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same district, spoke the same language. were taken under the protection and care of Friends, and were placed at Tottenham, under the oversight of a young man who was engaged to teach them. I remained some time in the neighbourhood of London, in order to proceed in my purpose of reducing the Jaloof language, which was spoken by both the young men, although one was a native of the Mandingo country."

Till the Yearly Meeting of 1820, my dear mother remained in London, steadily pursuing the reduction of the Jaloof and Mandingo languages, and during that period we find no remarks in her journal, so closely was she occupied in her delightful and valuable work. The next of her private observations is dated Sheffield, 10th mo. 23rd, 1820.

“The sun rising beautifully at this moment above the neighbouring hills, and still shining in its wonted order, reminds me of that Mighty Hand unseen, which controls all things, and which we shall eventually have to acknowledge, 'hath done all things well.' This acknowledgment was willingly made, when the Redeemer openly and visibly gave forth His power, in causing the blind to see, and the lame to walk; but when, for a season these miraculous demonstrations of His power appeared to be withheld, and the hour and power of darkness to prevail, the trembling disciples communing with each other in the sadness of their hearts, said mournfully, 'We trusted it had been He who should have redeemed Israel.' They knew not at that moment that, notwithstanding the gloomy appearance of things to their natural eye, the Redeemer of men had indeed appeared among them,

and was even now about to manifest before them His infinite ascendency over every opposing power.

"3rd. mo. 2nd, 1821. There are many things to induce anxious feeling, and especially this responsible situation of having charge of a boardingschool, and the care of young persons, who must be employed in teaching. Human nature, in all, requires a controlling principle higher than itself; and I feel a fear both for them and for myself, lest by opposing in our own wills what we do not approve, we mar the work, and excite feelings which are prejudicial in their nature. Children have a quick sense of right and wrong, and may be greatly injured by a tart dictatorial manner, which has its origin in feelings not in unison with the meekness and gentleness of true wisdom. People err greatly in judgment, perhaps never more so, than when they suppose that a gentle manner cannot be availing in government. On the great principle which acts through all nature, of like producing its like, humility and gentleness will produce corresponding feelings in the children who witness these qualities in their teachers; and perfect gentleness is entirely consonant with the firmest requisition of order. Nay, indeed, none can more clearly see what true order demands, than they who maintain the greatest collectedness of mind, and entire self-command. I have several causes of anxiety besides; as the critical state of one child's health, and whether or not this school should be continued, &c. But, I must not withhold my hope and trust in that infinitely gracious Providence, who has so wonderfully opened the way for the entering upon some of the deeply interest

ing concerns before me. Let me leave myself entirely to His disposal, not desiring to choose my own path, or my own abode, or even desiring to have a place which I can call my home, so that I may only feel myself in the order of Providence.

“With all my cares it feels difficult to give time to the study of the African languages; yet it must be done, it is quite necessary. Oh! that this might induce me from this day, to appropriate a part of every morning to the practice of Jaloof and French.

"Time must be found for duties, as it is necessary to find time for the support of the body by food and sleep; and before very long the day will be spent, and the time for the business of life will be

over.

"2nd mo. 1st. 1822. Who knows the full extent of that responsibility that attaches to this state of being! Let those who feel this, 'arise and go hence;' let them flee from that excess of care for worldly things, which is so ill adapted to a world that must soon be left, and which bears down the mind, so as to preclude the right exercise, for the prevalence of that which is enduring and eternal. Oh! let every root of bitterness be supplanted by that which is of the Lord's own right-hand planting. May the new creation prevail, and appear in all our dispositions and all our proceedings in life. Let gentleness, forbearance, patience, and goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance, so govern the dispositions of our hearts, that their effects may appear even as on the very borders of our garments— in all our solitary dwellings, and in all our intercourse with one another.

"8th mo. 6th I have been transcribing Scripture passages for translation into Arabic, and circulation in Africa. In this engagement there was happiness; yet my heart mourns that so few acknowledge the Lord fully in this land called Christian. Ah! how infinite is the mercy and long-suffering of the Most High!

"With regard to my African prospects, as to how and when we may go, I am now without anxiety. The cause is not mine; and I believe it will be well and wisely ordered.

"13th. In reading A Summary of the Distresses of Ireland' this morning, the efficacy of societies for bettering the condition of the poor is renewed to my remembrance, and with a conviction stronger than ever, that it is desirable they should exist everywhere, and that everywhere there should be arrangements for knowing and aiding the state of the poor.

Associations should certainly by some means be formed for the aid of the most destitute and helpless, that they might obtain employment and support. Oh, that a committee of really feeling and judicious men would unite for the great object of visiting Ireland. It is a disgrace to a civilized country to have in it such a state of wretchedness, arising from want, as exists in that country, when at the same time some of the inhabitants of the empire are living in luxury and

excess.

"Could we but obtain these three things, the improvement of Ireland, an arrangement for bettering-societies, and a communication-society for the good of all classes, what might we not readily relinquish for such a cause? But let us be care

ful, and know a right guidance. The state of Ireland has taken deep hold on my heart. May I see what is right, and be taught how to pursue it.

"19th. If we should even go late this season to Africa, I think that before next winter I should again be in England, and pursue, with my friends, for a season, some interesting measures for the poor in this contry and in Ireland.

"I believe that where there is much good in the character of an individual, it is right that it should be met, even though much mixed with what requires to be overcome;-the way to overcome is not to slight and neglect, but kindly to meet and to help. How did the Redeemer act towards his erring disciples?

"20th. Oh! how ought I to be grateful and satisfied, although at times much mental toil be my lot. It should be accounted a great favour to be employed in this interesting concern of writing a new language; and sometimes the return is sweet when we find that precious truths can be conveyed in that language. Let me choose the pursuit of such interesting concerns before the nearest gratifications of even natural affection.

"9th mo. 14th. Yesterday and this morning feelings of depression have prevailed in looking to the great suffering and sin with which the world is overspread, and in the justness of that enquiry, Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed ? And in feeling that the children of this world may be regarded as wiser, or more earnest in pursuit of their concerns in their generation than the children of light. How many are there