, which was a tendering feafon j 
 I faw what a bleiTed thing it was to (land on 
 holy ground. After meeting my mind was ex- 
 ercifed to viiit all the families belonging thereto, 
 which I performed and felt peace for my labour. 
 After taking meetings at Waddington, where 
 it pleafed my good Matter to open the fprings 
 of life, 1 felt a. concern to have a meeting ap-
 
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 pointed in the city of Uncoln, where there is a 
 meeting-houfe but no Friends; it was no fmall 
 crofs to give up to it, I tried to make excufes, 
 but found that would not do, and I a Iked for 
 ilrength to fubmit to the Lord's commandment, 
 iind that his righteous will might be done, that 
 being the. oniy place of fafety: I had rode 
 through the place about a year before, and i'elc 
 a. like concern on my mind: the meeting was 
 appointed, and although not large, we were 
 favoured with a good feafon, and I had peace of 
 mind in obeying the divine manifefhuion : oh, 
 that I may ever ferve him with a willing mind, 
 and if but one foul can receive a little barley- 
 bread, through fo poor an inftrument as 1 am, 
 it will be a great reward tome. My heartfelt 
 truly grateful to my kind Matter, who calling 
 me from my outward habitation, to vilit this 
 land, fuftained me through many forrowful 
 nights and lonely days, under deep travail of 
 fpirit; he alone knoweth them, and when he 
 pleafuh to open his blefled (lores to me, I am 
 richly rewarded, and count them but fmall. 
 
 22dof ictfi month, \vas at two meetings at 
 Brigg, where we were much favoured, parti- 
 cularly in the afternoon, when many not of our 
 fociety came, and were quiet and attentive. 
 We u lib had a precious meeting at Vv r ainfieet, 
 and another at Lcck, then one at Bofton, where 
 only one member attends the meeting, but 
 others came in, and we had a good open time. 
 Then going to Spalding. I received fome ac-
 
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 counts from my dear hufband and children that 
 they were well, which is a great relief to my 
 mind, as the accounts before left him fo very 
 poorly, that my children doubted his recovery. 
 i it-day, loth month, 2Qth, were at two 
 meetings at Spalding, both weighty feafons: 
 then going to Gedney, my mind was much ex- 
 ercifed in fofrow, to fee how the mighty have 
 fallen, and how the people have turned into; 
 by-paths, and but few that lay it fufficiendy ro 
 heart; yet I have no doubt there is a living 
 feed, although the number appears fmall; oh, 
 that they may be enlarged, but they are much 
 borne upon by the libertines: I pray the Lord 
 to endue them with double llrcngth, that they 
 may not be turned either to the right hand or 
 to the left, but be favoured to make their paths 
 ftraight through the wildernefs of this worfd, 
 before the -Lord, fo as to be as bright and Qiin- 
 ing (tars as in former times, when the Lord was 
 pieafed to raife us up to be a people, to {land 
 bold for his honour, and the crofs was made 
 their delight in the Lord, although it led to 
 prifons and the Hocks, but now it is fhunned 
 and trampled upon in the ilreets. We attended 
 meetings at Gedney, thence to Wiibeach and 
 Wareham, feveral of them I had viiited before, 
 but falling in my way deiired to take the"m 
 ag:un, being fmall meetings and not fo often 
 viiited as larger;' the^ were favoured feafons, 
 and my foul was humbled in defires, that the 
 Moil High wpuld abafe it more and more, until 
 K 2
 
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 he brings me where I ought to be, fo that I 
 might obtain his bleffed notice, and be carried 
 through this vitlr to the honour of his great 
 name, to the peace of my own foul, and to the 
 comfort of my dear friends, who are deeply 
 bowed for me. After attending two meetings 
 at Lynn, I villted two aged women, to the 
 llrengthening of my drooping fpirit. Thence 
 to Fakcnham, where my mind was much drawn 
 to the people, and this meeting was exercifmg 
 to me, as I was very jealous of myfelf, but we 
 had a moll favoured ieafon, and my mind was 
 humbly thankful therefor: 1 I was led to treat 
 upon the fubject of people being led tc do vio- 
 lence to their own life, that the Lord had de- 
 livered my foul from fuch a temptation, and 
 that he is able to deliver every foul therefrom, 
 .that put their truii and confidence in him: one 
 of the Friends prefem told me afterwards, he 
 was under a ftrong temptation of that fort. 
 
 We then went to the meetings of Wells, 
 Holt and North-Walfham, which were favoured 
 feafons; and firft-day, nth month, 1 2th, were 
 at meeting at Yarmouth, and in the afternoon 
 attended a funeral, which, with an opportunity 
 with the mourners, were precious feafons. 
 Thence going to Norwich, met with Mehitable 
 Jenkins and Ann Aumack, whom I was rejoiced 
 to fee in health: attended meeting there, and 
 then taking meetings at Taibnrgh, Tivitfliail 
 and Difs, returned back to Norwich, where I 
 was fo much indifpofed as moftly to keep my
 
 bed; but on firft-day, i9th, attended their two 
 meetings, which were both filent, reded and 
 wrote to rny dear hufband, and then attended 
 -the monthly meeting there, which was a bit fled 
 feafon : we had alio a refrefhing meeting at 
 Wymondham, where my companion was much 
 favoured m teftimony. Thence took a meeting 
 at Attleborough, and returned to Norwich, and 
 on firft-day, 26th of nth month, had two fatisfac- 
 rory meetings there, and next day Mehitab!e 
 Jenkins joined me, and we united as companions, 
 and -I hope our heavenly Father will conned 
 our hearts and fouls together as David's and 
 Jonathan's were, that our ways my pleafe him 
 in going out and coming in before the Lord 
 and his people, and find favour in his fight. 
 Thence taking meetings at Wells, Holt and 
 Lammas, returned to Norwich again, and had 
 a weighty feafon in the family of Editmikl 
 Peckover, feveral Friends coming in. After 
 attending two meetings on firft-day, to fatis- 
 fadtion, at Yarmouth, and -vifi ting a fick friend, 
 we took meetings at Pakeiield, Beccles and 
 Leifton: oh, that the Lord would (hake the 
 dry bones, and breathe the breath of fife' upon 
 them, that the blefle-d truth may not be fo m'ucli 
 denied as to fall in the ftreets. 
 
 Firft-day, icth of mh month, We went to 
 meeting at Woodbridge: thence the meetings 
 of Ipfwich, Mendleiham, and the firft-day fol- 
 lowing, were at two meetings at Needham; we 
 were iilfo at the quarterly meeting there, where
 
 xvas abundance of preaching, but myfelf and 
 companion were filent in the public meeting. 
 We a r urwards vifited the meetings of Ran- 
 tefdon, Edmundfbury, Bardwcll, Thetford, 
 Brandon, Mildenhall, Haverhill, Sudbnry, and 
 fo to Halftead, in EfTex: thence to Colne, and 
 on firft-day, 31(1 of i2th month, at two meetings 
 at Colchefter; mo ft of which meetings were 
 favoured opportunities, and my dear companion 
 had good fervice in many of them. Thence 
 we took the meetings of Manning-tree, Copt- 
 ford, Coggefhall, Kelvedon, William, Chdtof- 
 ibrd, and going to Stonehall, lodged at William 
 Knight's, vrho had a cancer 'in his face; we 
 had a blefled opportunity with him, to our 
 mutual comfort. Next day rode to London, 
 and lodged at J. Sevan's, 6th of ifl month, 
 1787. We ftaid in London fome time, at- 
 tended the quarterly and other meetings as 
 they came in courfe; fame of which were 
 feeling foafons; but oh, the need of dwelling 
 low, great were rny exercifes in this place, and 
 though filence has been frequently my lot, I 
 have fometimes had a little to fay, and found 
 peace, and I have thought my companion has 
 been favoured. 
 
 aid of id month, being firft-day, we were at 
 two meetings at Chelrasford, which were fa- 
 voured feafons, calling for humble acknowledg- 
 ment. Thence went to Dunmow, the fore 
 part of the meeting feemed a dull time, but in 
 the latter part my companion was greatly fa-
 
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 voured in (application, and h;id fome fervlce-, 
 and the meeting ended quiet and well, I hope 
 to the honour of truth. We had a blcfled 
 meeting alfo at Stebbing; I thrnk I never knew 
 my companion more favoured 1 , and after meeting 
 my mind was fweetly clothed with- the remem- 
 brance of God's love to me from my youth 
 until this time ; may I live more and more under 
 a humble fenfe of the many mercies he hath 
 extended to me a poor worm. Thence we took 
 meetings at Felftead, Thaxted and Bardtield, 
 which were favoured feafons. We then went 
 to Walden, and ibid their meetings on firft- 
 day, 24th of id: -month, and lodged at George 
 Gibtbn's, whofe wife was once in our land; 
 \ve alfo (laid their monthly meeting, and then 
 took the meetings of Walden, Bifhopftortford, 
 Stanfled, Hoddefdon, Ware, and fo to Hert- 
 ford meetings on firft-day, taking our lodgings 
 at John Prior's; we alfo (laid their monthly 
 meeting, which was a tendering feafon. Thence 
 to the meetings of Buntingford, Royflon, 
 Afhwell, Baldock, Stratford, and to the meet- 
 ings. of Hitchin on firft-day, nth of id month, 
 where we met W. Matthews and R. Wright, 
 and I received information that my dear huf- 
 band was thought to be nearly gone in a de- 
 cline; k was very trying to me, -but may the 
 will of the Lord be done, for he truly knoweth 
 what is beft for me: oh, Lord, if thou wilt but 
 be with me, fo that I may not bring difhonour 
 upon thy holy name, it is all that I require at
 
 thy bountiful hand, and that will make all hard 
 things eafy. 
 
 W. Matthews and R. Wright going for 
 London, we took the meetings of Luton, Ampt- 
 hill, Huntingdon, Svvacey, Ives, Ramfay, War- 
 boys, Chatteris," Sutton, Littleport, and on 
 firft-day, 25th of 2d month, to Erith; moft of 
 which were favoured feafons. Next day had a 
 * public meeting at Ives, which was very large, 
 fome fuppofed there were nearly one thoutand 
 people gathered. We then went to Hurning- 
 don, and had a public meeting, wherein we 
 were both favoured; and then proceeded to 
 Oakham, took the meeting there, alfo meetings 
 at Raunds, Weilingborough, and on firft-day, 
 4th of 3d month, at Finedon, Thence to the 
 monthly meeting at Geddington, where my 
 heart was humbled under a fenfe of the Lord's 
 goodnefe to me during my ftay in this land. 
 We then proceeded tp take meetings at" Ket- 
 tering, Northampton and Bugbrook, and my 
 companion being unwell, we fcaid over firiU 
 day, iith of ^d month, and file received a 
 letter from her hufband, informing of the death 
 of her eldeft fon, which was no fmall exercife 
 to her; but the good hand is near, opening 
 oar way day by day through many dry feafons. 
 We then took meetings at Sherrington, it 
 feemed to be a cloudy time, but light broke forth 
 and it was a tendering feafon; may my foul 
 bow down to the God of my life, and give the 
 honour and praife to him aloue, who hath heard
 
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 my prayers out of the deeps, and healeth my 
 wounds; may I always obey him with a willing 
 mind. Thence attended meetings at Hogfty- 
 end, Leighton, Buckingham, Aylefbury, Tring, 
 Chefham, Amerfham, High Wycombe, Jor- 
 dans, Charlywood, Hemcl Hemftead, Albans, 
 and fo to London; many of which meetings 
 were much favoured feafons; bleffed be my 
 good Matter for his favours manifefted many 
 ways on this journey. 
 
 In London we met with Z. Dicks and R. 
 Wright, whom I was glad to fee, my fpirit being 
 very low. We then took meetings in the 
 neighbourhood of London, at Barking, Plail- 
 tow, Epping, two at Tottenham, Winchmore- 
 hill, Enfield, and Waltham Abbey. May my 
 heart be truly humbled to return fuitable ac- 
 knowledgment to the Lord Jehovah, in whom 
 is everlafting ftrength, and who carries us 
 through all he requires of us ; oh, the many 
 baptizing fearching feafons my fpirit felt, yet 
 had to rejoice in the Lord's dealing with my 
 poor foul, to wafli and fit me for every day's 
 work , with renewed remembrance of his mercies 
 who worked) many ways for my fafety ; great 
 and wonderful are all his glorious works: oh, 
 that thou, oh Lord, wouldit never forget me, 
 but uphold me by thy free fpirit, through time, 
 and conduct me fafe to the end, fo that I may- 
 be lifted up to praife thce among thy faints and 
 angels, and the fpirits of juft men made perfect,.
 
 entering into true reft in that enclofure where 
 nothing can hurt or harm me any more. 
 
 During my late abfence from London, I heard' 
 of the death of John Doliin, a very valuable, 
 fober man; he hath left a wife and three chil- 
 dren, he will be much milTed in the city of 
 London : I received a letter from him fome time 
 fince, which is as follows : 
 
 <c LONDON, 2d mo. 2d, 1787. 
 
 " Dear Friend, 
 
 " PATIENCE BRAYTON, 
 " THOU and thy dear companion have been 
 frequently and affectionately brought to my re- 
 membrance llnce parting with you, with an in- 
 creafmg defire that I might be found faithful, 
 coming up in the footfleps of the flock of the 
 companions of Chriit, and be made truly willing 
 to be their companion, in fuffering as well as in 
 rejoicing, in which tribulated path I have de* 
 fired in my fmall meafure to be enabled to fym- 
 pathize with thee, my dear friend, whole lot 
 hath been to be deeply baptized, and to go down 
 as unto the bottom of Jordan again and again; 
 blefTed be his name whofe \vifdom is unfearch- 
 able, and his ways pail finding out, how is he 
 gracioufly pleafed'to lead about and innru<ft his 
 depending children, bringing them through 1 a 
 variety of Hates, whereby they are enabled to 
 {peak comfortably unto others, and having
 
 ihemfclves brought up from the wry bottom of 
 Jordan, (tones of memorial to the mercy and 
 goodnefs of their God, are at times qualified to 
 fay unto the /weak in faith, be ftrong, and to 
 thofe \vho have no might of their own, put on 
 ftrcngth. I feel that love to flow towards thee, 
 thou dear Mother in Ifrael, which is better felt 
 than cxprefled, and I am made to rejoice in the 
 fenfibie feeling thereof, wherein the living are 
 bound up together in the covenant of love and 
 life, and their cups made to overflow in reve- 
 rent thankfgiving, and they enabled to rejoice 
 even in tribulation, to rejoice that they are not 
 only counted worthy to believe in, but alfo to 
 fiifler for his bleiTed name and the feed's fake. 
 And now, dear friend, be encouraged to cad 
 thy care on the Almighty, and he will fuflain 
 thee r who hath promifed to be as a hufband to 
 the widow, and as a father to the fatlrerlefs 
 children, who put their truft in him; may-hisf 
 bleflt'd prefence go along with (bet, and be thy 
 companion, not only in thy going out, but in 
 thy corning in and returning hoihe, be thy flay 
 and thy ftaff, and thy exceeding great reward ; 
 giving thee largely to partake of the {heaves of 
 iweet peace, which is the portion of the obe- 
 dient foul. I fully believe, dear friend, that 
 there is a further arduous lervice for thee to 
 perform in this great city ; but be not difrrr.iycd, 
 although it may be given thee to ihrefh the 
 mountains, feeing the mountain of the Lord's 
 liouic (hall be exalted on the top of a 1-1 the
 
 mountains, and die place of his feet fhall be 
 glorious. He that hath called, is faithful to ad- 
 minifter flrength to his truly depending children, 
 proportioned to the work of the day; he 
 maketh his little ones as Davids, and his j)avids 
 as the angels of his prefence; he caufeth the 
 mountains to flee before them like rams, and 
 the little hills like lambs, at the glory of his 
 rnajefty and the brightnefs of his arifing: even 
 one, is through his mighty power to chace a 
 thoufand, and two put ten thoufand to flight, 
 before whom the nations of men are made but 
 as grafs-hoppcrs. 
 
 " Accept, dear friend, with thy companion, 
 my mod cordial love, whofe earned defire is, 
 that I may be made meet to be, not only your 
 truly affectionate friend, but according to my 
 fmall meafure, your faithful fellow-labourer in 
 the kingdom and patience of Jefus Chrift. 
 
 " JOHN DOLLING 
 
 After the quarterly meeting I went to fee the 
 widow Dollin and her children, and felt greatly 
 with her in her trouble. 
 
 icth of 4th month, I. went with my dear 
 companion on board (hip, to fee if it fuited her 
 to take pafTagehome; we had a favoured time, 
 and 1 felt my faith (Irengthened and confirmed, 
 that the time was not yet come for my de- 
 parture; yet I was afraid left I fhould be mil- 
 taken in my profpccl, for I longed to get home, 
 and I had vifued all but a few meetings in this
 
 hind, but the will of the Lord be done and not 
 mine. 
 
 Firft of the week, i ith of 4th month, \ve went 
 to Horflydown meeting in the forenoon, and in 
 the afternoon went to the burying of dear John 
 Dollin ; a large number of people attended at 
 Grace Church meeting on the occafion. 1 re- 
 mained in and about London until the yearly 
 meeting, taking meetings as they came in cowrie 
 in the city, and alfo the meetings of Brentford, 
 Kingfton, Edier, Guildford, Godahning, Capel, 
 Dorking, Ryegate, Croydon and Deptford ; 
 I \vas glad in taking thefe meetings again, be- 
 lieving it was my place, and feveral Friends ex 
 preffed to me they were comforted by our viiir, 
 and flrengthened by our fitting together. My 
 heart's deiire is to be humbly thankful to the 
 God of my life., who has been my helper to this- 
 day ; he has carried me through (lep by ftep in 
 trembling and great fear ; may his glorious aid be 
 with me through time. 1 now long to fee my 
 way open to return home; it feems to me to be 
 drawing near, but I do net yet fee the time ; I 
 lately heard my dear huiband was recruiting in, 
 his health; this was unexpected from the lad ac- 
 counts I had from him, and it filled my heaic 
 with humble thankfulnefs to my heavenly 
 Mailer, who called me to leave him, and who 
 has done fo much for me, and continues (till to 
 do more than I am worthy of, or dare alt; for 
 he hath fpared me my own life and tlit life o 
 
 L
 
 my dear hufband, and I may fay, I have lacked 
 nothing in my journey from the Lord. 
 
 26th of 5th month, the yearly meeting be- 
 gan, and fecond-day afternoon the women's 
 meeting opened, and I thought the Father of 
 light was there, and the glory of the Lord, and 
 his love filled the houfe; I attended all the meet- 
 ings, and many of them were favoured feafons. 
 'After which I changed my lodgings on account 
 of the fmall-pox, and went to Simon Bailey's, 
 where R. Wright has her lodgings ; we came 
 together again unexpectedly before we took 
 Shipping. I now feel my mind nearly ready to 
 take my leave of this land. Next day we went 
 
 ,011 board a fhip~we thought of taking paflage 
 
 i via, and while there I felt very peaceful in mind. 
 
 \fter which I accompanied G. Dilwyn, and 
 
 . R". Jones to a meeting of the young men and 
 xvomen fervants, who are Friends in this city. 
 
 Although I had been thoughtful of returning 
 home, an exercife about going to France arofe, 
 ib that I was obliged to layjt before my dear 
 Friends of the morning meeting, to feel with 
 me in ib weighty a matter, about the icth.of 
 6th month, and found two otner Friends were 
 under a like concern, and my joy was grea* in 
 ir.y obedience; may the Lord be prailed and 
 obeyed in all things, faith my foul. I attended 
 meetings in courfe in and about London, until 
 the morning meeting, id .oi 71)1 month,. when 
 arer weighing oijr profpt^is, ouj: Friends couM 
 

 
 t *!;) . 
 
 not fee their way clear to fet us at liberty to go 
 to France. Then continuing attending meet- 
 ings in courfe, in and round the city, my mind 
 was made peaceful about returning home. 
 22d, attended morning meeting of minifters and 
 elders, and rode feven miles out of London ; 
 had a favoured meeting and returned, feeling 
 peace to run in my foul as a river, rewarding 
 for performing what was required of me in this 
 land, although it was in a Hammering broken 
 manner.* 
 
 \Ve rode twenty two miles to Gravefend, ac- 
 companied by many Friends, and meeting many 
 there, had a precious meeting. On the 26th 
 of yth month, we went on board the ihip Pigou,. 
 Woolman Sutton, commander ; many Friends 
 went with us, and we had a pleafant opportunity 
 again before we parted. Our company were 
 William Matthews, Zachariah Dicks/ Rebecca 
 Wright, Ann Jeflup, and Martha Mooney, a 
 young woman from Ireland. After feven or 
 eight days contrary winds, and feeling pooi'ly, 
 the wind came fair, and we all began to grow 
 better, but I felt low in fpirit; Lord, make me 
 contented, and fweeten every bitter cup, for 
 what are my fufferings, accommodated as we 
 are on {hip board, compared with thofe of the 
 poor Africans in their tranfportation to ilavery; 
 
 * Alxnit this time it appears flic was under an exercife of mind 
 to vifit the king, but the w^y not opening for a perfonal interview 
 at that time, (he font him au addreis, for a copy of which fee Ap- 
 pendix.
 
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 how my heart feels with them. On firic day, 
 though fick, 1 was filled with joy and peace that 
 the world could not give, nor princes cloijie 
 my foul with, neither can they take it from me, 
 my cup overflowed in the Lord's goodnefs, his 
 light mining through all, to the healing of my 
 poor foul: after many days of deep baptizing 
 feafons, how fweet it is to receive the joyful 
 found, Well done: Oh, that I might be faithful 
 to ;he Lord, the remaining part of my days. 
 
 Firft-day, zd of gth month, we had a heavy 
 florin; but my mind was fweetly clothed whh 
 peace and thankfgiving to the Lord, though the 
 violence of the fea was Inch as to caufe the veflH 
 to roll fo as to caft me out of an armed chair, 
 and Z. D. out of his feat, which threw us to the 
 other fide of the cabin, and put out my wrift: 
 but though at firft I felt fome difcouragement, 
 a fecret thought foon ran through me that the 
 Lord might favour me with the help of thofe 
 around to fet it again in its place, and Z. D. 
 and another, took hold of my wrift, and as I 
 told them to pull, it was fet in its place. The 
 weather was fo rough as to prevent our having a 
 meeting this day; but on fifth-day following we 
 were favoured to fit together. 
 
 Firfl-day, 9th of 9th month, we had a men- 
 ing on board, faw the land., and took a pilot on 
 board; and on the loth landed at Philadelphia: 
 our dear friends were very glad to fee us, and I 
 was made thankful to my Lord and Mailer, 
 who had called out, fenc home, and preferved .
 
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 my life both outward, and inward: furely it 
 was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in 
 mine eyes. My arm being a little inflamed, 
 and having fome fever, I was under the doctor's 
 hands while in Philadelphia, fo that I could not 
 attend all the fittings of the yearly meeting, 
 v.hich began the 22d and ended the 29th of 
 9th month. 
 
 On the 30! of loth month I fet out with a 
 number of Friends returning from the yearly 
 meeting, and confidering the \veaknefs of my 
 Tvrift bore the journey as well as I could expect, 
 and reached Rahway on the 5th, where my 
 friends received me very kindly ; I flayed meet- 
 ings on firft-day, the yth, and both fore and 
 afternoon were favoured meetings. I then 
 proceeded to New- York, was kindly received 
 by Friends, and tarried meeting there, and on 
 fixth-day, the i2th, went on board of a verTel, 
 and landed the 1310 at night in Newport. The 
 I4th I rode to Portfmouth meeting, which was 
 a tendering feafon ; and hearing my dear huf- 
 band was very fick, made me prefs forward, 
 and through the kindnefs of friends, I was fa- 
 youred to get home that night, and found my 
 hufband on the recovery, and my children 
 
 Oh how great are the manifold favours re- 
 ceived on this journey; may my fpirit be truly 
 melted under a fenfe of his bleffings, who hath 
 performed all his gracious promifes to me, a 
 poor unworthy creature. By fea and by laud,
 
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 the Lord has been my helper; he hath removed 
 mountains and made me paths in the deeps to 
 \valk in, praifed be his name; may my foul be 
 ever humbly bowed to him for his continuance 
 \vith me, all the remainder of my days; may I 
 ferve and obey him in all his commands, how- 
 ever hard to my natural difpofition to fubmit to. 
 With my, other dear friends, I met with much 
 love and rejoicing at feeing each other again; 
 and I have received the wages of Peace.
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 ADDRESS. 
 To GEORGE III. King of Great-Britain, &c. 
 
 A Nat he of New-England ', in North-America^ 
 
 and one of the People called Quaker j, begs 
 
 leave to prefent the following ADDRESS 
 
 and PETITION. 
 
 M. 
 
 .AY the Almighty God Wave the king, 
 and eilablifli thee and thy feed after iliee on thy 
 throne here, and enable thee fo to walk, as that 
 when thou hail done with all things on- this fide 
 the grave, admittance may be obtained into the 
 kingdom of everlafting reft and peace! I have 
 often thought of thee in my native land, and 
 fmce my refidence here have had to behold how 
 the Lord on high hath bleffed thy kingdom 
 beyond other kingdoms of the earth; and 
 earneft defires hath been raifed in my heart for 
 thee, that thou mayeft be the chofen of the God 
 in Heaven, to fhew kindnefsunto thofe who are 
 in diftrefs ; particularly by Mopping the progrefs 
 of .flavery, and promoting the freedom of the 
 enfluved negroes in thy dominions, as far as lies
 
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 in thy power; fo that thy righteous afts may 
 never be erafcd from remembrance as long as 
 the world endures that he by whom kings 
 reign and princes decree juftice, may delight to 
 eflablifh the kingdom over which thou prefides, 
 in righteoufnefs, and that a door may be opened 
 for other nations concerned in that unrighteous 
 traffic, 10 follow fo laudable an example. The 
 hearts of all men are in the power of God, and 
 he' by thy means may turn the hearts of other 
 princes to feel for thofe highly injured and 
 deeply diftrefled people, fo ?.s t:> rife up and 
 unite in the fame benevolent defign; and it is 
 my faith, that the firft of them who fhall pub- 
 licly aiTert their caufe, and open a door for their 
 deliverance, the Lord of the whole earth will 
 diltinguifh by his peculiar favour, and give to 
 rejoice in the experience, that it is indeed 
 righteoufnefs alone that truly cxalteth a nation. 
 I had to believe feveral years before I left my 
 native country, that the Lord would give thee 
 an offer to take the lead; but that if thou re- 
 fufcd, he would choofe another to fet up the 
 ftandard of righteoufnefs on this occafion, 
 wherein fo large a part of the inhabitants of the 
 earth are concerned; many of whom are now 
 groaning in thy dominions under oppreffion 
 fufficiently grievous, as I have thought, to affect 
 the hearts even of the moft obdurate. Mayeft 
 thou, oh king, be earneft in fupplication as one 
 formerly was, whom the Lord Mofh High called 
 bis fcrvant, who faid, " Take from me a (tony
 
 heart, and give me a heart of fie(h,"that as Chrifl 
 has declared, " They that afk ihall receive," 
 thine may be tendered and enlarged to defirc 
 and promote the good, not only of thy own 
 people, but of the nations around thee ; and that 
 thou nUiyeft be enabled in the time of ex- 
 tremity, to which we are all approaching, to 
 appeal to the Searcher of the heart as good king 
 Hezckiah did, " Thou knoweft how I have 
 walked before thee, with a perfect heart, and 
 have done that which is good in thy fight." To 
 be thus conlcious that thou haft not turned a 
 deaf ear to the cry of the poor and diftrdfed, 
 will then be an experience far more enriching 
 than any which the fplendour of a temporal 
 crown can afford ; becaufe he the King of kings 
 and Lord of lords hath faid, " Blelfed are the 
 merciful, for they (hall obtain mercy." Oh 
 king, thou art entrufled with great ability to do 
 good under him, who of one blood created all 
 nations, not to opprefs and deflroy one another, 
 but to lend a hand of affiflance where it is needed 
 in our feveral ftations; that looking down on 
 the mutual kindncfs and endeavours of his chil- 
 dren to promote each other's happinefs, he may 
 delight to open the windows of heaven, and 
 add to the temperate enjoyment of his temporal 
 gifts, thebldfing of his divine favour. Under 
 the influence of this, as I have been fometimes 
 led to pray for thy profperity, it hath been 
 opened to my underftanding, that the Lord did 
 love thee, and that if thou wen faithful in the
 
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 promotion of righteoufnefs, he would blefs rhee 
 as he did king Solomon, with both fpirkual and 
 
 temporal riches, the dew of heaven and fatnefs 
 cf the earth; for the earth is the Lord's, and 
 the fullnefs thereof, and he giveth it unto whom- 
 foever it plcaleth him. It is the righteous who 
 are to enjoy it as an inheritance from him, and 
 delight themfelves in abundance of peace; and 
 oh that thou mayeft be of the number, by pro- 
 moting an extention of mercy to the injured and 
 opprefTed Africans. In the hours of folid re- 
 tirement I have been often much affefted in 
 viewing their diftreffes, and fmcel have been in 
 this nation, have believed it required of me as 
 a duty to lay their deplorable cafe before thee, 
 entreating thy interpoiition on their behalf; that 
 in the day of inqnilition for blood thou mayeft 
 ftand clear in the fight of God, by whom not 
 the fayers but the doers of the law will be juf- 
 tiiied; thofe who obey his injun&ions will par- 
 take of his promifes, and fuch as fow plentifully 
 in faith, will reap accordingly in peace and joy. 
 So wifheth my heart for thee, oh king! Be 
 pleafed to accept favourably this dillnterefted 
 petition; and remember that the Almighty 
 Ruler of the univerfe, though heaven is his 
 throne and the earth his footltool, is not un- 
 mindful of the pooreil among men, but gra- 
 ciouily condefcends to hear and anfwer their 
 petitions, having declared that " For the cry of 
 the poor and fighing of the needy he will ariie." 
 PATIENCE BRAYTON. 
 LONDON, 23d of ;th mo. 1787.
 
 LETTER RECEIVED BY P. B. WHILE IN 
 
 ENGLAND. 
 Friend, 
 
 THAT love that thinketh no evil, and re- 
 joiceth in the truth, conflraineth me to fay, 
 that your exhortation on Wednefday evening 
 was fuited to my cafe or flate. I am humbly 
 thankful God hath not left me without his 
 witnefs in my heart, and alfo that he hath in- 
 clined you to point me out. May I humbly 
 and patiently wait his time of deliverance, and 
 follow, by faith, his fiery and cloudy pillar, all 
 through this howling wildernefs. 
 
 I have, I humbly hope, preached Jefus Chrift, 
 b'ut not in your focicties, and I hope in a good 
 meafure with a {ingle eye to the glory of God. 
 But, having lately been excrcifed with many 
 and fevere trials, from the profdTing Church, 
 have been led to retire more inward, to com- 
 mune with my own heart and be dill. I fee 
 my own ignorance, my will worfhip, my forms 
 and modes, and Gofpel fchemes, my unfeeling 
 prayers, and often unieafonable preaching with- 
 out fpirit and life, as only riling from a carnal 
 mind, which is enmity againil God, and the 
 imagination exalting itfelf againil him. From 
 fix years of age I have tafted, at ieaions, divine 
 love and favour; but I mini lament that I have 
 too, too often loft the favour of his precious 
 truths > may it be fo no more ! Many times 
 (like Ifniel.,) have I been delivered, and as
 
 often like them have I provoked him by dif- 
 t'ruft, &c. yea he hath chaftifed me, and I have 
 been like a bullock unaccuftomed to the yoke. 
 - Ah ! that I might be fo moulded into his 
 heavenly image, and daily learn to fay experi- 
 mentally, " Thy will be done." He indeed 
 renewed his love to me, that evening, and 
 fince, he hath caufcd his grace to diftil as the 
 dew, and has given me to know, that in his 
 own time and way, he will lengthen my cords 
 and ftrengthen my (lakes, and caufe me to 
 break out on the right and on the left. 
 
 I feel my fpirit melting while I write this, 
 v.ith the tendered love and affection towards 
 you, that minifter in the word, and towards 
 your focieties ; I joy in your joys, and mould 
 forrow in your forrows, did I know them. 
 Pardon me if I go too far in faying, that I have 
 feen in my mind what the Lord will do in his 
 own time : Antichrift will fall with all his 
 powers, and a pure primitive church, perhaps 
 like thine, arile out of his ruin, for in the 
 evening time, it fhall be light and that (hall 
 fhine brighter and brighter to the peifeft day. 
 I have been bunhened with the weight of 
 awful fearful apprehenfion, that the Lord God 
 hath a controverfy with us, as a nation, laden 
 with iniquity ; his hand has been -is and 
 will be ftretched out againft us, if we do not 
 repent, and turn to him with all our minds. 
 Ah Friends, I know by many years experience, 
 though I am but a young man, that if you ar*
 
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 faithful to reprove, publicly and privately, you 
 will fuffer perfecution, perhaps even among 
 fome of your own whole hearted people, for 
 all are not Ifrael (that are born of Ifrael ;) but 
 continue you faithful unto death, and you 
 know, who hath {aid, he will give you a crown 
 of life. I conclude, may the peace of God 
 rule in your hearts, and may yon be ilirred 
 up to thankfulnefs to him in your fpirit, on rriy 
 account ; and may all who heard you that 
 evening, if he fo will, meet to praife for ever. 
 As to me, at a fui table feafon, thy people {hall 
 be mine ; I will live and die in their com- 
 munion, and among them will I, if I can and 
 the Lord pleaie, be buried. Thy God is my 
 God, and to his grace I am a great debtor. 
 When you find freedom in prayer, remember 
 you affoflionate friend, * * * * 
 
 ANSWER TO THE FOREGOING LETTER. 
 
 Dear Friend, 
 
 I receive-d the letter thou fent me : I wifh- 
 / well to all mankind, and efpecially to the truly 
 leeking foul, that has nothing in view but its 
 own falvation and redemption from this vain 
 world and its enticements ; fnch will the Lord 
 help, and will not lutTer them to fall, but will 
 uphold thefe, and carry them through the wil- 
 dernefs, to the praife of his, great name. Oh! 
 
 M
 
 that thy trull may be in him alone ; do not 
 let thy eye be outward to human power, and 
 the wifdom of men ; it is faid of Nimrod, that 
 he was a mighty hunter before the Lord ; he 
 fet up Babel and was confounded ; no build- 
 ing will ihind but the Lord's building, in the 
 day of account that is coming on all flefh, and 
 I wifh that thou mayefl be favoured to dwell 
 low and humble as at the feet of Jefus, a fafe 
 guide that leads all right, he is the way, the 
 truth, and the life. "One formerly could anfwer 
 him and fay, thou art . Chrift the fon of the 
 living God ; and the Lord bleffed him, and 
 laid that flefb and blood had not revealed it 
 unto him, but his Father which is in heaven ; 
 and further faid, thou art Peter, and upon this 
 rock will I build my church, and the gates of 
 hell fhall not prevail againft it. I believe all 
 thofe that take him for a guide will be built 
 on that rock, will be led in the way of life, 
 and kept from falling ; for li will dilcover by 
 his enlightening virtue the many inares that 
 the enemy of man's happinefs is lecretly laying 
 for them; the Lord will difcover all his works, 
 both fmall and great, to us poor creatures, and 
 enable man to cry earneftly to be delivered 
 rrom every temptation ; oh, then man will 
 vitnefs the Lord to be near, ar >d to be our 
 helper in every needful time, plucking him out 
 of the hand of our enemies, whether outward 
 or inward ; thofe that truft in him with a fin- 
 cere heart none fkall be able to pluck
 
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 but of the Lord's hand, for he that is willing 
 to undergo any thing for the Lord's fake, will 
 have it made delightful to turn his cheek to 
 the fmiter ; he will make hard things eafy, 
 and we (hall count it our joy to be in fuffering 
 with him, and be crucified to the world, and 
 the world unto us ; all our joys will be in hea- 
 ven and upon heavenly things ; defires will be 
 raifed with that love and peace that the world 
 cannot give ; we (hall want all mankind to 
 partake of the fame, and fhall be favored to 
 pray for our enemies, that the Lord may turn 
 their hearts to that love that wiiheth well to 
 all mankind. We have need to wait low and 
 be thoroughly waflied and purged from dark 
 works and dark imaginations to ferve the 
 living God, that dwells in light, and that light 
 will influence our hearts one to another, fo 
 that we may witnefs the faying of, " Woe is 
 me if I preach not the Gofpel :" feel often that 
 neceility , for it is the love of God fpread abroad 
 in the heart, dcfiring the welfare of all men-, 
 that they may witnefs a change - from corrup- 
 tion and fin, fo as to put on Chrift with his 
 deeds of righteoufnefs. Oh, dear friend, fuch 
 will the Lord uphold with his free fpirit, and 
 will fet bounds to the proud waves, that they 
 fhall go fo far and no farther ; for the Lord 
 will not fuffer the honed in heart to be tempted 
 beyond what they are able to bear ; we have 
 an High Prieft that is touched with a feeling 
 of all our infirmities, and (lands ready to help 
 
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 the needy foul, that longs to be delivered from 
 all fin, that fecrei and public evils may be 
 purged away, and it be preferred, to the Lord 
 without fpot or wrinkle ; oh, the Lord's love 
 and mercy will be extended to thefe, for neither 
 grace nor truth, nor any good thing will, he 
 withhold from thofe who love him : I may fay, 
 in my little meafure of experience, that it hath 
 not entered into the heart of man to conceive 
 the good things that the Lord hath in (lore for 
 them that love him ; for he is rich to all them 
 that call upon him with a fin cere heart, ddiring 
 to be made fit for his kingdom ; to learn con- 
 tentment with godlinefs, which is great gain, 
 for a contented mind is a continual read ; may 
 this be thy happy lot is the fincere deiire of 
 one who wifheth well to all mankind, and who 
 hath left all that is near and dear in this world, 
 for the fake of my own peace and the good of 
 fouls, to perfuade mankind to flee from the 
 wrath to come, upon thofe who die in their 
 fins. 
 
 If I have been an inftrument in the Lord's 
 hand to do any good, may the Lord have the 
 praife of his own works, and may no honour 
 be given to the inftrument ; for he is pleafed to 
 make clay with fpittle, and anoint the eyes of 
 the blind, and I look upon myfelf lefs than 
 that clay ; but it was the Lord's power that 
 wrought the miracle of old, and may he, faith 
 my foul, have the praife of his : oh, that [ 
 may not rob God of his own glory, for he
 
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 will not give his praife unto graven image?, 
 nor his honour unco another; may thy mind 
 therefore be turned unto him, who is able to 
 forgive all thy fms r and blot out all thy ini- 
 quities ; he will not only open the eyes to fee, 
 but will heal all infirmities ; he will make the 
 lame to walk, the dumb to fpeak, heal the 
 lick, and raife the dead ; may thou be truly 
 raifed from the dead works, to ferve the living 
 and eternal God. I am very delirous that thou 
 rnayeft be made a ferviceable man in the Lord's 
 hand, and do good in his houfe, which will be 
 more to thee in a dying hour than all the riches 
 that this world can give. My very fpirit 
 prayeth for thy welfare in the Lord, fo fare- 
 wel. I remain thy well-wilhing friend, 
 
 P. R. 
 
 SECOND LETTER, FROM THE WRITER OF 
 THE FIRST. 
 
 Dear Friend, 
 
 BLESSED, for ever bleiTed, be that holy 
 Lord God, who inclined thy heart to write to 
 me the mod unworthy and lefs than the leail 
 of all, and who while reading, laid truly low 
 all lofty thoughts and vain imaginations, fweet- 
 l.y inclining my (alas ! too itubborn) will, to 
 refign itfelf like clay into the hands of the pot-- 
 M3
 
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 ter, to mould and fafhion me into his OWH 
 image and likenefs. 
 
 My fpirit truly unites with thine, in a man- 
 ner which \vords cannot convey fain would 
 my will reft on this fide Jordan, fettling on my 
 lees, and reliriquifh a work which I am called 
 to, and which thy mind hath been led out con- 
 cerning, on my account ; but now I am again 
 revived and renewed, and my language is, 
 Here am /, fend me : but there are many ob- 
 itacles in my way; I am no Quaker by pro- 
 feffion, nor do I know whom at prelent to 
 open my mind to, on that fubject ; I am made 
 willing to part with :uiy thing and every thing, 
 in the Lord's ftrength, for his glory ; nor do I 
 count riches, acquirements, friendship, nor life 
 hfelf, dear unto me, fo that I may finifli my 
 courfe with joy, and the miniftry which I am 
 more than perfuaded I have received of him. 
 Oh! that he would make crooked paths flraight 
 before me Oh ! that he would lengthen my 
 cords and ftrengthen my flakes, that he would 
 caufe me to break out on the right and the 
 Jeft Oh! that he would burft my bonds 
 aitinder, and make me, though only as it were 
 clay and fpittle, ufeful Oh ! that I may be 
 wholly given up to him, fo as to trufl in him 
 at all times, and walk continually before him 
 ja the light of his reconciled countenance. 
 
 My work, I clearly fee, is to thofe who are 
 at eafe in Zion, to thofe who hold the form 
 and deny the power, to thofe who are dwel-
 
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 ling at eafe in their own fenced cities, in walled 
 towns, whofe arguments are to them as chariots 
 of iron ; my work will be my wages, it will be 
 in my mouth fweet as honey, and bitter as 
 gall in my belly. Perfecution and peculiar 
 trials will await me : but in all thefe things we 
 are more than conquerors, through him that 
 loveth us. Alas ! fuch is my ignorance, I am 
 fearful to proceed, left I darken counfel with 
 words without knowledge. Go on, dear \vo- 
 man, and preach Jefus Chrift, the fame yefter- 
 day, to-day, and forever; and fulfil the faying, 
 that women out of weaknefs were made ftrong 
 in word, valiant in fight, and put to flight the 
 armies of the aliens : every battle of the war- 
 riors is with canfufed noife, but this fhall be 
 with the fharr> two-edged fword of divine 
 power, and fpirit of burning : here no human 
 faculties (or art) can prevail, and all human 
 wifdom and ftrength muft fall : here the young 
 man fhall utterly faint and be weary, but "they 
 that truft in the Lord fhall do valiantly. May 
 all concerned wait for the aoife over the mul- 
 berry trees, and never, like Saul, enter the 
 battle without the fignal ; but let God arife, 
 and fo fhall his enemies be fcattered the 
 people will be as grafs before him, while his 
 do<ftrine, like the rain or like the dew, (hall 
 diftil ; and they {hall fpring up with clear 
 fpringings after rain. 
 
 But perhaps Hhall write too much: I feel 
 my fpirit earneftly praying for thee, and the
 
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 fuecefs of thy miniftry j oh ! may king Jefus 
 go forth from conquering and to conquer, and 
 may a|l the kingdoms of this world become the 
 kingdoms of our Lord and his Chrift. Ah ! 
 would the Lord be pica fed to ufe fo unworthy 
 a creature as I am, he would get all the praife ; 
 but all falls fhort to exalt his glories, and all 
 falls fliort to defcribe my nothingnefs, igno- 
 rance, and depravity Ah ! join me, reader, 
 to give him all the glory as our ALL IN ALL. 
 Keep filence before him, O my foul, in thy 
 primitive nothingnefs, dud ; and be ihou ex- 
 alted, O my Redeemer, in all men's hearts, 
 far above all bleffings and praife > 
 
 Dear friend, 'tis true all our enemies are 
 forgiven, and eafily fo, when we can fay ex- 
 perimentally, My beloved is mine, and I am his: 
 he feeds among the lilies of the valley, thofe 
 \vho are truly humble and contrite, who when 
 laden with dew put down their heads as over- 
 whelmed with love and gratitude, and whofe 
 amiable walking makes them white and beau- 
 tiful : here is fweet contentment and reft; bread 
 ihall be given fuch, and their water fhall be 
 fure having food and raiment, fuch are di- 
 vinely content, fuch as are below pride, and 
 above want Oh, happy, happy heavenly ex- 
 perience ; blcffed are they who are in fuch a 
 ftate; yea blefled are the people whofe God is 
 the Lord. 
 
 From hence, farewel prejudice to real 
 friends Farewel, Jove of the world Fare-
 
 wel, trull in vain imagination Oh ! that I 
 could fay to that many-headed monfter, felf, 
 1'arcwcl too ; but ibine Canaanites of that kind 
 will perhaps remain, like the leprofy in the 
 walls f the houfe, to try us and to prove us, 
 that we may fight in the Lord's ftrength, and 
 drive them from their ftrong holds. To him 
 who hath made thee as my fifter, that fucked 
 the breafls of my mother, be all glory now and 
 for ever. 
 
 LETTER TO A FRIEND. 
 
 Gloucejler, Old-England, loth of pth mo. 1786, 
 
 To D. S. Swanfcy, New-England. 
 
 Beloved Friend, 
 
 I LONG to fee the time come that I may 
 be clear of this land ; but I defire patiently to 
 wait the Lord's time, for I am fo dry and 
 barren, that it feems as if I could do no good: 
 my baptifms have been greater than my tongue 
 can exprefs ; yet the Lord my God has borne 
 me up, and enabled me to ftep along in fear 
 and trembling, and has been my meat and my 
 drink. The inward cry of my heart has been, 
 that I may be kept from doing any thing that 
 would caufe the truth to be evily fpoken of. 
 
 Oh, my dear, I trufl thou canft read and 
 tafte with me, for I believe we have been 
 dipped into the fame river ; fo that we have
 
 felt the breathings of each other, when far 
 feparated one from another. 
 
 I believe the Lord is about to {hake the 
 dry bones in the valley, and bring them toge- 
 ther, bone to its bone, and breathe the breath 
 of life on thera. v 
 
 There are many of the youth of this land, 
 who look promiiing ; but it is hard to aroufe 
 thofe who are at eafe, which makes hard work 
 for faithful labourers, who long to fee. all un- 
 due liberties removed. I find the fcattered 
 up and down as I travel along, that groan to 
 be delivered ; and I have been made glad to 
 fit and feel with them here, as I often did feel 
 with the lonely, when at home. 
 
 It has been a comfort to me, that the Father 
 of all fure mercies puts us in mind of each 
 other, with ftrong defires for the prefer vation 
 of his breathing feed ; they are made near to 
 my life all the world over ; and I truft the good 
 Shepherd will gather many from the barren 
 mountains and defolated hills of an empty pro* 
 feflion, unto himfelf. 
 
 I do remember the many pleafant feafons we 
 have had together, and indeed with all my 
 friends there ; how our fpirits have been re- 
 frefhed together in love, and the bleflcd 
 f bowers have defcended, to the watering of 
 the very bindmofl of the flock and family. 
 Thofe times are brought freih to my remem- 
 brance while I am writing ; but oh, the {trip- 
 ping feafons I often feel j however, my Lord
 
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 and Matter works for me, and enables me to 
 t ' : " v/l Mo many times revived my 
 .i:.t I may call him a good 
 neve that in his time the lily of 
 will bud and blpffom as the rofe, to 
 brin^ about his glorious purpofe, to raife the 
 low and call down the exalted ; that they may 
 know that the Mod High rules in the domi- 
 nions of men. 
 
 In love, I conclude thy affe&ionate friend, 
 PATIENCE BRAYTON. 
 
 To HER. DAUGHTER. 
 
 NAMPTWICH, Old England, 
 
 25th of 2il mo. 1785. 
 Dear Child^ , 
 
 HANNAH BRAYTON, 
 
 I have had thee in my mind for many days, 
 with frefli remembrance what a dutiful child 
 thou haft been in the outward concerns of life. 
 O my dear, I truft there is a bleiTmg for thee 
 in (lore, and I hope thou wilt labour for that 
 bleffing that fadeth not away; that the dew of 
 heaven may reft upon thee in all thy under- 
 takings; and if the Lord becomes thy director, 
 thou wilt be dire&ed aright, both in divine and 
 outward tilings. O, my dear, I Jong to be 
 more and more given up to the Lord's re- 
 quirings, whether I ever fee thee more or not j
 
 although thou feeleft nearer to me than I can 
 relate with pen ; the favours of heaven I feel fo 
 near at times, furmounts all other confidera- 
 tions ; when that abates I long to fee thee 
 again, but I hope to more and more learn 
 patience, in all my fteppings along in this life, 
 for I fee the want of it more now than ever, 
 in order to keep me low and humble : if I am 
 exalted at any of thefe favours, then I ihali be 
 in great danger I am ready to tremble, feeing 
 the work fo great. Oh, my dear child, though 
 nature brings thee into my mind with nearnefs, 
 yet believing there is one rich icwarder to them 
 that hold out to the end, fo, my dear, be kind 
 to the popr, and defire the Lord to open thine 
 tar to their cry, 'ami tender thy heart towards 
 them ; for thofe that do not hear the cry of 
 thofe that (land in need, may cry themfclves, 
 a-nd not be heard. 
 
 I remain thy afft&ionate mother, 
 
 PATIENCE BRAYTON. 
 
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