that of enmity cannot grow together; they are diverse in their natures, operations and influence. Humility and diffidence are graceful in all, more especially in those who are young, when in the presence of experienced elders, or those advanced in life.

Baltimore, 8th month 2nd. In morning meeting, a subject opened in my mind with clearness, from these words of Christ, "I am the way, the truth and the life: no man cometh to the Father, but by me." The motion of life seemed to point to stand up and deliver it; my mind also was in a sweet quiet state, suitable to enter on such an awful service. But as I was careful not to be hasty, my prayers were for preservation; and whilst in this state of breathing to God for his protecting care and holy help,-a friend rose and continued to speak for a considerable time. After which, altho' the subject was still lively before me, yet the strength of the meeting seemed gone, and the minds of the people were unsettled; so I kept silence. Oh! how careful should ministers be to move only in the life; then, like the stars in their courses, one would not run in the way of another!

3d mo. 21st, 1813. A Friend in the ministry from New York on a religious visit, attended our meeting this morning, and was led into the state of things among us, especially upon the subjects of humility and love, exhorting Friends not to anger one another. It must have come home to some present.

4th month 11th. My soul partook sweetly of the presence of its greatest Good, and bowed in reverent thankfulness to the Lord my redeemer: under which

precious feeling, a hope was renewed that I shall yet triumphantly reign over all my enemies.

Washington city, 4th mo. 25th, 1814. Yesterday, our worthy friend and brother, Thomas Scattergood of Philadelphia, closed with time. He attended several sittings of the Yearly Meeting lately held in that city, and was taken off after a few days illness. A faithful labourer in the church is removed; and though a loss to society, no doubt that it is his eternal gain. A number of dedicated servants have lately, in different parts of the vineyard, been called from works to rewards: but they are taken from the evil to come.

In the 6th month this year, our dear friend Jacob Lindley, of Chester county, was suddenly deprived of life, by a fall from or the upsetting of his chair in the road; his daughter Sarah being with him, on their way toward the boarding school at West-town. Thus, another faithful standard-bearer has been taken out of the field of service. In the present low state of things in the church, we cannot but sensibly feel the loss of such who have stood as faithful watchmen. Thomas and Jacob were each a few years older than myself; they are taken, and I am left yet awhile longer to struggle with the conflicts of this life. Their immortal spirits are gone to inherit with the just of all generations.

Seneca, that divine philosopher, says, "Let us live in our bodies, therefore, as if we were only to lodge in them this night, and to leave them to-morrow.” Dear Jacob's removal was so sudden that he had not time or ability to bid his daughter farewell.But a sudden death cannot make any difference to a

real christian, as to the state of the soul. I consider that a real christian is always ready: he is like a wise steward, to whom his Lord has intrusted great concerns; and he has every thing in such order that it makes no difference to him at what moment his Lord calls him to account; no, not even if he is taken when asleep; because he acts always from principle, as if his Master was standing in sight; as indeed he is. I have sometimes thought a sudden death preferable to a lingering one, if I might choose either. For even persons full of faith and good works, when they have lain long on a bed of languishing, have been subject to ebbings and flowings of mind; and whilst in the body, they have human feelings. Sometimes their prospects are clear and unclouded; and again they are subject to fears and doubts: sometimes taking leave of all around them, as if the closing moment was near, yet, reviving again for a few.days, they have the same feelings of affection at parting to go through. But there are also some views of a longer confinement to a bed of sickness that are worthy of attention. Such seasons have proved a lasting blessing to by-standers and survivors; counsel and admonition that have been given by the sick, have brought down some stout and haughty minds; impressions have been made on the minds of near relatives which have never been forgotten. So that in regard to the manner of our being taken out of time, we ought to rest in the Lord's will, without a wish. of our own, save that we may be prepared for a happy change, come when or in what way it may.

11th mo. 24th, 1814, I left home, in company with Samuel Hutchinson, and in the evening of the 26th

arrived at Abel Walker's. Next day, attended Hopewell meeting, and on the day following set out across the mountains for Redstone. We reached Jonas Cattel's in the evening of 12th mo. 2d, and next day the select meeting was held; also on second-day the Quarterly meeting for business, both of which we attended. We then crossed the Ohio river and were at Short Creek Quarter, also attended their first-day meeting, and were at a meeting at Fairfield on secondday. Thence, taking New Garden monthly meeting on our way, we went to Salem Quarter. These three Quarterly meetings were divinely favoured, and Truth rose in an eminent degree. We then went as far as Kendal, taking meetings on the way, and returned to Short Creek. After a meeting at Joseph Steer's, we set out for Springfield near Muskingum, and attended their meeting at the iron works on firstday. Hence, Robert Ritchie who had been with me. for some time past very acceptably, returned home.

Having arrived at the extent of my present religious prospect, and as my horse had failed, it seemed right for me to spend a little time with the few members that reside here.

1st mo. 21st, 1815. Since being here, I have attended divers meetings, and used some endeavours to strengthen the things which remain, and seem ready to die. There is a great struggle between the two powers; the heavenly and the earthly; and great is the enmity between the two seeds. Many people would be Christ's disciples, if they could be on their own terms; but the daily cross and self-denial is such an obstacle in their way,—like a great lion that lies in their path. If the doctrine of self-denial and taking up the daily cross, could be dispensed with, or

entirely laid aside, what multitudes would run after Christ, crying, Hosanna to the Son of David, in a loud tone: but this entering in at the strait gate, which strips self of all its worldly greatness and glitter, is too hard a saying for very many who love this present world, better than they love the salvation of their immortal souls.

During this journey, I had my health very well; I also had some sweet and precious meetings, and some very powerful ones. I was favoured to return home in safety in the latter end of the 2d month, and found my family well: our meeting again was to our mutual rejoicing.

3d mo. 7th. We have now come to the conclusion to remove to the state of Ohio, and to set out in next month. The prospect looks pleasant, though the journey is long. May the Almighty have us in his care and keeping.

According to prospect, we left Washington city, that is, myself, my wife and two daughters, and in twenty days travelling reached Zanesville, in the state of Ohio. Here we remained till the 15th of the 8th month, when we took our departure from Zanesville, in order to fix our residence at Barnesville, where we arrived the 17th before breakfast; having lodged at a private house about five miles back, by reason of a great rain that had made the travelling very laborious. We just put our goods into the house without order or form, and myself, wife and two daughters set out for Short Creek, to attend the Yearly Meeting. On the 19th, select meeting began; on first-day, the 20th, the meetings for worship were held in the new meeting-house at Mount Plea sant, which were very large, supposed to be between