On the first of the week, 27th, were at OldDale, and lodged at Samuel Darby's, Abia Darby, their ancient mother was poorly; she is a valuable woman. Many of the above named meetings were open favoured seasons, though deep baptisms and poverty were often allotted; yet I have abundant cause to bow low, in thankful acknowledgment unto him, who hath indeed dealt bountifully with me, though I have, at times, feared I should take my flight as on the sabbath-day. Tarried at Dale several days, attending meetings, and visiting some who were sick and advanced in age; it was hard parting with some in this place, for whom I felt very desirous that they might be gathered to the Fountain and Source of eternal excellency; that so they may witness preservation through the tribulated path, which the righteous in all generations have had to walk in. Went from thence to Shrewsbury, where we had a precious season, and after the meeting a uniting opportunity then parted with Deborah Darby, a sweet spirited woman, to whom my heart was nearly united. Went to Leominster, and on the first-day of the week, 13th of third month, attended meeting, and it proved a laborious day. From thence to Almely, Broomyard, Ross, Pontypool, and Cardiff, at which last there were but two members; but a number of people came in, and we had a good meeting. We had the company of Joseph Coal with us, who having a gift in the ministry, was a true helper to me. Was at a meeting at Swansey, which was an open season. At dinner my mouth was opened in supplication; for yielding obedience thereunto, though often greatly in the cross, my mind was replenished with inward joy, rewarding me for leaving all to follow him. After attending a meeting at Neath, set off for Haverford West, were at their first-day meeting 27th, and resting one day rode to Carmarthen, and had a meeting in the evening, which was very large, and enjoyed great peace of mind: as my trials were great, so was my peace, for it flowed like a river. From thence to New-house, Pales, Lanidloes; at this last place I was much exercised about having a public meeting, and gave up so far as to impart it to my companion, who manifested her unity, and we had one with Friends in the forenoon, and another in the evening in the town-hall; after which went to Escargoch, and from thence rode over the high mountain, lodged at an inn, and was much exercised on account of having a meeting here. The people not understanding English, I left the place heavily, and went to Tydny-Garreg, and lodged at Dorothy Owen's, a valuable Friend, and sat with the few Friends there. Then rested one day, wherein my mind was deeply affected with an apprehension that I must submit to have some meetings with those not of our Society; and I felt the woe, if I gave not up thereto, and was brought into a great strait, as I could not speak their language, and had no interpreter. While sitting under this exercise, a person knocked at the door, and it sprang in my heart there is one come for my relief, and so it proved to my surprise, it being John Lewis; thus again the Almighty made way for me, to my humbling admiration, praised be his name. Attended a meeting at Tydny-Garreg in the forenoon, and one in the afternoon at Dolly. gelly; next day at Llwyndu: from thence to Barmouth and Bola. In going to some of those places we rode by the sea-side on one hand, and a mountain on the other, which looked awful, for had our horses taken fright, we should have been in great danger; but the Lord was our preserver and we got well through, which caused me to rejoice in fear, and to be glad with trembling. Returned to Dollygelly, where we visited the prisoners; one man was under condemnation to be executed in about two weeks. O, that mankind would take warning by such affecting instances, and turn from the evil of their ways. We went to Mahunluth, where was a quar terly 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 Aberhurst, to the Welch yearly meeting, which was large, and an exercise was again revived in my mind, to have some meetings with those of other societies; accordingly we had one appointed at Mahunluth in the town. hall, at Kennys, Dinamouthy, and Llonbre main, all held in the street, and proved good open opportunities. Lodged at an inn where the people were very tender and loving. We also had meetings at Rayador, Baile, Landovery, Brecknock, Lanelly, Pontypool and Abergavenny; most of which were held at inns or in public buildings, and were to satisfaction. Fifth month 8th, were at their meetings at Ross, it being first-day, from thence rode thirty miles to Cirencester; the next day forty miles to Shillingford, and fourteen next morn ing to a meeting at Hinby. Got to Staines that evening, and heard that our friends Samuel Emlen, George Dillwyn, and Catharine Phillips were got to town. The next day attended meeting at Staines; after which rode eighteen miles to London, and went to our old lodgings at John Townsend's. Attended Gracechurch street meeting; and on the day following, which was seventh-day, was the select yearly meeting, and there I met our American friends Thomas Ross, John Pemberton, Mehetable Jenkins, William Matthews, Rebecca Jones and Rebecca Wright. Attended the several sittings of the first yearly meeting of women Friends held in this nation, some of which were favoured seasons. 22nd, I attended the first-day meetings, but was under a great weight of spirit, my tongue is not able to express it to the full; but the Lord is good, in that he laid not upon me more than he will enable me to go through, although I had almost given out, and thought I could go no longer; but he has been sufficient for the day of my trials; through good report and evil report, he has upheld me. Oh, how I desire to dwell near that good hand, that has been so kind to me, who has not cut me off in his anger, but has dealt as a tender Father, in watching my steps, and when I have gone too fast, how he has humbled my soul, and caused me to stand still to seek renewed strength. After attending the morning meeting of ministers and elders, to much comfort, I was at a mid-week meeting, when my mouth was opened in a few words, but I was soon dipped into deep baptisms, which made me look well to my ways, and had strong desires that the Lord would keep my body under subjection, lest while I was speaking to others, I myself should become a castaway. Attended divers meetings whilst in the city, and one at the work-house, where were our dear friends Thomas Ross and Rebecca Jones, which was to mutual comfort, and we had a tendering season together; may the Lord have the praise of his own works. Sixth month 2nd, we left London for Ipswich, and on the 5th attended their first-day meeting; from thence to a quarterly meeting held at Woodbridge: I thought them favoured seasons, and that the good wine was handed to the refreshment of our drooping minds, and sweet was the reward of peace that flowed into my heart. Had a public meeting at this place, where I felt my spirit largely opened in the love of our heavenly Father, extended towards all his creatures, and went away rejoicing, may the praise and the honour be ascribed to him, unto whom alone it is due. After this, attended meetings at Needham, Diss and Norwich, at which place was a yearly and quarterly meeting held, which I thought much favoured: here I met Nicholas Waln and Rebecca Wright. I was concerned to visit the prisoners, and hope not to forget the tendering effect it had on my mind, to see so many of our fellow creatures under sentence of death for murder and robbery. 13th, left Norwich, and parted with my companion Margaret Shillito, who had shown me great kindness, as had Edmund Peckover and his wife and children. Elizabeth Candler took her place, and we had meetings at Swaff ham, Wisbeach, Gidray and also a precious meeting with but about five persons, two of whom where members. Went to Spalding, Gainsborough and Thorn: here I met with Thomas Ross and John Pemberton, and had an evening meeting, which was to satisfaction, as were most of the others; may my soul bow in humble acknowledgment to the Father of all our mercies, and give him the praise unto whom it is due. Next day went to York, attended their quarterly meeting, and went to the prison with John Pemberton; it was an humbling sight, to see so many men in chains; there were some who looked to be under twenty years of age. We speaking of their youth, one answered us cheerfully, there were some executed much younger than they were; how sorrowful to behold such a state of hardness, whereby they could make so light of death: they thanked us for our visit, 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 soldiers; all which were to our satisfaction; may the Lord have the praise of his own works, and our honour be laid as in the dust. From thence attended meetings at Stockton, Sunderland, North Shields, Tinmouth, New Castle, Beltingham, and one in a barn at Ovington. They were tendering seasons, and my heart was filled with peace; it is the Lord alone that can help me, he made me willing to take up the cross, and appoint a meeting where there were no Friends, and mercifully supported and carried me through, I hope to his own honour. At Sunderland we lodged at Elizabeth Ogden's, who had lately buried a very desirable daughter. I had a little knowledge of her, and was much affected when I heard of her death, she was about twenty-three years of age, had a precious gift in the ministry, and was the only one in the public line that belonged to that meeting, in which she was much missed but her heavenly Father knew what was best for her, and she has undoubtedly gone well, and is taken from a scene of conflict and trial. 17th of seventh month, attended New Castle meetings, both of which were favoured seasons, but the pure life is exceedingly low. I desire not to complain, though my leanness comforting of our souls. From thence went is great, but to learn in all situations to be to Thirsk, lodged at Mary Allerby's, who was content, to rejoice in fear, and to come before not at home, but has hopeful children; we the Lord with trembling; for when he is had a precious opportunity with our friends, pleased to arise he can make a way where who came in to see us. Next day reached there appears to be no way, even through the York, and attended their select quarterly meet deeps; blessed be his name! Here I was ing, where many things were opened and spok taken ill, and continued so for about ten days, en to, and it would be well if they were put that I knew but little; after which, I gradu. in practice, for it is the doing of the law that ally recovered, my mind at seasons enjoyed will render us acceptable: I was favoured sweet quietude and resignation to the divine with peace after the meeting was over. Atwill. Eighth month 9th, I was so far reco-tended their first-day meeting at York, and vered as to ride out, and my physician and friends advised my going into the country, for the benefit of the air, which I complied with, though I felt some reluctance to it, and went to William and Ann King's, who were kind and loving to me and was again taken ill, and continued so for two weeks, that I was doubtful of my recovery, but was mercifully supported in this season of trial. I was confined, except riding out to take the air, from the 17th of seventh month to the 11th of ninth month, when I was favoured to be so far restored as to attend meeting, and felt something to arise in my mind, and stood up to communicate it, but feeling unable, I again took my seat. My dear companion arose soon with the subject, and the very same expressions that I had felt revived; I thought her much favoured, and mention it as a matter worthy of commemoration, as it shows not only the near connexion there is, with the true labourers, but the all-sufficiency 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 visiting and caring for me, during my confinement: may the Lord reward them, for it was his doings, and my spirit is overcome with his goodness and mercy to so poor a creature. We now began to think of moving forward, and my friends proposed our taking short stages, considering my weakness; but it was marvellous how fast I was favoured to recover, and how my good Master increased my outward strength. We accordingly attended their week-day meeting at Shields, which was a favoured season, and on the 19th, it being first-day, were at two meetings at Sunderland. From thence to Durham, Bishop Aukland, Stainthorp, Lartington and Darlington. I have been three times at this place, and have heretofore been much shut up, but have felt the goodness of God to my soul this day; may I still live to praise and adore him. Visited a man who was low in mind, and found him in a lamb-like state, also divers individuals who were confined by sickness, and had refreshing opportunities with them, to the sat with the scholars 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 Tadcaster; his conversation was reviving to my spirits, and the parting with him and his wife was trying to us. We had a precious meeting at Thomas Clifford's. Next day spent the morning in writing, after which attended a meeting at Leeds, and was there on first-day, 9th of tenth month; after which I felt peaceful, and that is better than the praise of men. From thence to Wakefield, Burton, Warmsworth, Ackworth, and on first-day, 16th, attended Pontefract meet ing, and returned to Ackworth. Visited the school which is kept for Friends' children; they had upwards of three hundred boys and girls, the teachers appeared to be solid, and religiously engaged. I thought it a favoured visit, and my heart was made glad in the leadings forth of the Lord. We returned to Leeds, and lodged at John Jewitt's; where we remained several days, my companion being poorly. I attended their week-day and first day meetings, one burial, and spent part of my time in writing home; and have thought there was no cause to complain, but to be thankful, for if my companion had not been detained on account of her health, we might probably, by travelling pretty constantly, have gone further than my strength would have borne, not being quite recovered from my illness. Our friends here were very kind; we had many tendering seasons in families; but fear often attended me, lest I should go too fast or tarry too long behind, and herein is the kindness of my good Master manifest ed, by reviving these things often in my mind, to keep me in an humble watchful state, where alone is true safety. My dear companion thinking herself able to travel from Leeds, we attended a meeting at Brighouse, and she bore it better than I expected; had a com fortable sitting in the family, and the next afternoon some Friends coming to see us, we had a tendering season together. First of the week, 30th, rode four miles to Paddock meeting; our good Master was near, and remembered the low estate of his hand maid. And so to Highflats and Lumbroyd; from thence to Huddersfield, Rushworth, Halifax, Bradford and Gildersome, and returned to Leeds. My companion having a child at school in this place, it seemed most suitable for us to refresh ourselves a little, and she having some thoughts of leaving me, it was a great trial, for our spirits were united together, and we drew as in one yoke; she however went with me to Knaresborough, on the 13th of the eleventh month. I also attended Darkre meeting, she being too unwell to go with me, and for a season I sat in great poverty of spirit; but a little matter revived in my mind, and we had a tendering season; after which I thought best to return to Leeds, my companion continuing poorly, and here we parted in gos. pel love. The Lord looked down upon me, and engaged the heart of another dear Friend to go with me, whose name was Phebe Blakes. We rode eight miles, and stopped at an inn, where I was enabled to open my mouth in supplication at the table, which was very striking to the landlady; I went away in peace. The next day attended a meeting at Selby, and had cause to believe that our Master had joined us together, blessed our undertaking, and favoured us with a good meeting. From Selby went to Bottingworth, and had a meeting, where we lodged; and at Skipton, at our friend John Raleigh's: here I was favoured to see the need of continual watchful ness, for having obtained relief from the deep weight that attended my mind on my first coming into this country, I was desirous that I might be preserved from errors, for I saw the danger both on the right and left hand. These seasons of proving, keep the mind low and in a situation to receive divine impressions, but of late I have felt as a spring shut up, a fountain sealed; yet hope patiently to wait the Lord's time, who when he pleases will water his heritage, and cause it to grow and bring forth fruit to the honour of his name. My prayer is at times raised, that he may not leave me, one of the least of his labourers, but that he who hath been with me, may continue to be my helper, that I through him may overcome the world. From Skipton went to North Cave, which was at first trying, but my companion soon kneeled and desired the cloud might be dispersed: so nearly were our spirits united together, that we had great cause to be encouraged in the service of our good Master, may the praise be ascribed unto whom it is due. We went to John Dickinson's, and the next day visited several families, and returned to Robert Proud's, at Hull. My companion and I visited some of her acquaintance, amongst whom we had favoured religious opportunities. I desire to be kept low, and my mind inward, where safety is, relying upon that Arm that never fails to help his rightly dependent 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 overshadowed with darkness, towards the close light sprang up. We lodged at Peter Herd's. I now began to think myself released from these parts. The 4th of twelfth month went to Ostwich meeting, then to Hornsea, and the good Master was near to us, opening our minds in pure love towards the people. From thence to Bridlington, and at the widow Stevens's had a family sitting. On our way to Scarborough, we met with some danger by quicksands; but my heart was filled with peace, the fruits of obedience; may the Lord be ever obeyed in all things; by his rod and staff 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 spirit was closely baptized. The next day was refreshed, went to Whitby, rode over the moors, which are dangerous, but all was made pleasant to me, for by doing the will of my heavenly Father, hard things are made easy. We went to Castleton, Gisborough and Ayton; the state of the latter meeting was much spoken to. After which rode to Kawknest, Rounton, Bisdale, Helmesly, Kirby and Hutton at times the fountain was unsealed, and many comforted. I think it worthy of observation for others encouragement, that at one of these meetings, a Friend aged ninetytwo years, had walked six miles to attend it; he was an approved elder. At Pickering we lodged at Roger Hart's, my spirit was depressed, and fears surrounded me; but I hoped my faith would be again strengthened to perform the labour which I believed I was called to, for the sake of my own peace; and my desire is, that the Lord 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 state 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 trust we parted in love. Thence we went to Huby, and this being the last meeting, and the extent of the present journey, I was desirous it might be like the others, for the best aid had been graciously near us in this visit, and it was so on the present occasion, to our comfort. From that place we returned to Leeds, to their quarterly meeting, where I met many of my beloved friends; among whom were Mehetabel Jenkins, Rebecca Jones and proved a favoured season, and I sincerely John Pemberton. The meeting continued three days, and was much favoured; after which we went to Undercliffs and Bradford meeting; and on the first-day following, being the 8th of first month, were at Rawdon, which was a season of favour, and my companion was enabled vocally to supplicate the Father of our mercies. Next to Otley, Fairfield, Skipton and Lothersale. I have been desirous to be wholly given up to the will and direction of my heavenly Father; he requires no more of us than he graciously enables to perform; and although much weakness was mine, and at seasons when nearly ready to give out, I may say that Jordan was driven back, and my feet stood firm when all her banks were over flowed; may my soul ever adore its God, he holds the winds, and by his word governs sea and land. Having a cold, I travelled through bodily indisposition; but have cause to be thankful that I was enabled to continue my journey; may the Lord carry me through to his honour, and to the satisfaction of my friends, without wounding the least babe in Christ; and it will not matter what I undergo, if favoured at last with the reward of peace. Had a religious opportunity with the Friend of the house, who was sick. craved that the seed which is sowed in this land may bring forth fruit and multiply in the hearts of the sons and daughters of men. Next day we had a very large public meeting in a school house at Sedbergh, where many excellent truths were declared. I trust the Lord will make up all to me if I wait patiently his time, yea, seven fold of reward for all our labours: we returned to Rachel Wilson's with peace. I spent the remainder of the week there, taking their week-day meeting, and visiting the sick and aged, in which I found peace of mind, praised be the Lord therefor. The first-day following were at Wyndermere in the forenoon, and Kendal in the afternoon, seven miles distant: then we took meetings at Crook, Grayrig, Preston, Yeland, and Wethersdale, in which my mind was strengthened in silence, as I was favoured to seek for and look to the Lord, knowing it to be very profitable for the renewal of my strength. We thence returned to Lancaster, and were at their first-day meeting, 19th. Thence attended meetings at Wray, Field, Proud, Preston, Longbridge, Standish, Langtree, Ashton, &c., and coming to Liverpool, was several days confined there, being much indisposed, but it pleased Infinite Goodness to raise me up again. After taking their meet First month 15th, 1786, we were at a firstday meeting at Sisterforth, and after a satisfac-ing, first-day, 12th of third month, were at tory religious opportunity in a family, set out on our journey, were at Airton and Starbolton, these were pretty open meetings: here we left our carriage and took saddles, and rode up a steep mountain, and so to Aysgarth, Leybourn and Marsham, being first of the week and 22nd of the month. In going to one of these meetings we were overturned, and my companion a little bruised, but not so much as we both were once before by a similar accident. Went to Richmond, Swaledale, and on firstday 29th, at Counterside: next to Grisdale, in Westmoreland, Briggflatt's meeting, and Layest; much of the time it had been rainy. Some of these meetings were tendering seasons, and through mercy at times, obtained the blessing. Oh, may my spirit bow at the feet of divine Wisdom, and give the glory to the Lord, from whom our strength cometh: I have great cause to trust in his never failing Arm, that has thus helped me through, and I may say, I rejoice in fear, and stand before him with trembling; it is good for me that he has dealt with me in this manner. meeting at Penketh in the forenoon, and in the afternoon at Warrington, wherein I was made willing to submit my life and all that is within me, to the wise Disposer of all things; my faith was strengthened, and the meeting ended well, and we had a favoured sitting in the evening in a Friend's family, and the day following two others in different families of the town; and then went to Manchester, and lodged at John Routh's, where I met with Sarah Taylor, his sister, who has a valuable gift in the ministry; we had a favoured meeting there, and my companion concluded it in supplication. Thence going to Oldham, we were at their meeting, but it being a heavy snow storm, the snow was so deep we could not travel for two days. Then going to Longfield, my companion thought of leaving me, which was a trial, for though I had parted with my near connexions, yet I find a united companion in a strange place, to be near; she went with me to first-day meeting at Todmorden, where we had a good parting season. I remember when Jonathan and David parted 5th of second month, and first of the week, they wept until David exceeded, for they loved having met George Dillwyn and wife at each other, and we parted in love, and not beKendal, we attended their forenoon meeting; cause we were tired of each other's company, that in the afternoon was put off to the for the longer we were together the more I fifth hour, at the request of George Dill-loved her, for she was a helpmate to me both wyn, for the inhabitants of the town, which within and without. On the 20th, this my |