they were cut off for their part. If there be a struggling exercise maintained; not giving up, but pressing through the crowd of difficulties, the time will most assuredly come when a cure will be witnessed, and an evidence felt, somewhat like what was said to the woman formerly:— Daughter, be of good comfort, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace." This is and has been the happy experience of thousands, and will be that of all those who continue to seek that Power which works both to will and do of his good pleasure. Omy soul! keep near, keep near to that which alone can bear up under every weight, and make useful in the Church, until this mortal must put on immortality, and the work be completed to the praise of the Great Workman.

1st of 2nd Month, 1814. After a considerable lapse, I again resume my pen, to record the Lord's tender dealings with me at our Monthly Meeting to-day, at Huntington. I was under exercise, and near the close obtained relief by expressing what impressed my mind. I greatly desire I may not hurt the good cause I have espoused, but seek after that which can preserve from all hurtful. things, both in Meetings and out of Meetings.

2nd. Endeavoured this morning to seek after Divine strength, and have not been disappointed this day.

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7th. More and more desirous to know a communion with Him, who is our chiefest good, and O! that I may commit myself wholly to his guidance; He will not leave nor forsake those who trust in Him.

18th of 2nd Month. In silent retirement, the prayer of my heart has been for my own and my children's preservation in the truth, and dedication to Him who knows the secret breathings of every soul.

12th of 4th Month. Some late Meetings have been exercising and trying to me, yet endeavouring to seek to that Power, which alone can quicken and make alive the soul to God. I wish ever to be found waiting for it, well knowing that nothing short of Divine aid can be effectual to that end. It is a great favour, that in some seasons of retirement, out of Meetings, refreshment has been Vouchsafed to the mind; and earnest is my desire that I may feelingly adopt the language of one formerly: "Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and uphold me by thy free Spirit."

18th. It has not as yet very often fallen to my lot to break up or close our Meeting for worship, but it did this day; and I felt it a serious engagement. The spirits of those on whom this

duty devolves, should be weighty and watchful for the right intimation, neither closing it too soon nor sitting too long.

20th. In retirement to-day I was strengthened and instructed, by remembering how short and dwarfish I am, compared to many who have been more vigilant and watchful; and I have seen clearly the fault is my own. I have been so backward to retire and seek for that help, which can and will carry on the good work of redemption, if rightly sought after, and not impeded in its progress, by the hindering and entangling things of this life. O! that the time past may suffice, and that I may be more diligently devoted to Him, who is alone worthy to be served and obeyed, and who teaches as never man taught.Strengthen me, O my Saviour! to be willing to submit to every dispensation which Thou seest meet for my refinement; fully believing all things which reduce the creaturely will, promote subjection to thy pure will.

26th. Impressed with the apprehension, that if I am one of the flock and family of God, surely one of the least and the most unworthy.

28th. Week day Meeting was an exercising time, but Almighty goodness was near in an in

structing manner, and my mind was relieved by expressing a few words therein; and I returned home peaceful in mind, and accompanied by a desire to guard against any thing, that would hurt the pure plant of the Lord's own planting in myself or others.

30th. My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit rejoiceth in God my Saviour, in remembrance of his mercy. I long for mankind, that they would turn to the Lord, with their whole heart. His loving kindness is towards them, and would gather together in one his children, who are scattered abroad to the ends of the earth.And may I not flinch nor give back in times of trial or afflictions, but patiently endure any allotted suffering; "Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith, who, for the oy that was set before him, endured the Cross, despising the shame, and is set at the right hand of the Throne of God." Heb. xII. 2. He is our Advocate with the Father.

10th of 7th Month. Some conflict at Meeting today. O! that I may be willing to be reduced to a full submission to the will of the great Master, and become as a little child, prepared to enter the Kingdom, with the blessed inhabitants, the redeem

ed of the Lord, and qualified to join them in hallelujahs to his holy name!

24th. Attended Meetings at Huntingdon this day; that held in the forenoon was dull and laborious; that in the evening more favoured with the influence which comforts the mind, animates the soul, and strengthens to fulfil apprehended duty, the result of which is my experience this evening.

25th. On reading some observations respecting Ackworth School to-day, how I have desired that those who have been, or may hereafter be educated there, may prize their privilege and benefit by so great a favour, as a religious, guarded care over them in their youth.

12th of 12th Month. Convinced this day that I should not have so long omitted putting down some of my exercises-how easy it is to slide away from that which appears to be right! One day after another passes away, and without watchfulness we might soon lose all sense of good.Divine goodness and mercy follow us; and what a favour it is that the good Remembrancer is near, to bring to mind things that are past, and also to excite to present duty.

29th. The troubles of my heart are enlarged.