and visible change, must have been effected in his condition!"

I tarried at B more than two weeks; and held two meetings at the Court-house: in the meanwhile, I also, went back to Mt. P—, and held two meetings, that were favoured seasons. I there met with a society of Free-will Baptists, for the first time, in the course of this journey:-and had an agreeable interview with Mr. Dodge, their preacher. I left the people, with their earnest solicitations, that I should come back, and speak to them at the Congregational Meetinghouse, the next Sabbath-day.

Having it in mind to visit the city of Washington; I took for a companion in travels, Thomasine O. B.--and we reached Canaan. At the house of Peter Wentz, Esq.--I had previously learned, that my trunk had arrived. I found all, at length, in perfect safety; after having travelled by itself, the distance of more than one hundred miles. I had made my trunk, the subject of my fervent prayers to God, (which also, at other times I had done, when taken from me)-'that my writings within, might be kept uninjured;" --and with a solemn promise, of publishing them to the world, whenever duty might be made plain. I concluded, that its errand away from me, might be of importance to some one; I therefore wished to wait with patience for the result, let it be what it would. I made two days stay, and held two meetings at the place;-which were of deep interest to many. And a considerable number joined in covenant to seek the Lord, until (if possible,) "He might be found of them.' I now understood

how mysteriously my way had been prepared, to this people! The merciful Jesus, had compassion on this little scattered flock; and sent me in season, as I trust, with words of consolation to not a few. Of brother Wentz,* (who was their preach-、 er, we were treated "as the messengers of peace, whose coming was from God!" May the Lord be to him "a sun and a shield! and withhold from" him,-in time or eternity,-no desirable thing!

From hence, we paid stage-fare, the sum of six dollars, and started a little past midnight for Easton. But behold, instead of a stage, we had got only an open sled, with nothing to sit upon, but the floor covered with straw: and the snow falling in such a degree, as quite to load us in a very short time. In this situation we travelled nearly forty miles: though the remainder of the distance, (which was thirty miles,) we had a covered coach. Thus, from the wicked I often suffer; but I bear it patiently if I can; remembering, that they are treasuring up to themselves, wrath, against the day of wrath:"while, if I am "suffering with Christ," we shall be "glorified-together,"

Through the mercy of God, we received no injury from the journey; but I found no door for my labours. Methodists forbade their chapel, (or black room, as it was) from being opened to a woman, &c. I attended a meeting of theirs, while it was evident, they tried to prevent my speaking; but it was more than they could do. I spoke thrice whereas, at the Court-house:- and much of God's power, was present to heal.

Episcopal Methodist.

This town, I frankly confess, was such "a nest of vipers," as I had never found before, within the bounds of the United States. I gave my money to come and profit their souls-six dollars; and three in effect for board:-(besides twelve, to get on to another place,) and my time and labours in addition to this: when, after all, instead of any thanks, I was threatened with being-"advertised as a deceiver," &c. All this, was much for human nature to endure. But looking forward to a day of righteous retribution, I could say, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."

It so happened, that I had expressed a desire of visiting a female preacher, hard by, who belonged to the Christian Connexion; when it began to be whispered, That I had deceived them. That sect, I have found, particularly in the Middle States, the Methodists, rank with Unitarians: -and they, in general, are very much disaffected towards them:--not, however, because they "deny the Divinity of the Saviour;" but the "doctrine of the Trinity." This, was especially exemplified of one in Easton, that was a local preacher: who appeared exceedingly outrageous. And indeed the whole, were set in an uproar. was a fact, that some of the Christian preachers had been among them; and had gotten considerable ground: And now, they were afraid it seemed, that they should lose their society.

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No, said I,--I have in no wise deceived them, I have spoken to them, both in public and in private, the things which I believed from the beginning; and through the fear of mortals,--or from any desire of pleasing them,--have I kept back

nothing. But what they list, they are welcome to perform; for the matter of any harm, they will be able to do myself. Wherefore let them understand, that they will pull down the curses of the Almighty, upon their own devoted heads: and "in the same measure they mete to others, it will be measured to them again.'

A number-having received benefit from my labours; and who had publicly requested my prayers, --now became much staggered, at what some thought so very frightful; and they wished to have my sentiments in writing.--So I left for their satisfacion, the short note, as follows,

EASTON, Jan. 1st, 1832. "Of Christ Jesus, the Author of my being, and the only foundation of my hope;-I believe 1st. He made the world. "All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made, that was made." 2dly. He redeemed the world. "He gave His life a ransom for all, to be testified in due time." 3dly. He will judge the world at the last day. "God has appointed a day wherein He will judge the world-by that man Jesus Christ, whom He hath ordained-whereof He hath given assurance unto all men; in that, He hath raised Him from the dead."-("Then cometh the end; when He shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father;"--"then shall the son also, himself, be subject unto Him, that put all things under Him, that God may be all in all.")

"CHRIST JESUs, I believe, "was from everlasting to everlasting." Said HE, (by the inspired writer,) "When the foundation of the earth was laid, I was there."--And again, «T

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God, and the same, was in the beginning with God."--"The word was made flesh, and dwelt anong us; and we beheld His glory."-Hence the consistency of that prayer, "O, Father, glorify thou me, with thine own self,with the glory, which I had with thee, before the world was. -And of the declaration, "I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world; again, I leave the world, and go unto the Father.-Amen, and Amen. N. T****.

We had, therefore, spent one week at the place, and commenced a new year: and Oh! like the one with me, last past; it was, with pain and sorrow! These were but as the harbingers, it seemed, of what a twelve-month would roll upon my head! I desired now, to leave this "contentious tribe:" but Satan, when he gets us surrounded of his host,-well armed; (and who is a more successful agent of the adversary, than the rottenhearted professor,) we know, fain would hold us, little as he is pleased with our presence. Wherefore, we broke his bands; and left him to growl behind; not in the least affected at his displeasure.

How many professed christians, would be ashamed of themselves, (although here, I make some exceptions, as in every other place) were they aware of the amazing folly, we discover in them! Yea, it is oftentimes, like people and like priest:" As children, that crack their nuts, and quarrel about the shells! Perhaps no one, wherefore, has such an opportunity of knowing the world of mankind, or the state of christendom, as myself. For considering me, either good or bad; they are seldom afraid, to show themselves, to a person that is "every where spoken against.”