who had been much given to lightness, I invited to go to the conference meeting, which was to be holden on Saturday; and also to attend the meeting which I had appointed on the following Sabbath. And notwithstanding the distance was considerable, they went on foot; and I humbly hope they will rejoice therefor to an endless eternity. This was the day of the conference. I therefore attended it with the brethren; and in the evening, preached in the same neighborhood. Next day, being the sabbath I went on to my appointment. The meeting was holden at a place called Town-Day; a noted place for wickedness. The people assembled in a large number; and if ever the Lord assisted me he did that day. The words of my text were these "I have a message from God unto thee." The power of the Lord fell upon the people; and there was scarcely one person young or old but what shed tears; although many of them had before been awful opposers of the people of God.

Sabbath day evening, I attended another meeting near the same place, and we had a glorious season on account of the presence of the Lord. I told the people I should leave the place the next morning; and those that were young, came and bade me farewell! It seemed as if their hearts would have broken, as they expected not to see me any more in this world. Such a time I never witnessed. I could but cry out myself, in the language of Jeremiah, O that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night. There were many things which took place here that were remarkable, which I cannot stop to relate.

Monday, I went on to the head of Lake Common, and put up with a widow Roberts, and that night attended a meeting at her house. The next day I went on through Lake Common, (which is the name of a river or creek,) which I forded forty-four times in going thirty miles. I tarried Tuesday night, in New

bury, at one Smith's. The next day I went down to Jaysburgh, a little village near Susquehannah West Branch. Here I attended a meeting among a set of lukewarm baptists, and had not a very good time. The following evening I went about a mile, and attended a meeting at Loyal Sock. Next day went through Jersey Shore, crossed Pine Creek, and went up the Susquehannah river about twenty miles, into Dunstable. By the way, I saw a large company of scholars in a field. I rode up to the fence, called to them, and they came to me. I talked to them sometime, and reminded them of death, judgement, and eternity. I then went on. That evening, I arrived at brother Beard's, in Dunstable. The next day, crossed the Susquehannah river, and thence to Bald Eagle, and so on to the Center Township. Stayed that night, and attended a meeting at John Thompson's. And the Lord by his Spirit, was with us. The next day, I passed through Bellfont, to Patton Township, and tarried that night with a family of Dutch. The next day, being Sabbath, I asked the woman if I could have the privilege to preach in the neighborhood. She told me the methodists had a prayer meeting appointed in a neighboring house. I desired her to send her boys and notify a meeting; but they appeared to be unwilling to go. I gave one of them a piece of money; he then went out and told the people that there would be preaching that day. A number came out to hear, and I believe, according to what appeared in the meeting, and by information which I received afterwards, it was not a lost opportunity. I then went on to Half Moon, about three miles, and met a large collection of people, chiefly young. And having been requested to preach to the youth, I addressed them from Eccles. xii. 1. I had great freedom in speaking, and God applied the word to the hearts of the people; almost all the assembly were struck under conviction. Paul may plant, Ap

ollos water; but God giveth the increase; and blessed be his name.

The next morning, a man came up from the place where I preached on the Sabbath; and requested me to go back and preach there again. He was an old man and had spent his days in sin. I told him I would go. He made the appointment, on Tuesday night. I went on that day about five miles further, and preached in the evening, at brother Saddler's ; and the Lord was truly in that place indeed. I went back the next day to my appointment, and met a large concourse of people; the greatest gathering, it was said, that ever met in the place. I was also informed, that some who attended had not been to a meeting before for four years; though there had been meetings holden in the place for ten or twelve years. There were a number of quakers in that settlement, and many of them restrained their children from going to the meetings. I understood that one man, the week before I got there, followed his daughter to the meeting, and pulled her out of the house. But at this time, he came on foot five miles to the meeting, and let his children come with him. The evening appeared to be a comfortable season. After meeting was done, I told the people I did not expect to meet with them again. And I wished all who meant to seek the Lord and wished me to pray for them, to make it manifest by shaking hands with me. And I judged there were about an hundred, who entered into covenant to seek the Lord. And one young man, who a few days befroe, arose in meeting, shut his fist, and swore he would knock down a man who stood exhorting, now ceme forward, and entered into this covenant. day I went back to brother Saddler's; and in the evening, attended a meeting in his neighborhood. There was a large company of people, but nothing special took place. The next day, I felt an impres sion to meet with the quakers, (there being a society

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of that persuasion in the place, and it being what they call their fifth day meeting.) But previous to this, I had been twice to see their head man, who would give no liberty to speak to them. However, the impression on my mind was such, that I went. After sitting about an hour, trembling at the cross, I arose and spake in a calm manner to them, about five or six minutes. When one of them arose and told me to sit down. He said I had broke their order and they would not hear me. I told him I did not come in as a spy, but that the Lord had sent me; and charged him, upon his peril, to adhere to what I had said. I then sat down,and waited till the time of their shaking hands, and then went out. The next day I heard they blamed the man who opposed me, and were very much grieved at his conduct. My prayer was, Lord, lay not this sin to his charge. Friday evening, I preached at a tavern, where the people had been very much opposed to religion. The next day I visited several families, among whom were several sick. Sabbath day I made a second attempt to speak to the quakers. I went to their meeting, and sat with them in silence, till they arose to shake hands. I then arose and told them that I had a few words to observe, if there was liberty; and that if they had any objection, to make it manifest; if not, I should take their silence for consent. There was not a word said, but the people immediately left the house, almost all of them. I then walked towards the door, and began to speak.About half the people gathered in again; I delivered my message to them, and left the house. O that God would have mercy on those poor formal quakers, and convert their souls, that they may no longer oppose the work of God. That evening, I went down about four miles and preached at brother Wields. There was a large collection of people, and some came from a great distance. There was a general attention, and many were powerfully convicted. I then appointed

another meeting the next day, at the same place, at one o'clock P. M. The people gathered, and I preached my farewell to them; for I did not expect to see them again. We had a powerful time through the meeting, which, being done, the people seemed unwilling to go away. A quaker woman, who had been very zealous of their persuasion, canie to me and held me by the hand near a quarter of an hour, and wept wonderfully. Her husband also bade me farewell; and led along his children, one by one, to have me talk with them. There was a number of quakers at the meeting, particularly young people. It was enough to melt the hardest heart, to see them cry, and hear them take on, when I left them. This was the Lord's doing, and it was marvellous in our eyes. I could not leave the place until after sunset. I then had to ride six or eight miles, to an evening meeting. When I got there the people had been gathered some time. I felt under trial, and did not know that I could say a word. But as I stood by the fire, warming myself, there was a woman, sitting close by me, having a little child in her arms. I put my hand on the child's head, and said, "Verily I say unto you, except ye be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.". Matt. xviii: 3. I went on and spake from those words and had great liberty. The Lord sent the word home to the people's hearts. I found the parents of the child somewhat alarmed. The next morning I went to see them; I began to talk with the man. He seem

ed at first somewhat light and vain; but the Lord took him in hand. I conversed with him some time; I likewise conversed with his wife. I then kneeled down and prayed. They both kneeled with me, and likewise the man's brother, who was present, and by profession a quaker. While I was praying, the quaker cried for mercy, and the Lord converted his soul. I prayed several times, and then rose up. The man