to the praise of that great and excellent Name, which is ever worthy of adoration!

6th of 5th Month. Goodness and mercy still continued to me, from Him who is the source from whence all our comforts flow, and who alone can furnish poor, weak, and sinful man, with the means of happiness here and a blessed inheritance hereafter.

8th. Poor and needy, but sensible from whence help cometh. May I seek the Lord, and find Him a present help in the needful time!

19th. Arrived in London. In the afternoon attended a Meeting for worship at Devonshire House, was much encouraged in seeing many valuable friends gathered together, and refreshed by the precious covenant of love and life felt amongst us, and by all the living testimonies borne to the truth thereof.

20th. Attended the Meeting of Ministers and Elders, at ten o'clock. The preciousness of that power was felt, which first gathered us to be a people; and the business was weightily entered upon, and carried on with much love, unity, and harmony. This Meeting adjourned at one, and assembled again at four o'clock. At the conclu

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sion of this sitting, this language prevailed in my mind: "O my soul! learn daily more and more, to seek for that bread and water of life, which support the living in Israel, and strengthen them to labour in the vineyard of the Heavenly Husbandman; that thou mayst feel daily the fellowship and unity of the brethren, in Christ the Living Head of the Church.

21st. Met again this morning at ten o'clock. Very weighty and important business claimed the attention of this as well as the previous sittings; and friends minds were evidently deeply impressed therewith, and I trust the Meeting was favoured to arrive at a right decision, on the different subjects submitted to its deliberation.

22nd. The Yearly Meeting for Discipline met at ten o'clock; and I trust my mind was, in divers sittings, both instructed and comforted. The reading of several Testimonies of ministering friends deceased, raised a desire in my mind, that I might live so as to die like those that die in the Lord.

29th. Hold up my goings in the way, so that my footsteps slip not, is the language of my mind. Replenish my soul, O thou Fountain of all good! make me useful and fruitful in thy

heavenly vineyard! by thy quickening power, which alone can qualify to perform the work acceptably. O Lord, my God! in Thee do I put my trust, let me never be ashamed; but be Thou my arm every morning, and a defence from the face of the enemy.

30th. This day I have visited a little Meeting out of the compass of our own Monthly Meeting, the first time any concern of this sort has been experienced; and I was favoured beyond expectation to relieve my mind, and returned home in peace; thanks be to the Helper of those who endeavour to rely on Him, who has all power in heaven and in earth.

16th of 7th Month. "Thy name, O Lord! endures for ever, and thy memorial, O Lord! to all generations." May it please Thee, out of the riches of thy mercy and goodness, to incline my heart more and more to seek Thee, the Fountain of living waters; so that my spirit may drink thereof and be strengthened, as an instrument to water the plants of thy hands. Thus be Thou pleased, Thou Source of all blessedness, to help me and thy seeking children in all ages, to thy praise, and to the glory of thy great and everlasting name.. Amen.

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3rd of 9th Month. Received an intimation to day from a friend, relative to my offerings in the Ministry, advising me to examine the fleece both wet and dry; which has revived a concern, I trust often prevalent with me, that I may be preserved from going forth in the name of the Lord in the activity of the creature; and caused me to petition that I may not offend the Holy One of Israel, or any of his little ones, by speaking without the holy anointing.

8th. Enabled to thank and bless the Lord for his mercies and his goodness vouchsafed to me hitherto, helping in mind and body according to the wants of the day; and to beg for preservation in his holy fear all the days of my life, and to be strengthened to bear his dispensations, and all his turnings and overturnings, and, to desire that nothing may remain in me, but that which cannot be shaken.

19 th of 11th Month. Hitherto hath the Lord helped me.-May I walk with patience and perseverance in the path which leads to peace, in a holy, dedicated spirit !

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Section HE.

From the 5th of 1st Month, 1817, to the 31st of 3rd Month, 1890.

5th of 1st Month, 1817. At Meeting to-day, a solid, weighty feeling was experienced ; and it proved a time both of instruction and encouragement.

11th. Peace and quietness cover my mind this evening; feeling the blessing of the Lord, which maketh rich, and addeth no sorrow therewith. I desire to be more and more devoted in heart and life, to walk humbly with Him the remainder of my days, that my footsteps slip not by the way. The Lord knoweth better than I do, what I am, and what is best for me; and I desire to cast all my care upon Him, and if He is pleased to uphold me by his free Spirit, I shall be safe from falling a prey to my own inclinations and weaknesses.

21st. O Thou Father of Mercies! be pleased to preserve me humble, patient, watchful, and