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 EDITED BY HIS DAUGHTER 
 
 SARAH E. FOX. 
 
 ITonboit : 
 HODDER AND STOUGHTON, 
 
 27, PATERNOSTER ROW. 
 
 MDCCCXCII. 
 
EUTLER & TaNNUR, 
 
 The Selwood Printing WoKKa, 
 
 FlIOUE, AND J^OKDOW. 
 
INTEODUCTION. 
 
 The following record of one whose experiences and 
 circumstances are not very different from the lives 
 of many who will read this volume, is now published, 
 with the hope that some of these may find encourage- 
 ment from the narrative of his fruitful faith and 
 consecrated life, resulting in a service for his Lord 
 and Saviour of over fifty years. 
 
 To young men his early life speaks of the blessing 
 of true conversion from sin to righteousness through 
 faith in Jesus Christ, followed by a confession of his 
 loving Saviour, and consecration of time and strength 
 to His service. 
 
 With all the temptations peculiar to young men, 
 in the workshop, in the great city, as a traveller, and 
 afterwards as a professional engineer, and as an 
 employer of labour, both as farmer and coal owner, 
 the history of his life's experiences will come home 
 to many hearts. 
 
iv INTRODUCTION. 
 
 He was very sensible of his own sliortcomings, and 
 liis diary does not conceal tliem. 
 
 As far as possible the narrative is in his own 
 words, which have been extracted from his papers 
 and diaries. 
 
 Whilst the last sheets of this volume were yet in 
 the press, the sudden death of my dear wife has left 
 on me the responsibility of completing the work 
 which we had together so nearly brought to a close. 
 
 J. HINGSTOX FOX. 
 
 Fourth Month 2Qt7i, 1892. 
 
CONTENTS. 
 
 CHAPTER I. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 PACE 
 
 Birth — Family Records — Childhood's Reminiscences — Mother's 
 Death — Removal to Ashfield — Marriage of eldest Brother — 
 Leaves Home for Neath Abbey — Enters Carpenters' Shop at 
 Iron Works — Visit of Nathan Hunt and Peter Bedford — 
 Bevington Gibbins — First Return Home — His Brother Na- 
 thaniel joins him — Camborne — Awakening to Spiritual Life 
 at Barnstaple — Testifies for Christ in Swansea Meeting , . 1 
 
 CHAPTER IL 
 
 NEATH ABBEY. 
 
 Commencement of Journal— Twenty-second Birthday — Visit to 
 London — His brother Samuel's Decease — Dr. Bevan — At Hay 
 Meeting testifies for Christ — London Yearly Meeting — Isaac 
 Crewdson's Ministry at Tottenham — J. J. Gurney — Business 
 Journeys to Brighton, Worthing, and Ireland — Waterford 
 Quarterly Meeting — Edward Alexander — His Father's Illness 
 and Death — Riots and Strikes in South Wales — He addresses 
 Men at Neath Abbey Works — No Strike — Marriage Engage- 
 ment — Leaves Neath Abbej' rather than prepare Machinery 
 for Brewery— Commences as a Civil Engineer — Lights Brid- 
 port and Taunton with Gas — Accident— Cholera Epidemic — 
 British and Foreign Temperance Society Meeting — Yearly 
 Meeting — Stephen Grellet — Neath Abbey — Marriage . . 10 
 
 CHAPTER III. 
 
 BRIDPORT. 
 
 With his Wife visits Neath — Bridport — William Forster's Minis- 
 try — Sherborne — Anna Price — Quarterly Meeting at Poole — 
 
CONTENTS. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Newton Tracey Meeting House — Yeovil — Barnstaple lighted 
 by Gas — Journey to Cornwall — Birth of a Daughter — Yeovil 
 lighted by Gas — Upwey — Maiden Castle — Wellington — At- 
 tended Long Sutton Meeting alone — Yearly Meeting, 1834 — 
 Bideford — The blind Ostler at Barrington — British and 
 Foreign Bible Society Meeting — Bridport — Eailway Meeting 
 — Dorchester— Joins his Wife in Ireland and visits Killarney 
 Lakes — Slavery ceases in West India Islands — Takes a House 
 at Neath — Wellington lighted with Gas — Bridgewater Meet- 
 ing — Teignmouth — Dorchester — Swansea — Birth of a Son — 
 Bridgewater lighted with Gas ....... 26 
 
 CHAPTER IV. 
 
 NEATH. 
 
 Christian Faithfulness — Neath — T. Williams — Barnstaple with 
 Sisters — Cloveli^' — Honiton lighted with Gas — General Meet- 
 ing at Brecon — Death of Bevington Gibbins — Genei'al Meeting 
 in Hereford new Meeting House — Milford — Thoughts on 
 Business — Gracechurch Street Meeting, London — House of 
 Commons — William Allen and John Barclay at Stoke New- 
 ington — W. D. Crevvdson and Thomas Shillitoe at Tottenham 
 Meeting — Engineer of Railway, Southampton to Salisbury — 
 A busy Week — Stanlej^ Pumphrey's Experiences when Com- 
 mercial Traveller — Death of Edward Alexander — Exeter- 
 Birth of a Daughter — Serious Illness of his Wife — General 
 Meeting at Worcester — Fii-e at Exeter — Yearly Meeting — 
 J. J. Gurney going to America — Peter Bedford — With Edward 
 Ash visits Women's Meeting— Death of King William IV.— 
 Joins his Wife at Youghal — Exeter — Edward and John Pease 43 
 
 CHAPTER V. 
 
 TORQUAY. 
 
 Commencement of Indisposition — Thomas Tregelles — Torquaj- — 
 Letter to his Sister, R. B. Gibbins — Falmouth — Visits Charles 
 and Sarah Fox at Perran — Apprenticeship of Negroes in West 
 Indies ceases — Scilly Islands — Quarterly Meeting at St. Austell 
 — Unites with Friends in visiting Families — Public Meetings 
 at Falmouth — Goes on Board Vessels and speaks to Sailors — 
 Torquay — William Rouse CB 
 
CONTENTS. vii 
 
 CHAPTER VI. 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Plymouth Meeting— Snow at Falmouth— The Cottage — Visits Ire- 
 land with Certificate — Large Public Meeting at Youghal — 
 Visits Vessels in Cork Harbour — Bandon— Newtown School — 
 Brookfield Agricultural School — Lisburn School — Public 
 Meetings at Dublin, and with Miners near Waters-meet — 
 Journey through Wales — Priscilla Hannah Gurney's Memoirs 
 — Meetings at Milford and Neath Abbey— Sidcot School — 
 Interview with Lord Ebrington, Viceroy of Ireland — John 
 and M. Candler go to West Indies— Truro and St. Austell 
 lighted by Gas — Penny Post — ■•Marriage of Queen Victoria — 
 Obtains Certificate to visit Schools connected with the Society 
 of Friends — Croydon, Ackworth and Sidcot Schools — Visits 
 sixty Schools as per List 76 
 
 CHAPTER VII. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 Yearly Meeting— Sarah Grubb's Testimony — Essex — Brighton — 
 Lindfield School and William Allen — Interviews with Lord 
 John Russell and Daniel O'Connell — Scotland — Meetings with 
 Factory Workers — First Sense of Call to Service Abroad — 
 Liverpool — Wales — Banbury — Pl3'mouth — Meetings at Ilfra- 
 combe, Barnstaple and Clove! ly — Family Visits at Plymouth 
 and Kingsbridge — John Elliott's Message to his Friends . \)V> 
 
 CHAPTER VIII. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 Monthly Meeting grants Certificate for Service in West Indies — 
 Letter from Jonathan Backhouse — Message from Anna Price 
 — Meetings with Sailors — Quarterly Meeting declines to en- 
 dorse his Certificate — Professional Duties at Bristol — W. Ja^-, 
 of Bath — Accompanies his W^ife in a Trip to Tintagel — John 
 Allen — Come-to-Good Meeting House — Lo7-d Beresforcl, 
 Steamer, Trial Trip and Storm ; Meeting on Board — Quarterly 
 Meeting grants Certificate for Service in West Indies — Yearly 
 Meeting, 1842, liberates for the Service — Waits for a Com- 
 panion—Goes to Coverack with his Wife for her Health — 
 Earthquake, Hayti — Bristol — Bradnich, Judith Templeman 
 — James Jesup offers as Companion — Family Visit from Ben- 
 jamin Seebohm — Kingsbridge — Yearly Meeting, 1843 — Wil- 
 liam Forster at Gracechvirch Street — With Maria Fox holds 
 Meetings near Falmouth — Letter from Hannah C. Backhouse 106 
 
viii CONTENTS. 
 
 CHAPTEE IX. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
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 Departure for West Indies — Voyage and Fellow-Passengers — 
 Meetings with Passengers and Crew — Barbadoes — First Im- 
 pressions of Coloured People — Letter to his Childi-en — Large 
 Meeting in Wesleyan Chapel — Visits Prison at Bridgetown — 
 Moravian Missions at Mount Tabor and Sharon — Byde Mill — 
 Meeting with Upper Class at Bridgetown — Tobago — Pelicans 
 — J. Eenkevitz — Progress of Freed Negroes — James Bickford 
 — Wesleyan Missions — Scarborough — Grenada — Call on 
 Governoi" — Bad Roads — ^Extinct Volcano— Intercourse with 
 Planters — Meeting in Court House at Mount Alexander — 
 Meeting at George Town— Trinidad — J. M. Phillippo — Port 
 Espano — Yellow Fever at Petit Bourg — Josiah Brown — 
 Convalescence — Dr. Philip — Letters from Josiah Forster — 
 Grenada — Conference of Wesleyan Ministers .... 134 
 
 CHAPTER X. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 St. Vincent— Letter to his Wife — Calls on Governor and Macdowall 
 Grant — First Meeting after Illness — Prayers' House— Souf- 
 friere Volcano — Death of his Wife — Attends Meeting at 
 Calliaqua — Caribs — Extracts from Journal of James Bickford 
 — Lucia — Letters of Sympathj^ from Josiah Forster, John 
 Pease and Mahlon Day 164 
 
 CHAPTER XI. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 Lucia — Meeting in Court House, Castries — Mico Schools — River 
 Doree — Voyage in Canoe — Tousmassie — Nautilus — Visit to 
 Gaol — Dominica — Call on President — Coasting Voyage — 
 Meetings in Wesleyan Chapels— Mount Wallis — Canoe Build- 
 ing — Visit to Caribs — Mary Dalrymplc — Antigua — Earth- 
 qviake, 1843 — Call on Governor Sir C. Fitzroy — Archdeacon 
 Holberton — Meeting in Scotch Kirk — The Moravian Missions 
 — Wesleyan Sunday Schools — F. W. Hougk — Meetings in 
 Wesleyan and Moravian Chapels 183 
 
CONTENTS. ix 
 
 CHAPTER XII. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Barbuda — Occupations of Inhabitants — Meeting at Governor's 
 House — School — W. Tanner, the Shepherd — Solomon Deazle, 
 Woodman — Antigua — Meetings ia Moravian and Wesleyan 
 School-lEtooms — Montserrat — Meetings — Poverty — Visits to 
 Gaol — Nevis — Half the Population Wesleyan — Call on Chief 
 Justice Webb — St. Christopher's — Basseterre — Meetings at 
 Wesleyan and Moravian Chapels — Colonial Secretary — R. and 
 A. Inglis and Children — Schools — Gaol — ^ Jesse Pilcher — 
 Grenada — Meetings at Duquesne — Jamaica — John Daughtry 
 — Earl of Elgin and Lady Charlotte Bruce — Scenery at Bel- 
 cour — Bible Readings with Servants and Neighbours — The 
 Day's Occupations — James Haig — Captain Robert Bruce — 
 Suggests Employment for Prisoners in Kingston Gaol — Draws 
 Plans for a Prison Wall — Humming Bird — Call on Governor 
 
 — Meeting with Haitien Refugees — Meeting at Wesleyan 
 Chapel, Botanic Gardens — Abraham Hyams— James Ritchie . 201 
 
 CHAPTER XIII. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 Letter to Joseph T. Price about Annivei'sary of Liberation of 
 Slaves — Belcour — Shortwood — Cottage Meetings — Stay at 
 Stoneyhill — Obei'lin — Low Condition of Education — J. A. 
 Preston — Elliot Station — Meeting at Mount Charles — 
 Tropical Rain — Maroons — Grateful Hill — Myalism and 
 Obeeism — Meeting at Pleasant Hill — School at Mount Fletcher 
 
 — Richmond Pen — Meeting at Kingston, 2,000 present — 
 Spanish Town — Sligoville — Homes of Freed Slaves — Baptist 
 Chapel, Passage Fort — Meeting at Jericho — Missing Mule — 
 Annatto Bay — Call on two Friends — Mount Hermon — Ascent 
 of Mount Diabola — Phoenix Park — Jonathan Edmundson — 
 Wesleyan School — Waterfall — David Day — BarilFe Hall - Ora 
 Cabessa — William Jamieson — Large Meetings at Beecham- 
 ville — Ocho Rios — St. Ann's Bay — Beautiful Scenery — 
 Brown's Town — John Clark— Meetings and Schools — Sturge 
 Town — Sunday School Teachers, Brown's Town — James 
 Finlayson and Martial Law in 1832 — Dry Harbour — Calabar 
 — J. Timson — Kettering — William Knibb's House, built by 
 grateful liberated Slaves — Meeting with Teachers — Large 
 Meeting at Falmouth — Earthquake — Prison — Montego Bay — 
 J. L. Lewin, a Converted Jew — Cornwall— H. M. Waddell — 
 
X CONTEXTS. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 George Blyth— Meeting at Goodwill Temperance Village — 
 Moravian Settlement, Irwin Hill— Salter's Hill — Large Meet- 
 ing, Mount Carey — Thomas Burchall — Lucea — W. H. Hann, 
 Wesleyan Missionary — Savannah-la-mar — Aaron de Leon — 
 Laars Kielson — New Beaufort 218 
 
 CHAPTEE XIV. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 Jamaica — H. G. Pfeiffer and Martial Law — Meeting at New 
 Bethlehem — Schools at Fairfield — Work of Moravians — Meet- 
 ing with Maroons — Mandeville — Visits Prison — School — Rest 
 at Mount Providence — Old Harbour — Spanish Town — Inter- 
 view with Earl of Elgin and John Daughtry respecting 
 Prisons — Meeting in Baptist Chapel — Penitentiary — Kingston 
 — Silk-cotton Tree — Morant Bay — Climate — Beauty of Bath — 
 Belle Castle — Port Antonio — Moore Town — Maroons— Fording 
 Rio Grande — Golden Grove — Surrey Gaol — Meeting at Port 
 Eoyal — Hayti — Arrival at Jacmel with J. T. Hartwell — 
 Climate and Appearance of Town — Call on General GefFrard — 
 Journey to Port Republicaine — Mules — Citrounier — Delmay's 
 Hut a Bethel — Leogane — Port Republicaine — Reminiscences 
 of S. Grellet — Meeting with American Wesleyans— Fabius 
 Day — Prison — Lacahaye — Thomas Williams— Alexis Dupuj^ 
 — St. Marc — President Guerrier — Desert — Gonaives — James 
 Osier— Coffee Sales 249 
 
 CHAPTER XV. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 Hayti — River forded Thirty Times — Escalier— Plaisance— Limbe — 
 View of Cape Haitien — Miseries from Earthquake — Visits to 
 Lycee and Ecole Nationale — Prison — Meeting with Europeans 
 and Americans — Plaisance — Gonaives — School — St. Marc — 
 Meeting at Lacahaye —Port Republicaine — Meetings — Inci- 
 dents on Journey — Haitian Costumes — Miragoane — Aquin 
 — General Lelievre — Aux Cayes — Meeting — Prison — Andre 
 Telemaque— St. Louis — Baynet — One of the Horses dies — 
 Jacmel^Voyage to St. Thomas — Santa Cruz — Governor- 
 Visits to Moravian Mission Stations — Schools for the " Uu- 
 free " — Fredericksted — Christiansted — Prison — Meetings at 
 St. Thomas — Return Voyage — Bermuda — Storm — Meeting 
 with Passengers— Southampton — Arrival at Falmouth . . 275 
 
CONTENTS. xi 
 
 CHAPTER XVI. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Yearly Meeting, 1845— Falmouth— Eedruth Monthly Meeting — 
 Goes with Sister and Children to Youghal — Death of Jnnia 
 Price — Elizabeth Fry — Prospect of Service in Norwaj^ — Pro- 
 fessional Engagements — Dartmoor — Yearly Meeting — Fare- 
 well Gathering at Samuel Fox's — Benjamin Seebohm . . 294 
 
 CHAPTER XVII. 
 
 NORWAY. 
 
 Sets off for Norway with John Budge and Isaac Sharp — Bible 
 Reading on Board Caledonian — Hamburg — Emily Sieveking — 
 Copenhagen — Tracts — Crossing the Sound at Midnight — 
 Gothenburg — Meeting on Board the Tees, Captain George 
 Brown — Christiansand— Stavanger — Elias E. Tasted — Dussi- 
 vigan— Two Months' Meeting — Yearly Meeting— Visits to 
 Friends — One who gave up the Trade in Strong Drink — 
 Hand Vaag Island — Crowded Meeting at Stavanger— Stran- 
 sund — Conference with Elders and Overseers— Letter from 
 E. E. Tasted — First-Da j^ Meeting— Leaves Stavanger — Stag- 
 land — Farewells — Meeting at Olen — Bargen — F. A. Putter — 
 Tracts — Letter from Peter Boyesen — Christiania — Gothen- 
 burg 302 
 
 CHAPTER XVIII. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 Return from Norway — Croydon — Prince Town — Meeting on Dart- 
 moor — Anna Price — Distress in Ireland — Dr. Philip — Death 
 of Joseph John Gurney — John Hodgkin — Cornwall Railwa.y 
 — Mai-riage of his Brother Nathaniel — Samuel Capper and 
 Joseph Eaton hold Tent Meetings at Falmouth — Accident at 
 Railway Works — Depression in Trade — Influenza Epidemic — ■ 
 Meeting with Sailors — Visits Prison 321 
 
 CHAPTER XIX. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 Meeting with Sailors at Falmouth — Call on Captain B. — French 
 Revolution — Public Meeting in Manor Rooms, Stoke New- 
 ington — Funeral of Mary Howitt's Mother — Yearly Meeting 
 
CONTENTS. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 — J. and M. Yeardley's Proposed Sarvice in Germanj^ Russia, 
 and Austria — Disturbances in Paris — J. Lavin — Visits to 
 Vessels in Falmouth Harbour— Neath, J. Eees, C. A. Price — 
 Banbury — Ipswich — Croydon School, Petdr Bedford — South 
 Wales Railway— Holds Meeting with Navvies at Neath 
 Abbey — Letter from A. E. Tregelles — Funeral of Elizabeth 
 Fox of Bank House, Falmouth — Conversation with Captain 
 B. — Banbury — Adderbui-y— Removes to Frenchay — Caroline 
 Fry — Sibford and Sidcot Schools — Barnstaple Meeting^James 
 Veale — Interview with a Swiss — Eliza Allen's Address at 
 Liskeard Meeting — Removes to Derwent Hill, Shotlej' Bridge 
 — Tin Works — Marriage to Elizabeth Richardson . . . 330 
 
 CHAPTER XX. 
 
 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. 
 
 Derwent Hill — Darlington Quarterly Meeting — London— Scotland 
 on Business — Plants Trees on Wedding Anniversary— New- 
 castle Quarterly Meeting — Burning of Amazon Steamer- 
 Visit from Isaac Sharp— E. O. and Elizabeth Tregelles ride to 
 Winnow's Hill on Horseback — Yearly Meeting — Eli and Sybil 
 Jones — Visits Scotland with Minute — Aberdeen — Lydia A. 
 Barclay — Glasgow — Meetings at Hayden Bridge — Business 
 Thoughts — Address from Jonathan Priestman — John Hodg- 
 kin's Address — Endre and Maria Dahl at Derwent Hill — Eli 
 and Sybil Jones — Cholera at New^castle — Business Changes — 
 Goes with his Wife to Bristol — Mary Ann Schimmelpennick 
 — Falmouth — Illness of his Sister, Anna P. Fox — Camborne 
 —John Dunstan — Visit to his Nephew, S. P. Tregelles, at 
 Plj-mouth — Famil3^ Visits from Ann Eliza Dale and Eliza 
 Barclay — Death of William Forster — Meetings in Cumberland 
 — Harvest Rejoicings — Loss of MahlonDaj- — Death of Joseph T. 
 Price — Newcastle Quarterly Meeting — Prospect of Peace witli 
 Russia — Death of Emperor Nicolas— Visits the Hebrides with 
 Certificate — Mestings in North Uist, Mull, Skye, and Oban— 
 Capture of Sebastopol — Death of Stephen Grellet — Visits 
 Families with J. Priestman— Colliery Strike — Meeting at 
 Darlington with Young People — Oswald Baynes — George 
 Richardson — Narrative of Preservation from Shipwreck of 
 Dr. R. H. Thomas — Susan Howland and Lydia Congden— 
 Financial Panic — Failure of Bank — Visit of S.irah Squire and 
 Sarah Tatham 347 
 
CONTENTS. xiii 
 
 CHAPTER XXI. 
 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Letters from Oswald Baj^nes and Caroline Fox — Wet Harvest 
 Weather — Death of Joseph Sturge — Visit of John and E. Clark 
 from Jamaica — Gracechurch Street Meeting — York Meeting 
 and School — Cottage Meeting — Three Colliers killed— Visits 
 Cumberland and Northumberland — Wigton School — Attends 
 Brewster Sessions to oppose Licenses — Marriage of Daughter 
 — Distress from Depression of Trade — Russian Serfs liberated 
 — Commencement of American War — Isaac Sharp goes to Ice- 
 land and Greenland — E. 0. and E. Tregelles attend Yearly 
 Meeting — With Charles Wilson visits Cumberland and Scot- 
 land — FrancisEedford — Meetings at Dumfries — PortPatrick — 
 Hebrides — Letter from James Eeedof Portree — Wigton School 
 — Exhibition — Extract from Hetty Bowman — Illness of his 
 Sister Elizabeth — Visit of John L. Eddy — Death of Rebecca 
 Gibbins — Letter from Mary Samuel Lloyd . . . . 373 
 
 CHAPTER XXII. 
 
 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. 
 
 Visits at Newcastle Gaol a condemned Murderer — Capital Punish- 
 ment — Matamoros — Answer to Prayer — William Tanner — 
 Yearly Meeting's Committee — Illness of his Wife — Death of 
 his Sister Elizabeth — Goes with his Wife to Scotland — Holds 
 Meetings at Perth and Inverness — Isabella L. Bird — Meeting 
 at Oban — Derwent Hill Harvest Home — Meeting with Navvies 
 — Rebecca Collins — Ann Eliza Dale — Loss of The London 
 Steamer — Escape of Sailors from Shipwreck — Sympathy for 
 Sufferers by Financial Failures — Death of W. Tanner— John 
 Henry Douglas and Robert Alsop — David Hunt — Severe 
 Winter — Death of Albert Fox — Yearly Meeting — Slave Chil- 
 dren in Brazil set free— Marriage of Son— Sybil Jones relates 
 Experience in the War — Falmouth — Death of John Peasa — • 
 Amos and Edith Griffith — Accident at Abergele— Meeting at 
 Blackball Mill 390 
 
 CHAPTER XXIII. 
 
 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. 
 
 Yearljr Meeting — Conference at Newcastle — Attends United King- 
 dom Alliance Meeting at Manchestei- — Yearly Meeting, Dublin 
 — James Owen — Death of Sarah Richardson — Visits Scotland 
 
xiv CONTENTS. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 — Neath — Public Meeting, Cardiff— War declared between 
 France and Prussia — Appeal for the War Victims— Letter 
 from Robert Alsop — Manchester Meeting — Decease of Abraham 
 Fisher — Marriage of Daughter — Liskeard — Mirfield — Prayer 
 for Recovery of Prince of Wales — Death of Thomas and 
 Jonathan Richardson — Yearly Meeting— Surbiton — Esher — 
 Alabama Arbitration— Visits Northumberland, Cumberland 
 and Westmorland — Attends Aberdeen General Meeting — 
 Inverness, Oban, Tobermory — Joel and Hannah Bean visit 
 Derwent Hill — Yearly Meeting — Neal Dow and Dr. F. R, Lees 
 at Shotley — Meeting at Nenthead — Death of his Sister Dorothy 
 Tregelles — Joins Yearly Meeting's Committee in Oxfordshire 
 — Conference in London on the State of the Society of Friends 
 — Speaks on Temperance at Monthly Meeting, Newcastle — 
 Decease of his Sister Rachel — Proposition on Temperance in 
 Y''early Meeting — William C. Westlake — Deborah Thomas 
 and Isinvy Haines — Joins Yearly Meeting's Committee in Visits 
 to Ackworth School and Yorkshire — E. 0. and E. Tregelles 
 go to Neath, Plymouth, and Penzance— Meetings at Marazion 
 and Mousehole 40G 
 
 CHAPTER XXIV. 
 
 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. 
 
 Snow-storm, five Trains blocked — Isaac Sharp goes to Norway, 
 Denmark, and Minden — Death of Dr. Tregelles — Yearly Meet- 
 ing — Alteration of Queries — Care of Religious Instruction of 
 Youth — Constitution of Meetings of Ministers and Elders — 
 Family Gathering at Surbiton — Ira D. Sankey— At York 
 visits Elizabeth and Sarah Backhouse — Allen Jay — Sedbergh 
 General Meeting — Thomas Handley — Commences First-da3' 
 Afternoon Cottage Meetings at Templar Terrace — Women 
 Friends' Address to the Queen on Temperance — Kinsey and 
 Caroline E. Talbot hold large Gospel and Temperance Meet- 
 ings each Night in the Derwent Valley — Yearly Meeting — 
 Rufus P. King, Edwai'd Scull, and Dr. Richard H. Thomas, 
 jun., at Surbiton — Remarkable Dream — Holds Meetings 
 amongst the Northumbrian Colliers — Friends' Temperance 
 Conference at Leeds — Rufus P. King — At Temjieranco Confer- 
 ence, London, read Paper, " Temperance the Allj^ of Christi- 
 anity " — Death of Jane Fisher — Strike amongst his Colliers — 
 Friends' Temperance Union — John Bright on Temperance — 
 Isaac Sharp, Theodore Harris and Langley Kitching depart 
 for South Africa 424 
 
CONTENTS. 
 
 CHAPTEE XXV. 
 
 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Origin of E. 0. Tregelles' zeal for Temperance — Letter to Alliance 
 News on Local Option — Kars taken by Russians — Dr. Temple, 
 Bishop of Exeter — Business Trials — "William Hoyle — Sudden 
 Death of his Wife — Leaves Derwent Hill — Resides at Fal- 
 mouth and Banbui'y — Letter of Isaac Sharp from Kuruman 
 —Cornish Sunday Closing Bill 436 
 
 CHAPTER XXVI. 
 
 FALMOUTH AND BANBURY. 
 
 Spends Winter in South of France — Justine Dalencourt — Nimes 
 — Congenies— Lydie Majolier — Quarterly Meeting — Protes- 
 tants — L. Majolier's Illness — Aigues Mortes and Tower of 
 Constance — Fontanes — Samuel and Clement Brun — Le Vigan 
 — Congenies, Nimes — Returns to England — Resides at Fal- 
 mouth with his Sister — Temperance Tract Distribution — 
 Encouraged by Temperance Work at Medomsley — Death of 
 Samuel Bowly — Isaac Sharp returns — Removes to Banbury — 
 Dr. Gabriel S. Dobrashian — Meets old Friends fi'om Trinidad 
 — Journal ends — Two Years of Weakness — Letters to his 
 Grandson and Sister — Death— Recollections by Elizabeth N. 
 Capper 443 
 
\o 
 
 CHAPTER I. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 Birth — Family Records — CMldhood's Reminiscences — Mother's Death 
 — Removal to Ashfield — Marriage of eldest Brother — Leaves Home 
 for Neath Abbey — Enters Carpenters' Shop at Iron Works — Visit 
 of Nathan Hunt and Peter Bedford — Bevington Gibbins — First 
 return Home — His brother Nathaniel joins him — Camborne — 
 Awakening to SjDiritual Life at Barnstaple — Testifies for Christ 
 in Swansea Meeting. 
 
 Edwin Octavius Teegelles, the youngest of the seven- 
 teen children of Samuel and Rebecca Tregelles, of 
 Falmouth, was born on the 19th of Tenth Month, 1806. 
 He says : — 
 
 My grandfather, Joseph Tregelles, was descended from 
 Nicholas Jose of Sennen, Land's End, who spent a con- 
 siderable time in Launceston Castle for conscience sake. 
 My grandmother, Sarah Tregelles, was the daughter of 
 Andrew Kingston, of Penryn. My dear mother was the 
 youngest daughter of Thomas Smith, a banker of London. 
 
 One of the first occurrences in my life that I remember 
 with sufficient clearness to fix the date was my third birth- 
 day. In order to commemorate the day I was taken out 
 in my father's carriage, with my mother and grandmother, 
 when, in returning, the horses were frightened by a boy 
 
 L.T. 1 
 
2 ASHFIELD. [1811. 
 
 driving a lioop with pieces of tin on it, making a tinkling ; 
 and tlie consequence was that the coachman was thrown 
 from the box and hurt his shoulder. 
 
 In 1811 the health of my valued mother began to fail. 
 In order to keep the house quiet, Henrj', Rachel and I were 
 sent to the houses of our relations. I have very lively 
 recollections of our enjoyment whilst staying with them. 
 Much of our time at Grove Hill was spent in a sort of work- 
 shop, where we had all we wanted in glue-pot, wood, 
 hammer and nails. 
 
 One day, while at Uncle Thomas AVere Fox's, our nurse, 
 Maria Thomas, took us to walk " down to Bar." On the 
 bank, just above the lime-kilns, was a white horse grazing, 
 whom I pelted with stones; but, going too near his heels, he 
 felled me to the ground and nearly killed me. I was sense- 
 less immediately, and when I recovered, I was in the miller's 
 house three furlongs off. 
 
 My mother was devotedly attached to me, and felt most 
 acutely the prospect of leaving me so j^oung. She died in 
 the autumn of 1811. Her deep interest in our eternal well- 
 being was wonderfully supplied by my eldest sister Sarah, 
 then about twenty-five years of age, who endeavoured by 
 example and precept, and by the most watchful care, to lead 
 us in the right path. 
 
 In 1815 my brother Robert died. We had gone into the 
 country on his account to Tregenver, a farm near Falmouth, 
 where we children had great enjoyment, spending most of 
 our days in the open air plaiting rushes and straw. The 
 taste we had all contracted for a country life induced my 
 dear father, in 181G, to remove to Ashfield. Joel Lean had 
 carried on a school at this place for many years, but on our 
 going there he removed to Fishponds, near Bristol. All 
 lent a willing hand in laying out the shrubbery near the 
 house, and in the garden my father worked very hard, and 
 soon the ground which had been trodden by schoolboys' feet 
 wore a green and lovely garb. My sisters planted with 
 
13] HE LEAVES HOME. 8 
 
 their own hands most of the shrubs and small trees which 
 adorned that sweet spot. 
 
 My brother John becoming ill in 1815, whilst an appren- 
 tice to AVilliam Prideanx, a chemist, at Wellington, a long 
 voyage to a warmer climate was recommended. Accom- 
 panied by his brother Joseph, he sailed for the AVest ladies 
 in the Dnhe of Welllnr/fon. The captain (Williams) was a 
 friend of our father. They had not long sailed before they 
 had cause to regret the step they had taken, which was 
 confirmed by the vessel running aground at the Bermudas. 
 After spending a few months at the Bermudas and Jamaica 
 they returned on one of the Falmouth packets. Though 
 benefited by the voyage, his weakness returned ; and in the 
 Ninth Month, 1816, his spirit was released from the earthl}- 
 tabernacle. This was the first deathbed scene I had ever 
 witnessed, and it made a deep and durable impression on 
 my young mind. I was not then ten years old. 
 
 My eldest and favourite brother, Samuel, married early in 
 1811, Dorothy Prideaux, of Kingsbridge, and great was my 
 joy, at five years of age, when my niece Anna Rebecca 
 Tregelles was born. 
 
 In 1819 Uncle and Aunt Price (she was our father's eldest 
 sister) came into Cornwall, and kindly proposed to take me 
 to live with them at Neath Abbey. Arrangements were 
 soon concluded, and on Second Month 16th, 1820, I set out 
 from home with my brother Samuel and two of my sisters 
 to attend the Monthly Meeting at Redruth, in case we 
 should, when at Redruth, learn that there was a vessel 
 ready to sail from Portreath. 
 
 In the evening my brother Samuel walked part of the 
 way towards Portreath with me, and, after bending over me 
 in what I believe was silent prayer, he parted from me with 
 the words, " God be gracious to thee, my son ! " I pursued 
 my way alone, with childish timidity and simplicity (being 
 only thirteen and a half years of age), unconscious of all 
 that was before me. Of one thing I am now certain, that 
 
4 ILFRACOMBE. [1820. 
 
 the Lord has watched over me, He has encompassed my 
 path, He has preserved my going out and my coming in. 
 
 On reaching Portreath I was kindly received by AVilliam 
 James. The vessel by which I was to proceed was the 
 Joseph, Capt. Rees. The wind was not fair the following 
 morning, and learning she could not sail until the evening, 
 I set out to walk to Redruth, feeling very home-sick, and 
 desirous of meeting again some of my friends. In this I 
 was disappointed, and proceeded to Camborne to see my 
 dear nurse. She walked with me a little way towards 
 Portreath, which place I reached just in time to get on 
 board the Joseph before she was wafted out of the port by a 
 fine breeze, whilst a glowing sunset shed brilliancy around. 
 
 On the 18th we made slow progress towards the Welsh 
 coast, and on that night it came on to blow so heavily that 
 the captain was glad to reach Ilfracombe in safety. My funds 
 being low, I was obliged for the sake of economy to stay in a 
 public room of the White Hart Inn, where I was annoyed 
 with very disagreeable company. I felt very desolate, and 
 as it was First-day I sought a place where I could spend some 
 time in reading my Bible and in worship. This I found on 
 some fine rocks on Hillsborough, and there I passed a blessed 
 season. Several young men spent the evening in drinking 
 and smoking in the room where I was. One of them be- 
 came intoxicated. I abstained entirely from beer, partly 
 because I did not like it, and this tended greatly to ni}'' 
 preservation. 
 
 As the Joseph was beneaped, the captain, who was kind 
 to me, recommended me to go on by packet to Swansea. On 
 arriving there I went with letters of introduction from my 
 sister Sarah to Robert and Jane Eaton, who at that time 
 lived on the Strand. It was a dismal snowy evening, and 
 I was by no means favourably impressed by the appearance 
 of the town. The following day I remained at Swansea, 
 and with cousin Joseph Tregelles Price attended a peace 
 meeting in the small room at the Friends' Meeting House. 
 
14.] LIFE AT NEATH ABBEY. 5 
 
 He sent over to Neath Abbey for a pony for me, and on 
 Second Month 24th we rode there together. 
 
 Joseph Tregelles Price and his sisters Junia and 
 Christiana were the son and daughters of Peter and 
 Anna Price, who had invited Edwin Tregelles to come 
 and reside with them, and learn eno-ineerins; at the 
 Neath Abbey Iron Works. He says : — 
 
 Cousins Junia and Christiana were absent at Congenies. 
 They returned soon after the yearly meeting. The practice 
 of Christiana A. Price in retiring for meditation during a 
 portion of the evening impressed me with its importance. 
 
 In the Ninth Month I went to work in the carpenters' 
 shop in connection with the foundry at Neath Abbe}'. 
 Here I lost ground as a Christian, being exposed to the 
 rehearsal of vice, though there was not much open sin. 
 True it is that evil communications corrupt good manners ; 
 yes, and lay waste the serious impressions of youth. I soon 
 deviated from my habits of piety, but was preserved from 
 descending to the depths of iniquity. 
 
 In the spring of 1821 Nathan Hunt, from America, visited 
 Neath. He was accompanied by Peter Bedford. On the 
 evening of their arrival at Neath, cousin J. T. Price and I 
 called on them ; and here commenced an acquaintance with 
 my valued friend Peter Bedford, which soon became an 
 intimacy, and a friendship of lasting benefit to me. Nathan 
 Hunt had several meetings, in which he was powerfully 
 engaged as a minister in upholding the cause of truth to my 
 profit, my mind being then in a tender, susceptible state. 
 Several times I rode with Peter Bedford, and before they 
 departed he addressed me in a manner that penetrated my 
 heart. He pressed on me attention and obedience to the 
 swift witness in the soul, reproving for evil and encouraging 
 that which was good. And now as I write, sixteen years 
 
G NEATH. [1821. 
 
 afterwards, the recollection is precious to both of lis ; as my 
 dear friend often now recurs to those early days of our 
 friendship, which I have cause to rank as amongst my 
 highest privileges. After their visit I endeavoured to retire 
 every evening to wait upon the Lord and read the Bible, 
 which I had much neglected. The happiness which 
 followed was of no common kind, and continued until I 
 relaxed my vigilance, and the tempter again succeeded in 
 making the things of time appear preferable to those of 
 eternity. 
 
 Bevington Gibbins and Jonathan Rees accompanied 
 Nathan Hunt and his companion to the half year's meeting 
 at Hay on their way to Dublin, and were much impressed 
 and benefited thereby. It was at a meeting at Dolgelly 
 that dear Bevington Glibbins first knelt in public to offer 
 up praise. And at Swansea monthly meeting, soon after 
 his return, I first heard him as a minister quote the words, 
 " The blessing of the Lord it maketh rich, and He addeth 
 no sorrow therewith." 
 
 Doubtless the dedication of tliis young companion 
 must have been very clieering to Edwin 0. Tregelles, 
 and especially interesting Avhen in after years he 
 became his brother-in-law by marrying Rebecca 
 Tregelles. E. 0. T. writes :— 
 
 In the summer I was allowed to visit my home at Ash- 
 field, and a joyful return it was to me. It was my privilege 
 to attend on my dear brother Hemy, then very ill. He had 
 returned from his situation at Colchester. I was permitted 
 to remain with him till he died. My stay at home A\'as 
 much marred by my weakness and deviations. 
 
 On Ninth Month 15th I again left my father and sisters, 
 and embarked on board the Calf<tocl; Captain Lewis, and 
 sailed round the land for Swansea. Off the Lizard we met 
 
17.] TEMPTATIONS AT CAMBORNE. 1 
 
 the Royal Squadron just returning from Dublin, wliither 
 tliey had convoyed King George IV. On arriving at Neath 
 I learnt that my uncle Price had died on the day I left 
 home. 
 
 My brother Nathaniel came to the Neath Abbey Iron 
 Works as a clerk in First Month, 1822 ; this greatly increased 
 my happiness. We afterwards had the privilege of the 
 company of our sister Rebecca as our housekeeper. 
 
 In the summer of 1823 I again visited my native place ; 
 this time crossing by the Glamorgan.^ steamer, to Ilfracombe. 
 I was engaged in engineering work at Camborne for 
 several weeks, returning to Truro to spend First-days, and 
 was very much at the loose, as it may be termed. If I had 
 not been upheld and restrained by a Hand unseen, I believe 
 I should have sunk in the mire of dissipation. I slept at the 
 house of John Budge, who Avith his wife proved useful in 
 restraining my follies. They were not aware of the extent 
 of my deviations. I neglected attending week-day meet- 
 ings, although only three miles distant, until the counsel of 
 my sister Sarah, and a letter from cousin Joseph T. Price, of 
 more than ordinary value, which at his request I destroyed, 
 induced me to resume the practice. It was at the first 
 week-day meeting I attended at Redruth that I was im- 
 pressed by tlie address of a minister. I was enabled to 
 relinquish the pursuits I had delighted in ; and soon I was 
 liberated from Camborne. 
 
 The occurrence which gives me the greatest uneasiness 
 was an excursion to Carnbrae Castle one afternoon with a 
 party of thoughtless young people. Here I threw off the 
 Quaker, and with the Quaker the Christian went, and left 
 the buffoon in its stead. Young as I was, I had nearly 
 formed an unsuitable attachment, of which I should have 
 repented to the day of my death. My faithful nurse, 
 whom I used to visit frequently, saw the vortex of danger I 
 was near, and warned me in such a way that my eyes were 
 opened, and I escaped the snare that was laid for me. 
 
8 BARNSTAPLE. [1826. 
 
 At the conclusion of the year 1824, and throughout the 
 whole of 1825, there was a departure from good previously 
 known. My soul seemed to dwell in darkness. I was, how- 
 ever, much helped by a religious visit from our aunt Sarah 
 Abbot, and Ann Tweedy, who came to Neath accompanied 
 by Dr. Charles Kingston as guide. Nathaniel and I met 
 them in the octagon drawing-room at Glenvelyn, when one 
 of them began her address with the words, " The fool hath 
 said in his heart, there is no God." The message came 
 home to me with blessing, and I was delivered from the 
 paths of the destroyer, though much inclined at times to 
 follow my own devices and delusions. It was marvelloiTS 
 how I was kept from heinous transgression. Towards the 
 middle of 1826 light seemed to force its way to my soul, 
 and I gradually became enamoured with the love and 
 cheered by the hope of the gospel. 
 
 I left Neath with my dear Aunt Abbot, and Hannah and 
 Elizabeth Abbot, for Falmouth. AVe crossed to Ilfracombe, 
 and proceeded to the Golden Lion hotel, Barnstaple. 
 We had our meeting in our sitting-room at the inn. Here 
 my aunt addressed me. And this seemed like the turning- 
 point in my life, a fresh conversion from darkness to light, 
 from the power of Satan unto God. I have ever since 
 regarded Barnstaple with more than ordinary interest, as 
 the scene of my new birth. Thus was answered the prayer 
 of my sister Sarah for my preservation, and that I might 
 give thanks when on the banks of deliverance. 
 
 I commenced my present joyous career on Twelfth Month 
 13th, 1827, having publicly avowed myself as the servant 
 of the Lord at Swansea monthly meeting, when the words 
 were quoted in feebleness, " Wait on the Lord, be of good 
 courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart; wait, I say, on 
 the Lord ! " 
 
 On this occasion Bevington Gibbins returned a 
 certificate for paying a religious visit throughout 
 
21.J SPEAKS IN MEETING. 9 
 
 Wales, and writes in his diary, " At meeting I felt 
 there was much encouragement for some, and an 
 unexpected call to one or more individuals then 
 present, when a dear young friend, Edwin 0. Tre- 
 gelles was engaged to open his mouth amongst 
 us." 
 
CHAPTER IT. 
 
 NEATH ABBEY. 
 
 Commencement of Journal — Twenty-second Birthdaj' — Visit to Lon- 
 don — His Brother Samuel's Decease — Dr. Bevan — At Haj' Meeting 
 testifies for Christ — London Yearly Meeting — Isaac Crewdson's 
 Ministrj^ at Tottenham — J. J. Gurney — Business Journeys 
 to Brighton, Worthing, and Ireland — Waterford Quarterly 
 Meeting— Edward Alexander — His father's Illness and Death — 
 Idiots and Strikes in South Wales — He addresses Men at Neath 
 Abbey Works — No Strike — Marriage Engagement — Leaves Neath 
 Abbej' rather than prepare Machinery for Brewery— Commences 
 as a Civil Engineei' — Lights Bridport and Taunton with Gas — 
 Accident— Cholera Epidemic — British and Foreign Temperance 
 Society Meeting — Yearly Meeting— Stephen Grellet — Neath Abbey 
 • — Marriage. 
 
 Xeath Abbey, Ninth Mouth 18fh, 1828.— Believing that my 
 progress in the christian course may be assisted by the 
 practice of noting the condition of my soul, and recording 
 some of the events which pass around me, I feel encouraged 
 to commence a journal. 
 
 The following paragraph refers to his nephew, 
 Samuel Prideaux Tregelles, LL.D., the son of Samuel 
 Tregelles. 
 
 Tenth Month 14/^.— This day dear Prideaux was to leave 
 his peaceful home to commence his career in the world. 
 
22.] FIRST VISIT TO LONDON. 11 
 
 Oh tliat he may bs preserved, is the earnest desire of my 
 soul. 
 
 loth. — Learnt to-day that a small meeting had been 
 established at Barnstaple by William Baker and others, 
 which has my desires for its prosperity, that He who has 
 called them may condescend to be with them, lead, guide, 
 and grant them the refreshing influences of His Spirit. 
 
 18^^. — Have been fearful of becoming too much en- 
 amoured by the world. I desire to seek and maintain the 
 correct medium, and to be guided in all things, important, 
 as well as those apparently trivial, by a conformity to my 
 Father's will. I have been tried by adversity in business ; 
 may I, when visited by prosperity'", keep my ground, and 
 still say, " There is none upon earth that I desire beside 
 Thee." I have had to strive against a quickness in dis- 
 cerning the faults of others. 
 
 Idth. — The twenty-second anniversary of my birth. On 
 reviewing the past twelve months I have gratefully to 
 acknowledge the goodness of my heavenly Father in pre- 
 serving me through peculiar trials and baptisms. Since 
 the last anniversary I have believed myself called upon 
 publicly to avow whose servant I desire to be. And 
 although of late the consolations of Divine love have been 
 withheld, I am thankful that I have no desire to look back 
 after having put my hand to the plough. 
 
 31st. — Rose early, and have much benefited by it ; have 
 passed this day pleasantly in consequence, without being 
 improperly hurried. 
 
 I trust, however deeply I may feel for the interest of my 
 employers, that I shall keep the great end of my life in 
 view. 
 
 Third Month ^A.th, 1829. — Left my peaceful home for 
 London with some fear lest I should get off my guard and 
 fall from my steadfastness, but had great satisfaction in the 
 recollection of the apostle's charge, " I commend you to 
 God, and to the word of His grace, which is able to build 
 
12 LONDON. [1820. 
 
 you up, and to give you an inheritance among all tliem 
 which are sanctified.'' 
 
 21th. — As I rode in the evening to Tottenham I thought 
 of my precious brother (Samuel Tregelles) as safely removed 
 from the trials of time, and gone to the land where sorrow 
 is not known ; cleansed by the blood of Jesus, he is now 
 rejoicing with a joy unknown to men. Earnestly did I 
 crave that I might, through faith in the same atoning 
 sacrifice, eventually join him and others of our dear relatives 
 in singing the praises of the Lamb. 
 
 2Wi. — I took tea at Thomas and Hannah Bevan's. After 
 speaking of the losses I had sustained in our family circle, 
 Hannah Bevan addressed me on the uncertainty of life, 
 " Be ye also readj^, for in such an hour as ye think not, the 
 Son of man cometli," and, addressing me as a brother, 
 exhorted me to hold fast that which I had attained, and 
 keep my covenant with a covenant-keeping God. 
 
 Neafh, Fourth Month 8th. — Completed this day with my 
 dear friend, Joseph Pollard, our engagement for visiting 
 Friends by appointment of the monthly meeting, and feel 
 that I may praise the Lord for the help mercifully aftbrded 
 to me, who felt very unequal to the work. 
 
 dth. — Attended monthly meeting at Swansea. A very 
 sweet testimony concerning Elizabeth Jonathan Rees was 
 read, and affected me with lively feelings of desire for 
 similar preservation to what she experienced. Her blessed 
 spirit now rejoices in the mercies and joys purchased for her 
 by the blood of Jesus. 
 
 Idth. — I may record many mercies since I last made any 
 notes, and, above all, the goodness of my heavenly Protector 
 for His preservation, having been enabled to declare at Hay, 
 on the 15th, that His is the only name whereby we must be 
 saved. 
 
 London^ Fifth Month 10th. — The last four weeks that I 
 have spent here have found me so much occupied as to 
 afford but little time for notine: much save an extension 
 
23] YEARLY MEETING. 13 
 
 of the same mercy and goodness of which I have so oft 
 occasion to speak. I feel especially thankful for the sweet 
 feeling which came over me on First-day at Tottenham, 
 when dear Isaac Crewdson expressed his desire that nothing 
 might be withheld, that we might relinquish all the Lord 
 was calling for. I felt my whole soul prostrated in sup- 
 plication that this might be my happy experience. 
 
 E. 0. Tregelles was at the sittings of the yearly 
 meeting, and at its close could give thanks for the 
 mercies granted on this strengthening occasion. 
 
 24:th. — Attended meeting at Plaistow, where in the 
 morning were cousin Sylvanus Fox, Maria Fox,. Rachel 
 Fowler, and Joseph John Gurney. In the afternoon J. J. 
 Gurney set forth the offices of Christ, and the necessity of 
 accepting Him as our Saviour. 
 
 Neathj Eighth Month 13fh. — This day has been one of 
 severe conflict ; may I long remember it. In riding towards 
 Swansea, to the monthly meeting, it seemed to be forcibly 
 impressed on me that there must be ability granted by the 
 Lord to endure all His turnings and overturnings. We are 
 very apt to crave that His hand may not spare nor His eye 
 pity until we are made what He would have us to be, and 
 yet when the trial comes, how apt are we to flinch from it, 
 and to desire that our faith may be proved in some other 
 way. 
 
 Ninth Month 9th. — Since my last memorandum I have 
 taken a very pleasant journey with my sister Dorothy 
 through Monmouthshire, when much enjoyment was our 
 portion. 
 
 E. 0. Tregelles, in his connection with the Neath 
 Abbey Iron Works, was frequently employed in 
 superintending work undertaken by them, as well as 
 
14 YOUGHAL. [1830. 
 
 in securiiio- orders. Thus we find him at Brig^hton 
 and "Wortliiiigf, and afterwards at YougrliaL 
 
 Brighton, TiceJfth Monih 13/7?.— With a grateful heart I 
 record the mercies of this clay, and desire reverently to 
 ascribe the praise to Him to whom alone it is due for His 
 goodness in enabling me to perform what seemed required 
 at my hands, which was to supplicate on my knees on 
 behalf of those assembled this morning, and peace has 
 followed. Samuel Tuke, of York, afterwards addressed us 
 in language with which I could feelingly unite, and desires 
 were indeed raised in my heart that I might cast my 
 burden on the Lord, pleading for His aid to preserve me 
 from all evil. Oh that I may more and more take up His 
 yoke, which hitherto I have proved to be easy. 
 
 Wovthiug, lofh. — I believe that being here as I am in the 
 line of m}' business is consistent with the Divine will. May 
 I ever regard this as the correct standard. 
 
 KeatJi Al)heij, First Month l.sf, 1830. — Have spent this day 
 much as I would wish to spend all my da^'s, in the simple 
 performance of my duty, and occasional aspirations towards 
 the Dispenser of my joys, desiring the continuance of His 
 blessing, to whom I can say, Thy promises are sure, they 
 are yea and amen for ever. Under this feeling I desire a 
 continuance of Thy preserving care, well knowing and 
 firmly believing that none of those, who rightly trust and 
 in humiUty wait on Thee, shall be ashamed ! 
 
 Yoiighal, Second Month 28th. — First-day. Have been 
 favoured this day with quiet confidence in the efficacy of 
 the blood of Jesus to cleanse from sin. I desire thankfully 
 to ascribe praise to the Lord, by whose power I have been 
 kept desirous of serving Him. And also for the favour ex- 
 tended to me yesterday in coming here from AVaterford 
 when the coach was attacked. 
 
 Xcath, Seventh Month Gth. — I was instructed by remember- 
 ing the case of poor zealous Peter, when he walked on the 
 
2i.J WATERFOItD QUAETERLY MEETING. 15 
 
 water to meet Jesus. It appeared to me that he was per- 
 mitted to sink as an example to ns, that we may not be too 
 forward. He had requested his Lord to bid him, had not 
 waited to be called, and had to experience the fears of a 
 castaway. Oh ! for passive waiting, willing to run, yet 
 loving to sit at the holy footstool. 
 
 Yo2ig]ial, Xinth Afonth 22)id. — Have felt sorry this evening 
 for having been rather unguarded in speaking, and was re- 
 minded by the unerring "Witness of the passage, "If any 
 man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man." I 
 desire to be truly contrite. 
 
 Tenth Mouth Srd. — It has appeared to me desirable that I 
 should be more careful of an evidence of being sent, than of 
 the fitness of the message with which I may have been com- 
 missioned. Freedom from condemnation seems to be the 
 blessing bestowed ; may I duly prize it and desire no other 
 reward for obedience than that which the great Master sees 
 meet. 
 
 Waterford, 18th. — Kindly entertained by William Peet. 
 It has been my privilege to attend the sittings of the quar- 
 terly meeting, commencing by the examination of the 
 scholars at Newtown, and a meeting for worship. 
 
 LimericTc, 22nd. — On reaching this town we were informed 
 of a melancholy event. A commanding officer in a regiment 
 stationed here was riding alone ; he felt unwell, dismounted 
 at the door of a small house, threw off his coat and cap, fell 
 on the bed and expired. I saw the crowd around the door 
 as we passed a few minutes after, and the milk-white steed 
 of the poor man was standing unconscious of his master's 
 fate. It was deeply affecting, and overpowered me, 
 
 E. 0. Tregelles returned to Youghal by way of 
 Tralee and Killarney. He says : — 
 
 Thanksgiving and praise should ascend for the favour 
 
16 YOUGHAL. [1S31. 
 
 bestowed on me. I bless the Lord wlio hath given me 
 counsel. 
 
 AsJifield, Eleventh Month 20th. — Reached home this evening, 
 and find my dear father better than I had expected. 
 
 Twelfth Month 8th. — We have, indeed, a cruel enemy, but 
 we have also an invincible Protector, one who died that we 
 might live through Him. Oh, for continued ability to 
 prize the benefit of His atoning sacrifice. 
 
 First Month 8th, 1831. — Have been favoured to keep near 
 to my Leader, who says, " Be thou faithful unto death, and 
 I will give thee a crown of life." 
 
 10th. — "I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel." 
 At least I desire to do so, and may He, in His abundant 
 merc}^, which is new every morning, bless me by strengthen- 
 ing me to endure all His turnings and overturnings, that in 
 sincerity I may say, " Thy will be done." 
 
 Youghal, Second Month 10th. — Troubled with sadly wan- 
 dering thoughts in meeting, so that it appeared to be a very 
 unprofitable time, except it be to make me see the need I 
 have of being kept near to my Saviour, so as to experience 
 His loving care, who said, "Without Me 3'e can do nothing." 
 
 Saw to-day the first purple crocus for the season, a sweet 
 remembrancer of a Christian's triumph. 
 
 nth. — My heart rejoices in the belief that my declaration 
 of the Lord's commission this morning was acceptable in 
 His sight. The Lamb and His followers will have the 
 victory. Edward Alexander was at meeting. 
 
 18th. — Spent this evening with Edward Alexander at 
 Abraham Fisher's in, I trust, innocent cheerfulness. May 
 he and others who have ranged themselves, or rather, who 
 have been enlisted on the Lord's side, be strong in His 
 might, and in His onl}'-. 
 
 'Ihird MontJi bth. — At the close of this week I feel desirous 
 of gratefully acknowledging the mercy that has been ex- 
 tended to me. j\Iay I go forward in daily dependence on 
 the Lord, and deep abasement and prostration of self. 
 
24-] LETTER TO ABB AH AM FISHER. 17 
 
 Ith. — Have felt a fear of too much confidence, as tliouffh I 
 needed not to be led, a feeling arising from prosperity. May 
 tliis not be the case, but rather let every event in my life 
 tend to drive me closer to the centre, to Him who died that 
 I might live. 
 
 Fourth Month 4^A.— Much favoured with quietness to-day, 
 though busily engaged in lighting the town with gas, which 
 we did to general satisfaction this evening. 
 
 To Abraham Fisher. 
 
 Neath Abbetj, Fifth Month Uth, 1831. 
 Dear Friend, — 
 
 , . . It is very little any of us can do for the promo- 
 tion of the cause that should be the dearest to us : " Peace 
 on earth, goodwill to men," the fruits of a Redeemer's won- 
 derful love and condescension. Let us then on all occasions 
 seek to be prepared for any service required, and render up 
 our whole selves cheerfully, since the Lord, it is said, loves 
 the cheerful giver. 
 
 I have thought very much about thee since we parted, 
 feeling much sympathy in thy situation as it regards the 
 church of which thou art, I believe, a living member ; but 
 I think thou mayst be comforted by the remembrance that 
 the cause is not ours, but His who in mercy has called some 
 of us out of darkness into His marvellous light, and into the 
 glorious liberty of the sons of God. . . . 
 
 Edwin Oct. Tregelles. 
 
 Neath, Fifth Month 29th, First Z)«^.— Permitted again to 
 enjoy the sweet incomes of a Father's love, and to stand forth 
 as His messenger to declare the purposes of His will in send- 
 ing His Son into the world. But through inadvertence did 
 not declare the whole counsel of God, did not fashion my 
 work "according to the pattern showed me on the mount," 
 for which I crave forgiveness. Finished reading Mary 
 Dudley's Life. 
 
 L.T. 9 
 
iS NEATH. [1831. 
 
 It was at this juncture, when disturbances and 
 strikes in South Wales obliged E. 0. Tregelles to 
 remain at Neath, that his father, Samuel Tregelles, 
 died on Sixth Month 3rd, after he had written in his 
 journal : — 
 
 Sixth Month 2nd. — Permitted to intercede in spirit on be- 
 half of m}'- precious father. 
 
 3/yZ. — Received tidings of our dear father, which cause us 
 to rejoice, and call for our heartfelt thanksgiving and praise. 
 
 C)th. — This evening we have received the tidings of my 
 dear father's peaceful close. And now we trust his spirit is 
 returned to God who gave it, presented unblamable at the 
 throne, through the mercy of God in Christ Jesus. 
 
 1th. — These are momentous times. Riots at Merthyr. 
 Cavalry constantly passing, and reports of many persons 
 being killed. 
 
 This has been a day of considerable excitement. I felt 
 it required of me to address our workmen on adopting the 
 peaceable spirit of the Redeemer, and I feel thankful that 
 I was strengthened to declare the counsel of the Lord. 
 Our men at the Neath Abbey Iron Works were assembled 
 in one of the large smith's-shops ; cousin Joseph T. Price, 
 m}^ brother Nathaniel, the clerks and I went to them. 
 Before much was said, I felt a sudden impulse to address 
 them seriously, and taking off my hat, I said, " Christ 
 suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye, should follow 
 His steps ; wlio did no sin, neither was guile found in His 
 mouth; who, when He was reviled, reviled not again; when 
 He suffered. He threatened not, but committed Himself to 
 Him that judgeth righteously." 
 
 This was followed by a respectful silence ; and from that 
 day forward, never again was any semblance of insubordina- 
 tion apparent. The men quietly dispersed, and we heard 
 no more of the strike. 
 
25.] MARItlAGE ENGAGEMENT. 19 
 
 During his business engagement at Youglial, Edwin 
 0. Tregelles was much with the family of Abraham 
 Fisher, of the eldest of whose seventeen children he 
 writes as follows : — 
 
 Youghal, Seventh Month ^Ist. — One of the most important 
 days in my life. This day my precious Jenepher Fisher 
 conchided to accept my proposal of marriage. Oh that it 
 may tend to increase my love for Him who in great mercy 
 has condescended to guide me. 
 
 Eighth Month 7th. — This day has been one of deep wading, 
 having in both meetings to dig deep for the spring, and 
 wrestle hard for the blessing, which was not withheld. 
 
 Neathi 29th. — Favoured to perform with comfort my 
 duties as they presented. Had a comfortable meeting, feed- 
 ing at the Master's table. 
 
 This evening the purified spirit of my sister Sarah was 
 liberated from the body, and is now, we may believe, in the 
 joyful presence of her Lord and her Grod, singing the songs 
 of praise to Him who loved her, and washed her from her 
 sins in His own blood. The close was so peaceful that it 
 could scarce be marked. For myself I am led to crave, 
 " When my heart is overwhelmed : lead me to the Rock 
 that is higher than I." 
 
 Tenth Month 19th. — Attended at Glenvelyn Cottage to 
 hear temperance tracts read. May our discussions prove 
 useful, and that I believe they will, if conducted in the 
 spirit that works by love, and desires only the glory of 
 God. 
 
 E. 0. Tregelles, writing in after years of a crisis in 
 his life, which occurred at this time, says : — 
 
 On the 23r£Z of Tenth Month., 1831, a person called at the 
 Neath Abbey Works' office to show some plans, and re- 
 quested a tender for some machinery. The matter was 
 
20 X EAT II. [1831. 
 
 referred to me as the engineer to calculate the cost and give 
 an estimate. I soon learnt that the engine and machinery 
 "were for a brewery at Newport, in Monmouthshire. In a 
 moment I recollected that the liquor brewed at that place 
 had been instrumental in causing murder at Abersychan, 
 which came under my notice when I Avas there in 182G. 
 I felt that I could have nothing to do with supplying 
 machines for such concerns. I therefore wrote a letter to 
 my kind cousin, Joseph T. Price, telling him that if I had 
 to engage in such work, I should prefer leaving my situa- 
 tion in twelve months. It was no small trial of faith to 
 come to that conclusion. I was anticipating an early mar- 
 riage to my dear Jenepher, and a house had been selected 
 near the Works. This event completely unsettled me, and 
 in a few months arrangements were made for my leaving ; 
 a step I never regretted, though I ever regard my residence 
 at Neath Abbey as a blessed providence in my lot. 
 
 Tenth Month 26th.—'' Is there no balm in Gilead ? " Yes, 
 though my soul may famish and crave the healing influence, 
 it is not any proof of the absence of the good Physician, 
 who may be hiding His face for my good. Oh, may I 
 patiently wait till the day of the Lord comes. 
 
 Eleventh Month 29th. — Acting under the advice of my 
 friends, I have thought it best to commence on my own 
 account as an engineer. With this intention I have pro- 
 ceeded to Swansea this morning, on my way to Bridport. 
 Earnest have been my desires for preservation, and I trust 
 that with the blessing of the Lord, which makes truly rich, 
 I shall wish for nothing more than a needful supply for my 
 wants during my continuance in this life which can only be 
 regarded as a state of probation. In all m}^ dispensations, 
 whether of ease or pain, may I keep my eye fixed on my 
 Captain, and if a conquest is obtained ascribe the victory 
 to Him. 
 
 For several years the professional duties of E. O. 
 
25.] COMMENCES AS A CIVIL ENGINEER. 21 
 
 Tregelles as an engineer obliged liim to have no settled 
 home. During this period he was actively engaged 
 in the lighting by gas of many towns in the South of 
 England. He writes : — 
 
 Bridjjort, Twelfth MojitJi 3rd. — Have been engaged to-day 
 in measuring the streets of the town. 
 
 Taunton., 12th. — Arrived here this afternoon from Bridport 
 in company with William Forster as far as Crewkerne. 
 After we parted I was rather alarmed by a thunderstorm, 
 which seemed to threaten us with imminent danger. The 
 prospect of being speedily ushered before the Judge of quick 
 and dead produced very serious reflections, and caused me 
 earnestly to crave for mercy. I trust that this circumstance 
 may tend to engage me to devote myself without reserve 
 to Him whose I am. 
 
 On arriving here I found immediate employment, which I 
 desire may promote the work of the Lord, and be dedicated 
 to Him. 
 
 Bridport, First Month 12th, 1832.—" Thou art careful and 
 troubled about many things ; but one thing is needful." May 
 this ever be kept in view. May I by a covenant of love be 
 bound to the Lord, by His power, to serve Him with body, 
 soul, and spirit, that through His grace I may be kept, and 
 experience salvation. 
 
 13th. — This is a memorable day, inasmuch as it may be 
 regarded as the first in my career in my profession, being 
 engaged by the Gas Company, at Bridport, as their engineer. 
 The language of my heart has been, " Trust in the Lord 
 with all thy heart, and lean not to thine own understand- 
 ing." May He who has been with me in trouble still con- 
 descend to guide me, if outward ease may be my portion. 
 
 Neath Abbey, Second Month 8th. — I crave that I may be 
 strengthened to walk in all the ways of the Lord's re- 
 quiring, that so His temporal and spiritual blessings may 
 
22 BRIDPORT. [1832. 
 
 tend to promote the extension of the Redeemer's king- 
 dom. 
 
 lltli. — At the monthly meeting at Swansea I was com- 
 forted by my dear Aunt Price with the language, " But 
 grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and 
 Saviour Jesus Christ." Also that of Junia Price, " Wait on 
 the Lord, be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine 
 heart." 
 
 Youghalj Second Month 22nd. — " The Lord is good to all, 
 and His tender mercies are over all His works." Therefore 
 none are so low but that they may feel encouraged to hope 
 that they may obtain mercy through Christ, who loved us 
 and died for us, and who by His Holy Spirit shed abroad in 
 our hearts, would lead us to the Father if we would yield 
 ourselves to His sway. 
 
 Went to-day, with Abraham and Jane Fisher, and my 
 precious Jenepher, to Castle Martyr. A truly pleasant 
 time. 
 
 Bridporf, 'Ihlrd Month 12th. — Again at this place with a 
 feeling of peace, as though the blessing of the Lord was 
 with me. Had an accident to-day in Axminster, by the up- 
 setting of the car, but through mercy sustained no injury. 
 This is the first serious accident of the kind I have j-et 
 had. 
 
 London, Fourth Month 7th. — Arrived here this morning in 
 much fear of the cholera. But when I remember the man}' 
 preservations I have experienced since I was last here, I 
 may say, " Many, Lord my God, are Thy wonderful 
 works which Thou hast done, and Thy thoughts which are 
 to US-ward : if I would declare and speak of them, they are 
 more than can be numbered." 
 
 Bridjjort, 23nl. — I had a pleasant ride from Bristol, occu- 
 pied in reading temperance tracts. I believe I must not 
 keep silence or remain inactive on this subject much 
 longer. 
 
 24th. — Have felt bound to devote not only the morning of 
 
25.1 TEMPERANCE MEETING. 23 
 
 my life, but the morning of each day, to the service of my 
 Lord, in reading and waiting on Him. 
 
 25^/i. — Have been led to reflect this morning on the 
 benefit of adversity. David says, " I was brought low, and 
 He (the Lord) helped me. Return unto thy rest, my soul, 
 for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee." Rehoboam 
 did not forsake the ways of the Lord until he was estab- 
 lished in his kingdom. Doubtless the prophet Elijah was 
 more comforted by his supply at the brook Cherith, and 
 felt more grateful for it, than Belshazzar at his banquet. 
 
 2Qth. — Finished the book of Revelation this morning ; 
 the fourth time, I believe, that I have read through the New 
 Testament. I well remember the anguish of my heart, 
 when ill five years since, in the remembrance that I was so 
 ignorant of the written word. 
 
 Fifth Month 10th. — Passed a truly happy day. A sweet 
 feeling was prevalent in meeting, in which I enjoyed the 
 greatest of all joys that I know, communion with the 
 Father of spirits. The meeting was held in silence, and I 
 believe I shall long cherish the memory of this refreshing 
 brook by the way. 
 
 London^ 22nd. — Attended the meeting of the British and 
 Foreign Temperance Society, at which were present about 
 4,000 persons, the Bishop of London in the chair. My 
 spirit rejoiced at beholding the evidences of humility and 
 Christianity in his deportment, corresponding with the 
 station he holds as a minister of Christ. Oh that the 
 blessing of the Lord may rest on him and keep him in the 
 way that he should go. 
 
 21th. — Spent the day at Tottenham with my sisters Lydia 
 and Rachel. We heard the truths of the gospel ably set 
 forth by the ministers of the Lord, Thomas Shillitoe, Joseph 
 John Gurney and Anthony Wigham. A favoured day : 
 may my heart be led to obey the call and make a full sur- 
 render. 
 
 29f/i. — Rose at half past six, and have felt desires that I 
 
24 NEATH. [1832. 
 
 ma}' duly prize from daj^ to day the blessing of preservation. 
 The deliberations of this day in the yearly meeting have 
 been truly comforting and satisfactory, very different from 
 those of yesterda3^ I trust that the labours of a few 
 exercised Friends at the early part of the meeting had a 
 chaining effect. I dined to-da}^ at the Old Jewry, where 
 amongst the guests was Stephen Grellet, who sweetly 
 reminded us of our duty in thanksgiving after meals. 
 
 To Abraham Fisher. 
 
 4, Great St. HeJens\ Loiulou. 
 
 Fifth Month 26th, 1832. 
 My dear Friend, — 
 
 . . . I feel a degree of thankfulness not to be ex- 
 pressed, in that it does not appear to me as though the 
 talent was taken from me because I accounted m}^ Master 
 to be hard and hid it, I seem to be favoured with a feeling 
 of rest and peace that the world knows not of. 
 
 Let me encourage thee not to be cast down b}' the 
 apparent pressure of business. I believe thou art bound 
 by a perpetual covenant to serve thy Lord, and His arm 
 is not shortened. God governs, infinite rectitude sits on 
 the throne of the universe, why then should His servants 
 fear ? He can and does make a way for us where we can 
 see no way. But then, must we not follow His leading in 
 all things before we shall fulfil His designs? He that 
 followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the 
 light of life, the only object of value we can pursue. 
 
 E. 0. T. 
 
 Neath Abbey, Sixth Month 4fh. — Once more at this dear 
 spot. May I ever return here with joy, as I do this day, 
 favoured to feel peaceful. And now being amongst my dear 
 friends, who also love me very much, there is great danger 
 of being carried off my guard. 
 
 7th. — During the last few days I have had to drink of 
 
25.] MARRIAGE. 25 
 
 " the wormwood and the gall " (Lam. iii. 19), a cup handed 
 me in mercy for my purification. Oh that the work may 
 be fully accomplished, and that I may feel thankful for the 
 cleansing operations. 
 
 Barnstaple., 9tJi. — On leaving that home at Neath, which 
 I have so long enjoyed, and which now ceases to be mine, 
 since my lot will be joined most likely to another ere I 
 return again, I was comforted in retirement a few minutes 
 prior to my departure by the recollection of the passage, 
 " In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy 
 paths." I craved and do now crave that this may ever be 
 my experience, and that 1 may be bound to the Lord by a 
 perpetual covenant. 
 
 Edwin 0. Tregelles met his sisters at Clifton, and 
 they together proceeded to Youghal to accomplish his 
 marriage with Jenepher Fisher. The day before the 
 wedding a large party went up the river Blackwater 
 for an excursion, and a salmon leaped out of the 
 water into her sister Sarah's lap. It was taken home 
 for the wedding dinner. 
 
 The marriage was, as he records, " comfortably ac- 
 complished on Seventh Month 6th, help being afforded 
 to me, an unworthy creature, on this important day." 
 
 Mllford, Seventh Month 1th. — Left Youghal yesterday, and 
 had a pleasant ride to Waterford. "VVe walked on the pier 
 and enjoyed the beautiful moonlight, and thought of the 
 parting dear Jenepher was so soon to take of her native 
 land. The sea was rough ; she exulted in the motion, and 
 quite enjoyed the beauties with me. We remained on deck 
 until half past one, saw the moon set and a small aurora 
 borealis, and the prospect of returning day. 
 
CHAPTER III. 
 
 BRIDPOKT. 
 
 "With his Wife visits Neath— Bridport— William Foister's Ministry— 
 Sherborne — Anna Price — Quarterly Meeting at Poole — Newton 
 Tracey Meeting House — Yeovil — Barnstaple lighted by Gas — 
 Journsy to Cornwall— Birth of a Daughter — Yeovil lighted by Gas 
 —Upwey— Maiden Castle— Wellington— Attended Long Sutton 
 Meeting alone— Yearly Meeting, 183-4—Bideford — The blind Ostler 
 at Barrington — British and Foreign Bible Society Meeting — Brid- 
 port — Eailway Meeting — Dorchester — Joins his Wife in Ireland and 
 visits Killarney Lakes — Slavery ceases in West India Islands — 
 Takes a House at Neath — Wellington lighted with Gas — Bridge- 
 water Meeting— Teignmouth — Dorchester — Swansea — Birth of a 
 Son— Bridgewater lighted with Gas. 
 
 On reacliing Neath Edwin and Jeneplier Tregelles 
 stayed at Eagles' Bush, the home of his brother and 
 sister Bevincrton and Rebecca Gibbins. It was some 
 years before they had a settled home of their own. 
 AYe find them residing in lodgings at Bridport, and 
 other towns in the south of England, wherever E. O. 
 Tregelles' professional duties as an engineer led 
 them. He writes : — 
 
 Eacjle.s' Bush, Sei-enth Month 12fh, 1832. — Attended 
 monthly meeting at Neath. Aunt Price and Bevington 
 Gibbins spoke on the commandment, " Thou slialt love the 
 Lord thy God with all thy heart." Junia Price offered 
 prayer and praise in the same strain, and an impressive 
 meeting we had. Nathaniel read the Epistle from our last 
 
 26 
 
25.] WILLIAM FORSTEIt. 27 
 
 yearly meeting. Tins has been a pleasant clay : may I ex- 
 perience dedication of heart to the Lord, renouncing my own 
 will for His, and be led by that grace which brings salvation. 
 
 Bridport^ 2dfh, First Day. — " It is good for a man that he 
 bear the yoke in his youth." I have been much impressed 
 with this to-day, and renewedly convinced of its truth. 
 We were addressed in meeting this morning by William 
 Forster in an impressive manner. He first set forth the 
 credibility of the writings of the apostles, and then quoted 
 from their words, " Resist the devil, and he will flee from 
 you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you." 
 He went on to speak of the importance of securing ever- 
 lasting rather than temporal blessings. " AVhat is a man 
 profited if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own 
 soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" 
 and how dreadful the thought of a man losing his own soul, 
 even if only one among hundreds of millions. After de- 
 scribing the comfort aif brded to the Lord's faithful followers 
 in passing through the valley of the shadow of death, having 
 Jehovah to bear up the head above the swellings of Jordan, 
 he said, " And when thus they reach the gate of heaven, 
 they will have nothing to do but to enter in." On taking 
 his seat as he said these words, I desired for him that such 
 may be his blessed experience. 
 
 Eighth Month 4:th. — ^ Finished this morning the very 
 interesting memoir of Thomas Charles (of Bala). And this 
 evening commenced the perusal of Henry Martyn's life. 
 
 I have passed a tranquil day. Oh lor more willingness 
 to be made conformable to the holy pattern (Heb. viii. 5j, to 
 be brought low and truly humble. Make me what Thou 
 wouldst have me to be ! 
 
 Bridport^ bth. — I felt as though I was devoted to the 
 Lord as His servant, and that when I was fit, and He 
 needed me, I should be employed in His service. May I 
 be enabled to perlbrm all His requirements, and sing jo}'- 
 fuUy His praises in the work. 
 
28 * BRIDPORT. [1833. 
 
 Vltli. — Tlie cholera increases in tliis town ; two inter- 
 ments yesterday, and two to-day. Feeling it as a duty 
 I called on most of tlie medical practitioners to lay be- 
 fore them the necessity and propriet}' of union and con- 
 cord at this trying juncture. Before I commenced this, 
 I had "William Forster's approval, and now I feel relieved. 
 
 Ninth Month 13fh. — Returned this evening from Shaftes- 
 bury monthly meeting, after a pleasant journey. AVe met 
 with an accident which might have proved fatal, but the 
 merciful care of our gracious Lord prevented any serious 
 injury. The wheel came off. Had the horse kicked or run 
 off, we should probably have been much injured. 
 
 '20th. — Full of worldly-mindedness ! Oh that it were 
 otherwise, that I might daily remember the covenants of 
 perpetual dedication which I have oft times made with my 
 Lord. So eager am I after worldly profit and credit, that 
 my heart seems willing to forget the one thing needful. 
 Oh that I might rightly apply for help to my Redeemer, 
 who died for me and gave this amazing proof of His love ; 
 and shall I not trust Him ? True it is that " the Lord God 
 is a sun and shield ; the Lord will give grace and glory : 
 no good thing will He withhold from them that walk up- 
 rightly." 
 
 Tenth Month l^th.- — At meeting this morning Anna 
 Forster was engaged to supplicate for some present, that 
 when they are tempted they may seek for deliverance, from 
 Him who is a strong tower to those who trust in Him. 
 
 Sherborne, Twelfth Month 31.vf.— Arrived here this even- 
 ing with dear Jenepher from Dorchester, where I had a 
 satisfactory interview and a prospect of employment. May 
 I be truly thankful to the Father of mercies for His un- 
 numbered blessings, which have been showered on me 
 during the past year. 
 
 Bridport, First Month Ibth, 1833.— I took tea at Silvanus 
 Stephens' with Lieut. Fabian, who is travelling on behalf of 
 the British and Foreign School Society. He is a zealous 
 
26.] TV,S77',S' .1 PlilSOXEn. 29 
 
 advocate of tlie slaves, having been an eye-witness of their 
 miseries. 
 
 Neath Abbey, Second Month bth. — Have been once more 
 favoured to return to this dear spot. I crave a continuance 
 of the blessing of the Lord my Deliverer, and that I may 
 truly serve Him. After leaving Bristol this morning, per 
 Glamorgan steamer, we were in great danger off the sands 
 from thick weather setting in. 
 
 Glenvelyn Cottage^ 24i/i. — I have been visiting at this sweet 
 abode for several days, and have much enjoyed the society 
 of my dear a ant Anna Price, and cousins, whose kindness 
 is very great. 
 
 21tJi. — Left the cottage with peaceful feelings after a few 
 words of counsel from cousin Junia Price to keep straight on 
 my course, taking heed of right and left hand errors. Oh 
 that I may rightly seek to be daily kept by the power of 
 the Lord free from evil. 
 
 Bridjjort, Third Month 9th. — On reading " Pilgrim's Pro- 
 gress " this evening, desires were raised in my heart that I 
 may look well for the stepping-stones in the Slough of 
 Despond, and lay fast hold of the gracious promises, 
 
 16th. — Called at the Dorchester gaol to inquire respecting 
 the poor boy Wilkins who set fire to some houses in this 
 place, and find he is to be executed this day fortnight. 
 
 2'2nd. — To-morrow we propose leaving for Barnstaple. 
 Often when I am thus going from place to place, the desire 
 arises in my heart, " If Thy presence go not with me, carry 
 me not up hence." 
 
 Poole, Fourth Month 4ith. — Attended the quarterly riieet- 
 ing. Dear William Forster was remarkably led. He com- 
 menced by reminding us that the early Christians used 
 great plainness of speech. And truly he dealt closely and 
 plainly with us, lajdng before us the necessity of attending 
 to internal reproofs, which convince of sin, and lead us 
 to look for deliverance to Him whom God hath exalted to 
 be a Prince and a Saviour to give repentance to Israel and 
 
30 BRIDPORT. [1833. 
 
 remission of sins. Anna Forster arl led her testimony 
 very acceptabI3^ And then William Forster supplicated 
 for mercy, althouo;h our sinfulness is so great that we are 
 unworthy to lift our eyes to the sacred footstool. 
 
 Dorchester, hth. — Let me not, in days of fulness of bread, 
 forget the timely relief this day supplied by a friend paying 
 me my account. 
 
 Barnstaple, 27th. — "What a favour that a Sabbath is allotted 
 us. May I prize this privilege, and seek for help truly to 
 benefit by it. 
 
 Honiton, Fifth Mmth &th. — Had precious comfort at the 
 little Coplestone Inn. where the Lord was pleased to make 
 Himself known. Oh that I might at all times feel that 
 my daily support and guidance is of the Lord's abundant 
 mercy. May my dear wife also bs visited by the messenger 
 of the covenant in her seasons of retirement, and may these 
 seasons be blessed, is the sincere desire of my soul. 
 
 Barnstaple, 24th. — Much interested in the perusal of 
 Alexander Jaffray's diary, and I trust benefited by it. 
 
 29f7i.— Spent this day pleasantly, and without much to 
 condemn me, except needless petulance at the Gas Works. 
 Oh, how at times I Iou't; for a meek and quiet spirit. 
 
 Bridport, Sixth Month hth. — Left Barnstaple this morning, 
 intending to reach Dorchester this evening. But on arriv- 
 ing here it appeared best to remain over meeting to-morrow, 
 and in this I have been comforted by reading the "Selection 
 of Advices" on attendance of meetings,^ and have remem- 
 bered with some satisfaction the promise of the Lord to 
 Israel, when they were absent at their sacrifice, that no man 
 should desire their land. 
 
 Yeovil^ dth, First Day. — Blessed with near and comfort- 
 able access to the throne of grac^, during part of meeting- 
 time. Felt encouraged by the language, " Trust yo in 
 the Lord forever; for in the Lord Johov;ih is everlasting 
 strength." A friend addressed me at the meeting-house 
 
 ' See " Book of Discipline," of tlic Society of Frienls. 
 
2fi.] WILLING-HEARTED SERVICE. 31 
 
 door, saying that he supposed I was there on business, and 
 that even in temporal things there was nothing Hke the 
 wisdom from above to direct. 
 
 llfh. — I was favoured this day with the appointment of 
 engineer to the Yeovil G-as Company. I feel thankful for 
 the help which has been granted me. The language of my 
 heart is, " I will bless the Lord at all times ; His praise 
 shall continually be in my mouth : the humble shall hear 
 thereof and be glad." 
 
 Barnstaple^ 16th. — Went to Newton Tracey meeting this 
 morning, and sat there alone without any friend joining me. 
 It was a comfortable time, and I was led to reflect on the 
 changes which had taken place since I was last there, nearly 
 seven years ago. Since which time some of my relations 
 have been gathered to their eternal rest, and I have been 
 called to work in the Lord's vineyard. May this be my lot 
 until time to me shall be no longer. 
 
 19^^. — In the near prospect of soon leaving this part of 
 the country I am led to inquire whether I have performed 
 the purpose for which I came here. And though surely 
 I have done but very little, yet the answer of peace is as 
 balm to my soul. 
 
 27th. — Comforted by the remembrance of the promise, 
 " Ask of Me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine 
 inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy 
 possession." As to temporals, I desire it not, but I would 
 fain know a fulfilment of the promise as to spiritual things ; 
 that I may possess the land of the heathen, if it be my 
 heavenly Father's will, through me as His poor instrument, 
 to make known to those who sit in darkness the glad 
 tidings of the gospel. Oh for close communion with Him, 
 and fitness in all things for the service of my Lord. 
 
 Yeovil^ Seventh Month 10th. — Slept last night at Dor- 
 chester, whither I went intending to return here in the 
 evening ; but between Weymouth and Dorchester the 
 horse fell under the gig with such force as to throw dear 
 
32 FALMOUTH. [1833. 
 
 Jeneplier and me out. It was a great mercy that neither 
 of us was materiall}^ hurt. It should teach us that we are 
 indeed very dependent for all our favours on our heavenly 
 Father. 
 
 Barnstaple^ Eighth Month 11th, First Day evening. — Spent 
 a pleasant day with James Veale. Sat with him alone this 
 afternoon in our little meeting in Joy Street, which was 
 a season of some comfort to me, more than has latterl}^ 
 been my portion. 
 
 Yeovil., 13th. — Attended Bridgewater monthly meeting 
 to-day. The meeting for worship was held in silence, and 
 a blessed meeting it was for me. The Lord by His Spirit 
 gave me to see that the all-important object of my life is 
 to reach the goal which appeared before me in glory, with 
 a narrow straight path leading to it, in some parts slijDper}'. 
 
 Bridport, Ninth Month l.yf. — To-morrow we are to set out 
 for Cornwall. I crave simple dependence on the Lord, that 
 He may in all things order our steps aright. 
 
 '' How are Thy servants blest, Lord ! 
 How sure is their defence ! 
 Eternal wisdom is their guide, 
 Their help omnipotence ! " 
 
 After E. 0. and J. Tregelles reached Falmouth, pro- 
 fessional engagements called him away, and he left 
 his wife there with his relations. He writes : — 
 
 Barnstaple, Oih. — Through the condescension of my Holy 
 Guide I have this day been preserved from giving much 
 vent to hasty feelings, though I have been fully occupied, 
 and rather hastened to-day, in the arrangements for light- 
 ing this town, which was accomplished tliis evening to my 
 satisfaction. 
 
 Dorchester, Tenth Month 9th. — Attended monthly meeting 
 at Yeovil yesterday. I may truly say that the things of 
 
27.] JOlTiXEY TO COItXU'ALL. 33 
 
 time had sucli liolcl of me that I could scarcely look towards 
 the Lord's holy temple. But just at the conclusion I felt 
 cheered by the remembrance of the blessing pronounced on 
 the poor in spirit. 
 
 Oleham2)to)i, llfh. — I was favoured to reach this place 
 this evening from Axminster. The journey was performed 
 in our own phaeton drawn by Nimrod. 
 
 Falmouth, 14rth. — Reached this dear spot at half-past 
 three, rather late, but went to meeting and had a favoured 
 time. I find my precious Jenepher well, which is a great 
 mercy, especially now cholera is visiting this land. 
 
 In the morning meeting at Truro I seemed somewhat 
 drawn to declare the things of the Lord to those assembled, 
 but not so clearly as to warrant my proceeding. Before 
 the close, Ann Tweedy spoke to my state, advising a single 
 eye, and a keeping close to the witness within, waiting 
 only on the Lord. Attended the preparative meeting, at 
 which no representatives were appointed, in consequence 
 of the cholera at Falmouth, where the monthly meeting 
 is to be held. At the preparative meeting I heard the 
 new Queries and Advices read for the first time, and like 
 them much. 
 
 VJfJi. — This day I am twenty-seven. Though my faith has 
 been at times very low during the past season, yet I can see 
 that some good has been accomplished by my many trials. 
 And now my language would fain be, Courage, my soul, 
 thou art one year nearer to an eternit}^ which, through the 
 mercy of God, will be of enduring bliss to those who through 
 faith and patience inherit the promises, 
 
 Baynsfaphj 2Gth. — Permitted to reach this place safety, 
 with my dear Jenepher. Poor Nimrod has performed well. 
 I felt tried on my arrival here to see some remarks in a 
 newspaper, about the Gas Works, to my prejudice. I must 
 now put in practice what I have found to be beneficial 
 heretofore, not to notice aught that may be published in 
 this way concerning me, be it praise or blame. 
 
 L. T. 3 
 
;« nORCHESTEIi. [1833. 
 
 JliJi-erfon, 2^th. — Left Barnstaple tliis morning. Read 
 in sister Sarah's diary to my comfort and I hope, in- 
 struction. Reflecting this evening on the degrees of hap- 
 piness in this world, and the most ready way of procuring 
 it, it has forcibly appeared to me that simple obedience to 
 the righteous will of the Lord is most essential. 
 
 Don-hester^ Eleventh Month l^fh. — Arrived here from 
 Yeovil this evening, bringing dear Jenepher by H0I3' Well 
 and Stratton. From the high ground we had a fine view 
 of the scenery near Bridport, and saw the sun sink to his 
 rest in magnificence, so that we thought ourselves well 
 repaid for taking that route. 
 
 It appears to me that the Christian may be compared to 
 the moon ; all the light he can show is reflected from the 
 beams of the Father's face. Oh that I may ever feel that 
 of myself I am nothing. 
 
 27th. — Blessed this day by the safety of my dear wife 
 after giving birth to her first-born, a daughter. I crave 
 the merciful regard of my heavenly Father, who has again 
 shown His great goodness towards us. May Ave all be 
 dedicated to Him and His service. 
 
 Twelfth Month lAth. — I had a pleasant visit from William 
 Forster to-day, during which he counselled me as to a more 
 settled residence. Sincerely do I desire to be led aright, 
 and wish to have no will of my own. " The steps of a good 
 man are ordered by the Lord," " None of his stej^s shall 
 slide." 
 
 25f//. — This day should not pass without serious con- 
 sideration of the benefits which have been bestowed on 
 fallen men by the incarnation and propitiatory sacrifice of 
 the Son of God : and indeed every passing day we ought 
 to be impressed with thankfulness for the blessings be- 
 stowed on us by our Redeemer. Him first, Him last, Him 
 midst, and without end. 
 
 2Qth. — This evening the moon was totally eclipsed, but it 
 was so cloudy that we saw little of it. I have seldom felt 
 
27.] PEACE AXD TEMPERANCE. a"* 
 
 more impressed with tlie infinitude of tlie wisdom wliicli 
 directs the planefs course, so exact, so regular, and wonder- 
 ful 
 
 28f/?.— It is a great favour that the Lord leaves me not 
 without a witness, that His Spirit continually strives with 
 me, reproving me for evil. Oh, grant that I may be 
 •enabled to maintain the warfare against my soul's enemies, 
 and ultimately to triumph in a glorious deliverance. 
 
 Tonedale, First Mouth 17th, 1834.— Nathaniel and I left 
 Bridport, after attending the week-day meeting yesterdaj^, 
 and were favoured to reach Taunton in safet}^, late in the 
 <wening. Our ride was particularly pleasant, though rainy, 
 ■<mr minds being at ease, and we enjoyed sweet converse 
 together. Trul}^ it may be said, "Behold, how good and 
 how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unit}'." 
 
 Yeovil, 2oth. — Spent this evening at John Slade's. I 
 think I see the dawning of a Temperance Society here. 
 3Iay the Lord's work prosper. 
 
 31.s'^ — I have been impressed lately with the impropriety 
 •of calhng the Scriptures '• the word of God,'' having been 
 led to reflect on Luke v. 1, and also on the passage, " And 
 this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you." 
 
 Second Mouth 10th. — Dined to-day at John Slade's, where 
 way was opened for declaring the peaceful sentiments of 
 Friends, and those connected with the Peace Society. I 
 feel thankful that I was helped to avow my confidence in 
 a faithful prayer-hearing God. 
 
 11th. — Favoured with help to get through the cares of 
 this day without much anxiety, and to accomplish the light- 
 ing of the town of Yeovil with a, good degree of satisfaction, 
 for which I desire to acknowledge the mercy shown me. 
 
 Upicey, 1-lth. — This day I have been peevish and uncom- 
 fortable ; though I had a pleasant time of retirement before 
 breakfast. Had I not endeavoured to live too long on this 
 feeling, it might have been better for me. 
 
 20/^. — Left Wellinfrton at three, and reached Yeovil at 
 
36 rPU'EY. [ISai.. 
 
 ten in safety. My ride was most pleasant, peaceful and 
 clieerfnl. I rode along, my mind in no wa}' dismaj-ed by 
 fear of attack.' This feelino- has very much subsided since- 
 I was led to avow unequivocally my sentiments of non- 
 resistance. 
 
 'lliii'd Month 21.sf. — Reached Wellington this evening, 
 though my pooi- Nimrod fell with me at Hammill, but did 
 not hurt himself much. 
 
 Iptrei/, i-A}f/i. — AValked to see IMaiden Castle ; a surprising" 
 earthwork fortification which took us forty minutes to ga 
 round, though we walked on the middle bank. 
 
 Fourtli Month 8th. — A day of carefulness ; being engaged 
 on an arbitration at Weymouth about a Roman Catholic 
 chapel. I was strengthened to maintain consistenc}- with 
 regard to not having the oath tendered to the opposite 
 party. 
 
 13th. — T feel a degree of comfort in remembering the pas- 
 sage, '' The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken 
 heart, and savetli such as be of a contrite spirit." Had much 
 satisfaction this evening in distributing some tracts, of which 
 if only one does good I shall greatly rejoice. 
 
 l&h. — Have had a busy and a trying day. May I be 
 helped by Him whom I desire to serve, who wills not that 
 '•any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." 
 
 WeUhigton, 22nd. — ^This afternoon, at Tonedale, we were 
 addressed by our cousin, Sylvanus Fox, on the importance 
 of walking in the light, both for our own good and that of 
 others. Oh that my dear Jenepher and I may cleave fast 
 hold to the anchor of faith. 
 
 Xeath Ahhei/^ 2[Hh. — To-day has been one of much comfort 
 and enjoyment amongst my dear relatives in this j)art. As 
 I saw swallows skimming joyfully in the air, I thought it 
 was not unlike my condition. I, like them, liave great en- 
 joyment whilst in pursuit of my subsistence, 
 
 30^//. — I called to see Edward Powell, my fcllow-draughts- 
 ' Iliirlnvav robberies were not uncoiumou in those tlays. 
 
■21. \ THE BLIND OSTLER. 37 
 
 man at Neath Abbey AVorks, who seems rapidly sinking to 
 the grave. An affecting interview it was. I endeavoured 
 to point out to him that his allotment was to be preferred 
 to ours, seeing that he is about to enter the mansions of 
 bliss, whereas we are left to struggle on. 
 
 Wellington .1 Fifth Month 22ncl. — I have to record the mercy 
 shown me in my lonel}' sitting at Long Sutton meeting, 
 v/here I went expecting to meet with Friends, but none 
 came. My heart seemed full of love, gratitude and praise. 
 I do not remember having before felt such holy j'oy. Blessed, 
 for ever blessed, be the Lord, most high ! 
 
 London., 2Qtli. — At the yearly meeting, under a sense of 
 •duty, I ventured to speak on the subject of oaths being re- 
 ■<iuired of others by those who object on strict conscientious 
 grounds to use them themselves. 
 
 28^/l — The meeting for worship at Devonshire House was a 
 most memorable season. John Pease was engaged at length 
 in very comforting strains, and the language of vay heart at 
 the end was. Shout, for the Lord thy God hath triumphed ! 
 
 Bideford., Sijcth Month yyth. — Favoured to reach this place 
 safely, and settle quietly and pleasantly in lodgings. 
 
 At Barrington we had a blind ostler, who was quite clever 
 with the horse. He had been injured by an explosion in 
 a lime-stone quarry twenty years since, and lost his left 
 irhumb as well. I could not but admire the industry of a 
 man who is maimed to a degree that would render most 
 ipersons a burden to their relations. 
 
 10th. — A quiet, busy day, but not free from temptation. 
 It behoves me at all times to be on the watch, and to guard 
 .against every approach of the enemy of all righteousness. 
 This evening, on hearing the clock strike eight whilst a 
 person was preaching on the quay, I was reminded that the 
 day will come when I shall hear the clock strike for the last 
 time, and then all the petty things of time, which now ex- 
 cite and engross my attention, will dwindle into utter in- 
 significance when compared with the interests of eternitv. 
 
3« YOL'GHAL. [183^1 
 
 Ih-ii/jxH-f, >'^('ce)if/i Monilt \xt. — I was tauglit a useful lesson 
 yesterday in ascending a ladder at the Gas AVorks. AVhilst 
 I kept my e^'e on objects above me my liead was not dizzy, 
 but tlie instant I looked doA\n anfl saw the height to whicli 
 I had attained I felt in danger. May I long remember 
 this feeling when I am read}'- to think that I have attained 
 to a point above my fellows. 
 
 14^//. — Attended this evening a meeting of the British 
 and Foreign Bible Society, and had to take an active part 
 in it, at which I rejoice, although the effort to me was con- 
 siderable. 1 cannot but feel that m}'- dear father would 
 have encouraged my labours. 
 
 Dorchester, 11th. — This day was the first raihvaj^ meeting 
 here, and now at midnight I proceed to Bridjjort on my way 
 rid Liverpool to meet my dear wife in Ireland. 
 
 Limericl-, 27th^ First Pa//. — I Avas taken very poorl}' after 
 breakfast at the house of my uncle, Edward Alexander, and 
 was unable to attend the meeting in the morning ; but was- 
 favoured in the afternoon meeting with ability to stand as 
 on the Lord's side. 
 
 Killaruei/, 28th. — Have had a pleasant day in riding to- 
 this place with dear Jenepher, and have felt some drawings 
 of Divine love. May I be kept near this power. 
 
 2Wh. — AVe have been engaged to-day in visiting the- 
 A-arious spots of interest in this delightful neighbourhood,, 
 and I have felt a care, whilst we have enjoyed this fine- 
 scenery, that we might endeavour to do all the good in our 
 power in our intercourse with our fellows. 
 
 Spriug/iehf (Vouf/hal^^ Eighth Month \.st. — This da}' the 
 West Indian slaves are to be set free ! Oh, how delightful 
 it is to live at such a time ; when the cruel shackles are- 
 broken which have been imposed on an unoffending set of 
 beings, by nations jn-ofessing Christianity. Those who ma}' 
 come after us will scarcely credit the stories which may be- 
 handed down, of the enormities that have been practised 
 in the wars encouraged by Europeans in Africa for the- 
 
27.] TAKES A HOUSE AT NEATH. 3J) 
 
 capture of slaves. Chained together they were driven 
 to the shore, and stowed closely in small vessels, to con- 
 vey them to the sugar plantations, where the}'' suffered 
 corporal punishment at the caprice of their fellow-men ; 
 some of these by no means their superiors, but claiming 
 -authority because of the difference in the colour of the 
 skin. And oh ! now that they are thus liberated from 
 their bonds, may they also be freed from their spiritual 
 fetters, and partake of the glorious liberty of the sons 
 of God. 
 
 Bridpoiij 2Wi. — A day of much conflict. Sat both meet- 
 ings with very little comfort. In the morning my heart 
 was engaged to petition for the blessing of the Lord to 
 descend on my dear child and her precious mother. The 
 remembrance of my obligations on their account seemed to 
 draw my heart to renew my covenant of allegiance. 
 
 Bridgeicafer^ 27fJi. — A busy day has passed satisfactoril}-. 
 How greatly do I desire not only to appear as a Christian, 
 but to be one, 
 
 Mehjncrjjtliau^ Neafli^ Ninth Month Isf. — This day we enter 
 on our new abode, and commence housekeeping for ourselves. 
 Truly pleasant is the prospect. May it be our chief concern 
 to serve the Lord. 
 
 9fh. — I have this morning, in mercy, been led to see that 
 I have not enough of the fear of God before my eyes. The 
 language of my heart has in sincerity been : Teach me Thj' 
 wa}^, Lord, that I may walk in Thy path ; strengthen me 
 in the way of holiness, and unite my heart to fear Thy 
 name. Oh, purify me inwardly and outwardl}". Create in 
 me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me. 
 Sanctify me wholly by Thy truth, that I may be purged and 
 made meet for Thy use. 
 
 Tenth Month IMh. — Attended an appointed meeting this 
 evening, where was William Gundry, who rose with the 
 language, " Li quietness and in confidence shall be your 
 strength," which impressed me much. I have derived 
 
40 \FATJI. [1834. 
 
 comfort, and I trust some spiritual strength, from tlie 
 labours of our dear friend. 
 
 19/^. — This day I have reached the end of ni}^ twenty- 
 eighth year, and the impression on my mind has been of a 
 more serious cast than on any former anniversary that I can 
 remember. It has appeared to me to be indeed high time 
 to be in earnest about eternal things, seeing that it is prob- 
 able that more than half of my life is past. Greath' do I 
 desire to allow Christ Jesus my Lord to reign and rule in 
 my heart. 
 
 WeUlngfon, 2'2nd. — Fully occupied to-day preparing for 
 lighting the town, which has been accomplished this evening 
 to my satisfaction. 
 
 MeJyncnjthan^ Eleventh Mouth \st. — Had this evening an 
 agreeable visit from my cousins Robert W, Fox and his 
 daughter Anna Maria, also cousins Joseph and Junia Price. 
 
 Feel calm and quiet at the close of one of ni}- busy weeks, 
 and greatly desire that though the world may smile on me, 
 I may ever prefer Jerusalem al)ove my chief jo}^ (Psalm 
 cxxxvii. 6). 
 
 Bridgetcater, bth. — AVas at meeting here to-daj-, and felt 
 better for the time of waiting, wherein I was enabled to lay 
 my all at the feet of my Lord, and was comforted b}^ the 
 remembrance of the passage, " Gather My saints together, 
 those that have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice." 
 
 Teignmouth^ 1th. — This day has passed with some care, in 
 consequence of my peevishness, the result of rising late this 
 morning. Whilst dressing I saw a small vessel in distress, 
 which tried twice to enter the port, and then bore away 
 to leeward towards Exmouth. I felt much for the sailors. 
 I was behindhand with an appointment that I had made, 
 and in consequence was led to reflect on the vast impor- 
 tance of being prepared for the summons of m}"- righteous 
 Lord. 
 
 Dorchester. 14///. — Arrived here at three o'clock this morn- 
 ing per Jlei'ohl coach, having left Exeter j'esterda}' evening 
 
■2S.] SOCIAL LIFE. 11 
 
 at five. The night was very cold, and my heart was grieved 
 by the sad conduct of a drunken man on the coach. 
 
 TicelftJi Month 11th. — Monthly meeting at Swansea, which 
 I attended with my dear wife. It is the anniversary of the 
 ■day when I pubUcly avowed myself to be on the Lord's side, 
 ■seven years since. My heart was then made to rejoice, and 
 to-day I have felt bowed in thankfulness for the mercy 
 afforded me in having been kept hitherto, I trust in degree 
 steadfast in the faith. 
 
 Xeath, 11th. — Through unmerited mercy I have been per- 
 mitted to pass another peaceful day. Oh, that my soul may 
 grow deep in the garden of the Lord during this season of 
 His visitation and watering. 
 
 l^th. — Some of our cousins took tea with us this evening, 
 and I have been exercised with a fear lest I have used light- 
 ness to the injury of, what shall 1 say, the truth, or my 
 character ? 
 
 2oth. — When I rose this morning I was favoured to come 
 near to the fountain of holiness, to draw water as from the 
 wells of salvation. As I Avalked towards our meeting, being 
 ITifth-day, my mind was led into silent exercise, and after we 
 were gathered the visitation was renewed, constraining me 
 to offer a petition on behalf of those assembled, which I again 
 ■crave may meet with acceptance at the Lord's holy altar. 
 
 Cardiff', First Month 10th, 1835.— Am now kindly enter- 
 tained in this place by our friend Thomas Lloyd, whose wife 
 has joined in profession with us. In the prospect of spend- 
 ing to-morrow with them, I feel concerned lest I may injure 
 the growth of the pure seed in those who are led to adopt 
 the views of our Society. 
 
 11th. — Still at Cardift". I trust that the Sabbath has not 
 been spent unprofitably. Much exercise has been my por- 
 tion throughout the day, and now at the close of it I am 
 led to petition for my dear wife and child and self, that we 
 may be rich partakers of the salvation which is freely offered 
 us of God, through faith in His beloved Son. 
 
42 X EAT II. fl83r,. 
 
 l(jth. — Have read this evening with chastened, yet thank- 
 ful feelings, the memovandnm I made when about to leave 
 the Neatli Abbey AVorks. and have to adore the power and 
 help which have been aiforded me. May all I possess be- 
 laid at the feet of the (liver of every good and perfect gift. 
 
 25^//.— This morning Jenepher gave birth to a boy, to my 
 great joy. May I dedicate him to his Maker, placing him 
 m the hands of Him who gave us this additional treasure^ 
 with the heartfelt praj^er that he ma}' find favour with God 
 and man. 
 
 'lijth. — Had this evening an interesting visit from ni}' dear 
 brother Xathaniel. He mentioned a narrow escape he had 
 from a piece of casting flying off from under the balL 
 Surely this is a great mercy. The piece of iron, of twenty 
 pounds weight, flew by him with the force of a cannon shot, 
 and broke some east iron behind him. Let this teach us- 
 that we are still under the kind and merciful protection of a 
 Providence infinite in wisdom as in power, 
 
 3U^/i. — Felt disposed to be angry to-da}*, but through the- 
 aid of the Holy Spirit, the remembrance of the absolute 
 nothingness of all worldly things compared with the awful 
 realities of eternity served as a check. 
 
 In reading the Memoirs of John Fletcher I have met with 
 a passage that has appeared peculiarly instructive. " Abso- 
 lute resignation to the Divine will baffles a thousand tempta- 
 tions, and confidence in our Saviour carries us sweetl}' 
 through a thousand trials.*' 
 
 Bridgeicdfer, Second Month 'dnf. — I have had much satisfac- 
 tion in hearing persons speak approvingly of the gas in the 
 town, which was lighted last Seventh-day. 
 
CHAPTER IV. 
 
 NEATH. 
 
 Christian Faithfulness — Xeath— T. "Williams — Barnstaple with Sister.s- 
 — Clovelly — Honiton lighted with Gas — General Meeting at Brecon 
 — Deatli of Bevington Gibbins — General Meeting in Hereford 
 new Meeting Honse — ]\rilford — Thoughts on Business — Grace- 
 chnrch Street Meeting, London — Honse of Commons — Willianj 
 Allen and John Barclay at Stoke Newington — W. D. Crewdson 
 and Thomas Shillitoe at Tottenham Meeting — Engineer of 
 Railwaj-, Southampton to Salisbury — A busj' Week — Stanley- 
 Pumphrey"s Experiences when Commercial Traveller — Death of 
 Edward Alexander — Exeter— Birth of a Daughter— Serious Illness 
 of Ills Wife — General Meeting at Worcester — Fire at Exeter — 
 Yearly Meeting — J.J. Giumey going to America— Peter Bedford — 
 Witli Edward Ash visits Women's Meeting— Death of King- 
 William IV. — Joins his Wife at Youghal — Exeter — Edward and 
 John Pease. 
 
 Falmouth, Second ilfoufh IGth. 1835. — This day fifteen 
 years I left my dear home for Wales, and lodged at Port- 
 reath, whither I walked from Redruth lonely and desolate. 
 Oh, hoAv much have I passed through since ! May no child 
 of mine ever be exposed to the trials I have had to encoun- 
 ter ; and yet I can acknowledge " out of them all the Lord 
 has delivered me."' 
 
 Ejceter^ 2'2ud, First Daij. — Have been much pained 
 to-day by seeing a young man in the coffee-room en- 
 gaged in painting some sketches. After deep searching^ 
 of heart I took up my candle, believing that it was not 
 required of me to express my feelings, but unexpectedly it 
 seemed laid on me to express my regret at seeing him thus 
 employed, which I endeavoured to do in a christian-like kind 
 
-44 y EAT 11. [1835. 
 
 spirit, and the hint was woU roceived, though he sought to 
 vindicate his conduct. '• In the morning sow thy seed, 
 and in the evening withhold not thine hand : for thou 
 K-nowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or 
 whether the}^ both shall be alike good." 
 
 Neafli, Third Month Ixf. — I read this evening in John 
 Fletcher, '• No religion will in the end do us and our people 
 any good, but that which works by love, humble, childlike, 
 •obedient love. ^lay that religion fill our souls, and inliuence 
 all our tempers, words, and actions.'' 
 
 22iid. — Have been blessed to-day with greater desires 
 after an increase of holiness than for some time past. Both 
 ]neetings, though silent, were profitable seasons. Maj^ m}^ 
 soul be clearly engaged in attention to the leadings of my 
 spiritual Guide. 
 
 Jferthijr, Fourth Month 12f/i.— Called this morning on 
 Thomas Williams, who seems to be sinking f;ist into his 
 everlasting rest. May his sun set peacefully, and may his 
 soul partake of the unseen glories which are to be revealed 
 to those who love Grod. Had a precious season with him 
 after reading the eleventh and twelfth chapters of Isaiah. 
 Both in going to his cottage, and in returning, my mind 
 was overflowing with peace and joy, which still continues, 
 blessed be the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. 
 He lay in his bed in a small upstairs chamber, with his 
 head bound up with a blue handkerchief. His mind in a 
 sweet state, only waiting for the message to go forth, '• It is 
 enough, gather My saints together, those that have made a 
 covenant with Me." 
 
 Jiri.sfoJ^ 17 fh (The day called Good Friday). Ma}' I ever 
 be deeply impressed with the benefit I have derived from 
 the coming and the sacrifice of my Redeemer; and bj' the 
 remembrance that, as an Intercessor with the Father, He is 
 my all-suilicient Surety. As my Comforter, He cheers the 
 otherwise at times sorrowful path ; as my Guide, He by 
 His Spirit leads me. 
 
28.J IIOXITOX LIGHTED WITH GAS. 4r,. 
 
 Fifth JfonfJi 9th. — At Bideford met my dear sisters Eliza- 
 beth, Lydia, and Rachel, and accompanied them to Barn- 
 staple. 
 
 lOfh. — I was mnch pleased to see an increase in the 
 nnmbers at meeting, both in the morning and evening. 
 I feel peace in the retrospect of my engagement there this- 
 morning. 
 
 11^//. — We visited Clovellj^ A sweet spot, where I shonld 
 like to take my dear wife and spend a week. The people 
 appear to be in a very simple, open state. The gronnds of 
 Clovelly Court, the seat of Sir James Hamlyn Williams, are 
 very beautiful. The cliffs are grand. My sisters were also 
 much gratified bj' the school supported by Lady Williams. 
 
 Wellington, 12th. — Left my sisters at Barnstaple. Called 
 at Castle Hill, driving through the beautiful grounds. I 
 had Lord Ebrington's compan}^ in the coach from Tiverton 
 very agreeably. 
 
 Honiton, Idth.- — Spent this evening with William AVriglit, 
 the Independent minister, who, in his prayer before supper, 
 pleaded on my behalf, that I might experience the Cod of 
 Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to be mj^ God, and that I might 
 be permitted to return to my family in peace. 
 
 loth. — Favoured to reach Bridport in safety, though we 
 came with great speed over the hilly road between Honiton 
 and this place ; twenty-one miles in two hours and twenty- 
 five minutes ; a sad rate for the poor horses. 
 
 Kith. — Thankfulness covers my mind for the preserva- 
 tion witnessed this day in keeping me from evil. Though 
 I have to lament my wandering of mind in both meetings, 
 I had intervals wherein I was able to relinquish myself and 
 all I have into the hands of Him Avho orders all things well. 
 
 22nd. — This evening the town of Honiton was lighted to 
 my satisfaction. 
 
 Xeath, Six Month ord. — I heard this evening of the pros- 
 pect of work at Bath, and desire that all my movements 
 may be in accordance with truth, that I may fulfil in all 
 
4G XEATIL [1835. 
 
 things the A\-ill of my heavenly Fatliev, and of Him I crave 
 help, ability, and preservation, to run in the way of His 
 commandments. 
 
 Ofh. — Spent the day very pleasantly in visiting the water- 
 falls of the valley, and much enjoyed the lovely scener3^ 
 Thirteen years had elapsed since my former visit with 
 Robert and Kachel Howard. 
 
 23fh, First Ikiij. — -I was led this morning, whilst dressing, 
 to crave that I might be permitted to abide patiently in the 
 watch-tower throughout the day, and greatly have I Ijeen 
 favoured in this respect. 
 
 Brecon, ^centli Month loth. — This day the general meet- 
 ing has been held here. It has proved to be a time of re- 
 newed favour. We have had the company of John Barclay, 
 who was engaged to declare the way of self-denial, the way 
 of holiness, the way of truth, with clearness, and boldness, 
 and great simplicity. I was made thankful that the spirit 
 of prophecy was afresh poured forth, and that judges were 
 raised up as at the first, and counsellors as at the beginning. 
 
 Bridgeicater, Eighth Month ''2nd. — I have been tried of late 
 by apprehensions as to the continuance of supplies of the 
 needful for the support of my dear wife and famil}'. May 
 i\\\ things tend to draw me nearer to my heavenly Father, 
 depending on His mercy and goodness ; and may I, in 
 seasons of more hopefulness, not forgot the impressions of 
 the day of carefulness, but be L^d to receive all my bless- 
 ings with a thankful heart, and be at all times able truly 
 to sympathise with the depressed. It has felt to me far 
 better to know a temporal poverty, wherein the heart is 
 inclined to seek after God, rather than to have abundance, 
 iind forget God. 
 
 \fJi. — Keceived to-day the mournful tidings of the decease 
 of my precious brother Bevington Gibbins, which has 
 plunged me into greater mental distress than I ever remem- 
 ber to have experienced, partly in consequence of the sud- 
 denness, and partly because of the intimate intercoui'se we 
 
■2S.] BEVIXGTOX G IBB INS. 17 
 
 liave recently had. But in the midst of my distress I can 
 r.'joice on his behalf, that ho is removed beyond thf reach 
 of trial, and has entered, I firmly believe, on the joys pre- 
 pared for tlios:^ who love their Lord. 
 
 Xeathj 13tJi. — Monthly Meeting at Swansea. When the 
 burial note ibr the remains of our dear brother was read, 
 many tears were shed. William Moyse testified his belief 
 that he was partaking of the blessing of " that servant 
 Avhom his Lord, when He cometli, shall find watching." 
 Oousin Joseph T. Price also bore testimony to him. Surely 
 the remembrance of his having so recently- been amongst 
 us, as to have been on an appointment at the last monthly 
 meeting, was enongh to impress the minds of many. 
 
 nth. — I had a refreshing visit from my dear Aunt Fox 
 to my soul's comfort. After reminding me of the text, '• I 
 will never leave thee nor forsake thee," she took mj' hand at 
 parting, and repeated the promise, " Fear not, I am with 
 thee." How I cling to her ! I crave her help by prayer, 
 though I have an ever present and omnipotent Helper, 
 Mediator, and Intercessor A\-ith the Father, 
 
 V,)th. — Returned from Merthyr in five hours, with Nim- 
 rod and the four-wheeled gig ; roads very stony and bad. 
 Found my dear mother-in-law here to my satisfaction. I 
 feel thankful for the peace which has been my portion. 
 May I remember a remark of John Newton, that " Satan is 
 like a foot-pad who does not rob a man when going to a 
 bank, but when returning with full pockets." 
 
 20th. — Felt a fear lest I had omitted to declare the mess- 
 age that ran in my heart in meeting this morning ; but I 
 believe I was not required to stand forward. Oh, when 
 shall we be willing each one to be taught of the Lord, to 
 know Him for ourselves, and to be instructed by Him ? 
 How far better than any instrumental ministry ! 
 
 2Sth. — We had a pleasant visit from my brother Thomas. 
 He was the means of saving our precious little girl from 
 being run over by a horse which passed our gate, where 
 
48 NEATH. [1885. 
 
 she had been standing before lier nncle caught her out of 
 the way. 
 
 Xiiith J[o)ffJi 12fJi. — Have completed the perusal of my 
 brother Bevington Gibbins' memoranda, which are instruc- 
 tive and interesting. How blessed is his state ! I am 
 impressed with the beauty and joy there is in having 
 everything consecrated to the service of the Most High, 
 who knoweth our frame, and remembereth that we are- 
 dust. 
 
 llmlpoii., Tenth Month ord. — May I remember that my 
 heart is like tinder, ready to kindle and consume away with 
 the least spark of flattery ; of which I had lamentable proof 
 twelve years ago, when I sadly retrograded after I had over- 
 heard some prai.-e bestowed on me. Ma}' my heart be as 
 ready to kindle with the ra3'S of Divine love, and blaze until 
 all is consumed that is contra r}- to the Divine will. 
 
 Hereford^ Sth.—This day, for the first time in the new 
 meeting-house, was held our general meeting: only Jona- 
 than Rees, Robert Eaton and myself in the men's meeting 
 from our part. After Ann Dickenson had made allusion ta 
 casting the net on the right side, I was strengthened to 
 pray for a renewing of the covenants made by young, middle- 
 aged, and those in the decline of life ; for which S(^rvice peace 
 is my portion. 
 
 Hiricdin, 1-itlt. — Left MerthjT late this evening with a 
 cheerful heart, having passed through a severe ordeal with 
 the Gas Committee, in consequence of a letter having been 
 written to them informing them of 1113^ inefficiency. Ma}' 
 I be truly thankful for the kindness which has been shown 
 me in being yet more firmly placed in their esteem. May 
 I conduct myself to all as becomes one professing godliness, 
 
 VMh. — Yesterday I spent most pleasantly at Milford, 
 whither I walked after breakfast, just in time for meeting, 
 which was to me a season of comfort, in the feeling that 
 those who were met with me preferred Jerusalem above 
 their chief joj^ This I felt ability to express, to my own 
 
29.] BUSINESS AT TEIGNMOUTH. 49 
 
 comfort. I dined and spent the aftsrnoon at Gayer Star- 
 buck's, where I also slept, and much enjoyed my visit. 
 
 Melyncnjthan^ 21th. — This morning while sitting in my 
 chamber at Merthyr, earnestly desiring to be redeemed from 
 the corruptions of the world, I was impressed with the 
 language as if spoken by the Lord to my soul: "I will 
 crucify every lust, if thou wilt love and serve Me ; not only 
 the lust of the flesh, but also the lust of the world, and the 
 pride of life." 
 
 28^7i. — It is a high privilege to be dealt with as the Lord 
 is now dealing with me, filling my cup with blessings to 
 overflowing, my heart with gratitude, and my lips with the 
 praises due to His high and holy name. 
 
 Eleventh Month Mh. — How peaceful and thankful are my 
 feelings this evening on the receipt of a letter from Teign- 
 mouth desiring me to proceed with my engagement there. 
 Truly I feel more than I can express of gratitude for this 
 fresh proof of my heavenly Father's providential care. 
 May it engage me to a closer walk with Him, and to a 
 watchful obedience to all His commands. 
 
 lOtJi. — A day with scarcely a cloud inwardly or out- 
 wardly. May my soul praise the Lord for His great good- 
 ness to me, and may He still preserve me by the manifest 
 extension of His holy hand. Oh, how do I desire at times 
 complete dedication to His will of all I have or may have. 
 May the increase of wealth not induce increase of expensive 
 habits, but rather tend to liberate me the sooner from the 
 engagements of business to attend more exclusively to other 
 pursuits. 
 
 Plymouth., 2oth. — I rejoice that I was made willing to bear 
 my testimony at cousin William Collier's to the love and 
 mercy of our heavenly Father, often revealed under the sem- 
 blance of affliction. I have a comfortable letter from my 
 dear Jenepher. May the Lord carry forward His work in 
 her soul. 
 
 Neath^ Twelfth Month 31st.— Oh. for ability and steadfast- 
 
 L.T. 4 
 
50 NEATH. [iSbiJ. 
 
 ness in serving the Lord more closely than I have ever yet 
 done. AVhilst I write, the prattle of my babes, restless 
 though at midnight, reminds me of my ties, of my blessings, 
 of my obligations. And greatly do I desire to perform my 
 part to them and their dear mother as may be acceptable 
 in the sight of my heavenly Father. Keep us, Lord, all 
 as under the shadow of Thy wing. 
 
 First Month drd, 1836. — This has been a trulj'- pleasant 
 day, except that I rose very late this morning, and had hard 
 work to get to meeting in time. 
 
 Exeter, 8th. — I had a very narrow escape of a serious 
 accident in Bridgewater, in consequence of standing on the 
 wheel, which on moving caused me to fall with violence on 
 the ground. It is well I did not fall before the wheel. Very 
 serious for me would be any accident that prevented me 
 from earning my daily bread. 
 
 Neath, 24th. — My desires this morning were that I might 
 this day praise the Lord by my actions. And great have 
 been my seekings after the arising of His good presence in 
 the meetings to-day. On closing the Bible at the family 
 reading my mind was sweetly clothed with the feeling : 
 " Thou hast given me my heart's desire, and hast not with- 
 holden the request of my lips." In a deep sense of my own 
 blindness I may say. Not as I will, but as Thou, Lord, 
 seest meet for us. 
 
 2dth. — This day my precious boy is one year old. How 
 do I crave for him preservation in the path of life. 
 
 I have been very busy to-day, yet able to look towards 
 the object of my hopes, my ultimate aim, the Lord of 
 peace and never-ending joy. May I ever regard this life 
 as merely a passage, and deal with the things of time, 
 as the circumstances amongst which I have to pass, but- 
 amongst which I must not take up my rest. 
 
 Second Month 7th. — We had a precious time in the morn- 
 ing meeting, which cousin Junia Price was constrained to 
 acknowledge, in the language, "It is good to be here I" 
 
29.] HOUSE OF COMMONS. 51 
 
 On sitting down in meeting, I felt it to be an especial 
 favour, and a sound trutli, that in worship we were not 
 dependent one on another, but each for himSfelf had ability- 
 granted to obtain access to the Father through the way He 
 had sanctified and appointed. 
 
 ISth. — -This morning, whilst sitting in meeting, I was led 
 to crave that I might keep singly in view the object of my 
 life ; that it is not for amassing this world's goods, but to 
 fulfil the will of my heavenly Father. May I be careful 
 that the riches which He bestows are all appropriated as 
 seemeth good in His sight. 
 
 London^ 2bth. — Yesterday attended meeting at Grace- 
 church Street to my comfort, although we had little in the 
 way of ministry to cheer. But it seemed as though I could 
 sit and derive comfort from thus waiting to partake of the 
 blessing which, in His own time, the Master of our assem- 
 blies may bestow, 
 
 ^Qth. — Visited the House of Commons this evening. 
 Amidst the pleasure I had, there was a mixture of pain, 
 in a sense of the very perverted judgment of most present. 
 The war in Spain was the subject. 
 
 Third Month bth. — Attended this day the interment of 
 our valued friend, Mary Stacey, of Tottenham. The 
 assembly was very large. Thomas Shillitoe's voice was 
 heard at the grave. On entering the Meeting House I felt 
 that the language of thanksgiving might go forth, and I 
 was constrained to acknowledge my feelings in a few words. 
 After meeting I walked to Stoke Newington, and dined 
 with AVilliam Allen and his two nieces, and afterwards 
 called on John Barclay. 
 
 Neathj 23rd. — Melted this night into tears of tenderness 
 whilst leaning over my precious little girl in sweet sleep, 
 and poured out my soul in prayer on her behalf. Lord, 
 keep those whom Thou hast given me, as in the hollow of 
 Thy holy hand. 
 
 Neath, Fifth Month 8th. — Comforted in meeting this 
 
52 XEATII. [1835. 
 
 morning by the renewed visitations of tlie Dayspring from 
 on high, and in the ability given, I was enabled to enlarge 
 on the words, "" The dead shall hear the voice of the Son 
 of God, and the}?- that hear shall live." Cousin Junia 
 Price followed in a most forcible and convincing manner, 
 on the words, " Satan hath desired to have you, that he 
 may sift you as wheat," and commented powerfully on the 
 errors into which some of our members are now falling, 
 who are resting in the outward belief of what has been 
 effected for them by the sacrifice of our Saviour. " The 
 devils also believe and tremble," they believe and know 
 that Jesus died on the cross to save sinners. This outward 
 belief will avail nothing, unless there be a corresponding 
 obedience. 
 
 Tottenham^ loth, First Day. — Saw the eclipse of the sun 
 in the afternoon through "William Allen's telescope. Took 
 tea at William Ball's. In the evening: meeting William 
 D. Crewdson alluded to the glad tidings of the gospel, and 
 to the unsearchable riches of Christ, which was known only 
 by a belief in Him. Soon after he sat down, Thomas Shil- 
 litoe said that we must not stop short with a belief in Christ 
 our Lord and Saviour as our Redeemer, but that we must 
 know Him to rule in our hearts, and to operate with us. 
 Whilst writing the foregoing I have heard the nightingale 
 singing most sweetly. 
 
 Southampton., lOth. — AVent yesterday to Romsej" to sleep, 
 and again this morning walked to Salisbury over the line 
 of railway for which I was this day officially appointed the 
 engineer. 
 
 Bristol, 22nd. — Attended botli meetings, to my comfort. 
 Very soon after we sat down the language arose in my 
 heart, " Unto you first God, having raised up His Son Jesus, 
 sent Him to bless 3'ou, in turning away every one of you 
 from his iniquities : " but dwelling under a state of waiting 
 to knoAV the will of my heavenly Father, the expression of 
 it did not appear to be required, nor yet in the evening. 
 
29.] ACCIDENT TO HIS CHILD. 53 
 
 when it again came before me. Very tender have been 
 the dealings of my God, whilst I have this day been seeking 
 to renew my covenants for an increase of holiness. Oh, 
 that I may keep them, and in the day of prosperity remem- 
 ber those of adversity. 
 
 " Lord ! increase my love for Tliee, 
 
 Let me not wander from Thy way, 
 Strengthen me to Thy cross to flee, 
 
 And give me bread from day to da3' ! " 
 
 Neath, 23)'d. — My mind has often turned towards my 
 precious little girl. She has had a narrow escape from 
 sudden death, owing to being thrown out of the carriage ; 
 her head fell between the wheels on the off side. The 
 horse stopped instantly, or her head would probably have 
 been crushed. Dear child ! I desire to hold her as the gift 
 of One in whose hand is the breath of every living thing. 
 " Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, for His 
 mercy endureth for ever." 
 
 SOth. — I have been very hasty in my spirit to-day, which 
 T desire may not occur again. Poor and frail indeed I am. 
 Lord, help Thou Thy poor weak unworthy servant. 
 
 Sixth Mouth iWi. — I have been able to enjoy this stanza : 
 
 " To Thy saints while here below, 
 
 With new years new mercies come ; 
 But the happiest year they know, 
 
 Is their last, which leads them horns ! " 
 
 Exeter, Seventh Month Qth. — I stopped at Bridgewater to 
 settle the accounts there, and was gratified by being ap- 
 pointed by the disagreeing parties to settle the matter for 
 them, which I believe I accomplished to the satisfaction of 
 all concerned. Thus has the promise made to me two 
 nights ago been confirmed, " I will make darkness light 
 before thee, and crooked things straight." I close a busy 
 week, having travelled in three nights a distance of 320 
 
54 NEATH. [1836. 
 
 miles, attended to several matters of importance at home, 
 as well as four committees at Haverfordwest, and one at 
 Bridgewater, a Bible meeting at Haverfordwest, and my 
 own meeting at Neath. 
 
 14fA. — Prevented to-day from attending the mid-week 
 meeting by another ^Dressing engagement, which I much 
 regret. It is the first time that I have thus acted since 
 I have been engaged as an engineer. I trust I may not 
 repeat the practice. I feel that there is great danger of 
 allowing the smallest inroad on good practices. No man 
 falls into open sin at once. 
 
 Haver fovdicest^ 21.st. — General meeting at Swansea. 
 George Jones pointed out in a very clear manner what it 
 was to live the life of the righteous, enforcing the necessity 
 of yielding obedience to the manifested will of the Lord, 
 through the operation of the Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ 
 in our hearts. Ann Jones beautifully set forth the state 
 of a redeemed soul, liberated from the shackles of mortalitj^, 
 and after receiving the sentence, " Well done, good and 
 faithful servant ! " being clothed in white, and singing high 
 praises to his Deliverer. 
 
 Exeter^ Etglith Month 7fh, First Day. — Spent chiefly in 
 the company of my valued friend Stanley Pumphrey. He 
 related to us a circumstance that occurred to him in early 
 life on the first day he started as a commercial traveller. 
 A steady respectable traveller saw that he was young and 
 inexperienced, and called him to the window, and addressed 
 him thus : " I see that you are a young traveller ; allow me, 
 as an old traveller, to advise you to stick to your principles as 
 a Friend. Many inconsiderate persons will jeer you at first, 
 but the respectable part of the community, whose opinion 
 you should value, will respect you the more." And surely, 
 in Stanley Pumphrey's case, the plan completel}^ answered. 
 
 Teignmouth^ 8th. — I have passed a cheerful day ; well in 
 body and mind, free from condemnation, joyful in the 
 ability to commune with my heavenly Father in secret, 
 
30.] HEREFORD GENERAL MEETING. 55 
 
 animated by His mercies shown me on behalf of my clear 
 wife and familj^, whom I crave the Almighty to guide by 
 His counsel. 
 
 Hereford., Tenth Month 13th. — This day attended the 
 general meeting at this place, which has been a day of 
 rejoicing, a feast of fat things, of wines on the lees well 
 refined. My soul has been made glad in the Lord. Not- 
 withstanding the heavy rain and inclement weather, the 
 attendance was large. "We had very acceptably the com- 
 pany of Ann Tweedy, cousin Maria Fox, and Lucretia Crouch, 
 with certificates. My dear cousin Junia was liberated 
 to pay a religious visit to Friends in Ireland, much unity 
 having been expressed. 
 
 Keath^ loth. — Had this evening the painful intelligence 
 of the decease of our uncle, Edward Alexander, of Limerick, 
 who died after a short illness. Thus are we deprived of 
 a dear relation, and our Society of a zealous and highl}^ ap- 
 proved labourer, who is now gone to reap the reward of 
 well-doing. 
 
 Southampton, Eleventh Mojith 6th. — This day I heard 
 Alfred Mordaunt's voice in meeting for the first time. 
 He addressed us, reviving the language, there is a " Foun- 
 tain opened for sin and for uncleanness " ; and again in 
 the afternoon, on the parable of Dives and Lazarus. My 
 tears fell whilst I remembered the sweet feeling that was 
 my portion on the day of my first dedication. 
 
 Exeter became for a while tlie home in lodQ^ino^s 
 of Edwin 0. Tregelles and his family. Li connec- 
 tion with his profession as engineer he was often 
 called to Southampton and other places. 
 
 Exeter, Eleventh Month loth. — Arrived here this morning 
 from Salisbury. I rode with a most agreeable gentleman. 
 Captain Hawker, of Plymouth, a captain of a man-of-war. 
 He is an advanced Christian, I believe, though not yet 
 
56 EXETER. [1837. 
 
 convinced of the unlawfulness of war for a Christian. May 
 the Lord open his eyes that he may see, and Avhen sight is 
 granted, may he, like blind Bartimeus, rise up and follow 
 his Redeemer whithersoever He leads. 
 
 Romsey^ 31.vf. — Half-past four in the morning. Closely 
 engaged all of 3'esterday, as well as three preceding days, 
 about railway plans, and have been busy at it all night. 
 In the midst of this, my thoughts have been turned towards 
 the Source of all good, with desires that the blessing of the 
 Lord may rest upon me. 
 
 Exeter^ ^Ist. — Read this evening the 13th chapter of 
 Genesis, containing an account of the separation of Lot 
 from Abram. A sweet example of the benefit of forbear- 
 ance, and the exercise of the principles of peace. 
 
 Second Month^ 1st, 1837. — Though much occupied by my 
 concerns, which have to-day required me to walk with 
 23eculiar circumspection, I have felt a sweet calm. In all 
 the arrangements I have made for my employers, I have 
 with mttch care studiously observed their interests, and 
 have sought to act uprightly towards those whom they 
 employ. I crave the aid of Him whom I seek to serve, to 
 enable me to walk as a Christian in the world. 
 
 2nd. — I was impressed this morning, on rising, with the 
 recollection of my covenants of dedication, on this wise — 
 
 " My life, if Thou preserv'st my life, 
 A sacrifice shall be, 
 And death, if death now bo my doom, 
 Shall join my soul with Thee." 
 
 18th. — This day my dear wife gave birth to a little girl, 
 and mercy being again shown us I desire to be duly thank- 
 ful for the favour. 
 
 The journal contains details of the very severe 
 illness of Jenepher Tregelles, of which he writes : — 
 
 Ihird Month Aih. — I have made no note since the 18th of 
 
30.] SERIOUS ILLNESS OF HIS WIFE. 57 
 
 Second Moiitli, Deep indeed have beon tlie trials I have 
 had to pass^ through, and bitter the cup which was handed 
 me to taste. Words fail me to describe what my feelings 
 have been. 
 
 12th. — To-day I sat both meetings in silence, and had 
 refreshment therein. In the evening I read a letter I 
 had received from my cousin Christina A. Price, from 
 Neath, which to my surprise I found contained an account 
 of the proceedings of the last monthly meeting, when she 
 felt bound to propose to the consideration of Friends that 
 I should be acknowledged a minister, with which the meet- 
 ing united, and she was desired to apprise me thereof. On 
 reading it, my soul felt bowed in thanksgiving for the 
 mercy which has hitherto upheld my feet from falling, and 
 desires were raised that I might walk worthy of my high 
 and holy calling, esteeming the work of the Lord as my 
 chief delight. 
 
 l^th. — This day my father and mother-in-law left us, and 
 sweet was our feeling of thankfulness for the mercy which 
 has been shown us. My heart seems overflowing, and 
 able publicly to acknowledge, " Thou, Lord, doest all things 
 well ! " 
 
 19f/i, First Day. — In the evening meeting I expressed 
 my belief that nearly all present had heard the language, 
 " Son, give me thine heart," and set forth the benefit of 
 entering into unconditional covenant with the Lord on His 
 own terms. I also expressed a hope that none would be 
 found kicking against the pricks, nor crucifying the Sou 
 of God afresh, but that we should turn unto the liOrd, 
 from whom we have deeply revolted ; turn unto the Lord 
 that He might have mercy upon us, and to our God, for 
 He would abundantly pardon. 
 
 Worcester^ Fourth Month Idth. — The general meeting was 
 held to-day, and has proved to be a memorable time to me. 
 I came empty, and return empty, yet rich with favour, and 
 full of the blessing of the Lord. The meeting closed under 
 
58 EXETEIt. [1837. 
 
 a solemn feeling. During the second meeting my mind 
 was under much exercise whilst the Queries were answered, 
 on account of the deficiencies which were acknowledged. 
 I reminded Friends of the lanofuao-e of Holv AVrit : " All 
 th}^ children shall be taught of the Lord ; and great shall 
 be the peace of thy children " ; desiring that we might in- 
 dividually seek to be led by the Spirit of the Lord, and 
 then we should attend to the language, " I am the Lord 
 thy God, which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee 
 b}^ the way that thou shouldst go." " Open thy mouth 
 wide, and I will fill it," 
 
 Exeter^ Fifth Month lS)th. — I was preparing to retire to 
 rest at ten o'clock when I smelt fire. On opening the back 
 door the smoke entered, and assured us that an extensive fire 
 was near. Li ten minutes I heard the crash of a falling 
 building, and awful indeed was our situation. The thatch 
 at the back of our house caught fire several times, but was 
 quickly extinguished. The roof of our dwelling was in a 
 flame for a few minutes. The fire raged for several hours, 
 and at length was stayed, so that at two we retired to rest, 
 
 London^ 21.9f. — Arrived here this morning with dear 
 sister Lydia from Bristol, where I left Jenepher and the 
 children on board the Express steamer for Cork. Although 
 I had travelled two nights successively I felt sufficiently 
 fresh to go to Gracechurch Street meeting this morning, 
 where we had the company of George Richardson and Jacob 
 Green. 
 
 23rf/. — At the adjourned meeting of ministers and elders 
 Joseph John Gurney laid his concern before Friends for 
 visiting the continent of North America, some parts beyond 
 the limits of any yearly meeting, and also some of the 
 West Indian Islands on his return. The matter was spread 
 before the meeting by J. J. Gurney in a very weighty 
 manner. He commenced by saying, " In the fear and dread 
 of Almighty God I venture to lay before you, my friends, a 
 concern which has rested on my mind for many years past. 
 
30.] PETER BEDFORD. 59 
 
 almost from the earliest period when I believed mj'self 
 called to tliQ ministry, to pay a visit to Friends in America." 
 
 26^/l — The yearly meeting this afternoon was attended 
 with more exciting circumstances than any former sitting ; 
 but truth prevailed, to my humble admiration, and I desire 
 to confide yet more and more in Him who is the Leader and 
 Commander of His people. 
 
 Croydon., 27th. — Came here this evening to visit Peter 
 Bedford. We have both been able to rejoice in the retro- 
 spect of the day when we met sixteen years ago. I regard 
 it as amongst the special mercies of the Most High that I 
 became acquainted with this dear servant of my Master. 
 
 28th. — This has been a precious day spent at Croydon. 
 The Lord manifested Himself by the breaking of bread 
 amongst us in a marvellous way, enabling Thomas Frank- 
 land to bear noble testimony to the truth. 
 
 SOth. — During the sitting of the yearly meeting this 
 morning I felt constrained to yield to an impression that 
 had rested on my mind, that it would be required of me 
 to go and visit the AVomen's Meeting. I felt great peace 
 in leaving the matter to the decision of my friends. 
 Edward Ash, of Norwich, had been liberated previously, 
 and we went together, accompanied by Edward Pease and 
 Joseph Marriage. Whilst Edward Ash was delivering his 
 testimony I was waiting for instruction, which was granted, 
 to my thankful and humble admiration. 
 
 31st. — Attended Devonshire House meeting this morning. 
 William Forster ministered very powerfully, in a way not 
 very pleasing to those who believe themselves to be righteous, 
 and despise others. 
 
 Sixth Month Mh. — Breakfasted with William Allen, and 
 went to Stoke Newington meeting, where I had to speak on 
 true worship, and to call off from dependence on man. 
 
 Joseph John Gurney had a parting meeting with young 
 Friends in Devonshire House this evening. 
 
 Exeter, ItJi. — Left London this morning at a quarter past 
 
60 EXETER. [1837. 
 
 five, and came here 175 miles in 17 j hours by tlie Tele- 
 graph four-horse coach, which we now think is very fast, 
 though in a few j-ears it may be deemed slow. 
 
 Thankfulness covered my mind, as I returned to the scene 
 where I had experienced so much mercy, at the recollection 
 of the favour shown in preserving my going out and my 
 coming in. 
 
 18^A, First Day. — Oh, how deep are my desires to be 
 wholl}^ given to the Lord ! Strengthen me. Lord, for all the 
 baptisms Thou mayest see needful. Give me patience to 
 endure, and give, oh, give to my dear wife and children, 
 hearts to love and serve Thee. 
 
 2Qth. — Closely and pleasantly occupied all day. I heard 
 this evening by the guard of the Telegraph coach, that 
 King William IV. died last night at Windsor. 
 
 2Ath. — The proclamation of Queen Victoria took place 
 to-day. It was a gaudy pageant. I have no wish to see 
 another. 
 
 2bth. — This has bsen a blessed day to me. A Sabbath of 
 rest and instruction. We had the company of George 
 Richardson, of Newcastle, who is travelling with a certificate, 
 accompanied by Thomas Robson. John Dymond broke the 
 silence of the meeting : soon after which I was led to express 
 my belief, that the Lord Himself was at work in the hearts 
 of many present, who were querying, " What wilt Thou 
 liave me to do ? " I desired that we might follow the Lamb, 
 the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour, whithersoever He leads. 
 
 Seventh Month 19th. — Was much disturbed last evening, 
 anticipating an unpleasant interview with my employers 
 to-day. But on retiring to rest this language gave me 
 comfort, " All things work together for good to them that 
 love God." I rose this morning refreshed, and earnestly 
 desired that my feet might be upheld from falling. To my 
 surprise to-day, my employers seemed quite altered in their 
 bearing, and disposed still to place confidence in me. 
 
 2'6rcl. — Sat meeting this morning in a condition of 
 
30.] BUSiyESS CARES. 61 
 
 wandering ; was assailed by business thoughts and appre- 
 hensions that I should be involved in a chancery suit, for 
 doing my duty conscientiously. I was encouraged after 
 meeting by the recollection of the passage of Scripture, 
 " The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, 
 and out of the paw of the bear, Ho will deliver me out of 
 the hand of this Philistine." I trust I may rely alone on 
 the Lord, and be led on step by step in His wa,y. 
 
 Bideford, 28fh. — Have passed a pleasant day, endeavouring 
 as opportunity was afforded to plead the cause of the poor 
 apprenticed negro in our colonies. 
 
 Exeter, Slsf. — Rose this morning with the intention of 
 remaining at Barnstaple, and returning vid Ilfracombe to 
 Swansea, but on considering the matter, and desiring best 
 direction, I was permitted to see that my safe course was to 
 return here. I am thankful that I came, as many thiilgs 
 had occurred that required my attention. 
 
 Bristol, Eighth Month 11th. — I read this evening an in- 
 structive valuable letter of counsel I received from Peter 
 Bedford, dated 16th of Eleventh Month, 1827, about four 
 weeks before I yielded to the necessity laid on me to stand 
 as an advocate on the Lord's side. 
 
 Exeter, 30th. — The desire of my heart on rising this 
 morning was, that I might be so kept by the power of the 
 Holy Spirit during the day, as that I might retire to 
 rest with feelings as peaceful as those I had when I rose. 
 This has been fulfilled to my admiration ; for, although I 
 have had to pass through a somewhat severe ordeal to-day 
 in the way of my business, I must acknowledge with thank- 
 fulness that the Lord sustained me. 
 
 Ninth Month bth. — Attended this evening the monthly 
 meeting of ministers and elders, held at Sarah Wilkie's, 
 Heavitree, A time of renewed and unmerited favour to me. 
 
 ^th. — This evening closes peacefully a busy week. May 
 the blessing of the Lord rest on my labours to serve Him ; 
 and on my labours to procure food and raiment. 
 
62 • EXETER. [1S37. 
 
 10th. — Took leave of our dear little babe to-day witli no 
 small degree of interest, not knowing whether I shall again 
 see my precious child, who is left in charge of a nurse at 
 Heavitree. Thou, Lord, who knowest me and lovest me, con- 
 descend to love, watch, care for, and preserve my child. 
 
 SpringfieU^ Yoiighal^ 14f/L — Favoured to reach this place 
 in safety, and to find my dear Jenepher and the children 
 well. On my voyage I was accompanied by Charles Fox ; 
 we experienced very rough weather, and were fort}^ hours 
 in going from Bristol to Cork. 
 
 Exeter, Tenth Month 1st, First Day.— We had the com- 
 pany of our friends Edward and John Pease at our meeting 
 this morning, to the edification of many, I trust. During 
 this sitting I felt that John Pease would be led to appoint 
 a public meeting in the evening, which he mentioned at 
 the close, and it was acceded to. It was largely at- 
 tended. Before I went I read to the children when they 
 were in bed, and afterwards bent the knee by the bed- 
 side, and supplicated the Lord on their behalf, that He 
 would be pleased to take them into His especial keeping. 
 
 At the conclusion said, " Papa must not sa}'' that 
 
 airain," fearino:, I believe, that I had asked the Lord to take 
 them away. But I renew my petition that Thou, Lord, 
 wilt be pleased to preserve them and me by keeping all of 
 us under Thy peculiar care. 
 
 8th. — Dined at Henry Sparkes', where my interest on 
 behalf of the oppressed negroes was renewed, and I con- 
 sented to become an advocate for them. 
 
 Ashhurton, 10th. — I deemed it desirable to come to this 
 place to endeavour to establish gas works, and though I do 
 not succeed, I am not disappointed. If it were the Lord's 
 will that I should be engaged here, He would make way for 
 me. All I desire in such cases is to be found every day 
 doing that which is acceptable in the Lord's holy sight. 
 Guide me, Lord, by Thy counsel, and afterwards receive 
 me to glory. 
 
CHAPTER V. 
 
 TORQUAY. 
 
 Commencement of Indisposition — Thomas Tregelles — Torquay — Letter 
 to his Sister, E. B. Gibbins — Falmouth — Visits Charles and Sarah 
 Fox at Perran — Apprenticeship of Negroes in West Indies ceases 
 
 — Scilly Islands — Quarterly Meeting at St. Austell — Unites 
 with Friends in visiting Families — Public Meetings at Falmouth 
 
 — Goes on board Vessels and speaks to Sailors — Torquay — 
 William Rouse. 
 
 In the spring of 1836 Edwin 0. Tregelles cauglit a 
 cold, from tlie effects of which he suffered for some 
 years. The death of Thomas Tregelles, the last sur- 
 vivor but one of his seven brothers, which took place 
 after a severe illness, was to him a touching sorrow. 
 He had the inexpressible comfort of being able to 
 minister to the peace of his brother's soul as he lay 
 on his bed of suffering. Doubtless the experience he 
 passed through at this time had something to do with 
 his own increased feebleness. He spent the following 
 two winters at Torquay. 
 
 Falmouth, Tenth Month 2Sth, 1837.— For several days I 
 have been nursing on account of my cold, which I believe 
 is not thought seriously of by those around me ; but I have 
 been engaged to consider the probability of my life being 
 
64 TORQUAY. [1837. 
 
 drawn to a close, and a future state has occupied much of 
 my attention. 
 
 Exete}\ Eleventh JfontJi 8fJi. — Since I made the last memo- 
 randum my weakness has increased, and all my friends 
 unite in proposing that I should proceed immediately to the 
 south of France. This morning, before I dressed, my cough 
 was troublesome, and there were other signs of the serious- 
 ness of my illness ; but this did not appal, for I knew that 
 He in whom I believe has power to slay and make alive ; 
 that He sees the end from the beginning ; He knows what 
 is best for me, His way has always been found by me to be 
 better than my own way, and I crave ability to keep so 
 close to His light, to His word written in my heart, as that 
 my feet shall not slide. 
 
 IGth. — My dear cousin Joseph T. Price, and brother 
 Nathaniel arrived here on the 11th. After seeing the 
 medical man, they came to the conclusion that it was best 
 for me to remain in this neighbourhood. My sister Lydia 
 and brother Nathaniel being unable to procure lodgings 
 here, proceeded to Torquay', and having secured a house, 
 we go there to-morrow. 
 
 Torquay, lltJi. — In the prospect of continuing here through 
 the winter, my heart craves that the blessing of the Lord 
 may rest on us. 
 
 Idth, First Day. — Have passed a truly pleasant day, in 
 frequent communion with my God and Redeemer. My 
 thoughts turned to the consideration of a visit to the Scilly 
 Islands, in case I should recover. " Cause me to know the 
 way wherein I should walk ; for I lift up my soul unto 
 Thee." 
 
 27tli. — I trust that in this seclusion I may improve every 
 way, to the glory of Him with whom I have entered into 
 a covenant of allegiance. 
 
31.] LETTER TO HIS SISTER. 65 
 
 To Rebecca B. Gibbins. 
 
 2, Lower Terrace^ Torquay., 
 
 Eleventh Month 29th, 1837. 
 My dear Sister, — 
 
 . . . Thy kind notice of me in my present unex- 
 pscted situation is particularly precious to me. I have had 
 to pass through deep waters, but should this be a subject 
 for lamentation ? Let me rather speak of the mercy that 
 upheld, of the power that was near to support, and kept my 
 head from sinking beneath the waves. . . . How is it 
 that we speak of being "willing to die'"? If we had at- 
 tained that state which we all should strive for and press after, 
 we should regard the change as an entering into a safe port 
 to go no more out, after having encountered storms and 
 perils. It was not that the future — that eternity — appeared 
 dark to me, but there was a degree of uncertainty that made 
 me crave for a lengthening of the time of preparation, that 
 I might know my peace to be really made, and myself pre- 
 pared for an entrance to the regions of spotless purity. 
 . . . I am thy much attached brother, 
 
 E. 0. T. 
 
 He continues his diary as follows : — 
 
 30^/i. — I have had sweet communion this evening in my 
 closet, and been engaged to lay all I possess of estate of 
 strength of body and intellect at the feet of my Lord, that 
 He may dispose of me as He sees meet, 
 
 Tivelfth Month 20th. — Impressed to-day with the recol- 
 lection of Elizabeth Dudley's address to me, at Glenvelyn 
 Cottage, six years ago. " Abide in Me : as the branch 
 cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine, no 
 more can ye, except ye abide in Me." Oh, may it be my 
 care to dwell low at the root of the Vine. 
 
 22nd. — This day I am privileged to have my darling 
 youngest child with us. I desire, if it be the Lord's will, 
 
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66 TOIiQUAY. [1838. 
 
 that she may be blessed with health, and may long con- 
 tinue to cheer us. 
 
 2Qth. — Last evening I was led to consider intently my 
 present critical position, balanced as it were bstween an 
 extension of my mortal life and the speedy commencement 
 of an eternity. My only resource was to seek for ability to 
 commit my all, whether for life or for death, to the care 
 of ni}^ unslumbering Shepherd, to Him with whom I made 
 a covenant for preservation during life, and who will not 
 forsake me in the hour of trial. 
 
 First Month Ist^ 1838. — Thus am I permitted to see the 
 commencement of another year, and to enter on it with joy. 
 How it may be with me in the termination is known only 
 to the Search 3r of hearts, the great Disposer of events, who 
 sees the end from the beginning. 
 
 Second Month btli. — Have this day been again employed 
 in my profession, which feels strange to me after my long 
 seclusion. Fully did I anticipate being admitted within 
 the pearl gates of the glorious Kingdom to go no more out, 
 instead of which I again return to the busy scenes of this 
 life, to the pursuit of temporal things. This evening I was 
 surprised by receiving a letter from Falmouth, informing me 
 of further employment there, for which I feel thankful. 
 
 Vlth. — I have again been laid low, and have had to regard 
 the prospect of the near approach of death, which was not 
 attended with anything like alarm. I do believe that the 
 Lord is watching very closely over me, and moulding me 
 to more conformity to His will. 
 
 2&li. — Favoured, through unmerited mercy and goodness, 
 with the refreshing influences of the Lord's Holy Spirit, 
 especially in our little meeting this evening, for which my 
 soul renders thanksgiving and praise. 
 
 Third Month 20th. — To-day my dear father, Abraham 
 Fisher, arrived from London, and brings me interesting 
 tidings of many of my dear friends there ; also a letter 
 from Hannah Bevan, in which she addresses me with : 
 
31.] VISIT FROM SARAH SQUIRE. 67 
 
 " Happy cliristian brother ! thus early to hear the sound of 
 release from the field of battle. Thy glorious Captain hath 
 done great things for thee. He made thee willing in the 
 day of His power, subdued thy foes for thee, and opened 
 thy mouth to tell of His wondrous acts, and to declare what 
 He hath done for thy soul, that so others might be invited 
 to come, taste, and see how good He is." This cheers me, 
 whether the rest of my days be few or many. 
 
 29th. — This night, probably at this hour, the House of 
 Commons is discussing the slavery question. Oh that 
 Thou, Lord, would deign to interfere, and direct their 
 councils ; give to those who have to decide, ability to see 
 the right path, and make their hearts willing to render to 
 the slave the justice so long delayed. Thou, Lord, canst 
 do it. Make bare Thy holy arm, and give to the negro's 
 friends wisdom to direct them in those things which will 
 fulfil Thy counsels. 
 
 Fahnouth, Fifth Month 7th. — This day has been delight- 
 fully warm and summer-like. "We went on the water round 
 the Black Rock, and enjoyed it much. My cough is lessened 
 to-day, and I feel stronger. Cheered this evening by a visit 
 from Aunt Fox. 
 
 16th. — Sarah Squire has visited me nearly every day. 
 On First-day evening she addressed dear Jenepher and me 
 with the language of Holy Writ : " I will never leave thee 
 nor forsake thee," which had occurred frequently to m}^ mind 
 during the morning, being a promise on which I had firmly 
 relied since the spring of 1833, when we were at Barnstaple, 
 and it has often supported me in trials since. 
 
 Sixth Month 3rd. — My strength continues so to increase 
 as to give me at times cause to expect that health may yet 
 return to me. 
 
 bth. — My mind feels the weight of the prospect of having 
 a religious interview to-morrow afternoon with some of 
 Lovell Squire's pupils. I feel the matter very serious, seeing 
 I take upon me to speak on behalf of Jehovah. 
 
68 FALMOUTH. [1838. 
 
 Stli. — Finished to-day the perusal of my dear sister Sarah's 
 journal, which has interested me deeply. I did not know 
 before how closely she was exercised, and how large was 
 her experience. My belief is strengthened that she was 
 indeed quahfied to take of the things of God, and hand 
 them to others, of which in her life I had many times 
 abundant evidence, for her service was blessed to me, 
 especially when I left my home in 1826. That was a 
 memorable evening, when she craved on my behalf that 
 I might eventually give thanks on the banks of deliver- 
 ance. 
 
 Falmouth.^ UtJi, First Day. — I went to meeting this morn- 
 ing, desiring simply my own refreshment, but soon after I 
 took my seat a state of conflict was my portion, feeling en- 
 gaged to express a few words, but restrained by the fear of 
 being injured in health. Soon, however, it was given me to 
 feel that I was safe in the Lord's hand, and trusting in this, 
 I stood up for the first time in a meeting for seven months, 
 and revived the promise of our Lord, " Blessed are they 
 which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they 
 shall be filled.'' 
 
 Perran., 30fh. — To-day we received accounts of Queen 
 Victoria having been crowned on the 2Sth. 
 
 I have enjoyed exceedingly a stroll in some of the older 
 shrubberies which I assisted cousin Charles Fox to thin 
 out about fourteen years ago. In cousin Sarah's garden 
 I sat awhile enjoying the beautiful flowers and the lovely 
 scenery, improved by the water being full in the river ; 
 but sweet and attractive as was the scene, I was led to 
 prefer the glories of the unknown world, believing that if 
 permitted to enter that state of bliss, it will far exceed in 
 delight every earthly ;joy, although my comforts and enjoy- 
 ments in this life are very abundant. 
 
 IGth. — Have felt to-day overcome by the kindness of my 
 friends, loading me with benefits, and j'et we receive the 
 daily gifts, the daily blessings of the Lord, often without 
 
SI.] WEST IXDIAS- SLAVES FREED. 69 
 
 a thought of the mercy which is shown us : they are 
 repeated daily, and we receive them as things of course, 
 not as mercies renewed every morning. 
 
 19f/i. — Instead of repining at my allotment, I am ready 
 to rejoice at the Lord's dealings with me. I bslieve that 
 my illness has been blessed to me, and that it will be still 
 further blessed if I am preserved from frustrating, by my 
 own willings and runnings, the Lord's gracious designs 
 respecting me. 
 
 Eighth Mouth 1st. — "Whilst I write the sun is just rising on 
 the hundreds of thousands of poor West Indian slaves, who 
 are to be this day liberated from the galling bondage of the 
 apprenticeship system. Thus have the labours of their 
 friends been crowned with success : but the language in my 
 heart this morning is, "Not unto us, Lord, not unto us, 
 but unto Thy name give glory." We give Thee thanks for 
 directing our steps and our labours in such a manner as to 
 have accomplished Thy will. 
 
 lOfh. — This da}^ twelve years I spent the da^^ at Plymouth, 
 and was so impressed by the earnest call of dear Hannah 
 Abbott to forsake my foibles, and turn with full purpose 
 of heart to the Lord, that I became in earnest for the 
 salvation of my soul, and rejoice that I Avas thus made 
 willing to submit to the guidance and teaching of God's 
 Holy Spirit. 
 
 11th. — Nathaniel arrived this evening, bringing with him 
 a certificate from the monthly meeting at Swansea, liberat- 
 ing me to visit the Scilly Islands. The prospect feels 
 mountainous, but I desire to be solely under the guidance 
 of the good Shepherd of the sheep, as expressed in the 
 document. Truly I have no strength of my own. 
 
 20th. — This evening my dear brother Nathaniel has taken 
 leave of me, after having been kindly engaged in investigat- 
 ing my affairs, and arranging them. Marvellous, indeed, it 
 is to me to find that the Lord in whom I have trusted has 
 not suffered the barrel of meal to fail ; but that it is even 
 
70 SCILLY ISLANDS. [1S38. 
 
 considerably- increased since this time last year, wlien I was 
 working vigorously. What a lesson is this ! May it increase 
 m}- faith and love, and cause me to acknowledge the Lord 
 3'et more fully in all my waj's, craving and trusting that He 
 will direct my paths. 
 
 St. Mavjfx Island, Sc'tUy^ SOfJt. — Arrived here last evening, 
 having had a fine passage of eleven hours and twenty-five 
 minutes from Falmouth, the little cutter, the Itose-hud of 
 Plymouth, being a very good sailer. Among our party were 
 cousins Robert W. and Charles Fox, Jenepher, and sister 
 Lydia. The sun set with peculiar beauty in the ocean just 
 as we tacked to enter the Sound to come in here. 
 
 This morning, being again fine, it seemed best to take one 
 of the most distant islands first. We arranged to go to 
 St. Agnes, and dined amongst the fine rocks on the south- 
 west side. The meeting at half-past four was tolerably well 
 attended. Help was granted me to relieve my mind, and 
 I left the island, feeling clear, and thankful that I had 
 been thus helped to set forth the gospel message. 
 
 Hugh Toicn^ 31sf. — At eleven o'clock we proceeded to St. 
 Martin's, rather more than three miles distant, and were met 
 as we walked towards the village, by Catherine Harris, a 
 Br^'anite, who kindly received us, and asked if we were 
 going to have a meeting there. Our intention being made 
 known, she took measures to inform her acquaintances. The 
 meeting was held at half-past four, and again I was helped 
 to deliver the message, which I believed I had received to 
 convey. 
 
 Ninth Month l.sf. — Left our quarters at ten o'clock this 
 morning, proposing to have meetings at Sampson and 
 Brj^ers ; but on our way we met with the inhabitants of 
 Sampson coming hither to market. We concluded, there- 
 fore, it might be better to give notice at Tresco for a meet- 
 ing to-morrow afternoon; and at the two former islands at 
 ten in the morning. 
 
 Whilst some of our party were giving notice, we spent 
 
31.] AUGUSTUS SMITH. 71 
 
 the time in cruising on tlie calm and lovely sea, dining on 
 a small rocky island between Tresco and Bryers. On this 
 island were a number of very large spiders, and a beautiful 
 vein of agate on the south-west side. 
 
 2«c^, First Day. — Cheered this morning by the return 
 of lovely weather. Soon after nine we started for Bryers 
 Island, and extremely interesting it was to see the strings 
 of persons moving from various directions to the simple 
 School-house which served us for our meeting. It was fully 
 attended, and I left this island with peaceful and thankful 
 feelings. 
 
 We crossed to Tresco to dine, and were kindly accommo- 
 dated at the house of a Methodist named Ellis. The 
 meeting was held in the Methodist Chapel, which though 
 large, was crowded, and many stood at the door. I had to 
 lie very low and broken before the Lord in order to discern 
 what He would have me do ; but thanks be to His name, 
 He manifested His will, and gave me ability to deliver 
 v/hat appeared to be given me to hand to others. 
 
 bth. — The day before yesterday, accompanied by my 
 cousins R. W. Fox and Charles Fox, I called on Augustus 
 Smith at Tresco. I feel a hope that the care which he as 
 Proprietor extends may be blessed, though his conduct 
 now appears harsh.^ 
 
 After tea at Francis Banfield's we went to the Methodist 
 Meeting-house at Hugh Town, where a considerable number 
 were gathered, and it was a very satisfactory time. After 
 the meeting I seemed like one set free. Yesterday we 
 went on board the sailing packet, AVhen becalmed off 
 
 ' As the Islands could only support a limited number of inhabitants, 
 all above a certain number in each family were expected to leave, and 
 get a living elsewhere. 
 
 Twenty years later, a visitor to the Islands says, " When the present 
 proprietor first came, he found his tenantry living miserably and 
 ignorantly. He has succoured, reformed, and taught them, and there 
 is probably no place in England where the direr hardships of poverty 
 are so little known as in the Scilly Islands." 
 
72 FALMOUTH. [1S3S. 
 
 the Islands I examined myself to see if it were desirable to 
 return for further service, but I felt clear, and great peace 
 was my portion. 
 
 St. AusfeJl, I'lth. — Quarterly meeting. A committee was 
 appointed to visit the families of Friends in this county. 
 After the reading of my certificate in the men's meeting, I 
 expressed a wish to unite with this committee, which was 
 approved of. 
 
 Treioirgie^ Bednifh, 'z.lih. — Had a delightful walk with 
 Charles Fox towards Carnbrae. We shall both long re- 
 member it. Our subjects of conversation were varied and 
 interesting. The weather delightful. 
 
 Falmouth., 2dth. — Went yesterday to Barncoos?, where, 
 in carrying out our quarterly meeting appointment, we had 
 an interesting sitting ; we then proceeded to Trewirgie 
 and Camborne, sat with John Budge and family, and slept 
 last night at Camborne. The language of my soul as I la}' 
 in bed was, Sing praises unto God, sing praises ; sing 
 praises unto God, sing praises ! 
 
 Falmouth^ Teyitli Month 6th. — Impressed this morning, 
 very unexpectedly, with the requirement to have a meeting 
 with the inhabitants of Falmouth to-morrow evening, which 
 I have laid before my cousin R. W. Fox, who gives me 
 encouragement to take measures for its accomplishment. 
 
 7th. — Strengthened to attend the meeting, which was ap- 
 pointed for this evening, and there to deliver the message 
 which seemed then to be committed to my charge. All the 
 work is Thine, God, and to Thee do I render thanksgiving 
 and praise. 
 
 19/^. — Another of my years has passed, bringing me to 
 the age of thirty-two. I may truly say, AVith new years new 
 mercies come. The Lord has dealt very bountifully with 
 me during the past year, and I can trust Him for that 
 which is to come. Lord, into Thy hands I commit my all : 
 lead me and guide me by Thy counsel, and aitcrwards re- 
 ceive me to glor3^ 
 
32.] WOUK AMONG SAILORS. 73 
 
 21st. — We had a meeting for sailors in tlie Sailors' Room, 
 Avliich was well attended, and I believe that the Spirit of 
 the Lord was amongst us. The meeting was addressed by 
 William Hoskins, cousin Maria Fox, and me. Praise and 
 prayer were offered in conclusion. Gratitude and thank- 
 fulness and peace is my portion, in that the Lord helped me 
 to deliver His messages. 
 
 28'7i. — On entering the meeting this morning, my mind 
 was impressed with the words, " Keep thy foot when thou 
 goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear than 
 to give the sacrifice of fools." Hear what? To hear the 
 still small voice of the Lord ; which I sought to wait for, 
 and very soon felt commissioned to revive the ancient pro- 
 mise, " They that seek Me early shall find Me." A blessed 
 meeting we had, concluding in prayer and praise. 
 
 It was at this time that Edwin 0. Tregelles, accom- 
 panied by Robert Were Fox, and others, visited 
 some of the vessels whicli made Falmouth their port 
 of call, and held meetings with the sailors, espe- 
 cially on First-day afternoons. The crews generally 
 assembled in the captain's cabin, and in some cases 
 were disorderly at first, but they often had good 
 times with them, so that the captains thanked them 
 for their efforts to benefit and reach the sailors, who 
 were then a much neglected class. The Journal 
 continues : — 
 
 Eleventh Month 9th. — For some time past I have been dis- 
 tressed by a fear of falling, of becoming as the apostle Paul 
 says, a castaway ; but to-day it was shown to me that we 
 must not fancy ourselves safe. AVe must throw ourselves 
 altogether into the arms of Jesus, and rely on the power of 
 our Emmanuel. Then shall we know what it is to be born 
 
71 TORQUAY. [1839. 
 
 of God, and to bo free from sin, according to tlie doctrine 
 set forth 1 John iii. 6-9. 
 
 l^th. — Now I seem longing to return to my winter abode 
 at Torquay that I may be sheltered from outward storms, 
 and strengthened, if bidden of the Lord, again to go forward 
 next spring. It seems to me now that I must visit some 
 of the schools in this country, and afterwards proceed to 
 Ireland. 
 
 At this time there was no Friends' Meeting at 
 Torquay, but E. 0. Tregelles assembled his family, 
 and any friends Avho chose to join with them, for 
 worship on First-days in his parlour, as they valued 
 the privilege and liberty of gathering in the name of 
 Christ, to realize His promised presence, whether 
 words were spoken or not. 
 
 Torquay^ 23rf?. — Our little meeting this morning was held 
 in silence. It was a season in some degree owned by a lifting 
 up of the light of the Lord's countenance upon me. Secret 
 prayer was offered on behalf of my wife and children, as 
 well as for myself. Feeling that I was brought very low, I 
 was ready to derive comfort from the belief, almost amount- 
 ing to assurance, that the Lord would guide me continually. 
 
 First Month dth, 1839. — I have been led to compare my 
 present condition with my state this time last year, and 
 certain it is that I am not so strong in health as I was then. 
 What the design of my great Master may be, I desire not 
 to know before He chooses to reveal it. May I rather seek 
 daily to perform His will, as revealed in the secret of my 
 soul. 
 
 ^Second Month 28th. — Finished reading Daniel. I never 
 enjoyed my Bible so much as in the present perusal. 
 
 Fourth Month 1th. — I experience that it is more diffi- 
 cult to bear the trials that come from the creature, than 
 
32 ] WILLIAM BOUSE. 75 
 
 those which have been sent more immediately by the Divine 
 hand. May all tend to my further refinement. 
 
 13fh. — Oh, that the Spirit of Jesus, lowliness, meekness, 
 and humility were more the covering of my spirit. I fear 
 that I am too hasty with my dear children, and other mem- 
 bers of our household. Lord, make me what Thou wouldst 
 have me to be, 
 
 I had a pleasant call from William Rouse, of Torre, who 
 seems to be a sincere Christian, desirous of doing good in 
 any form that may present. He acts as minister to the In- 
 dependent Chapel. I rejoiced to observe his sentiments as 
 to war, oaths, and a paid ministry. He is not paid. 
 
 Fifth Monih l.s-^. — Called before meeting on Dr. P., and 
 felt my mind led to speak to him of his practice of visiting 
 the public News Room on First-day ; and to allude to the 
 uncertainty of his life, which might be taken in a moment. 
 He expressed himself much obliged for the visit. 
 
 ^rd. — We had this afternoon another call from William 
 Rouse. After sitting some time engaged in serious conver- 
 sation he became silent, and then expressed a desire to 
 engage in vocal prayer. After a short pause he knelt in 
 prayer, asking for blessings to be poured forth upon us, and 
 for a lengthening of my life, and that the children might 
 walk in the fear of the Lord. After he had concluded I 
 felt engaged to address him, encouraging him to follow the 
 manifestations of the Spirit of truth, not querying where it 
 leads, and not to go forward groping in the dark, but to wait 
 for the light of the Lord's countenance, and thereby he 
 would go fi'om strength to strength. 
 
 8//?. — AVe had again an interesting visit from our friend, 
 W. R., who acknowledged that a tract I had given him had 
 convinced him of the unlawfulness of paying tithes and 
 other ecclesiastical demands, and that he saw it to be his 
 duty to refuse and suffer. He also stated that he could not 
 swear, or be the occasion of another person taking an oath. 
 
CHAPTER VI. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 Plymouth Meeting— Snow at Falmouth— The Cottage— Visits Ireland 
 Avith Certificate — Large Public Meeting at Youghal — Visits 
 Vessels in Cork Harbour— Bandon— Newtown School — Brookfield 
 Agricultural School — Lisburn School — Public Meetings at Dublin, 
 and with Miners near Water's-meet — Journey through Wales — 
 Priscilla Hannah Gurney's Memoirs — Meetings at Milfoi'd and 
 Neath Abbey— Sidcot School — Interview with Lord Ebringtou, 
 Viceroy of Ireland— John and M. Candler go to West Indies — 
 Truro and St. Austell lighted by Gas— Penny Post— Marriage of 
 Queen Victoria — Obtains Certificate to visit Schools connected 
 with the Society of Friends — Croydon, Ackworch and Sidcot 
 Schools — Visits sixty Schools as i^er List. 
 
 Plymouth^ Fifth Mouth 12th, 1839.— I entered with joy 
 the Friends' Meeting House, from which I had been cut 
 off for six months : but as to any service required of me, 
 I felt as empty as ever I did in my Hfe. After a time the 
 spirit of prayer seemed raised in my soul, and I 3'ielded to 
 apprehended duty. Catherine P. Abbott followed ; after 
 she sat down, I felt it rigjit for me to allude to the words 
 of the Apostle, " This is a faithful saying, and worth}^ of 
 all acceptation, that Jesus Christ came into the world to 
 save sinners." Aunt Abbott set her seal with the lancruao-e, 
 " Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victor}^, through 
 our Lord Jesus Christ." 
 
 Falmouth, loth. — It commenced snowing at eight this 
 morning, and continued for three hours, so that the fields 
 and trees in full leaf were white with snow. At Torquay I 
 saw a field of hay cut on the 8th. 
 
 IGth. — Engaged this afternoon in seeking for a house. 
 
32.] TAKES A HOUSE. 77 
 
 Sincerely do I desire that we may get into our right house, 
 and not into one where we should be out of the place 
 designed by our heavenly Father for us to fill. 
 
 11th. — My mind has been a good deal impressed to-day 
 with a sense of my situation, which, since my late inter- 
 views with Dr. Kingston, at Plymouth, I am convinced is 
 very critical. 
 
 ^Qtli. — Retired to rest last night with very comfortable 
 feelings, being led to query, Will the Lord forsake me now, 
 seeing He hath led me hitherto ? Immediately I had the 
 peaceful answer — 
 
 " He who has helped me hitherto, 
 Will help me all the journey through," 
 
 and I felt encouraged to confide in the oft-remembered 
 promise, " I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." May I 
 carefully refrain from resting on this promise, as though 
 the Lord required on my part no co-operation with His 
 holy will as manifested in my soul. 
 
 Sixth Month 13#/«.— To-day I engaged to take "The 
 Cottage," recently occupied by the late John Carne. 
 
 loth. — x^nother day has passed, claiming my heartfelt 
 acknowledgment for the favours shown, both as to spirituals 
 and temporals. I received to-day a supply of the latter in 
 the way of payment on account of my services in this 
 place. This renewal of business engagements seems strange 
 to me, as I imagined last year that I should scarcely en- 
 gage in business again. Let me ever feel that my times are 
 in Thy hand, Lord ! 
 
 Impressed this evening with the pernsal of the passage 
 in the Epistle to the Hebrews referring to Jesus as He who 
 tasted death for every man. This being the ground of my 
 hope of eternal life, what a call it is for gratitude. 
 
 Seventh Mouth Snl. — Attended the quarterly meeting 
 at Liskeard, and was strengthened to lay my concern to 
 visit Ireland and other places before Friends, who very 
 
78 FALMOUTH. [1839. 
 
 feelingly united with it, and a minute was added to the 
 certificate granted me at the monthly meeting at Truro. 
 
 Falmouth., 8th. — This day we have had some of our 
 furniture removed to our new abode, " The Cottage," which 
 is intended to be my sheltered residence for the ensuing 
 winter, and in which home our sisters join us. 
 
 Ofh. — Our dear children are better, and were removed 
 to-day to " The Cottage " in a sedan. Dear Jenepher and 
 sisters are lodged there to-night. 
 
 l^fh. — I felt grateful for the mercy shown me in enabling 
 us to obtain such a sheltered nook. Enjoyed sowing some 
 seeds with the children this afternoon in the initials of their 
 names. We also gave them a small spot for their gardens. 
 Cheerfulness and enjo3'ment marked the da}'', and thanks 
 to Thee are raised in my heart, God, in that Thou hast 
 led me about and instructed me, and made me willing in 
 the day of Thy power. 
 
 Corl'j IGth. — Through the continuance of unmerited mercy 
 I reached Cork comfortably this evening in company with 
 my sister Lydia and cousin Robert Were Fox. 
 
 17/^. — I was led to apprehend that it was my place to see 
 Captain S., who is in permanent confinement in the lunatic 
 asylum for murdering his crew some years since, when 
 under the influence of monomania. Way was kindly made 
 by Thomas Beale, who is one of the governors. We had 
 an interview which has quite relieved my mind, and I trust 
 may be helpful to a poor fellow-mortal who is justly and 
 patiently enduring a sentence which he regards as mild. 
 He had to me no appearance whatever of being insane. 
 Before we parted I handed to him a few tracts, memoirs of 
 John Woolman, AVilliam Edmundson and others. These 
 he gratefully received, and exj^rossed himself obliged for the 
 visit. 
 
 YotigJiaJ., 24//?. — A meeting Avas held here which was 
 largely attended. I was told afterwards that many Roman 
 Catholics were present. At first I found it hard work, and 
 
32.] VISIT TO VESSELS AT COVE. 79 
 
 it seemed as though I should be obliged to go away bur- 
 dened, but seeking after ability to give myself up entirely 
 to the Lord as His messenger, I was enabled to declare with 
 freedom the whole counsel committed to me ; and for this 
 I was humbly thankful under a sense of my great un- 
 worthiness. 
 
 27 fh. — Called at Passage on the way to Cove [now Queens- 
 town] to see William and Sarah Lecky, an aged couple 
 bowed down with grief, as their daughter Mary was lying 
 at the point of death. She was taken ill with consumptive 
 S3anptoms about four weeks since. R. W. Fox and I 
 visited her. On entering the room the language arose in 
 my heart, Now " thanks be to God which giveth us the 
 victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ," to which I felt 
 bound to give utterance. We learn that she died this 
 morning. 
 
 When we reached Cove we called to see the wife of 
 Captain S., who seemed obliged for the visit, and expressed 
 her willingness to allow her children to read the tracts we 
 gave her, though she is a Roman Catholic. 
 
 At seven we went to a meeting held in the Columbine 
 Assembly Rooms, Cork, where a ball had been held the 
 previous evening. The meeting was largely attended, and 
 after a time of deep wading, proved relieving to me. 
 
 Next day, with cousin R. W. Fox, my father-in-law, and 
 brother Joseph Fisher, I proceeded to visit two vessels in 
 port. Our first visit was to the Hindoo, bound for New 
 York from Cardigan. The crew and passengers were invited 
 below, and we had an agreeable time. On our suggesting 
 to the captain that he should to-morrow commence the 
 practice of reading the Holy Scriptures to his crew, he 
 intimated that he should do so. The cook on the other 
 vessel asked us for a Prayer-book, but our views on this 
 were explained, and a Bible promised instead, which was 
 sent off, Joseph giving up his own, as none could be pro- 
 cured in the whole of Cove. 
 
80 lUELAXD. [1839. 
 
 Bandou, 2df]i. — The meeting at seven o'clock in tlie AVes- 
 leyan School-house was exceedingly crowded, and not so 
 quiet as that at Kinsale ; but both felt to me to be precious 
 seasons, favoured with the presence of the Lord. According 
 to the ability granted I laboured in my work, and it is sweet 
 to feel free from condemnation. 
 
 We had a fine ride in this place, most of the road being 
 near the river Bandon, which is beautifully wooded, in 
 many parts reminding me alternately of the Blackwater, 
 the "Wye, and Neath Valle}-. 
 
 Mayfield^ Eighth Mouthy ^)th. — Parted from my dear father- 
 in-law and brother. I desire long to remember and profit 
 by my father's parting words : " MajJ-est thou be pre- 
 served every way.*" Oh for an increase of humility that 
 the Lord's name may be exalted and self laid low in the 
 dust ! Called at Anner Mills, and on Barclay Clibborn and 
 family. 
 
 10th. — Accompanied by Eliza Malcomson we reached 
 Waterford at twelve o'clock. After dinner at Richard 
 Allen's we went to Newtown School, and had religious inter- 
 views with the boys and their teachers in five companies. 
 
 11th. — I went to meeting this morning in a depressed 
 state, seeking after ability to do my Master's will. The 
 language, " Listruct and strengthen me " seemed the breath- 
 ing of my soul. Soon after we were gathered I felt en- 
 gaged to supplicate that bread might be broken amongst 
 us (which was granted in no ordinary degree), and that our 
 hearts might be softened and laid open to receive the Holy 
 Spirit, which was also experienced, for it seemed to me as 
 though incense ascended from very many hearts — more than 
 half of the large company. 
 
 A^eic lioss^ ISth. — I met the members of the Waterford 
 meeting of ministers and elders at Joseph Strangman's, 
 together with the overseers, and a truly precious time it 
 was. Kobert AVere Fox handed counsel and encouragement 
 to those Friends who have been closely tried. 
 
32.] BROOKFIELD SCHOOL. 81 
 
 We called on Samuel Ely ; he is above eighty years of age, 
 and is j)robably the first person who signed the temperance 
 pledge in Europe — the first Society having been formed 
 here, and he signed first. 
 
 Ninth Month 4th. — Went to meeting at Lurgan, where 
 Sarah White was engaged in testimony, and I also. I did 
 not quite feel clear on leaving the meeting; and concluded to 
 communicate what rested on my mind to the individual for 
 whom I believed it was intended. I rose up quickly and 
 followed him to the grave-yard, whither he went that he 
 might weep. I found him in deep distress. On giving him 
 my hand he said, " I am the poor prodigal," and smote his 
 breast in an agony. I communicated what impressed me for 
 him, and called the attention of Thomas Christy Wakefield 
 to him, as he wished to see him. I trust ho will be restored 
 and preserved. He has been a great sinner. 
 
 William Edmundson settled first at Lurgan, and the 
 meeting-house bears the date 1696. 
 
 Lisburn, 6th. — Left Moy alien accompanied by Samuel 
 
 Haughton as our guide. Reached E, in good time for 
 
 meeting ; but what a meeting ! Three members of that 
 place came, besides J. and A, Malcomson from Liverpool. 
 The house was wretchedly out of repair. On sitting down 
 I felt ability sweetly to confide in my Redeemer : a greater 
 evidence of His love and approval I think I never remem- 
 ber; and I needed it, for it was heavy work to labour for the 
 souls of those who are reckless about the work for themselves. 
 
 ISth. — Went with John and Harriet Richardson to Brook- 
 field Agricultural School, which pleased me much. The 
 boys work on the farm and garden; by this means they are 
 supported and educated at £5 per annum. I had a sitting 
 with the boys to my comfort. 
 
 14:th. — This afternoon I went with John Richardson to 
 visit the Provincial School, and sat with the boys and girls 
 separately : afterwards with William and Anna Bellows 
 and M. A. Ken way, the present caretakers. 
 
 L.T. 6 
 
S2 IRELA:SD. [1839. 
 
 Diiblhi, 22nd. — Attended meeting to-day at ten and two 
 o'clock. I felt the Lord's power near to support, and His 
 Spirit to instruct me to do His work, wliich I endeavoured 
 to do, and left the meeting this evening poor yet peaceful. 
 
 23rd. — After breakfast went with my sister L^^dia to 
 the " Shelter " for females liberated from prison. We met 
 Mary J. Knott there, and had a satisfactory meeting with 
 about forty young persons. Made some calls, and dined 
 with Dr. Harvey. The public meeting which followed was 
 not very numerously attended ; after a season of deep pros- 
 tration of soul I felt ability to declare the glad tidings of the 
 gospel ; to God be ascribed the praise. Gladly would I spend 
 and be spent in His service. 
 
 Avoca, 2bth. — A meeting was appointed here at seven 
 o'clock, to which were invited the men from the mines near 
 Avoca. We assembled in the schoolroom, which was quite 
 full, and perfect silence soon prevailed. After I had been 
 speaking about five minutes, a number of young men, who I 
 presume were Papists, left the room shouting and trying to 
 disturb the others, who however kept their seats, and 
 listened with fixed attention whilst I continued speaking, 
 and after I sat down profound silence prevailed. 
 
 Dublin, Tenth Month 2nd. — AVent to Monkstown meeting 
 this morning. Henry Perry kindly conducted me on board 
 the Crescent, bound for Australia. The crew, nearly thirty, 
 met between decks, and were very orderly and well con- 
 ducted. I found comfort in the visit. 
 
 3rd. — Went to Claremont to dine with Joseph and Mary 
 Humphries, and saw the Deaf and Dumb Institution with 
 120 children. Felt very calm and peaceful at the prospect 
 of leaving this land to-morrow evening. 
 
 Aberystwyth, Wi. — It was my privilege to have the perusal 
 of the memoirs of Priscilla Hannah Gurney. It seemed as 
 though she being dead yet spake to me ; but more than this, 
 I had most precious intercourse with Christ as my Redeemer 
 and Deliverer from the power of Satan, who was assaulting 
 
33.] LORD EBBING TON. 83 
 
 me, and I entered into a fresh covenant of allegiance to my 
 Lord and my God, who granted me an evidence that He would 
 never leave nor forsake me, if I did but cleave closely to 
 Him. The joy and peace which is my portion this evening, 
 seems like a new birth; and I can say, " the life which I now 
 live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who 
 loved me, and gave Himself for me." 
 
 Mllford^ 13th, First Day. — Attended meeting this morn- 
 ing, and had a truly satisfactory and comforting sitting with 
 the few of our Society living here. At six this evening we 
 had a meeting in the Wesleyan Chapel. It was large and 
 satisfactory, much liberty being given me to declare the free 
 mercy of God, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 
 
 Glenvelyn, 18th. — I attended a public meeting with the 
 Neath Abbey workmen this evening, in the Chapel at -the 
 Abbey, and was enabled to relieve my mind of the load I 
 have been bearing for them for months past. Help was near. 
 I entered the meeting under much exercise, and was helped 
 to express all that was laid on me. 
 
 Sldcot, 27th. — I have had much comfort in spending this 
 day in this interesting school. In the morning meeting 
 William Tanner was engaged sweetly in prayer. I spent 
 some time this afternoon with the children, whilst they 
 were questioned in Scripture, and in the evening, whilst 
 the Bible and the memoirs of E. F. Brady were read. 
 
 28th. — We had a pleasant ride to Exeter, arriving about 
 three o'clock. I had been much exercised on the way, 
 querying whether I should be able to meet Lord Ebrington 
 (Viceroy of Ireland), who was to be in Exeter to-day, but 
 intended leaving soon after receiving a deputation in the 
 city. John Dymond met us at the coach. I inquired 
 whether I could by any means see Lord Ebrington, and 
 learned that his carriage was ordered out for his departure, 
 and that he was taking refreshment with other noblemen. 
 We ascended the stairs of the New London Inn, and sent 
 in the waiter to inform him that John Dymond wished to 
 
84 FALMOUTH. [1839. 
 
 see Lim in a private room, ^vllere he soon joined us, sa^'ing 
 as lie entered, that he was much limited for time. John 
 Dymond introduced me as a minister of the Societ}^ of 
 Friends who had recently travelled through Ireland. Lord 
 Ebrington stood by the fire, and listened attentively and 
 kindl}', whilst I laid before him the importance of ruling 
 over men in the fear of the Lord ; of acting on sound 
 Christian principles, rather than those of expediency ; of 
 encouraging morality at his court as a means of checking 
 inconsistencies in other ranks ; and of seeking to secure for 
 himself the crown of glory laid up in store for those who 
 love and serve the Lord. He thanked me, giving me his 
 hand at parting. Thanks be to the great Preserver of His 
 little ones, I feel at liberty to return to my home, which I 
 do, with the full reward of peace. 
 
 FaJmoiith, dOth. — This evening John and Maria Candler 
 arrived, prior to their departure for Jamaica. 
 
 Eleventh Month Srd, First Day. — Yesterday Barnard and 
 Samuel Dickenson arrived here, the latter being on his way 
 to Jamaica on business. John and Maria Candler and 
 Samuel Dickenson left us this morning at nine, intending 
 to embark on board the Magnet packet for Jamaica ; but on 
 reaching the Meeting House we found them, and sat with 
 them in precious union of spirit as worshippers. Cousin 
 Maria Fox knelt in prayer for those who were about to 
 make a sacrifice of their home comforts for the sake of 
 spreading a knowledge of the Truth. We parted hastily 
 after meeting, and my sisters Elizabeth and Lydia saw 
 them into the boat. 
 
 'TnirOj 12th. — Pleasantly engaged in my business pursuits, 
 and able to have my thoughts often turned towards the 
 bettor country. 
 
 Falmouth, I'dth. — AYas refreshed by the time of waiting on 
 the Lord in meeting this morning : towards the close I felt 
 engaged to bow the knee with thanks for the bread and the 
 water that had been dispensed to the refreshment of hungry 
 
33.] BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS. 85 
 
 and thirsty souls. Lncretia Croiicli and Maria Fox both 
 spoke on the subject of Mary going to the sepulchre to 
 seek our Lord. My heart now seems full to overflowing, as 
 though my cup of happiness was full. Rest and peace have 
 taken possession of my soul. 
 
 Truro., Idfh. — I have been more than commonly engaged 
 to-day, and very painfully so, in dismissing the men at the 
 Gas Works for improper conduct. Sad indeed was the 
 lament made by the wife of one of them. I could wish that 
 all who do wrong could see the consequence of sin, entailing 
 as it does, misery on all around. 
 
 Twelfth Month 13th. — Came to St. Austell to-day, and 
 have been closely engaged in attending to gas business. 
 Met my partner, Francis Fox, who went to Charlestown. 
 Have enjoyed being with cousins William and C. T. 
 Browne. 
 
 Truro, 18th. — Attended quarterly meeting here. It was 
 a highly favoured meeting, the Lord's power being evidently 
 over all ; and to Him be ascribed the praise. 
 
 31,st. — How different are my prospects now from the be- 
 ginning of the year, when I had no expectation of living to 
 the end. Surely in Thy hand, Lord, is the breath of 
 every living thing ! Many of my friends who seem girt 
 round with strength for many days, have been cut down, 
 and my frail tabernacle has been strengthened and renewed. 
 May every remaining day be more and more dedicated to 
 Thy service. 
 
 Falmouth, First Month lOth, 1840. — I am impressed this 
 evening with the importance of redeeming the time, and 
 spending each day as though it were my last, as if the man- 
 date were to go forth, " This night thy soul shall be required 
 of thee." 
 
 To-day the penny postage system commences. 
 
 12th, First Day. — Owing to the state of my health I 
 remained at home, having my sister Rachel's company, as 
 Avell as that of the dear children. We had a season of wor- 
 
86 . FALMOUTH. [1840. 
 
 ship together, for I believe the Lord was amongst us in our 
 little gathering, I hope that this clay has been spent profit- 
 ably; my care has been that it should be so. 
 
 >^eco)id Month dth, First Day. — Stayed at home again to- 
 day. Sought for a season of retirement this morning ; but 
 
 little being poorly, she was obliged to be in the parlour 
 
 with me, and in some degree interfered with my quiet ; but 
 it brought mj'' mind into sympathy with those who are much 
 encumbered with a family, and with the cares of life, and 
 perhaps limited to two rooms. How little opportunity can 
 they have for secret retirement before the Lord : but doubt- 
 less " the soul's sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed," is 
 accepted as sweet incense at the throne of grace. 
 
 10//?. — This day Queen Victoria has, I suppose, been 
 married to Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg. I have had an 
 unusually busy day : surprising it is to myself that I am 
 able to do so much. 
 
 2G//?. — Lieutenant Symmons called; he is the agent of 
 the Naval and Military Bible Society, which was estab- 
 lished fourteen years before the British and Foreign Bible 
 Society. 
 
 27//?. — Lieutenant Symmons took breakfast with us, and 
 gave me an authority whereby I may be able to supply 
 gratuitously, any vessels I may visit, with Bibles and Testa- 
 ments. This I esteem a privilege. 
 
 Jhlrd Month 12th. — I trust that He to whom I have com- 
 mitted myself is carrying forward the work of grace in 
 my soul, though there is but little evidence of it. May I 
 be preserved from admitting, or in any way countenancing 
 the idea, that outward sacrifices of my time and talents in 
 the service of the Lord — that running to and fro as His 
 messenger — will be accepted instead of personal holiness. 
 
 2(Jth. — Barclay Fox called this evening, to take leave of 
 us prior to his departure to Neath. My heart 3'earns over 
 him, with desires for his preservation. Lord, keep him 
 as in the hollow of Thy holy hand, from ever}' snare. 
 
33.] VISITS SCHOOLS. ' 87 
 
 Falmouth^ Fourth Month 7th. — Attended monthly meeting 
 here. Early in the meeting Philippa Williams rose with 
 the language, " I am Thy shield, and Thy exceeding great 
 reward." Soon after which I expressed what had previously 
 presented, " Them that honour Me I will honour, and they 
 that despise Me shall be lightly esteemed." At the close of 
 the meeting I felt strengthened to lay before Friends my 
 prospect of visiting the schools connected with the Society 
 and some other service, which was most feelingly'" united 
 with, and a committee appointed to bring a certificate to 
 the next meeting. Much excellent counsel and encourage- 
 ment was handed, and Philippa AVilliams knelt in prayer 
 for my preservation. 
 
 8^^. — Attended the quarterly meeting. I felt strengthened 
 at the close of the second meeting, to relieve my mind of 
 what it has long felt against the practice of Friends requir- 
 ing others to take oaths on their behalf. 
 
 16th. — I attended a meeting gathered at the request of 
 Samuel and Sarah Rundell, who, with Ann Tweedy, were 
 well engaged in preaching the gospel : " Christ in you the 
 hope of glory." My place seemed to be to sit still, and 
 wrestle for a blessing on the word preached ; that the con- 
 demnation of those present might not be increased, seeing 
 that their responsibility was greater by having the privilege 
 of hearing such gospel truths. 
 
 The followino; memoranda of E. 0. Treg^elles' visits 
 to Croydon, Ackworth and Sidcofc will be read with 
 interest by those who still remember his earnest words 
 of exhortation and prayer for them. 
 
 Sixth Month 13//?, 1840. — I attended Croydon meeting. 
 In the afternoon, accompanied by John Finch Marsh, I sat 
 with the children and the various officers of Croydon School 
 whilst they read the Memoirs of John Pemberton ; I after- 
 
S8 CROYDON. [1840. 
 
 wards addressed tliem, and had a separate interview with 
 the boys of the first class, 
 
 14f/j.— I went again to the school and sat with the re- 
 mainder of the boys, in four companies, and with the girls, 
 in three companies. I took tea with John Sharp; and after- 
 wards sat with the teachers of the girls. I was mercifully 
 helped, and felt that the work was not mine but my Master's, 
 and that He is all-sufficient for His own work. 
 
 loth. — We had an interview with the boys' teachers, and 
 a searching time it was. 
 
 25f7?. — At the close of the monthly meeting for biisiness, 
 I felt that it was my place to ask that the school children 
 .should withdraw, and the "women Friends rejoin us, when 
 I was led to express a desire that each member of the meet- 
 ing might feel a religious concern for the well-being of the 
 dear children of the school. 
 
 27^/?. — Though feeling unwell, I thought it best to con- 
 tinue my engagements at the school. We had the orphans 
 collected together, and on coming into the room found manj'' 
 of them in tears ; it was a profitable season which I desire 
 ever to remember. Peter Bedford, John F. Marsh and I 
 afterwards saw the teachers all together, and then the whole 
 establishment of superintendents, teachers and scholars. 
 
 Aclvworth School, Seventh ]\fonth 24:th. — I attended the 
 educational meeting, which was extremely interesting. 
 
 27th. — Soon after breakfast I commenced my sittings with 
 the girls of the school, dividing them into four companies, 
 beginning with the youngest. This occupied the day until 
 tea-time ; since which we have been with them at their 
 Bible reading. 
 
 28th. — I was engaged this morning in sitting with the 
 female teachers and the governess, Hannah Richardson, of 
 North Shields. It was a memorable season. Most of our 
 party of twelve wore in tears. 
 
 2[Hh. — Yesterday I attended the boys' evening reading, 
 and to-day sat with the two upper classes of boys. 
 
34.] ACKWORTH AND SIDCOT SCHOOLS. 89 
 
 SOfJi. — I am called upon to commemorate the extension of 
 the Lord's goodness to me this day, directing and aiding my 
 movements. 
 
 Eighth Month 1st. — This morning I was presented with 
 several gifts of their own handiwork, from the dear girls of 
 Ackworth School, with a sweet note, and a copy of the 
 hymn, " The Time for Prayer," which they had repeated, and 
 to which I had alluded when addressing them. This was 
 a tendering preparation for sitting with the orphans, ninety 
 of whom were collected, and a most touching time it was. 
 
 Gratitude was the covering of my spirit in the remem- 
 brance of the mercy and lovingkindness and condescension 
 of my Lord during the visit to Ackworth. AVater, preserve, 
 and render fruitful the seed which Thou, Lord, hast sown ; 
 and give me to see that in myself dwelleth no good thing. 
 
 SMcotj Tenth Month 2bth. — I sat Avith the children of the 
 school after breakfast. In the afternoon I met the orphans 
 in the school — about thirty — -a deeply affecting time. 1 
 joined the children and family at their evening reading. 
 
 Thus has closed my present engagement in visiting 
 schools. I may thankfully acknowledge I have been helped 
 on my way from day to day, in a manner I little expected 
 when, in much weakness in every way, I commenced my 
 work at Tottenham. 
 
 THE TIME FOR PRAYER. 
 
 When is the time for prayer ? 
 
 With the first beams that light the morning sky, 
 Ere for the toils of day thou dost prepare, 
 
 Lift up thy thoughts on high ; 
 Commend the loved ones to His watchful care : 
 Morn is the time for praj'er ! 
 
 And in the noontide hour, 
 
 If worn by toil, or by sad cares opprest, 
 
 Then unto God thy spirit's sorrows pour, 
 And He will give thee rest ; 
 
 Thy voice shall reach Him through the fields of air ; 
 
 Noon is the time for prayer ! 
 
90 ACKWORTII. [1840. 
 
 When the bright sun has set, 
 
 Whilst yet eve's glowinj; colours deck the skies, 
 "When with the loved at home again thou'st met, 
 
 Then let the prayer arise 
 For those who in thj' joys and sorrows share : 
 Kce is the time for pra^'er ! 
 
 And when the stars come forth, — 
 
 "When to the trusting heart sweet hopes are given, 
 And the deep stillness of the hour gives hii'th 
 
 To pure bright dreams of heaven, — 
 Kneel to thy God — ask strength life's ills to bear : 
 Xight is the time for jjrayer ! 
 
 When is the time for prayer ? 
 
 In every hour while life is spared to thee; 
 In crowds or solitude — in joy or care, 
 
 Thy thoughts should heavenward flee. 
 At home, at noon, and eve, with loved ones there. 
 
 Bend thou the knee in prayer ! 
 
 Georgixa Bennett. 
 
 Schools Visited. 
 
 Thomas Binns, Grove House School, Tottenham. 
 
 Sarah Sweetapple, Girls' School, Stoke Newington. 
 
 Richard Abbatt, Boys' School, Stoke Newington. 
 
 Thomas Uzman, Boys' School, Croydon. 
 
 John Sharp, Friends' School, Croydon. 
 
 S. and M. Palmer, Girls' School, Croydon. 
 
 vSarah Cudforth, Girls' School, Berkhampstead. 
 
 Anne Keckwich, Girls' School, Maidenhead. 
 
 Sarah Day, Little Boys' School, Epping. 
 
 Isaac Pain, Boys' School, Epping. 
 
 Isaac Brown, Boys' School, Hitchin. 
 
 Ann Knight and Sisters, Girls' School, Woodbridge. 
 
 Ann Lockwood, Infants' School, Woodbridge. 
 
 Edmund W. Watt, Boys' School, Colchester. 
 
 Mary Gopsill, Girls' School, Chelmsford. 
 
 C. E. and E. Dix, Girls' School, Haverhill. 
 
 Anne and Eliza Rickman, Girls' School, Rochester. 
 
34.] LIST OF SCHOOLS VISITED. 91 
 
 Benjamin Abbott, Boj's' School, Lewes. 
 Thomas Pumphrey, Friends' School, Ackworth. 
 Martha Cooper, Girls' School, Pontefract. 
 
 Friends' First-day School, Highflats. 
 W. Rothway, Friends' School, Rawden. 
 Samuel Marshall, Boys' School, Kendal. 
 Jane King, Girls' School, Kendal. 
 James Hunter, Boys' School, Ulverstone. 
 John Ford, Friends' School, York. 
 Hannah Brady, Friends' School, York. 
 Lucy Waterfall, Girls' School, Leeds. 
 Louisa Cooper, Girls' School, Leeds. 
 Jane Thurnham, Girls' School, Leeds. 
 Jane Procter and Sisters, Girls' School, Selby. 
 Martha and Hannah Wragg, Girls' School, Selby. 
 Sarah Harrison, Girls' School, Doncaster. 
 H. and R, Brady, Girls' School, Sheffield. 
 Sarah Bleckley, Girls' School, Manchester. 
 Lydia Graves, Girls' School, Manchester. 
 Charles Cumber, Boys' School, Manchester, 
 J. Barret Young, Boys' School, Manchester. 
 
 Friends' School, Penketh. 
 Martha and Jane Bellis, Girls' School, Nantwich. 
 Maria and Eliza Peacock, Girls' School, Chester. 
 J. Jackson, Boys' School, Warrington. 
 E. and M. Sanders, Girls' School, Warrington. 
 Hannah Puplett, Girls' School, Layer Breton. 
 Priscilla Coare, Girls' School, Tottenham. 
 Joseph Sefton, Boys' and Girls' School, Liverpool. 
 Abraham Isherwood, Boys' School, Liverpool. 
 Richard Batt, Boys' School, Preston. 
 Joshua Kelsell, Boys' School, Wyersdale. 
 Tabitha Eveleigh, Girls' School, Southport. 
 Elizabeth Alderson, Girls' School, Blackburn. 
 J. Harrison Smith, Boys' School, Preston. 
 Mary and Esther Stickney, Girls' School, Preston. 
 
92 FALMOUTH. [l&JO. 
 
 George Edmondson, Boys' School, Blackburn. 
 
 Camp Hill School, Worcester, 
 Lucy Marshall, Girls' School, Worcester. 
 William Palmer, Boys' School, Charlbury. 
 Eliza Grey, Girls' School, Charlbury. 
 John Frank, Boj^s' School, Thornbury. 
 Harriet Hoare, Girls' School, Bath. 
 Mary Ann Dymond, Girls' School, Bristol. 
 Thomas Ferris, Boys' School, Sidcot. 
 
 Friends' School, Sidcot. 
 
 Friends' School, Wigton, 
 
 Friends' First-day School, Newcastle. 
 
 Friends' First-day School, Shields. 
 Deborah Smith, Girls' School, Sunderland. 
 Lucy Marshall, Girls' School, Birmingham. 
 Letitia Impey, Girls' School, Worcester. 
 
CHAPTER yiT. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 Yearly Meeting— Sarah Grubb's Testimony— Essex — Brighton — Lind- 
 field School and "William Allen — Interviews with Lord John 
 Russell and Daniel O'Connell — Scotland — Meetings with Factory 
 Workers — First Sense of Call to Service Abroad — Liverpool— Wales 
 — Banbury— Plymouth— Meetings at Ilfracombe, Barnstaple and 
 Clovelly — Family Visits at Plymouth and Kingsbridge — John 
 Elliott's Message to his Friends. 
 
 Between the intervals of visiting the schools, E. 0. 
 Tregelles attended London yearly meeting and tra- 
 velled through Scotland, holding public meetings. 
 The following extracts refer to these engagements. 
 
 Stoke Xewingfon, Fifth Month 2Ut, 1840.— Left Croydon 
 yesterday morning and attended the opening sitting of the 
 year]}' meeting, the commencement of which felt to me a 
 low season until we were visited by Sarah Grubb and Pris- 
 cilla Green. The latter cautioned us to wait on the Lord 
 for counsel and wisdom to direct the proceedings aright. 
 Sarah Grubb's testimony was clear, searching, and long ; 
 several states were addressed, amongst them those who 
 though they may now occupy the foremost rank among 
 us, will be laid low if there be not a digging deep for the 
 rock on which to build ; that unless this be the case, they 
 will not stand when the storms arise. This came very close 
 home to me, and I have been led to examine whether my 
 heart is most set on the service of the Lord or of Mammon ; 
 
94 LOSDON. [IS JO. 
 
 whether I do not love the praise of men more than the 
 praise of God. 
 
 2^rd. — Josiah Forster proposed the appointment of a com- 
 mittee to visit schools. This proposal had much approval, 
 but it seemed best to postpone the matter. To me the ex- 
 pression of sentiment from many friends was very interesting 
 and encouraging. 
 
 2Gf/i. — Cousin Mary Sylvanus Fox and Hannah C. Back- 
 house came into the men's yearly meeting. The former 
 addressed us very acceptably, quoting the words of Jesus : 
 " If 3'e believe not that I am He, je shall die in 3'our sins : 
 whither I go ye cannot come." 
 
 28f/i. — With the help of the Lord, which was mercifully 
 afforded, I laid my prospect of visiting the women's yearly 
 meeting before my brethren. George Crosfield and Josepli 
 T. Price accompanied me. I went under a sense of deep 
 poverty and inability to do any good thing, but I have 
 cause to believe that my great and good Shepherd went 
 before and supported me. 
 
 Sl.s'f. — Yesterday I attended the yearly meeting of min- 
 isters and elders, which was a very interesting season. 
 William Allen and Elizabeth Fry gave interesting accounts 
 of their visit to Holland, Prussia and Belgium, encouraging 
 faithfulness in others, saying, that they had found the door 
 open and had left it open. 
 
 Sixth Month bth. — Attended the monthly meeting at Sud- 
 bury. I quoted the text, " Great is the Lord, and greatly 
 to be praised." Sarah Grubb was sweetly engaged in sup- 
 plication, manifestly on my belialf, that my eye might be 
 kept singly fixed on my great Master. 
 
 \)th. — At the quarterly meeting at Chelmsford, met AVilliam 
 and Ann Tweedy, Lucretia Crouch, Margaret Richardson, 
 Katherine Backhouse, George and Ann Jones, John and 
 Philippa Williams, and Stanley Pumphrey. Ann Tweedy 
 broke the silence with the language, "Give unto the Lord, 
 ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength." We 
 
33.] LIN D FIELD SCHOOL. 95 
 
 had not mucli silence. The call went forth to many of the 
 strong and willing-hearted. A young man named Isaac 
 Sharp also spoke, to my comfort. 1 expected to maintain 
 silence, but very soon felt bound to express the language, 
 " "Woe unto them that are at ease in Zion." I never had 
 such a sense of riches being possessed, both spiritual and 
 temporal, of which there was so little occupation. 
 
 19^^. — Went to Brighton to meeting, feeling poor, yet 
 confiding. I knelt to implore that the Spirit of the Lord 
 might descend on those present who had not called upon His 
 name. John Finch Marsh and Maria Fox spoke, and I had, 
 to my surprise, to allude to those who were laying up trea- 
 sure for themselves and are not rich toward God. 
 
 Lindfieldj 20th. — Accompanied by Daniel Pryor Hack, I 
 had a lovely ride, and sweet converse with a brother beloved 
 in the Truth. After dining at William Allen's cottage, we 
 went to the school, where we found about nineteen boys, 
 boarders, who were addressed by William Allen, John Finch 
 Marsh, and myself. We also saw the master and mistress. 
 Besides these boys a large number of day scholars receive 
 instruction. 
 
 '2,1st. — To my surprise this morning cousin Joseph T. 
 Price came from London to spend the day with us, travel- 
 ling through the night. At meeting I revived the language, 
 " Children, have ye any meat ? " I felt peace in the appre- 
 hension that I had been preserved close to my Guide. This 
 was also my favoured experience after the afternoon meeting, 
 which was largely attended, and in which I was led to pray 
 that the Spirit of the Lord might be poured forth upon us. 
 Now, whilst I write, I feel earnest prayer arise from vay soul 
 on behalf of those who may have been visited by the Spirit 
 of the Lord this day, desiring that they may patiently abide 
 the complete operation of Divine grace. 
 
 Croydon^ 2^rd. — We left Lindfield yesterday morning, 
 and proceeded to Worthing for a meeting at six o'clock held 
 in the Assembly Rooms, Steyne Hotel. The Lord was 
 
06 LOXDOX. [1840. 
 
 pleased to bless us, and enabled Daniel P. Hack, John F. 
 Marsli and me to give full and free expression of gospel 
 truths. The room was quite full of the class of persons I 
 wished to meet. A sweet feeling came over me before we 
 went into the meeting, to which I gave vent in prayer at 
 the tea-table. At the meeting the subjects adverted to 
 were, man's condition in the unregenerate state, and the 
 means and necessity for his redemption by the alone Way. 
 
 Tottenham^ 2Sth. — George Stacey and John Hodgkin 
 called, and the latter sweetly addressed me, expressing his 
 belief that my service in seeking to instruct dear children 
 in the way of truth would lead me to confide my own to 
 the care of the Church when I was taken from them. 
 
 30fh. — iittended the quarterly meeting of London. Wil- 
 liam Forster queried of me whether any service rested on 
 me yet to perform in London, and I avowed that I felt 
 required to visit Lord John Russell. John Kitching, Peter 
 Bedford and himself, all encouraged me to proceed. 
 
 It was doubtless to relate some of the experience 
 gained by liis visit to Ireland, and to plead for peace- 
 ful measures, that E. 0. Tregelles had interviews 
 with Lord John Russell and Daniel O'Connell, as 
 previously with Lord Ebrington, "Viceroy of Ireland. 
 He writes : — 
 
 Seventh Month, 3yd. — Went with AVilliam Allen to the 
 Meeting for Sufferings at ten, and in half an hour we left, 
 to go to Lord John Russell's house, Wilton Crescent. He 
 soon joined us, and after calmly offering us his hand, sat 
 quietly down and gave me a full opportunity to relieve mj'' 
 mind. He seemed to pay attention to the subjects brought 
 before my view to communicate. It was to me a deeply 
 interesting time, and I feel thankful for the opportunity. 
 
 After this, William Allen and I called with the same 
 object on Daniel O'Connell, who also received us very kindly. 
 
33.] SWAIiTiniOEE MEETING HOUSE. 97 
 
 AVlien I had expressed all I had to communicate, he ad- 
 dressed us at some length, giving full expression of thanks 
 for the visit. He invited us both to visit him at his Seat in 
 Ireland. 
 
 bth. — This evening I was at a meeting at Devonshire 
 House, appointed at my request, chiefly for j'oung persons. 
 It was very well attended. I felt required to commence 
 with the words, " The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and 
 raiseth up all those that be bowed down." Cornelius Han- 
 bury, William Allen, and Sylvanus Fox followed. At the 
 close I felt constrained to supplicate specially for the chil- 
 dren of our ministers. A solemn meeting it proved. 
 
 Edwin 0. Tregelles had received a certificate for 
 service in Scotland from his monthly meeting. He 
 was accompanied by his cousin, Charles Fox, of Fal- 
 mouth, and his sister Eacliel Tregelles. He describes 
 the journey as follows : — 
 
 Eighth Month 6th. — AVe went this evening to Swarthmore 
 Hall and Meeting House. In the latter place, after walking 
 in the graveyard, I asked my companions to assemble in 
 the House, where I felt constrained to supplicate the Father 
 of mercies. It was a solemn season, 
 
 Edinburgh., l^th. — My feelings on coming into Scotland 
 were of a very peaceful kind, and I trust it may be given 
 me to see what to do and say, and what to leave undone. 
 
 Aberdeen, 14:th. — A fine smooth voyage of twelve hours 
 brought us safely to this granite built city, where we are 
 kindly entertained by Anthony and Mary AVigham. 
 
 IGfh. — AVent to the General Meeting under a sense of 
 great poverty of spirit, and thus I sat for some time wait- 
 ing on the Lord, After Jonathan Backhouse was engaged 
 in prayer, my soul seemed set at liberty to declare the glad 
 tidings of the gospel freely. 
 
 L. T. 7 
 
08 SCOTLAND. [1840. 
 
 17/^. — In the business meeting I asked for an evening 
 meeting to be held. I had to speak on the words, " There 
 is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in 
 Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the 
 Spirit." The meeting ended well. To the Lord may praise 
 be ascribed. 
 
 KiiiniKck, 19fh. — Had a crowded meeting. The heat and 
 crowd was so great that one young woman fell down fain*". 
 We are staying at the house of John and Elizabeth Cruick- 
 shank, who occupy a Well-cultivated farm. Jonathan Back- 
 house and his daughter Jane are with us. 
 
 Aberdeen, 20t/}. — We had a very full meeting for the spin- 
 ners and others of the labouring class ; ability was given 
 for declaring the truths of the gospel. 
 
 Edinburgh, '22nd. — ^The meeting at Stonehaven was held 
 to my comfort. Jonathan Backhouse and Anthony AVig- 
 ham were enabled to minister with power ; and it was 
 granted to me also to have the privilege of preaching Christ 
 crucified. Parted from the Backhouses to-day, after having 
 much enjoyed their society. 
 
 A7m>'0*-.s', 2bth. — Attended a meeting here this evening in 
 a small schoolroom. It was crowded, many standing : I 
 suppose loO persons were present. 
 
 27th. — Yesterday we left Kinross for Perth, and met there 
 Joseph Mclntyre who had walked seventeen miles to be with 
 as. In the afternoon we had a call from M. G., of Perth, 
 a young woman who was led to follow her Redeemer 
 much in the same track as that in which Friends walk. 
 She attended some of Hannah Backhouse's meetings, and 
 encounters much opposition from her mother. William 
 Gray, who was our companion, conveyed a parcel of books 
 to M. G.'s home, and was told by her mother that she 
 wished Friends and their books were burned. She was 
 prevented by her mother from being at the meeting we 
 had last evening, but her two brothers were there ; they 
 came to seek their sister. 
 
33.] MEETIXGS AT PEIiTII AXD STIR LI XG. 90 
 
 We liacl a precious time of worship with Joseph Mclutyre 
 and M. G. ^^esterday afternoon, such as I trust I may 
 long remember. We also saw at Perth, Andrew Fenwick 
 and his family. His son James accompanied us to Crieff. 
 May these and many others be watered as by heavenly dew. 
 The meeting at Perth was large and comforting; about 70U 
 present. Favoured with a precious time this evening at a 
 meeting with a large company in the Mason's Lodge at 
 Crieff. Many were readj^ recipients of the doctrine that was 
 declared, and knew, I believe, what it is to feel the strivings 
 of the Lord's Holy Spirit. I was greatly distressed before 
 I went to meeting, sinking low indeed, so as to bring tears 
 of anguish ; but I was brought low, and then the Lord com- 
 forted me. 
 
 '2Sf/«. — On reaching Stirling at noon to-day, I found that 
 no place could readily be obtained for a meeting. But on 
 going with David Howison, we scon procured the upper part 
 < f the Guildhall, where we had a good meeting this evening. 
 The company was not so quiet as at Crieff, but many were, 
 I believe, very attentive to the word inwardly, as well as 
 outwardly spoken. Thankful do I feel for the help which 
 has been afforded me for the work of this week. 
 
 Glasgow, 29th. — Received a letter from Henry Tuke, in- 
 forming me that Jonathan Backhouse had been seized with 
 paralysis, as he was retiring to rest after a public meeting 
 at Montrose. 
 
 3L§f. — Yesterday I received the following note from 
 Edward Richardson, dictated by Jonathan Backhouse, en- 
 couraging me to faithfulness : — 
 
 " Montrose, Eighth Month 2R'h. 
 " My uncle, Jonathan Backhouse, requests me to answer 
 thine to him. Thou called your band a 'youthful one.' 
 Can our youth or strength be better or more honourably 
 employed than in the cause of our dear Redeemer ? or are 
 we more fitted for it at any period of our lives than when 
 
100 GLASCOW. [ISia 
 
 there is abilitj- of miiir] or body for the performance of the 
 work ? Some of iis find that feebleness of both Yery soon 
 ensues. . . . How important is the call to work wliile 
 it is day ! I am laid np from infirmit\-." 
 
 On this letter E. 0. Tregelles comments as 
 follows : — 
 
 Truly I needed all the aid I could obtain, both outwardly 
 and inwardh' ; but the arm of the Lord is the best support ; 
 and it did strengthen me to rise above the many things 
 that oppressed me. It is good to be depressed, that we may 
 know how to comfort the mourners. 
 
 AVe had a meeting in the Secession Chapel, Cowcaddens, 
 with the persons engaged in factories: about 400 were pre- 
 sent, and it was held to my comfort. Ability was given me 
 to declare some gospel truths. 
 
 Ninth Month \^t. — At Paisley we had a large meeting at the 
 Trades' Hall ; about GOO persons were present, and a peaceful 
 blessed meeting it was; such a calming influence seemed to 
 spread over the whole company. At first I was somewhat 
 disturbed by seeing a man by my side taking notes; but I 
 was raised above everything of this sort. 
 
 2nd. — We went to Kilmarnock, where lives J. Mathie, 
 a weaver, now too infirm to earn his livelihood in that 
 waj' ; he can only wind thread for the weavers. He is a 
 bright example of patient suffering. Cousin Charles Fox 
 and I were interested by our visit to liim. He spoke with 
 much pleasure of the works of Isaac Pennington, which had 
 often solaced him. This poor man, almost a ciipple, rode 
 to the gate of the Meeting House, and was carried in on a 
 man's back. Ic was a favoured meeting, crowded, but very 
 quiet ; between G(JO and 700 people were present, and many 
 went away for want of room. 
 
 Oldsf/ofc^ Afh. — We returned here yesterday, and at ended 
 a meeting where about 8(K) persons were assembled. ALiLty 
 
m.] CALL TO SEEVICE ABROAD. 101 
 
 was renewed to me to preach the gospel. The company 
 was remarkably quiet, and left with seriousness. I retired 
 to rest with peaceful feelings, relieved of the weight of 
 exercise wdiich for months past had rested on me respect- 
 ing the working class of Glasgow. 
 
 This morning, whilst I was dressing, I felt impressed 
 with the apprehension that I must visit America. No 
 rebellious feeUngs arose, though my spirit sank within me. 
 Ma}^ I be instructed by my testimony in Glasgow meeting 
 yesterday morning. " thou of little faith, wherefore 
 didst thou doubt?" " I will make darkness light before 
 them, and crooked things straight." " Trust in the Lord 
 with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own under- 
 standing. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He sha^ 
 direct thy paths." 
 
 bill. — We had a meeting at Lanark lasb evening. It was 
 long in gathering, and consequently unsettled. I trust the 
 message delivered was fruitful. It was not until after we 
 had left the meeting that I was reminded that infidelity 
 abounds. 
 
 Dunfermlbie, 7fh. — Came here this afternoon to attend a 
 meeting, where I was helped to hand some of the things 
 of the kingdom to some inquirers for the road to Zion. 
 
 I was much impressed, as we entered the town and sa^^^ 
 the remains of ancient grandeur, with a sense of the misery 
 and ruin which were consequent on the vices and enor- 
 mities of the Court in former days. 
 
 Kelso, 10th. — Yesterday morning we sat with Friends at 
 Hawick, which was a close searching time, when I had hard 
 things to say. The evening meeting was large. I was very 
 unwell throughout the day, and glad to retire to rest. This 
 morning I was engaged in distributing books which had 
 been forwarded by the Meeting for Suiferings for several of 
 the persons we had met with. 
 
 We had a delightful ride to Kelso, where a large and quiet 
 .meeting has been held in the Town Hall. May it b:; to the 
 
102 YOUK. [1810. 
 
 praise of my great Master, whose voice I Lave sought to 
 hear and obey in my movements. Now I believe the work 
 designed for me in this visit is finished. 
 
 Stocl-ton, 14//*.— Had this evening the privilege of sitting 
 in the meeting of ministers and elders, which was to me a 
 saason of unusual favour. I felt that I was indeed amongst 
 my brothers and sisters in the gospel. Ability was given 
 me to recommend others to length^'U their cords and 
 strengthen their stakes, and I desire to know this to be my 
 own practice, liaving entered into a covenant of uncondi- 
 t'.onal allegiance not to limit the Ho^y One of Israel. 
 
 YorJx', IGfh. — Last night my mind was turned with parental 
 fondness towards my dear children, for whom and for my 
 dear wife my prayers ascended that they may be saved with 
 an everlasting salvation, and rejoice in the presence of their 
 Rede:^mer. 
 
 17^//. — Cousin Charles Fox left us to-da}^, after a season 
 of deep interest in travel together. Before he left, Thomas 
 Pum})hrey came to engage in the work. Sweet is the unity 
 of f^pirit with this dear friend. 
 
 Liverpool^ 2Gf/i.— We are kindly received at the house of 
 Isaac and Tabitha Hadwen. 
 
 21th. — Went to meeting much depressed, but the Lord 
 sustained me, and helped me to do what seemed to be His 
 will. After meeting we saw the teachers of the First-day 
 school ; they seem to me vigorous young men. The public 
 meeting this evening was a large one, in which I trust 
 ability was given to make known the will of the Lord. 
 In the retrospect of the da}' I thank my God and take 
 courage. 
 
 Jlindicell, Herefordshire, Tenth Month 10th. — This da}' has 
 been spent quietly in this sweet spot, which derives its 
 name from the hinds coming to drink at the large pool. 
 It abounds with coots, dab-chick, and moor-hens, as well as 
 ducks and swans. 
 
 Jihajjader^ 11th, First Duij. — Accompanied by Edward P. 
 
34.] HETUBXS to business. 103 
 
 Southall I attended Pales meeting at eleven, and liad 
 another at three, to which the neighbours were invited. 
 Calm and delightful have been my feelings this evening. I 
 may say my soul is joyful in the Lord, and my spirit re- 
 joices in God my Saviour. 
 
 Baiibury, Idfh. — This day I am thirty-four years of age. 
 May increase of days bring an increase of dedication. Let 
 everything be made subservient to Him, whose are the 
 cattle upon a thousand hills : then all care will be taken 
 from my mind, except that of seeking to know His will, 
 and fearing to offend against His law. Found a kind 
 welcome from our dear friends Joseph Ashby and Martha 
 Gillett, Our kind friend, J, A, Gillett, went with us to 
 Chipping Norton, He was very acceptabl}'' engaged to 
 minister, 
 
 Bristol J 23rf/.— Dr. Ash offered prayer at meeting this 
 morning. At the conclusion I asked permission to have 
 a meeting with the men Friends alone. It was fully at- 
 t3nded, and help given in the needful time, so that I now 
 feel clear. Called on Joshua and Sarah AVheeler at Clifton. 
 
 Pliimouth^ 27th. — How different is my state of health 
 from what it was when last here, eighteen months ago ! 
 Oh, that all my strength and every energy may be dedi- 
 cated to the Lord's service, 
 
 28th. — Called on James Gent, who engaged our services 
 about a slip for vessels. It seems as though the Lord was 
 indeed regarding me, thus to provide employment for me 
 in summer and winter ; to proclaim His unsearchable riches 
 during the season favourable to my being absent from home, 
 and to work for my support during the cold months, 
 
 Ilfracombe, Eleventh Month 3rd. — Notice was given by 
 Charles Fox, who arrived this morning, and by James 
 Wadham, for a meeting in the Wesleyan Chapel, which 
 was crowded, and a good meeting it was, I know not that 
 T ever felt the Spirit of the Lord nearer. To Him be all the 
 praise, and to the Lamb for ever. 
 
104 FALMOUTH. [ISJO. 
 
 Barnstaple, 4///.— Busily engaged after meeting licre this 
 morning, in giving notice of a meeting in the Wesleyan 
 Chapel, which was attended by 600 persons, who were at- 
 tentive to what I liad given me to communicate. 
 
 6f/;._Went to Clovelly yesterday, and had a meeting at 
 two o'clock with the fishermen and their wives. Many 
 came, and one poor man seemed sensible of deep trans- 
 gressions. At Bnde we arranged for a meeting, which was 
 largely attended. AVe took tea at the house of John New- 
 ton Coffin, who welcomed us, as did Samuel Brown, after he 
 learnt that we were not Papists, of which he had at first 
 been suspicious, expecting a Eomish priest to come there to 
 advocate teetotal principles. 
 
 Wadehridge, Sfh. — AVent to Padstow to have a meeting in 
 the Wesleyan Chapel, Avhich was crowded, and a blessed 
 time it was. 
 
 And now the service for which I left my home being ac- 
 complished, I return with a heart grateful for the help 
 afforded me by the Lord, and for the kindness shown me 
 by friends. Rejoicing as I do in this blessed work, I feel 
 ready to lie again held, or still retained, in the bonds of the 
 gospel. Not unto us, but unto Thy name give glory ! 
 
 Falmouth, 18th. — Attended monthly meeting at Redruth, 
 where Ann Tweedy spoke on the language, " Cleanse thou 
 me from secret faults." making an impression on my mind 
 which I hope will be durable. Cousin Maria Fox and I 
 returned our certificates. 
 
 2ist. — Thankfully performing my business duties, and 
 surprised to find on making up my accounts this evening, 
 that my propert}^ has increased considerably during the 
 past ten months, although I have been away for six months 
 attempting to do my Master's bidding. 
 
 I'lijmouth, Fir.st Month bth, 1841. — This evening we 
 completed our visits to the Friends, and attenders of meet- 
 ings; having sat with about forty families and individuals. 
 1 trust I have profited by the counsel of Richard B.irrett, 
 
34.] FAMJLY VISITS. 105 
 
 my companion, I feel thankful for the help afFordecl, and 
 that the Lord made me willing. May all the praise be 
 ascribed to Him. 
 
 8/^. — Dined pleasantly at Aunt Kingston's, and conversed 
 with her and her daughter, Susan Anna, on religious topics, 
 
 Kingsbridge^ 10th ^ First Day. — In the morning meeting 
 both Elizabeth Sarah Prideaux and I had vocal service. In 
 the afternoon meeting I had to bear my testimony again to 
 the importance of following Christ, and knowing Him to 
 cleanse and purify the heart. Our kind cousins Greorge 
 and Rachel Fox hospitably receive us. 
 
 Falmouth, 19th. — May I be able to discern the pointings 
 of my good Shepherd, and follow Him nothing doubting. 
 
 I called at Liskeard to see John Eliott, who seems to 
 be very near his journey's end. He gave me a message, 
 which I delivered to Friends at Plymouth monthly meeting, 
 to this effect: "Give my dear love to the Friends of that 
 monthly meeting. I love my friends much. I love all man- 
 kind. I have had of late many conflicts, but now not a 
 cloud is in the way, all is peace. Had I been more faithful 
 I should have done more good, but I believe these omis- 
 sions are forgiven." 
 
 21st. — A meeting was held this evening, which from the 
 state of my health I felt excused from attending. I was 
 afterwards told that Richard Barrett spoke on the words, 
 " Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so 
 great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, 
 and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us 
 run with patience the race that is set before us, looking 
 unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith." It is 
 remarkable that whilst they were at meeting, I wrote this 
 text in the Bible of my dear son for his instruction in after 
 years. I wish that he and my other children ma}^ have 
 these important subjects constantly before them when my 
 eyes may be beholding Him whom not having seen 1 love. 
 
CHAPTER VIII. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 M^nthlj- Meating grants Certificate for Service iu "West Indies — Letter 
 from Jonathan Backhouse — ^Message from Anna Price— Meetings 
 with Sailors — Quarterly Maetiug declines to endorse his Certificate 
 --Professional Duties at Bristol — W. Jay, of Bath— Accompan-es 
 his Wife in a Trip to Tintagel — John Allen — Come-to-Good Meeting 
 House — Lord Beresford , Steamer, Trial Trip and Storm ; Meeting 
 on board — Quarterly Meeting grants Certificate for Service in "West 
 Indies — Yearly Me3ting, 1842, libsrates for the Service — Waits 
 for a Companion— Goes to Coverack with his Wife for her Health 
 — Earthquake, Hayti — Bristol — Bradnich, Judith Templeman — 
 James Jesup offers as Companion — Family Visit from Benjamin 
 Seebohm — Kingsbridge — Yearly Me3ting, 1843 — William Forster 
 at Gracechurch Street— With Maria Fox holds Meetings near 
 Falmouth— L:!tt3r from Hannah C. Backhouse. 
 
 Falmouth^ First Month 22nd, 1811.— I was strengthened to- 
 da}' to communicate to my aunt Elizabeth Fox my belief 
 that it would be required of me to go to the West Indian 
 Islands and America. She encouraged a patient abiding 
 under the exercise, seeking after a state of simple submis- 
 sion to the Divine will, that that will, and not mine, ma}' 
 be done. To this state I desire to attain, and believe that 
 it will be my portion, if I seek the aid of our great High 
 Priest, who is touched with the feeling of our infirmities, 
 and who ever liveth to make intercession for us. 
 
 2C)th. — Howeas}' it is for us to praise our pilot's skill, when 
 sailing with a fliir and pleasant breeze ; but how apt we are 
 to doubt His power when angry s'ornis arise. May my pre- 
 set dispensation prepare me, under the hand of the great 
 Master, to compassionate those who now may be in suffering 
 
34.] CHANGE IX THE CARRIAGE OF THE MAILS. 107 
 
 conseqn3nt on the alteration in tli3 post office arrangement 5 
 to-day made known, which will be likelj^ to involve many in 
 this place in deep distress. 
 
 The mails had been carried by swift sailing packets 
 which made Falmouth their port of arrival and depar- 
 ture. Henceforth they were to be carried by steamers, 
 which, from facility of railway communication, were 
 despatched, for the most part from Southampton. His 
 journal continues : — 
 
 27th. — The meeting this morning was held in silence lo 
 my refreshment. It is very important for each member to 
 keep his place, and not to suppose that because on former 
 occasions a revelation of the Lord's will has been our 
 portion, which we may have been required to communicate 
 to others, that therefore such would be continued. 
 
 Sl.sf. — After meeting, whilst walking with cousin Charles 
 Fox in the rope walk, I communicated to him my prospect 
 of going to the West Indies and to America, Lord, confirm 
 it, if it be Thy will and Thy work; disannul it, if it be the 
 work of the enemy. 
 
 Second Month bth.— Read with much interest the experi- 
 ence of George Fox in the year 1G57 ; his full recognition of 
 Christ as his Redeemer. 
 
 8th. — Yesterday was First-day, but I was precluded by 
 the stormy weather from venturing to meeting. It blew a 
 gale from the east, and such was the violence of the storm, 
 that a large brig on the roads drove from her cables. 
 She would have gone ashore and been wrecked, but for a 
 cutter which afforded assistance. 
 
 Plymouth, Third Month 2nd. — I am impressed with a sense 
 of the great amount of interested prejudice that there is to 
 be overcome in the matter of war and ecclesiastical estab- 
 lishments. So many well-informed and well-intentioned 
 
1C8 FALMOUTH. [ISJl. 
 
 persons without consideration become involved in the sup- 
 port of these things, which are I beheve both, though no: 
 equally, opposing the spread of true Christianity. 
 
 Falmouth^ 17th. — I attended the monthly meeting at Eed- 
 ruth, when I was strengthened to la^- before Friends my 
 views as it regards visiting the West Indian Islands and 
 Xorth America, in which many sweetly concurred, and a 
 committee was appointed to prej^are a certificate. Edward 
 Richardson of Sunderland returned v/ith us to bs our guest. 
 
 21.s'^ — Alfred Burlingham arrived from Penzance last 
 night to commence his visit. He brought me from Edward 
 Richardson a present of a beautiful Bible as a travelling 
 companion. I know not when I have had a more valued gif r-. 
 
 Jonathan Backhou^^e to E. 0. T. 
 
 Polam inn, T)aiUm/fou, TJiinI Month 21sf, 1841. 
 My dear Fkiexd. — 
 
 The intimation conveyed in a letter from Falmouth to- 
 day, of thy intention of crossing the Atlantic, seems to call 
 for the expression of my unity with thy concern, which I 
 am prepared to give from having had thc-e so much in my 
 mind for many weeks past. . . . 
 
 I have often reflected with satisfaction on the willing- 
 heartedness manifested in thy letters, that it was not only 
 th}'- meat and drink, but thy delight to do the Divine will. 
 A wise choice I may truly say, for in contemplating my 
 cousin James Backhouse, and other servants, after their 
 long and arduous ti'avels and preservations in a wilderness 
 land, I am constrained to acknowledge, " How are Thy 
 .servants blest, Lord ! " and the disciple 3'et knows it to be 
 true that no man is sent on a warfare at his own charges, 
 but he is abuuflantly accoutred for whatever service he is 
 called into, and enabled thai dc fully to acknowledge when 
 the query is put forth. Lacked thou anything ? — Nothing, 
 Lord. And though at times there nniy be fasting and 
 
34.] WOI^K AT BRISTOL. 109 
 
 poverty, yet liow richly is the servant made to partake at, 
 times of the dainties of His table, even the feast of fat 
 things. 
 
 My heart is with the williiig in Israel, and would say, 
 " Go, and the Lord be with thee." I hope thy dear wife 
 will cheerfully give thee up, and be made a rich partaker of 
 the blessing. My love to her, and thy sister Rachel and 
 thyself, in which all my family unite, who are much inter- 
 ested in thy prospect. 
 
 Thy very affectionate friend, 
 
 Jonathan Backhouse. 
 
 The journal continues : — 
 
 29^/i. — In recounting the mercy of this day I may say, 
 "I was bf-ought low, and He helped me. Return unto thy 
 rest, my soul, for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with 
 thee." 
 
 This morning I received a summons from my kind friend 
 Richard Fry to go to Bristol on professional business, 
 which I am disposed to regard as an answer to prayer, and 
 I trust I may now be able to lay by a little for the expenses 
 of my family in my contemplated absence. During the past 
 few days I have more than ever felt that all I have — talents 
 of every kind — and all my worldly estate, are dedicated to 
 the Lord. 
 
 Fourth AlonfJi dfh. — A few days since I received from my 
 Aunt Price (now eighty-two years of age) an interesting 
 message, which is as follows : — 
 
 " I am pleased to find that Edwin will not be likely to go 
 to the West Indies till towards winter, when I hope that 
 that climate will be more genial than injurious to his 
 constitution ; but however that may be, these lines of Addi- 
 son can be appropriated by him, which have frequently- 
 occurred to my mind when thinking of him, as respects his 
 present prospects : 
 
110 BlilSWL. 1841. 
 
 ■ ^^y life, if Thou pres-erv'st my life, 
 
 Thy sacrifice shall be, 
 And death, if death should be my lot, 
 Shall join my soul to Thee.' 
 
 •• And as I lay awake one night, ruminating on his re- 
 ligious prospects, in adition to the above, these few lines of 
 dear Sarah R. Grubb revived : — 
 
 ' Thus through the few succeeTing st'^ps 
 Appointed me to run ; 
 Thy honour may be all in all, 
 Th}' praise alone be sung.' 
 
 '■ I also thought of dear old William Rickman's prophetic 
 testimony m the yearly meeting (I believe the last he at- 
 tended; respecting the liberation of the poor slaves, that it 
 would be done, and also that messengers would be sent 
 among them who should preach the gospel of Christ. I was 
 led to desire that these people, as they advance in civiliza- 
 tion, may not live to themselves, but to Him who died for- 
 them and rose again. May they understand the nature of 
 the cross of Christ, and, taught by the Holy Spirit, guard 
 against indulging a spirit of resentment towards those who 
 have been their oppressors. 
 
 '•I wish my dear love given to dear Edwin, and a copy of 
 the above as a proof of my interest in the welfare of the 
 African race. May they prove their gratitude to the Lord 
 who has wrought marvellously for them, and, by abiding in 
 the Heavenly Vine, be enabled to bring fortli much fruit." 
 
 E. (). T. writes in his journal : — ■ 
 
 11///, First Jhtij. — During the past week I have been led 
 to consider the disadvantages attending long vocal prayers, 
 often wearying to some, who, if they cannot unite heartily 
 in the cngagemert, become disgusted, and injury to the 
 progress of religion in their soul is the result. In all our 
 movements we should seek to know and follow the mind of 
 Christ, From remarks recently made to me, I fear that too 
 many allow the seed of the kingtiom to be choked by the 
 
31.] CHRIST THE GREAT INTERCESSOR. Ill 
 
 cares of this world, indulging in the unlawful pursuit of 
 lawful things. The end and object of their existence here 
 seems to be the gathering together of outward substance, 
 things that perish with the using. 
 
 Falmouth^ IWi. — At the quarterly meeting, a joint meet- 
 ing of men and women Friends, I laid my prospect of service 
 before them. The subject was deliberated on for some time, 
 and finally concluded to be postponed to next quarterly 
 meeting. 
 
 The language of my heart was, 
 
 " What Tliy wisdom sees most fit 
 Must be surely best for me." 
 
 24^/i. — One of my children ran to me in my office to show 
 me some shells. I felt that she interrupted me, and dis- 
 couraged her. I was led afterwards to reflect that we may 
 at all times approach the throne of our heavenly Father witli 
 our joys and sorrows without being repulsed, and that our 
 great High Priest ever liveth to make intercession for us. 
 
 Fifth Month 2nd.- — As I went to the afternoon meeting I 
 said to cousin Charles Fox in reference to the scattered 
 members of Christ's fold in Scotland, " Let us bear them in 
 remembrance." Thinking over these words after I was 
 seated, I remembered how favoured the condition of poor 
 sinful man is, in being borne in remembrance as on the 
 breastplate of the great High Priest, who ever liveth to 
 make intercession for us : " who His own self bare our sins 
 in His own body on the tree, that we being dead to sins 
 should live unto righteousness." 
 
 Exeter, 8*h. — In the afternoon meeting I asked the Lord 
 that I might be enabled to commit myself and my cause 
 into His hands. It was a season of renewed favour, and I 
 felt called to say a few words on the text : " Behold, I stand 
 at the door and knock ; if any man hear My voice, and open 
 the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, 
 and he with Me." 
 
112 FALMOUTr. [1841. 
 
 /;^^s^'o/, 13///.— Unworthy as I feel, the Lord condescends 
 to bless me by accepting my offerings of silent homage m 
 my seasons of retirement, and at intervals of my busy day, 
 when my soul turns to its best Beloved. 
 
 Neiqjorf, Is'e of Wicjht, 15f7i.— Enjoyed my ride and 
 voyage^ to this sweet retired spot. I had a precious season 
 in the coach, taking a retrospect of the past, and glancing at 
 the future. I felt calm in the assurance that I might leave 
 all in the hands of Him wdio hath hitherto wrought for 
 me marvellously'. 
 
 Falmouth, Sixth Moutli 12f//.— Another day of unallo3'ed 
 peace. I went to all the vessels in the harbour, to give 
 notice of a meeting to be held at the request of Catherine 
 P. Abbott. Met with a pleasing reception in every vesse\ 
 and some tracts which I gave were apparently very accept- 
 able. 
 
 13^/;._At our meeting this morning Maria Fox was 
 sweetly and powerfully engaged in prayer on behalf of 
 the boys of Lovell Squire's school. The meeting at six 
 o'clock, by appointment of Catherine P. Abbot, was crowded, 
 and proved a solemn season. 
 
 Soufhampfon, 10th.— Met Joseph John Gurney, Samuel 
 Gurney, Josiah Forster, Eachel Fowler and Hannah Gurney 
 unexpectedly to-day, on their way from Paris, where they 
 have been to advocate at the French Court the cause of the 
 oppressed negro in the French colonies. 
 
 20th. — Rose this morning impressed with a desire to be 
 kept on the watch throughout the day, that I may be found 
 amongst those willing and qualified to seive. Towards the 
 close of the morning meeting I had to allude to the benefit 
 of silent w^orship ; to the need for true brotherly love as a 
 preparation for and an accompaniment to worship ; to obedi- 
 i-nce to our Good Shepherd ; to the call that is still going 
 forth as to laying aside every weight. 
 
 Li.^l-eard, Seventh Month 7f/i.— Attended the quarterly 
 meeting to-day, at which was considered the subject of my 
 
31.] DECISIOX OF QUARTERLY MEETING. 113 
 
 visit to tli3 West Indies and America. After mature 
 deliberation, friends concluded that they could not liberate 
 me for the service. On this occasion I felt constrained to 
 go more into the definition of the line of service in prospect, 
 and although it was not in any way beyond the limits 
 granted in the certificate of the monthly meeting, yet it 
 was again referred to me, and removed from the books of 
 the meeting. 
 
 Although I feel bound to submit to the judgment of the 
 Church, and gladly do so, yet I am ready to question the 
 propriety of requiring too much exactitude in describing 
 the prospect of service, and that it is not in the spirit of 
 gospel liberty. If I have erred in my steppings in any 
 way, I desire to see my mistake and to avoid it in my future 
 course. Whilst I regard it as my duty to submit to the 
 judgment of the Church, I crave I may be preserved from 
 turning away from the service of Him whose right it is to 
 reign, to the pursuit of the world and its fading fasci- 
 nations. 
 
 Falmouth^ 12th. — A day of special trial and conflict. 
 Pained by my own deviations, and the transgressions also ot 
 some of my children, for whom I feel sympathy, inasmuch 
 as they with myself yield to the tempter. 
 
 14th. — Felt cheered by the belief that the Lord Jesus 
 Christ would take possession of and fill my heart, if I would 
 yield it to Him. If this were the case, I should have 
 nothing to glory in, or to be proud of, any more than I 
 should merit commendation for accepting an invitation to a 
 scene of great enjoyment. Lord, strengthen my faith in 
 Thee, and my desires to follow Thee. 
 
 18^^. — I was impressed before I went to meeting, with the 
 language, " Thou art weighed in the balances and found 
 wanting." This presented again and again in meeting, as 
 also the fulness of the remedy that is to be found in Christ. 
 But fearing lest it was the working of imagination only, I 
 let in discouragement, and kept silence. William Ball was 
 
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114 BEISJOL. [1^1. 
 
 engaged in prayer in a striking manner, making reference 
 to Jesus as our Redeemer. Since the conclusion of the 
 meeting I haVe learnt that a stranger, a decided Unitarian, 
 was present ; and I feel colidemned for having allowed the 
 reasoner to haVe the ascendancy in my heart. May I profit 
 by the lesson, and learn humble obedience. 
 
 Bristol^ 2lst. — On my journe}^ here I maintained a care to 
 adorn the doctrine of the gospel, and had sweet communion 
 with my Lord by the way. I trust I have renewed my 
 covenant of Unconditional allegiance. When I felt that His 
 finger pointed to continued service, and renewedly to the 
 AVestern World, the answer of my inmost soul was, "Be 
 it unto me according to Thy word." 
 
 Eighth Month Ist. — As soon as I took my seat in meet- 
 ing the language arose, " Oh give thanks unto the Lord, 
 for He is good ; for His mercy endureth for ever. Who 
 can utter the mighty acts of the Lord ? who can show 
 forth all His praise ? " to which I gave utterance, after 
 Dr. Ash had sweetly poured forth his soul in praise and 
 prayer. It has been a day of renewed favour, and I feel 
 thankful for the help afforded both to worship and to 
 minister. 
 
 Received from Henrietta J. Fry some lines much in 
 unison with my feelings, on the words, " The Lord will 
 guide thee continually" (Isa. Iviii. 11). 
 
 " Thou faithful follower ! whosoe'er tliou be, 
 Thou who art true to Him who died for tliee ; 
 Oh ! let the words of sacred promise dwell 
 Deep in thy heart with joy ineffable. 
 Thou like a watered garden shalt be found ; 
 "Within thy borders all is holy ground. 
 Jesus the source, the centre, and the spring 
 From which the saints their living Avaters bring ; 
 There they may drink, and find a large supply 
 Of faith and love, and joy and charity. 
 From that blest fount the Christian graces flow, 
 Which cheer and fertilise this vale below. 
 
31 J WILLIAM JAY. 115 
 
 Mark the believer/ let the Saviour's worJ, 
 Afresh, a soul-sustaining strength afford. 
 And oh ! to us may His salvation be 
 A tide of bliss to all eternity I " 
 
 Bristol, Mnth Month 9/A.— Left Falmouth on tlie 7th by 
 the Beresford steamer, and had a nice cruise to Southampton. 
 In continuing my journey I had for my companion WiUiam 
 Jay, a minister at Bath. He spoke of John Newton of 
 Ohiey, with whom he was well acquainted. 
 
 lltJi. — Arnee Frank addressed lis this morning, alluding 
 to the Query, "Is there among you any growth in the 
 Truth?" After which ability was given me to express a 
 few words on holiness, and on the importance of fighting 
 the good fight of faith. The day has been very peaceful 
 and enjoj^able, thanks be to the Father of mercies, and God 
 of all consolation. 
 
 22)1(1. — A*: tended the quarterly meeting, at which we 
 had the company of Sarah Grrubb, who was engaged at 
 much length. She alluded to the sifting which had taken 
 place, and which would yet take place, but that not one 
 grain of solid wheat would be lost. Lucy Aggs was engaged 
 powerfully and sweetly in supplication this morning, also in 
 testimony on the words, " Except the Lord build the house, 
 they labour in vain that build it." This helped me to 
 wrestle for the victory, and induced me to seek to commit 
 my whole self to the keeping of Israel's Shepherd. 
 
 Tenth Month 'dth.—YLxwe been comforted during my 
 worldly duties by sweet incomes of Divine favour, so that 
 I can say, " In the multitude of my thoughts within me, 
 Thy comforts delight my soul." 
 
 11th. — Felt much annoyed by a letter which I received 
 to-day, and whilst I was engaged in preparing a reply that 
 should return a large portion of the odium on the writer, I 
 felt uncomfortable ; and though I could have written so as 
 to condemn the party, yet I felt most easy to pen a simple 
 ' John vii. 37, 38. 
 
116 FALMOUTH. [1S41. 
 
 moderate reply ; and thankful am I that the enemy did not 
 succeed in this quarter. I greatly pity those who take 
 pleasure in backbiting, and who, as it were, feed on the 
 mistakes and frailties of their fellows. It would be well for 
 us all to adopt Lavater's suggestion, and place ourselves in 
 the picture when we begin to criticize. Better still to obey 
 the injunction of our Redeemer, " Judge not, that ye be 
 not judged." 
 
 24///. — Went to meeting under a sense that the Lord was 
 at work in my heart, fitting me for His service, to which I 
 yielded, and much peace has since been my portion. I now 
 feel clear of Bristol meeting, and thankful that I was made 
 willing and strengthened in the day of the Lord's power. 
 
 Falmouth J Eleventh Month 8th. — Returned home this even- 
 ing in much comfort, after a very nice trip with dear 
 Jenepher to Tintagel, Boscastle and Delabole, lodging at 
 Gouvena, where we spent yesterday with our bereaved 
 cousins, who feel much stripped b}' the removal of their 
 mother, Mary Fox. 
 
 When at Tintagel we went to see King Arthur's castle, 
 a very interesting ruin, indicating the ravages of time, for 
 it had evidently once been an extensive building, 
 
 28//i, First Day. — Went to meeting under much exercise 
 of spirit, and had strength and ability given me to hand to 
 others the message that rested on my mind. Oh that 
 some then present would bring their gold, their myrrh and 
 frankincense, and lay them all at their Redeemer's feet ; 
 then would He restore to them again the full measure of 
 abundant blessings to the satisfying of their souls. 
 
 Lucretia Crouch had spoken on the handwriting on the 
 wall that was seen by the sinning monarch. After she sat 
 down I felt engaged to remind my friends that He who 
 blotted out the handwriting of ordinances was the Lord 
 Jesus Christ. Maria Fox prayed that all might avail them- 
 selves of this redemption. 
 
 Twelfth Month 'dnl. — Received some verses from Henri- 
 
85.] JOHN ALLEN. Ill 
 
 etta J. Fry, on the words " Trust and follow," having 
 allusion to a circumstance that occurred to me many 
 years ago in London, when I was much cast down. As 
 I walked along the street I glanced at a baker's man 
 carrying a basket with the letters T and F marked on it. 
 The words, " Trust and Follow " passed through my mind, 
 and I went cheerfully on my wa3^ 
 
 Trust and follow ! cheering word ! 
 
 To the Christian fitly spoken : 
 ye servants of j-our Lord, 
 
 Be your faith in HiiTi unbroken! 
 
 Weak and wavering, faint and few 
 
 Though the prayers j'our hearts are sending, 
 
 Oh may grace j^our souls renew ! 
 
 Grace with streams of mercy blending. 
 
 Trust and follow ! Christians, go 
 
 "Where your gracious Loi'd is leading ; 
 
 There His own disciples know 
 Him for sinners interceding. 
 
 11//l— Returned home yesterday from Plymouth with 
 aunt Fox and cousin Charlotte. We had a truly pleasant 
 ride. On reaching home I received a letter from John 
 Allen, which proved as water to a thirsty soul. I could 
 desire that he might participate in the rich feeling of calm 
 peace which has been my portion since the receipt of that 
 letter ; an evidence to my own mind of the rectitude of the 
 prospect before me. But, oh, at times it feels fearfully 
 important, and almost overwhelms me. May I keep my 
 eye steadily fixed on Him who, I believe, calls for my dedi- 
 cation to leave all and follow Him, although the professional 
 prospects before me are more glittering and promising than 
 I ever remember them before. 
 
 2oih. — I have been led to consider to-day by what means 
 the largest portion of happiness is to be obtained in this 
 life ; and it has felt to me that, concurrent with the Divine 
 
118 FALMOUTH. [1842. 
 
 approbation, we derive the truest and greatest pleasure by 
 seeking to increase the enjoyments of others. How many 
 are retiring to rest this night, at the close of a day of ease 
 and leisure, surprised that they have not bsen able to feel 
 so happy as they had fondly expected. 
 
 Fahyiotith, Fiist Month 8th^ 1842. — Retin'iied this evening 
 from St. Austell, where I had a satisfactory and busy time. 
 My ride alone from Truro was very enjoyable, as ni}- heart 
 seemed attuned to praise. I saw many persons walking 
 towards Tregothnan, to attend the funeral of Lord Fal- 
 mouth. In my walk from Restronguet two days ago I 
 called at Kea Meeting House. As I looked at the neat 
 interior through the open window, my mind was turned 
 to the subject of the sweet seasons which I doubt not valued 
 Friends have had there ; some of whom have gone to 
 their rest, others are yet on their pilgrimage, not yet sum- 
 moned to partake of the joys of their Lord, and to sleep 
 with Jesus. A belief prevailed in my heart that that 
 meeting-house will again be regularly occupied by a body of 
 faithful disciples of the Lamb, who will worship there, and 
 thereby grow in grace. ^ 
 
 BrisioJ., 23rd. — I desire to record for the instruction of my 
 dear children, that many a time I have been brought low, 
 and have had cause to acknowledge that the Lord, and the 
 Lord alone, hath helped me. Often has He supplied my 
 temporal wants, enabling me to iji'ovide for the necessities 
 of ni}' family in a manner surprising to myself, so that I 
 have been ready to say, This is the Lord's doing, and it is 
 marvellous in my eyes. 
 
 I have sought by insuring my life, and by a careful 
 investment of the payments I receive for my exertions in 
 business, to lay by a suitable provision for my family. This 
 has cost me much toil and some anxiety at times ; but I 
 
 'A meeting is held in tlii.s anciont moeting-liousc at Conic- to-Good, 
 four times in the year, wliicli is largel}- attended by the surrounding 
 residents. 
 
35.] TRIAL TRIP ''LORD BERESFORD'' STEAMER. 119 
 
 have acted from a sincere desire to do, right, and uofc from 
 the love of accumulation, 
 
 Falmouth., Third Month Gih. — Heard to-day of the decease 
 of Robert Barclay, juu., who was married about six months 
 ago to John Backhouse's daughter. When we last met at 
 Croydon in 184Q, he was vigorous, and I an invalid ! I be- 
 lieve he is taken in mercy, and that in the same mercy my 
 life is lengthened, though trials of my faith are permitted. 
 
 10th. — Returned this evening from Restronguet, where, 
 during the past four days, I have had the most arduous 
 service I was ever engaged in as to engineering duties, in 
 attending to the Lord Bere.sford steamer. 
 
 16^7*. — Went to-day to Redruth monthly meeting, where 
 my mind was sweetly comforted by the renewed favour of 
 the Lord, which seemed as an earnest of the approval of my 
 heavenly Father in the step I felt engaged to take, of in- 
 forming my friends of my continuing to feel bound to visit 
 some of the West Indian Islands. 
 
 Charleston^ 22nd. — On the IStli I went to Plymouth in 
 the Beresford steamer for a trial trip, and left Plymouth on 
 Seventh-day for Falmouth ; but it blew so tempestuously 
 that we could not get beyond four miles west of the Rame 
 Head. The sea was awfully grand, and I felt thankful 
 when we were safe in Cawsand Bay, where we anchored, and 
 remained until First-day at twelve o'clock, when we again 
 proceeded towards Falmouth, and reached comfortably that 
 evening. I had on First-day morning, whilst lying in bed, 
 felt that it would be my duty to ask the captain to collect 
 the crew and passengers in the cabin, to which he readily 
 assented. At about half-past ten o'clock we collected to- 
 gether, when I read to them the eleventh and twelfth chap- 
 ters of John, also the fifty-hrst Psalm, after which I was led 
 to say a few words on the nature of true worship, regenera- 
 tion, redemption by Christ, and freedom from sin. Almost 
 immediately after we separated, the captain came to tell me 
 that the weather was moderate, and he should start. I 
 
120 CHARLESTON. [I&i2. 
 
 expected it would be so, and felt thankful that I had yielded 
 to a sense of duty. " Great peace have they which love Thy 
 law, and nothing shall offend them." 
 
 23;*rf. — May I long remember the awful sense I had of a 
 speedy prospect of death last Seventh-day off the E-ame 
 Head, when two tremendous waves seemed following to 
 engulf us, and I thought that in less than five minutes we 
 might be in eternity. For myself, 1 may sa}'' that I had no 
 ground on which to trust but the Rock of Ages, Christ 
 Jesus ; that every work comparable to a work of righteous- 
 ness was but an evidence of cliscipleship, not a warrant of 
 redemption. 
 
 2oth. — Took a pleasant walk on the cliffs with Alfred 
 Burlingham and Silvanus W. Jenkin, and was led to con- 
 sider a little on the many ways in which professing Chris- 
 tians spend this day (Good Friday), regarded as the anni- 
 versary of our Saviour's propitiatory sacrifice. May a sense 
 of the mercy shown, b}'- what He has done and suffered for 
 us, and what He would do in us if we allowed Him to do 
 His own work, ever remain prominent in my view. 
 
 Fourth Month 3rd. — Snow fell about nine o'clock, render- 
 ing it difficult for dear Jenepher and me to get from 
 Charleston to meeting at St. Austell. This brought me 
 into sympathy with some who live at a distance from 
 their ordinary place of worship, and on the days of assem- 
 bling may find it difficult either to convey or to leave their 
 young families. I could not but regard the belief of our 
 Society as peculiarly well suited for such persons, seeing 
 that worship may be as well performed at home, and in small 
 companies, with the presence of the great High Priest, as in 
 large gatherings at a distance. It is however best to meet 
 with our follow professors at regular and stated seasons. 
 
 Falmouth, V2fh. — The monthlj^ meeting concluded to 
 liberate mo by certificate to visit the West Indies. At 
 the quarterly meeting of ministers and elders this evening 
 Samuel Rundell was engaged to counsel us to be very 
 
35.] QUAETEIiLY MEETING GRANTS CERTIFICATE. I'Jl 
 
 watchful in the present state of declension. John Allen 
 lianded encouragement to those who felt poor and feeble, 
 possessors of only one talent ; calling attention to the fields 
 white already to harvest. 
 
 13//l — To-day the quarterly meeting was held. I was 
 enabled to lay before it my prospect of going to the West 
 Indies. My friends united without the expression of any 
 dissent, and now I am liberated by my monthly and quar- 
 terly meetings. Oh, I do sincerely desire that if this mea- 
 sure be not of God, and according to His will and time, it 
 may come to nought, and that I may be restrained from 
 pursuing any matter of my own contriving. But, on the 
 other hand, if it be of the Lord, as I now believe is the case, 
 may nothing turn me aside ; but may I go as with my life 
 in my hand, and be made cheerfully willing to leave my 
 dear family and friends with the probability of not seeing 
 them again in time. Oh, may the language of my heart 
 constantly be, I am Thine ; save, counsel, and direct me. 
 
 London^ Fifth Month 27th. — Had the privilege of attending 
 the last two sittings of the yearly meeting, and listening to 
 the excellent epistles which have been prepared for America, 
 Ireland, and Great Britain. The meeting closed under 
 sweet feelings, shortly after we had had a precious address 
 to fathers, young men and children, from Jacob Green. 
 
 28^/?. — On waking early this morning I Avas led again to 
 prove the fleece as to whether it was right for me to bring 
 my concern before the meeting of ministers and elders ; 
 desiring earnestly that the Lord would make His will clear 
 before my view. After which I felt most easy to proceed, 
 whilst the prayer of my heart earnestly was, " Hold up my 
 goings in Thy paths, that my footsteps slip not." Under 
 this feeling I went to meeting, and in a remarkable manner 
 felt that the Spirit of the Lord was around me, making 
 way before me amongst my friends, enabling me to give 
 expression to my feelings, and causing their hearts to sym- 
 pathise and unite with me fully on the occasion. For all 
 
122 FALMOUTIJ. [I&i2. 
 
 which I reverently desire to magnify the Lord. May I long 
 remember the varied counsel extended to me, and be en- 
 gaged to keep very close to the Guide of my youth. 
 
 To have received the approval of Friends in that 
 to which he felt called was doubtless a great comfort 
 to Edwin 0. Tregelles, but it was long before he 
 was able to commence the work for which he was 
 liberated, as no suitable companion offered to accom- 
 pany him ; and although his wife cheerfully gave him 
 u{) for the service, the state of her health was such 
 that it was difficult to feel it rio'ht to leave her. Thus 
 he missed the season when it would be safe to go to 
 the West Indies, and waited till the autumn of the 
 following year before setting off. 
 
 CoveracJx, Cormcall^ Sixth JSIonth Ath. — Came here to try 
 change of air for dear Jenepher. She spoke to me of the 
 dear children, saying she feared she had been too earnest to 
 make them understand every part of the Holy Scriptures, 
 and feared it might lead to scepticism if they were taught 
 to expect to understand before they believe. 
 
 10th. — At Kynance Cove, where we much enjoyed three 
 hours amongst the magnificent rocks in that extraordinary 
 place, dear Jenepher requested me to write in my pocket- 
 book some lines that had impressed her when she looked at 
 me whilst I was sketching: — 
 
 '• Thn Lord can change the tlavkest skies, 
 Can give us(la\- for night, 
 Make drops of sacred sorrow rise 
 To rivers of delight." 
 
 Falnionth, 20th. — During the past few days a report has 
 prevailed, that a serious earthquake has occurred at Hayti, 
 
35.] PORPOISES. 123 
 
 whicli has destroyed the greater part of the town of Cape 
 Haj'-tien, with many thousand inhabitants. I have been 
 greatly impressed with this calamity, and I feel thankful 
 that my steps have been guided as they have been during 
 the past fifteen months ; that I did not withhold offering to 
 go there last year, and therefore that I am by no means, I 
 trust, chargeable with the blood of those who may have 
 perished, nor can I be unconscious of the mercy of having 
 been preserved from being among the sufferers in that awful 
 calamity. 
 
 Seventh Mouth IWi. — Took a pleasant walk with my sister 
 Lydia and the children to Swanpool. We saw a large shoal 
 of porpoises taking a westerly direction, and keeping within 
 half a mile of the shore. In their gambols they leaped 
 completely out of the water, rising about four or five feet 
 above it, and entering about twelve or fifteen feet from the 
 place where they emerged. AVe heard the sound of their 
 blowing very plainly. 
 
 Bristol, 22rd. — I am now pleasantly quartered at Richard 
 Fry's. As I walked to his house on this lovely evening, 
 I was led to consider that my joy in the restoration of my 
 dear Jenepher may in some slight degree compare with the 
 hallowed pleasure that was the portion of Abraham, when 
 he returned with his precious son Isaac from Mount Moriah. 
 
 Falmouth, Eighth Month 2Ut, First Day.—This has been 
 a day of peculiar conflict. I know not when I have been 
 helped to endure such a fight of affliction as has been my 
 portion. The effect was to drive me to the stronghold of 
 the tribulated ones. Truly I can say, " Thou hast con- 
 sidered my trouble ; Thou hast known my soul in adver- 
 sities." I believe I should this day have fallen if the Lord 
 had not made bare His holy arm for my defence. When 
 my heart was overwhelmed. His Spirit led me to the Rock 
 that is higher than I, giving me to believe that His grace 
 is sufficient for me, and that His strength will be made 
 perfect in my weakness. I was cheered by the invitation, 
 
1-4 BRISTOL. [1842. 
 
 '• Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, 
 and I will give you res^." 
 
 Xinth Month 27/^.— Last First-day I spent at Plymouth, 
 where I had a sweet season of religious communion with 
 my dear aunt Abbott and cousin Elizabeth Abbott. The 
 former addressed me with the language, " In all thy ways 
 acknowledge the Lord, and He shall direct thy paths." 
 The latter encouraged me with the words, " As poor, yet 
 making many rich;" adding, ''Why art thou cast down, 
 my soul ? " And now I am able to believe that the 
 many causes of trial \\hich are permitted to attend me, are 
 in mercy to my soul, to humble and instruct me, and to 
 qualify me in some degree to comfort others. 
 
 Spiceland, Tenth Month Sfh. — Have enjo^-ed a sunset 
 ramble amidst lovely scenery, and been sweetly reminded 
 of a walk I took about five ^^ears ago in this district, when 
 my dear Jenepher was in Ireland. How much has passed 
 since ! much of trial, more of joy, and that too, of a kind 
 wherewith the stranger cannot intermeddle. There is no 
 strength given for anticipation, but there is permission to 
 pray, " Hold Thou me up, and I shall be safe." Into 
 Thine hand I commit my spirit, and all I have is surren- 
 dered to Thee for Thy keeping : enable me to serve Thee 
 faithfully. 
 
 Bristol^ 13f/i.— Have been very kindly cared for by my 
 friends Francis and Matilda Fry. I find business matters here 
 working smoothly, which is a favour, whilst at other places 
 they seem unusually pressing and painful. May all I am 
 passing through tend really to humble me, and draw me 
 from taking delight in the perishing things of time. I 
 desire really to pray for the present and eternal happiness 
 of all those who cause me distress of mind. 
 
 11 th. — Yesterday was a day of spiritual refreshment. At 
 the morning meeting Elizabeth Dudley was engaged in a 
 .striking manner, on the words, " I am come that they might 
 have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." 
 
86.] SAMUEL TURK 125 
 
 Bradnich^ Eleventh Month 3i'd. — During the past few days 
 I have been staying at this place under much outward trial 
 and inward peace. Cheered yesterday morning on waking, 
 with the language, " Oh, how great is Thy goodness, which 
 Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee, which Thou 
 hast wrought for them that trust in Thee before the sons 
 of men ! " This and other texts cheered me through the 
 day, and helped me to bear many trials of patience. 
 
 In the afternoon I called to see Judith Templeman. Her 
 sympathy seemed overflowing, and she poured out much 
 encouragement, so that I felt refreshed by the widow's 
 cruse, and went on my way rejoicing, the better prepared to 
 encounter a dispensation in a matter of business wherein 
 I was nearer at my wits' end than I ever before remember ; 
 but out of all I was helped, and now the language of my 
 heart is, " Return unto thy rest, my soul, for the Lord 
 hath dealt bountifully with thee." 
 
 Falmouth, Qth. — Pleasantly surprised on entering the 
 meeting to see Samuel Tuke there. He was engag-ed to 
 minister to us on the unity of the flock of Christ, on following 
 the voice of the true Shepherd to the neglect of the stranger, 
 and on the necessity of honestly following this Leader, 
 and taking up our cross to the world and the flesh, which 
 are at enmity with God, and are not subject to the law of 
 God. 
 
 2bth. — Engaged to-day in the deliglitful employment of 
 distributing Testaments to the foreigners now in port. Many 
 of them are here from stress of weather. 
 
 28th. — A tranquil day. Able to look upward for help to 
 maintain the warfare. 
 
 Twelfth Month 10th. — Through much tribulation we shall 
 enter the kingdom, if ever such a privilege be ours ; and, 
 if it be, it will be only by our availing ourselves of the 
 mercy of God through Christ Jesus, who suffered for us, 
 for me, the Just suffering for the unjust, that He may bring 
 us, the unjust, to God. Oh to be brought c^ose to Him, 
 
126 FALMOUTH. [1843. 
 
 to know Him to be encompassing our path, our lying down 
 and our uprising. 
 
 ?)Oth. — Received this evening, very unexpectedly, a letter 
 from an unknown Friend, James Jesup, offering himself as 
 my companion for the West Indies, which looks to me very 
 pleasant, and the desire of my heart is, that if right in the 
 sight of the Lord, it may be owned b}^ Him, and promoted 
 by our friends. 
 
 Firiit Month Gfh, 1843. — Went to-day to the prison, and 
 there saw the prisoners, all of whom would fain represent 
 their condition as blameless, except having been indiscreet, 
 but none of them admit being xery guilty. Such is the 
 proneness of the human mind to extenuate its own miscon- 
 duct. Presented a Spanish prisoner, who is charged with 
 smuggling, with a Spanish Testament. 
 
 19th. — Benjamin Seebohm paid us a family visit, to my 
 comfort. Our several states were, I believe, addressed very 
 correctly, and it was sweet to me to observe the genuine 
 tenderness of the dear children. Oh, how earnest do I feel 
 that they may be the Lord's, and be acknowledged worth}^, 
 through the blood of the Lamb, to partake of the jo^^s of 
 eternity. 
 
 Ejceter, Second Month 19th. — I went with some difficulty 
 through the snow to meeting. The day has been greatly 
 blessed to me, not only in ni}'- seasons of worship with others, 
 but alone in my lodgings. I have read, to my profit, 
 Isaiah li,, every verse of which is replete with counsel. 
 With gratitude I feel able to receive the language of the 
 last two verses as a token of good, and desire to dedicate 
 my all to the service and disposal of Him, whose are the 
 cattle upon a thousand hills, who can open rivers in high 
 places and fountains as in the midst of the valleys. 
 
 King.shrldge^ Fourth Jllonth Ls-f. — I arrived here yesterday, 
 having attended, to my comfort, the meeting at Modburj- 
 on the way; and thus I have been enabled to attend all 
 the meetings in Devon and Cornwall, east of Falmouth, 
 
38.] MAIiY S. LLOYD. 127 
 
 whilst on this business journey. In all I have believed 
 myself called on to serve as a minister. The Lord has been 
 my gracious Helper ; to Him be all the praise. 
 
 2;?c/, Firsf Day. — Had a precious season in the arbour in 
 cousin George Fox's garden this morning before breakfast, 
 when I was led to remember the time spent at Bridport ten 
 years ago, when I used to sit and read Henry Martyn's 
 Memoirs bsfore breakfast in the garden. The remembrance 
 of the mercy and goodness which has since followed me, 
 flowed sweetly through my mind, and the word of the Lord 
 arose freshly, " Call upon Me in the day of trouble ; I will 
 deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me." 
 
 Clapton^ London^ Fifth Month 27th. — -During the past few 
 days I have been a quiet listener to the proceedings of the 
 yearly meeting. I was instructed by remembering that 
 the nautilus spreads his sail when the sea is calm and un- 
 troubled, but when winds and storms arise, he draws in his 
 sail, takes in ballast, and sinks into deep water. May I 
 also so sink into the ocean of Divine love when trials and 
 storms arise. 
 
 28^^, First Day. — In the family reading this morning 
 words to the following import were expressed in prayer by 
 Mary S. Lloyd : " Seeing Thou hast promised to grant the 
 prayer of faith, we venture to ask that our joy may be full. 
 Be pleased, therefore, to grant unto the heads of this family 
 Thy wisdom, which is profitable to direct, so that they may 
 occupy with Thy talents and gifts to their own increase in 
 wisdom, and their own enlargement. And seeing that 
 Thou hast granted unto us the spirit of supplication, we 
 would entreat Thee, on behalf of a dear brother, bound by 
 the ties of the gospel to serve in a foreign land ; grant that 
 his feet may be directed in Thy paths, and that the angel 
 of Thy presence may encompass him about." 
 
 Sixth Month 2nd. — The yearly meeting closed this day. 
 Most of the sittings have been to me seasons of favour. 
 The pause at the close was accompanied with such a sweet 
 
128 FALMOUTH. [lSi3. 
 
 sense of spiritual communion with the Father of lights as 
 I have rarely experienced. My mind has often been closely 
 exercised, but in dwelling under it, I have found that ex- 
 pression has been given verbatim to my feelings by Friends 
 of deeper experience. 
 
 London^ 17th. — Attended Gracechurch Street meeting on 
 Fourth-day. Was silent there, and sweetly refreshed by the 
 language poured into my soul : " Who His own self bare 
 our sins in His own body on the tree, that we being dead 
 to sins should live unto righteousness." William Forster 
 addressed us, to my comfort. I felt as though I could have 
 wished that all who passed by in Lombard Street could 
 have heard it. 
 
 IStJi, — This evening a large meeting of young Friends was 
 held at Devonshire House. Never did I feel greater inability 
 of myself to preach the gospel, than when I rose with the 
 words, " If any man think that he knoweth anything, he 
 knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know." For the help 
 afforded I desire to give thanks. 
 
 FaJjiionth, 2Gfh. — Went with dear Jenepher to Penzance, 
 and yesterday attended the funeral of William Dymond, 
 at Marazion. On our return we were informed of the 
 serious illness of John Hodgkin. I feel that this sickness 
 is not unto death, but for the glory of God. 
 
 'dOth. — AVhilst dressing this morning my heart was 
 sweetly turned towards the God of my life ; and His Spirit 
 brought to my remembrance the many mercies which He 
 has granted me, and the belief was given that all that has 
 happened to me, according to the will of God, is really for 
 my good, though I may not at all times be sensible of it. 
 
 Seventh Month 1st. — My heart is often clothed with grati- 
 tude for the prolongation of the life of John Hodgkin. May 
 I pray for his preservation, and that the residue of his 
 days may be given up to his Lord, whom he has already 
 served to the blessing of others. 
 
 Spiceland, IG///.— William Fry, in meeting to-day, said 
 
36.] HOLDING MEETINGS NEAR FALMOUTH. 129 
 
 the desire of his heart for the friend on his right, just about 
 to go to distant lands, was, that the Lord may go with him, 
 be around and about him, and bring him back again to his 
 friends in peace. My heart was before satisfied with favour 
 and full with the blessing of the Lord, so that it then over- 
 flowed, and the language passed through my mind, " Thou 
 anointest my head with oil ; my cup runneth over." 
 
 Falmouth., Eighth Month Idth. — At the monthly meeting 
 on Fourth-day cousin Maria Fox and 1 were liberated to 
 hold some meetings in the neighbourhood of Falmouth. 
 This service was commenced yesterday at Mylor Bridge. 
 For the people residing there I have felt a lively interest 
 since I passed through this place so repeatedly in my visits 
 to Restronguet about the Beresforcl steamer. The attend- 
 ance was large, and the meeting very comforting to my 
 mind. Cousin Maria spoke of the praise that was due for 
 the rich harvest. 
 
 20^^. — This evening I attended a meeting at Budock with 
 Maria Fox and James Jesup. The former spoke on par- 
 taking of the living bread, and on following Christ the 
 Good Shepherd ; also on silent worship. James Jesup spoke 
 on obedience to the manifested will of God. I arose with 
 the words, " I will bless the Lord, who hath given me 
 counsel." 
 
 23/'c?. — Went to Glendurgan yesterday, where Maria Fox, 
 James Jesup, and I had a meeting in the chapel to my 
 comfort. M. Fox alluded to the perils of the deep, and the 
 importance of preparation for the uncertain call to stand 
 before the Judge of quick and dead. 
 
 Ninth Month bth. — On First-day we had a meeting at 
 Coverack in the Independent Chapel, and a precious season 
 it proved : the house was crowded. The company were 
 invited to another meeting in the Wesleyan Chapel in the 
 evening. This house was larger, and still more crowded. 
 Again gospel truth was communicated freely and effectually 
 by my dear cousin Maria Fox. 
 
 L. T. 9 
 
130 ST. AUSTELL. [1843. 
 
 Yesterday we went to Mawnan ; where the gospel was 
 freely preached to my comfort. Lodged at Trebah, and 
 walked home. 
 
 Plymouth^ 10/7?.— Whilst dwelling under a sense of the 
 things that hinder my way, I have been ready to say, " All 
 these things are against me," just as W. Batkin, the poor 
 soldier whom I saw at AVilliam Matthews', might have said, 
 when he had to wait eighteen days in suspense, in the East 
 Indies for the signature of his commanding officer for his 
 discharge. The Conqueror sailed without him, and he had 
 to wait for another vessel, in which he safely reached 
 England ; but the Conqueror was lost, and nearly all on 
 board drowned. How does this teach, " Commit thy way 
 unto the Lord."' 
 
 St. Austell, 12//j. — The meeting of ministers and elders 
 was one of refreshment. Just at its close John Allen 
 called the attention of Friends to the probability that one 
 of our number would soon be departing from our shores. 
 He expressed a hope that m}'' speech and my preaching 
 might not be in the wisdom of men, to gratify itching ears, 
 but in the demonstration of the Spirit and of power. Joel 
 Lean said he hoped that my eye would be singly kept to the 
 object before me. He instanced the example of Daniel 
 Wheeler in this respect. Cousin Maria Fox said, " If Th}- 
 presence go not with me, carry us not up hence ; "' she 
 believed the Lord would appear to me as He did to Moses. 
 Alfred Jenkin revived the language, " He led him about, He 
 instructed him, He kept him as the apple of His eye." 
 Philippa Williams said. It was only as little children we 
 could know the Lord's will, adding, " I thank thee, 
 Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because Thou hast hid 
 these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed 
 them unto babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in 
 Thy sight." Aunt Fox desired I might be kept dependent 
 on the Lord day by day. John Foster knelt in praj^er for 
 m}^ preservation, and that the Lord would be pleased to 
 
36.] LETTJ<JM FROM II. C. BACKHOUSE. 131 
 
 bless the labour which He might assign for me, and bring 
 me home in peace, if consistent with His will. Thus ended 
 a blessed and memorable meeting ; at the close of which 
 dear Samuel Rundell waited for me in the cloak-room, and 
 expressed a hope that I should mind the putting forth of the 
 great Shepherd ; that our principles are different from those 
 professed by any other people. 
 
 In addition to the spoken words of cheer, lie re- 
 ceived the following letter from his kind friend 
 Hannah C. Backhouse : — 
 
 Wednedvdrij^ Ninth Month 22nd, 1813. 
 My dear Friend, — 
 
 I must send thee a salutation of love before thou 
 leavest our shores. I know something of the vastly 
 mingled sensations that are the portion of those who leave 
 everything they hold dearest on earth, to follow their Lord 
 in the obedience of faith, and the sweetness of the enjoy- 
 ment of His presence, even when we are undergoing feelings 
 heart-rending to nature. 
 
 I believe that thou will be favoured with the sense of 
 its being full time to go, and that peace will go with thee, 
 and that in taking. leave of thy beloved wife and children, 
 and sisters, thou wilt be able to commend them to the care 
 and keeping of the unslumbering Shepherd of Israel, and 
 feel as if thou couldest now, for a time, do no more fur 
 them. 
 
 I do crave thy preservation and prosperity ; and by dwell- 
 ing close to the Lord, thou wilt probably be much enlarged 
 in thy gift, and preach with more authority than thou ever 
 hast known before. Thy heart, too, will in all probability be 
 greatly enlarged in love, and find at times that this love is 
 an ocean to swim in. I know also thou wilt have thy deep 
 baptisms, thy heart enlarged both to suffer, as well as to 
 enjoy. Oh, may est thou be preserved both in heights and 
 
132 FALMOUTH. [1843. 
 
 in depths. Keep tliy heart with all diligence. Be not 
 allured by pleasant things or pleasant people. Seek only to 
 fulfil thy calling, and return unspotted of the world ; then 
 indeed I believe it will be a peace that passeth understand- 
 ing again to resume thy place amongst thy family and 
 friends, with renewed vigour to fulfil and enjoy all the 
 relationships of life. . . . 
 
 We are now at the truly kind and hospitable house of 
 Samuel and Mary -Lloyd, and expect to be engaged in 
 holding meetings for .about ten days longer in Staffordshire. 
 Thy cousin Junia Price is with me. I was much interested 
 in hearing of thine and my cousin Maria Fox's meetings 
 in your neighbourhood ; an engagement apparently very 
 seasonable and agreeable, affording thee a very pleasant 
 opportunity of being with thy friends, and also an illustra- 
 tion that " His waj's are ways of pleasantness;" that, by a 
 patient submission to all His dispensations, thou mayest 
 continue to find them so to the end of thy pilgrimage, is the 
 fervent desire of thy very affectionate friend, 
 
 H. C. Backhouse, 
 
 FaJmoutli^ 17th. — Yesterday my brother Nathaniel arrived 
 to stay with us until I leave these shores. To have his com- 
 pany is truly pleasant. Cousin Maria Fox and I attended a 
 meeting at Constantine to-day, which was a large one. 
 
 28th. — The important day has arrived, when I must bid 
 farewell to my dear family and home pleasures, to pursue 
 the path of duty in the West Indies, in accordance with the 
 language often heard in my heart, " Ye are not your own, 
 ye are bought with a price." 
 
 Last evening, when greatly humbled, I bent my knees at 
 the bedside of my dear boy, and silently renewed my 
 covenant of allegiance with Him who is almighty to save, 
 to guide, guard, redeem, and glorify. And then it was 
 given me to see and to feel that in the condition of a simple 
 child I should be safe. 
 
36. J L EA VE- TA KINGS. 133 
 
 Lord, bless and sanctify and redeem my precious wife and 
 children. Guide them by Thy counsel, and afterwards re- 
 ceive them to glory. And if I see them no more, enable 
 them and me in Thy mercy and goodness to say, " Thy will 
 b3 done." 
 
CHAPTER IX. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 Departure for "West Indies — Voyage and Fellow-Passengers— Meetings 
 with Passengers and Crew — Barbadoes — First Impressions of 
 Coloured People — Letter to liis Children — Large Meeting in 
 Wesleyan Chapel — Visits Prison at Bridgetown — Moravian Mis- 
 sions at Mount Tabor and Sharon — Byde Mill — Meeting with 
 Upper Class at Bridgetown — Tobago — Pelicans — J. Eenkevitz — 
 Progress of Freed Negroes — James Bickford — "Wesle3'an Missions 
 — Scarborough — Grenada — Call on Governor — Bad Eoads — Extinct 
 Volcano— Intercourse with Planters — Meeting in Court House at 
 Blount Alexander — Meeting at George Town — Trinidad — J. M. 
 Phillippo — Port Espano — Yellow Fever at Petit Bourg — Josiah 
 Brown — Convalescence — Dr. Philip — Letters from Josiah Forster 
 ■■ — Grenada — Conference of Weslej-an Ministars. 
 
 SouTHAMPTOx, Tenth Month 1st, 1843, First i)rt^.— Whilst 
 James Jesup, and Natlianiel and I were at breakfast, 
 Robert Forster and John Candler arrived, and we read 
 together 2 Peter ii., after which we went to Southampton 
 meeting, where ability was given to James Jesup, John 
 Candler and me to hand to others of the things that pertain 
 to godliness and everlasting life. 
 
 2nd. — Samuel Gurney and J. H. G-laisher accompanied 
 us on board the Forth, steamer, Robert Forster, John Cand- 
 ler,^ Peter Bedford and George Stacey having preceded 
 
 ' John Candler, writing to liis wife, sa5's, " At noon we proceeded 
 to the steamer, which lay at anchor a shqrt way down the river. E. 
 O. Tregelles was in tears as he gave the last shake of the hand. He 
 told me that he felt as calm as if he were going to his own home at 
 Falmouth, and thanked us all for handing him more than ' a cup of cold 
 water.' Samuel Gurnej- said to mo and Peter Bedford, as we returned 
 bj' train, ' I am only sorry I did not bring down nn^ dear sister Bessie 
 (Elizabeth Fry) ; she would have enjoyed it.' " 
 

36.] MEETING OX BOARD SHIP. 13") 
 
 US. After remaining a short half-hour, they left us for the 
 shore. 
 
 4:th. — Have had much satisfaction in my association with 
 some of my fellow-passengers. James R. Douglas, a young 
 man from Edinburgh, going to the island of St. Vincent, 
 interests me deeply. He goes to become a planter. He 
 seems to be preciously visited, and if he keeps his place, he 
 will, I believe, be a blessing to many. 
 
 With the permission of the captain, a chapter in the Bible 
 was read after tea, Captain Chapman assembled the com- 
 pany in the saloon, and I read Romans viii., after which I 
 felt constrained to speak on the language, " If God be for 
 us, who can be against us ? " I felt much openness to ad- 
 dress the varied group around us, consisting of some from 
 Scotland, England, Germany, France, Hayti, Chili, Colum- 
 bia, Mexico, and various islands in the Antilles. 
 
 14th. — Mentioned to Captain Chapman our wish to have a 
 meeting to-morrow morning with the passengers and ship's 
 company, to which he consented. 
 
 Ibth, First Day. — James Jesup and I sat down in his 
 cabin for our time of worship together soon after ten 
 o'clock ; and after the captain had read prayers to the 
 crew, we went on deck, and found a large company seated 
 in a most orderly manner on the quarter deck. After a 
 short time of silence I made allusion to the importance of 
 knowing a spiritual waiting on the Lord, in seasons of wor- 
 ship, consonant with the words, " Search me, God, and 
 know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts; and see if 
 there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way 
 everlasting." A precious covering was felt, and manifestly 
 the power of the Lord was over all. Not a sound was to 
 be heard but the flapping of the sail as the vessel rolled in 
 the swell of the ocean, or the rushing of the water by the 
 paddle-wheels. J. Jesup soon followed, commenting on the 
 way everlasting, and on the merciful Guide who is given 
 to all in that path. After which I spoke on the words, 
 
136 BAH BADGES. [1843. 
 
 " Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered 
 into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared 
 for them that love Him. But God hath revealed them unto 
 us by His Spirit." Many of the sailors were present, and 
 I felt much drawn out towards them. There are few per- 
 sons for whom, as a body, I feel more interested. Much 
 peace was our portion when we retired to my cabin. 
 
 Idth. — My birthday. Cheered this morning by the perusal 
 of a note addressed to me by my dear sister Elizabeth, which 
 was not to be read till to-day. It is a happy thing for me 
 that I have such sisters. 
 
 Much of what follows of the account of Edwin (). 
 Tregelles' visit to the West Indies is extracted from 
 his letters as well as from his journal. 
 
 BarhadoeSj Jentli Month 22nd, First Day.^Jsunes Jesup 
 and I withdrew to his cabin after breakfast, where we sat 
 together to the refreshment of our spirits. It was permitted 
 to me to rejoice that I had not excused myself when I heard 
 the call to this service, but that the answer of my heart was, 
 " Here am I, send me." The peace which has this day been 
 my portion is worth enduring all the trials and perils of 
 crossing the deep to enjoy. 
 
 James Jesup went on deck to distribute the tracts we 
 had selected for the stewards, the enginemen, and the 
 seamen. He soon came to inform me that land was in 
 sight; but I felt so happy where I was, selecting books for 
 my fellow passengers, that he could not induce me to quit 
 my occupation. 
 
 When I went on deck we were within ten miles of the 
 island of Barbadoes, and truly pleasant it was to gaze on 
 the pale green cane fields, and on the white villas scattered 
 numerously over the country, like the Isle of Wight. The 
 land is low, and in regular gentle undulations. At three 
 o'clock we dropped anchor in the bay a short mile from the 
 
37.] JOHN DAVGHTRY. 137 
 
 quay. We landed in a boat at some wooden stairs, and 
 there we found a small cart ready to take our luggage. 
 I let our black boatmen and porters have their own way, 
 that I might judge of their capacity : and certainly this 
 example proved to me that Cowper was right when he 
 said, in his poem entitled " The Negro's Complaint " : — 
 
 " Deem our nation brutes no longer, 
 Till some reason ye sliall find, 
 Worthier of regard and stronger 
 Than the colour of our kind." 
 
 One of the men took the shafts, and another pushed by his 
 side. Our head boatman did not put his hand to help his 
 brothers till I set him the example, to show him that I was 
 not above lending a hand to my black brethren. 
 
 Very soon after our arrival we had a call from John 
 Daughtry, a special justice of the peace of Kingston, Jamaica, 
 well known to Peter Bedford. He heard that two Friends 
 had arrived, and immediately called to give us the right 
 hand of fellowship. He is an inspector of prisons. We 
 drove with him to the house of Sir Charles G-rey, the Gover- 
 nor, who received us kindly. I presented my certificate. 
 
 Letter from E. 0. T. to his Children. 
 
 Bridgetown^ Barhadoex^ 
 
 Tenth Month 2bth, 1843. 
 My darling Children,^— 
 
 James Jesup and I are now lodging at the 
 house of Thomas Harris. On going to my chamber I was 
 followed by a little black boy carrying my luggage. I said 
 to him, " How old art thou ? " " I can't tell." His master 
 tells me he is eight years old. Finding that he could not 
 read, I gave him a lesson on a piece of paper, making several 
 letters of the alphabet. This morning he awoke me soon 
 after six o'clock, bringing a cup of coffee. I read to him part 
 of the first chapter of Genesis. He could not tell me who 
 
138 BARBADOES. 11843. 
 
 made the world, or who was the first man. This little John 
 lays the table and waits most expertly. 
 
 Mount Tahor, Eleventh Month 1st. — Since the first part of 
 my letter we have been at several places. I will endeavour 
 to describe some of the objects which have particularly 
 attracted my attention. 
 
 Throughout the southern and eastern parts of Barbadoes 
 we have seen very few hedges ; the grounds of sugar cane, 
 millet, or Indian corn are therefore open to the roads, but 
 clothed with green of a beautiful bright colour, where the 
 canes are young and growing. 
 
 I cannot attempt to describe the trees and plants that 
 abound here. Our choice hot-house exotics grow as common 
 weeds. The manioc, from which tapioca is obtained, is a 
 beautiful weed, with a rich assemblage of leaves, somewhat 
 like a fine lupin, with a deep lilac or puce stem ; the flower 
 is bell shaped, of pale sulphur, with a rich eye. The ipecac- 
 uanha grows as a weed, somewhat like mint, with a rich 
 cluster of small yellow and orange flowers, about fifteen 
 inches high. "Water-lilies also grow wild. 
 
 In consequence of the absence of hedges, almost all the 
 cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and fowls are tethered. The cattle 
 are very small ; full-grown cows are the size of our year- 
 lings. I have seen several teams of oxen of this size yoked 
 to carts. 
 
 All the carriages are light and flimsy, with high wheels, 
 and, as we should say, crazy in consequence of the hot 
 weather shrinking the wood. They are mostly phaetons, the 
 hinder seat having a head, with an opening behind, to allow 
 of a current of air. 
 
 The horses are nearly all imported from America, and are 
 of a light elegant make with long tails. The sheep, goats, 
 dogs and cats are similar to ours, only very thin. 
 
 The birds are numerous, turkeys, guinea-fowls, ducks and 
 fowls and pigeons are plentiful. A black bird abounds in 
 great numbers, much like the starling, and I am inclined to 
 
37.] LETTER TO HIS CHILDREN. 139 
 
 think it is the starling. This bird is regarded as sacred by 
 the peasantry. The dove is about the size of our thrush. 
 It cooes very pleasantly, seated amongst the feathery crest 
 that surmounts the bare stalk of the cocoa-nut trees, which 
 are sixty feet high. 
 
 Yesterday I saw a beautiful bird amongst the sugar-canes, 
 like our tom-tit, with black back and bright yellow breast, 
 with a patch of white over each eye. But the bird of all 
 birds that I have seen is the humming-bird. Whilst looking 
 at some beautiful flowering shrubs, I saw a dark purple bird 
 hovering over the flower of the guava, and immediately 
 recognised it as the humming-bird. It was rather large, 
 three or four inches from bill to tip of tail. The flying fish 
 and this humming-bird interested me more than any other 
 objects of the kind I have seen. The humming-birds plague 
 the starling and similar birds. They fly faster, and are 
 quicker in their movements, and prick the bigger birds, so 
 as quite to torment them. 
 
 Land crabs abound, of different sizes and colours : when 
 near the sea-shore they are nearly white, like the coral 
 sand ; when they dwell inland, they are more the colour of 
 dead leaves, amongst which they scramble in a ludicrous 
 manner. 
 
 The peasantry who work in the cane-fields dress very 
 peculiarly. The men wear .slouched straw hats, and often 
 have the head bound round with a handkerchief; their 
 dress is a blue check shirt and blue striped trousers, mostly 
 no stockings or shoes. 
 
 The women also often wear large straw hats over the 
 kerchiefs which bind their heads, a neat gown of printed 
 cotton of large pattern, lilac, pink or blue, rather short ; a 
 printed cotton handkerchief over the shoulders, and a 
 striped apron. In this attire they work in gangs of twelve 
 or fifteen women in the fields, both men and women using 
 hoes very dexterously. 
 
 In one walk we took, the road was lined on each side 
 
110 BAEBADOES. [1843. 
 
 with beautiful flowering shrubs and fruit trees ; the 
 banana or plantain and lemon ; the wild coffee looking a 
 little like finely grown privet, with a delicate - looking 
 flower like the jessamine, only much larger and deliciously 
 scented. The most striking flowering shrub is that called 
 " the pride of Barbadoes," growing a little like the moun- 
 tain ash, bearing a profusion of rich orange-coloured flowers. 
 The delicate mimosa, which grows so well in our staircase 
 window, here forms hedges by the road side. The cactus 
 also, with its formidable prickles, is the most common 
 
 effective fence. E.O. T. 
 
 ***** 
 
 Walmar Lodge, Tenth Month, 27th. — Having received a 
 kind invitation from Thomas P. Robarts and his wife, we 
 arranged to come to their house, Walmar Lodge. 
 
 A ride this morning on one of his horses has benefited me. 
 I started at six, and rode along the coast towards Speights 
 Town. The coast is very low, and landing is easil}^ effected. 
 Our ancestors deemed it important to defend themselves by 
 erecting small batteries at intervals. One of these I passed, 
 where the cannon lie half buried. I hope the day will come 
 when all cannon will be not only half buried, or sold for 
 melting, but the hatred which causes their construction be 
 exchanged for the love that thinketh no evil. 
 
 We enjoy being here. The house is very comfortable, 
 in the midst of pretty grounds reaching to the sea, dis- 
 tant about two hundred yards. The grounds contain a 
 great variety of trees — mahogany, cocoa-nut, bread-fruit 
 and banana. 
 
 The house is surrounded by a deep verandah, the rooms 
 spacious and airy, no windows in the first floor ; but the 
 drawing-room in which I write has six large doors, three 
 opening into the entrance hall or into a passage, and three 
 into the deep verandah. It is about twenty-two feet long, 
 fifteen feet wide and ten feet high, with a capital red pine 
 floor without carpet ; a sofa table at which I write occupies 
 
37.] A WEST INDIAX HOUSE. 141 
 
 the centre ; near it is a mahogany couch, covered with 
 printed cotton, and chairs with cane seats. A bracket clock 
 stands on one of the several tables against the walls, which 
 are papered. I should have said that the doors have all of 
 them jalousies or Venetian blinds instead of glass, and every 
 opening has shutters to be closed when hurricanes blow. 
 I have attempted a description of this house, that some 
 idea may be formed of the usual style ; they vary very 
 little. 
 
 Yesterday after breakfast we went to see some of the 
 Bridgetown schools. 
 
 On retiring to my chambers last evening I was surprised 
 to see on the dressing-table a copy of Josiah Forster's 
 edition of " Piety Promoted." On opening it, the first name 
 my eye rested on was Joseph Tregelles. The records of my 
 dear brothers and sisters which it contains are deeply in- 
 teresting, and stimulating to me to work while it is day. 
 
 On the 28th T. P. Robarts drove us in his carriage from 
 Walmar Lodge to Locust Hall in the centre of the island. 
 Whilst the horses rested we were conducted over the sugar 
 manufactory by the manager. Every estate has a wind- 
 mill, the sails of which are taken down when not wanted, 
 and they are only wanted in crop time. 
 
 Going on from thence we went to Malvern to breakfast 
 with Josiah Heath, an intelligent planter and magistrate. 
 His garden abounds with beautiful shrubs and many 
 English plants and flowers. 
 
 On leaving Mount Tabor, J. Heath and T. P. Robarts took 
 us to the edge of a cliff of great elevation above the plain, 
 over which we had an extraordinary view, much like the 
 Underclifife in the Isle of Wight, but chiefly interesting to 
 us from the number of scattered cottages occupied by the 
 descendants of English people, who have sunk low in the 
 scale of society, but who keep themselves remarkably dis- 
 tinct. 
 
 29thj First Day. — In the prospect of service now opening 
 
142 BABBADOES. [1843. 
 
 before lis, my soul craves that we may seek only to know 
 the will of the Lord, and to move in His fear, doing 
 heartily whatsoever our hands may find to do, as in His 
 name, not easily dismayed because of the dangers that may 
 beset our path ; but keeping our eye fixed on the Captain 
 of our salvation, confide in the assurance that we shall be 
 made more than conquerors through Him that hath loved us. 
 
 In the evening a meeting was held by our appointment 
 in the "Wesleyan Chapel ; J. Fidler, the minister, having 
 kindly consented to give up their usual service. The house, 
 which was large, was crowded, probably 1,700 being pre- 
 sent. After a short time of silence, the language was 
 brought before me, " Wherewith shall I come before the 
 Lord ? ... He hath showed thee, man, what is 
 good ; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do 
 justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy 
 God?" It arose freshly, and with that sense which is 
 better understood than described, that it was required of 
 me to give expression to it. With these words I stood up, 
 and alluded briefly to silent worship, expecting soon to take 
 my seat, but was led on to speak of other points of Christian 
 doctrine. Jesus Christ was pointed to as the Refuge for 
 the sinner, for the traveller Z ion ward, and for the experi- 
 enced Christian. James Jesup followed with "Other sheep 
 I have, which are not of this fold ; them also I must bring, 
 and they shall hear My voice ; and there shall be one fold 
 and one Shepherd ; " after which I offered prayer. 
 
 30f/«. — We went to Bridgetown to visit the gaol, having 
 an order from the Governor. We found 210 prisoners, 
 much needing classification. The chief causes for imprison- 
 ment are debt, petty thefts, and breaking of the peace. 
 
 At seven we had a large meeting at the Moravian Chapel, 
 about 500 present, to whom the gospel flowed freely, and, 
 I am comforted in believing, to some effectually. Allusion 
 was made to the qualification some of them would ex- 
 perience, if they would give up their hearts to the Lord, 
 
37.] MORAVIANS. 143 
 
 to become His ministers ; when tliey would probably be 
 commissioned to carry the glad tidings of the gospel to 
 the land from whence their fathers and their mothers were 
 stolen, and to declare the unsearchable riches of Christ to 
 those who are now in darkness. 
 
 31-S'f. — We came to the Moravian settlement at Mount 
 Tabor in Thomas Harris's phaeton, a drive of about twelve 
 miles in a north-easterly direction. We met with a cordial 
 welcome from J. G. Zippel and wife, and lost little time in 
 repairing to the school. After hearing some of the boys 
 read, and examining their writing, I produced the map of 
 Barbadoes for them to try and copy, and truly was I sur- 
 prised at the map one of the boys drew on a slate. Two 
 have produced very fair copies on paper, which I hope to 
 forward my cousin Charles Fox, at whose suggestion I took 
 these maps. The boys were well pleased with the gift of 
 a penknife each, added to the little map which they had 
 copied. In the evening the large Moravian Chapel was 
 quite filled, and a comfortable meeting it proved. 
 
 Eleventh Month 2nd. — A young man, Alexander Rous, 
 from Clifton Hall, called on us. He had attended the meet- 
 ing here, and being interested by it, he came to inquire if 
 there was to be another. His countenance bespoke deep 
 seriousness, and in conversation we learnt that he feels 
 earnest to be employed as a teacher in Africa. I doubt his 
 being altogether suitable, having feeble health. We en- 
 couraged him to give his heart up to the Lord in the matter, 
 and then he might help others to go if he could not go him- 
 self. 
 
 We had a season of spiritual refreshment with J. G. 
 Zippel and wife, when I read a Psalm, and he addressed us 
 sweetly in the language of blessing. We left Mount Tabor 
 with the reward of peace. 
 
 4f/j. — "We went to Sharon, another Moravian station, nine 
 miles distant, where lives the bishop, John Ellis. For a 
 description of him I would refer to 1 Timothy iii., except 
 
114 BARBADOES. [1843.. 
 
 that lie, poor man, is a widower, and is in expectation of 
 soon receiving a bride elect from England, in accordance 
 with the express will of his Church. We dined with the 
 bishop in beautiful simplicity on roast mutton and potatoes, 
 and boiled rice pudding, waited on by a black girl. 
 
 The meeting in the evening was large, and I have rarely 
 known more of a solemn sense of the object of our gather- 
 ing in such a company, to whom silent waiting is a novel t}'. 
 We returned by the light of a lovely moon. Our driver, 
 black John, is a nice serious man, who comes to all our 
 meetings that he can, and gets the carriage immediately 
 after. 
 
 "ith. — AVe went by invitation to dine at White River, the 
 estate of Matthew W. Cromartie, the manager of the 
 Colonial Bank. We visited a school of thirty-five bo^'s and 
 girls, kept on the estate by an intelligent young black 
 woman, whose talents are far beyond what are usually 
 found in the class of labourers from whence she sprung. 
 She teaches the children advanced lessons in arithmetic, 
 and they read remarkably well. 
 
 We felt disposed to have a meeting with Matthew W. 
 Cromartie's negroes, and those of the adjoining estates, for 
 which he was kindly willing to arrange. It was held at Byde 
 Mill, another of his estates. We found the sugar-boiling 
 house densely crowded with 700 persons, chiefly negroes. 
 I felt it right to speak of the great uncertainty of time. 
 " Thou art weighed in the balances, and found wanting." 
 Christ was pointed out as the sinner's Friend. Prayer was 
 offered for a blessing on all, but especially on the master 
 and his household. It was a closely uniting season. 
 
 We inspected one of the old burying-grounds belonging 
 to Friends, which is about fifty yards north of St. Philip's 
 churchyard. From thence we went to Providence Chapel, 
 where the Wesleyans have a station. The meeting was 
 crowded. Our coming together was blessed by Christ, the 
 great Head of His Church. W. Perkins, manager of Byde 
 
36.] SPEIGHTS TOWN SCHOOL. 145 
 
 Mill estate, rode eight miles to attend this meeting. He 
 seems to be seeking durable riches. 
 
 lOtli. — "We were much interested by the Wesleyan school 
 at Speight's Town. The children are taught by Francis 
 Church, once a soldier, now a local preacher. The master 
 said to the children, " AVell, now, perhaps whilst we are 
 gone, you will put down on your slates what you would like 
 to say to those kind gentleman." On our return in ten 
 minutes, we found eleven boys and girls had written nice 
 letters to us. 
 
 Francis Church told me that one of the Testaments, pre- 
 sented on the emancipation of the slaves in 1834, was 
 blessed to a whole family in consequence of a child learning 
 to read in it. On taking it home, all the family became 
 earnest to know its contents, and, knowing them, to lead 
 different lives, 
 
 A meeting was held, attended by 300 persons, and was 
 not so much to my comfort as some others, there being 
 much unsettlement, and a drum beaten at an adjoining 
 house to disturb us. 
 
 Philip T. Goodridge and his sisters kindly lodged us at 
 their house. They are people of colour, intelligent and 
 serious. As we sat together in their drawang-room before 
 retiring to rest, he proposed we should read a Psalm ; and 
 then prayer was offered on their and our behalf, that the 
 Lord would be pleased to lift up the light of His counten- 
 ance, and grant us peace ; that we all might be followers of 
 the Lamb, and be engaged to dedicate ourselves more fully 
 to the service of the Lord. 
 
 11^/i. — After breakfasting with F. Church, I felt bound to 
 see an aged man who attracted my attention at the meeting. 
 We called on him at a small huckster's shop kept by his 
 daughter, a mulatto. He received us kindly, and avowed 
 the enormity of his sin. He stated his intention to make 
 atonement for his sins by leading a very different life. 
 After listening to him for some time I endeavoured to set 
 
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146 BAHBADOES. [1843. 
 
 before him that nothing that he could do would atone for 
 past tran?gression. The sacrifice of Christ was the atone- 
 ment for past sins, through the obedience of faith. If in 
 future he would receive Him as his Redeemer from sin 
 by obeying His laws, he would know Him to become the 
 Author of his eternal salvation. His heart was contrited, 
 and we wept together. 
 
 "VYe left Speights Town with peaceful feelings for Scot- 
 land, and had a fatiguing journey, having to walk many 
 miles, part of it in heavy rain that made the road very 
 slippery. 
 
 Parade House, 13th. — Our meeting yesterday morning at 
 Scotland was numerously attended. 1 felt thankful that I 
 yielded to apprehended duty, again to encounter the hills 
 and roads to meet with that interesting people, to whom the 
 gospel flowed freely, so as to cause some to acknowledge it 
 was good for them to be there. I saw the moistened cheek 
 of some who appeared obdurate when they first sat down. 
 To the Lord be ascribed all the praise. 
 
 Scotland is a beautiful district. The Mission House stands 
 on the north side of Mount Hellaby. We ascended this hill, 
 which is 1,147 feet above the level of the sea, and from its 
 summit we had views of the sea on all sides, except where 
 obstructed by a hill four miles distant. 
 
 Bridgetown, Wth. — We went to the gaol at eight o'clock 
 by appointment, and had to wait nearly an hour, whilst the 
 chaplain, who was late, was performing his service. As he 
 objected to our using the chapel, the prisoners were assem- 
 bled in the hall, all standing. We sat on the stairs. Freely 
 did the language of sympathy flow towards the poor victims 
 of iniquity, many of whom were much broken in spirit, and 
 were, I believe, glad to receive the message, " This is a faith- 
 ful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Jesus Christ 
 came into the world to save sinners." 
 
 21.s'f. — On the 18th we had a breakfast visit from W. 
 Fidkr and E. Branstone, Wesleyan ministers ; James 
 
37.) RESULTS OF FREEDOM. 147 
 
 Titlierington, Moravian minister ; Joseph Hamilton, a black 
 local Wesleyan preacher ; Joseph Thorne, a serious Episco- 
 palian ; Charles Ellis, son of Bishop Ellis, and Eclgehill, a 
 promising yomig man. W. Fidler was engaged in prayer, 
 and I felt bound to remind my friends that One is their 
 Master, even Christ, and all they are brethren. We had 
 much conversation, chiefly on the past and present condition 
 of the peasantry. The remarks of our friends confirm the 
 impressions made on our own minds by what we had heard 
 and seen, that their present condition far exceeds the past : 
 both masters and men are benefited by the change ; and 
 if a word would revoke the law setting free the slave, that 
 word would not be heard from any except a few subordi- 
 nate overseers, who lost their influence over their fellows 
 when the whip was taken from their hands. 
 
 On First-day we breakfasted with M. "W. Cromartie at 
 "White Water. He and his family accompanied us to Byde 
 Mill, where a meeting had been appointed in his mansion. 
 Three or four lower rooms were crowded, and many seated 
 at the doors and windows and on the stairs. The people 
 brought their chairs and stools on their heads. We had 
 a nice meeting with them in the morning, and again in 
 the afternoon — James Jesup having much to communicate. 
 A sense of Divine favour prevailed. Very interesting was 
 it to watch the crowd, as they moved away in large com- 
 panies by different paths through the trees that surround 
 the house. Many had come several miles. 
 
 Yesterday we took measures to have a meeting with the 
 more affluent class, and 500 notes of invitation were printed 
 and freely circulated. A large company assembled in the 
 Wesleyan Chapel, where we had held our first meeting; and 
 a comforting time it proved, though attended with a deeply 
 humbling sense of weakness. If there was any strength it 
 was the effect of His aid who '" giveth power to the faint ; 
 and to them that have no might He increaseth strength." 
 
 It was pleasant after the meeting to recognise our friend 
 
lis TOBAGO. [1843, 
 
 Peter Milne, Provost Marshall, and some others of his class. 
 We now feel at liberty to leave this island, and expect to 
 go to Tobago to-day. 
 
 Before we left Bridgetown I felt very low, and desirous 
 of again proving the fleece (Judg. vi. 29), to see if it were 
 right to depart. Under this exercise of spirit I withdrew 
 twice to my chamber to seek the Lord in retirement of 
 spirit. Peace was my portion each time, but it flowed like 
 a river at the last, when the whole of our intended route 
 through these islands seemed illumined by a ray of Divine 
 approval ; and under this I felt more than a liberty to move 
 forward. 
 
 Tobago^ Eleventh Month 2bfh. — Whilst dressing yesterday 
 on board the Medway, to my surprise I saw the verdant 
 mountains and valleys of Tobago. At ten o'clock we 
 landed in Courland Bay. Our boat passed within two yards 
 of a turtle that was floating on the water, but it soon disap- 
 peared. On approaching the shore we observed a number 
 of large birds. They appeared like herons, but we soon dis- 
 covered that they were pelicans. They plunged nearly 
 vertically about fifteen feet for fish, and made sure work 
 of every plunge. No sooner were they fairly up again after 
 a great splash, than they were surrounded by five or six 
 gulls, which seemed to grudge the noble bird the prey that 
 he had procured. A gull would often perch on the back 
 of the pelican. 
 
 Tobago reminded me, as we approached it, of the scenery 
 of Killarney, the hills green to the water's edge, and the 
 ground thrown about fantastically, as it always is in vol- 
 canic districts. We had to land on the backs of the sailors 
 through the surf which broke on the sand. 
 
 On our way to Montgomery, mounted on a horse and a 
 mule, we met two horses sent for us b}' our friend Julius 
 Renkewitz, under care of Charles, a trusty negro of fine 
 character. 
 
 J. Renkewitz. the minister of the Moravian establishment, 
 
37.] JULIUS RENKEWITZ. 149 
 
 and liis wife seemed glad to entertain us with their spare 
 chamber and simple accommodation. Our bed has for its 
 foundation four forms from the chapel. It is well for me 
 that I was " brought up hardy." 
 
 Montgomery is a mission station of the Moravians, named 
 after the father of the poet. The situation is beautiful, 
 being on one of the thousand hills of which this lovely island 
 is composed. 
 
 Julius Renkewitz is a pleasant and intelligent person. 
 His wife was born in Greenland. She has two sisters, one 
 the wife of Lars Kieldson, of Sharon, Barbadoes. They once 
 met for an hour on shipboard a few years ago, when, on their 
 way from Jamaica, they stopped off Barbadoes. Does not 
 this look like renouncing the world ? The other sister she 
 has never seen. This renouncino- our sisters would not suit 
 
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 me 
 
 J. Renkewitz and I are very good friends. As soon as 
 I entered the house, my appearance reminded him of a 
 " Brother Zoon," of whom he was very fond, who died this 
 year in Jamaica. After a few days' acquaintance, J. R. 
 handed me his birthday book for me to write my name ; 
 and strange to say, my name came immediately under that 
 of his dear "Zoon," who was born exactly ten years before 
 me. 
 
 So far as we have been able to form a judgment, we 
 should say that this island is far behind Barbadoes, The 
 peasantry are not so well clothed or instructed. They speak 
 English less distinctly, and their cottages are of a very 
 inferior description. The land is much richer than Barba- 
 does, but only a small portion is cultivated. Instead of 
 manuring highly, as in Barbadoes, they change their cane 
 ground every three years, and the land remains idle, and 
 soon it becomes a tangled brake of luxuriant exotics. The 
 growth of vegetation is very rapid, the result of intense 
 heat, with a rich soil and moist climate. But what pro- 
 motes vegetation is prejudicial to European life ; the usual 
 
150 TOBAGO. [18^43. 
 
 number of deaths of wliite men is one in six. There are 
 only 208 whites by the last census. The total population 
 is about 11,000, as against 100,0(30 in Barbadoes. 
 
 The question having reached me from home, What do we 
 think of the coloured folk with whom we associate? I may 
 premise my answer by saying that I feel well satisfied in 
 having made the sacrifice to come amongst them, great and 
 costly as that sacrifice indeed is. From the little I have 
 seen of the negroes, I regard them as still in a transition 
 state ; but they are making great strides in civilization, and 
 I trust steady progress in Christianity. How important it 
 is that new populations and new districts should have a 
 right direction given to their energies. An early right 
 training greatly facilitates the progress of truth. Hence 
 I feel earnest that these people, who are easily trained, 
 should be rightly instructed in the things that belong to 
 their own everlasting peace, and the welfare of future 
 generations. 
 
 Some persons, who have ample means of coming to a 
 correct conclusion, are of opinion that the negro is not capable 
 of the high education that may be given to the descendants 
 of Shem ; that the minds of the black children cannot grasp 
 abstruse subjects. For my own part, I consider it too much 
 to expect that the son of a slave should have that high de- 
 gree of intelligence which would be found in the child of a 
 professor of one of our universities. But let education be 
 duly applied to successive generations, and the distinction 
 will become less and less marked. 
 
 Some of the men are delightfully intelligent, especially 
 those who have allowed their hearts to be opened to receive 
 the truth. I do enjoy talking with them, and observing 
 the brightness that passes over their faces when anything 
 particularly pleases them. 
 
 These remarks chiefly apply to the labouring class. Those 
 who are more educated, with whom we have associated, 
 are able to discuss various matters as well as their white 
 
37.] UNUSED TREAD-MILL. 151 
 
 brethren. Probably their minds are not as well balanced 
 as those of the same class in England ; more impulsive and 
 rash, but very interesting. 
 
 Mount 3Ioriah, 30fh. — The meeting here was worth going 
 a long way to attend. We retired to rest with thankful 
 hearts, after a season of prayer in the family of J. G. Munzer, 
 the Moravian minister, on behalf of those whose hearts had 
 been touched in the meeting. 
 
 Montgomery, Twelfth Month li^t. — We went yesterday to 
 Scarborough, and dined with James Bickford and wife, at 
 the Wesleyan Station. They came from Kingsbridge, 
 Devon. 
 
 Whilst visiting the gaol we saw the tread-mill standing 
 idle, and another was lying in the yard in parts, not put 
 together. It had been procured from England that they 
 might be prepared to punish the negroes, in case they 
 became more vicious after they were set free. At the same 
 time they erected two new prisons. Both are now unused, 
 I am glad to say. 
 
 We walked out on the sands of the lovely bay of Ply- 
 mouth, and enjoyed seeing the noble pelicans plunging for 
 their food. Sweet was the sense of Divine favour spread 
 over me as a canopy, bringing to my remembrance the 
 language, " The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy 
 coming in " ; and, again, " There shall no evil befall thee." 
 Such support is unspeakably precious in this land, which 
 seems beset with dangers, where the mind looks tremblingly 
 towards those distantly absent, whom we may at times be 
 led to believe we shall never meet again. 
 
 5^/^. — Yesterday morning several persons called, so as 
 greatly to hinder our preparations for departure, but I trust 
 we were even then in our right allotment, though it was 
 trying to our patience. 
 
 In the evening a negro from Mount Irvine called on us. 
 His mind seems enlarged beyond many others to receive the 
 truth as it is in Jesus, but his power of conveying his ideas 
 
152 GRENADA. [I&i3. 
 
 is limited. His visit was just before the time of our evening 
 meeting, and it felt to me very encouraging in the belief 
 that the Lord is at work in the way of inward revelation 
 of His power. The meeting was largely attended. A few 
 overseers and managers were present. James Jesup 
 alluded to the value of silence for self-examination and 
 reverent worship. I spoke of the need of parting with all 
 our sins, not keeping any vestige of them which would act 
 as a leaven, and would cause a continuance of the warfare. 
 It was a close searching time, in which I felt that the 
 power of the Lord was reigning. Prayer was offered that 
 those present, as well as others in this island, might know 
 the fulfilment of the language, " There is therefore now 
 no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who 
 walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." 
 
 After meeting, two persons called on us with whom we 
 had a deeply interesting conversation. They are far from 
 yielding their hearts unreservedly to the Lord. One of 
 them acknowledged himself to be a great sinner, of which 
 there is no doubt. He was urged not to put off the day 
 when he would seek the Lord. James Jesup spoke of the 
 importance of total abstinence from intoxicating drinks. 
 The result was that both signed a pledge before they left 
 us at half past ten. 
 
 George Town, Grenada, 1th. — "We were roused at midnight 
 with the cry of the steamer being come. We left Courland 
 Bay, Tobago, at twelve o'clock, by the light of a lovely 
 moon, which we had watched with much interest when 
 eclipsed four hours before. 
 
 \)tli. — I had to endure strong temptation as regards 
 temper. I feel thankful for the supply of preserving and 
 delivering grace. 
 
 We called to pay our respects to the Governor, Carlos 
 Joseph Doyle, who received us courteously, and after read- 
 ing my certificates, expressed his readiness to promote our 
 object. Ministers are not allowed to preach without licenses. 
 
37.] MEETINGS WITH WESLEYANS. 153 
 
 We did not deem it needful to wait for this kind of license, 
 but arranged for a meeting at the Wesleyan Chapel at 
 Woburn. 
 
 lOth.—We went to Woburn to-day, and had a meeting 
 as arranged. Though but a small company, it was a good 
 meetins:. When allusion was made to the deliverance they 
 had experienced from bondage, one negro, named Cuffee, 
 ejaculated, " Praise the Lord ! " Eichard Walker, who is a 
 coloured local preacher, told them it was no common occa- 
 sion to have a visit from members of the Society of Friends, 
 who had so nobly espoused their cause. He said the visit 
 seemed like that of Paul and Barnabas, going into the dark 
 corners of the earth with tidings of the unsearchable riches 
 of Christ. 
 
 On our return we had our season of retirement together 
 before the Lord, and found refreshment in waiting again 
 upon Him. I felt impressed with the precioasness of the 
 gift committed to our trust, and it was accompanied by a 
 sense that we have the treasure in earthen vessels. 
 
 11th. — Carriages are not used here, any more than in 
 Tobago, the roads are so bad. Our luggage is conveyed 
 on the backs of mules. For my own part I enjoy horse- 
 back exercise, and it suits me. The roads are sometimes 
 soft spongy grass, stiff clay, marly slippery rock, or large 
 round stones. It was surprising to see how my horse, 
 when left with a loose rein, would pick out a path for 
 himself. 
 
 We went to Constantine, where the Wesleyans have a 
 school, where we had appointed a meeting at four o'clock. 
 The room was nearly full, and I was glad to meet there with 
 many of the agents of estates. It was a season of renewed 
 favour when my heart felt drawn out largely and sweetly 
 towards some of the young men who were present. I 
 felt— 
 
 '■ I'd preach as though I ne'er should preach again, 
 Would preach as dying, unto dying men." 
 
154 GliEXADA. [1&43. 
 
 The scliool was under tlie care of Ishmael Mainwariiig, a 
 man of colour. "We heard the children read in the New 
 Testament. One of the little boys attracted my attention 
 from his distorted form, his pleasing style of reading and 
 calm, steady eye bespeaking peace and rest. His name is 
 Celestine. A fall in infancy caused an injury to the spine. 
 He is now twelve 3'ears old. He goes to read to those who 
 from infirmity cannot read to themselves. Nor does he con- 
 fine his efforts to reading only ; he speaks to them also. I 
 felt sure the boys of Falmouth British and Foreign School 
 would wish one of their Testaments given to this dear child. 
 
 Near Constantine, about 1860 feet above the sea, is an 
 extinct crater filled with water, called " Le Grand Etang." 
 Accompanied by William Bannister, we went to see it. 
 The ride was up a rugged road, cut in the sides of the 
 steep slopes, overhung by climbers and trees of many kinds. 
 We looked down into deep ravines, filled with luxuriant 
 plantains, tree-ferns, and bamboos. From our' road, some 
 2,000 feet above sea-level, we looked over conical and ridged 
 hills between us and George Town, and from near the 
 " Grand Etang " we saw Grenville Bay on the opposite side. 
 The air was cool, as low as 64°. The hills and mountains 
 are all green with luxuriant forest trees to their summits, 
 like Surrey hills in their richest season. Nearly all this 
 land would produce canes if the trees were cleared away. 
 Only a portion of a fringe along the shore is in culture, 
 with patches here and there in the interior under the care 
 of settlers who have a " bit of their own." 
 
 George Toicn, l\)th. — For our meeting at Goiave we had 
 a cocoa loft. It was largely attended by the inhabitants 
 of the town, as well as by the agents and labourers on 
 estates. 
 
 On the loth we went two miles to Mount Alexander 
 to breakfast with W. McEwen, from Perth, a planter, 
 magistrate, and member of the House of Assembly. He 
 accompanied us to Sauteur, and introduced us to Henry 
 
37.] INTERCOURSE WITH PLANTERS. 155 
 
 Patterson, in the same position as himself. They granted 
 us the use of the Court House, and gave notice to the 
 estates around by one of their constables. 
 
 We had a good meeting, I had looked to it with more 
 than usual fearfulness, partly because our way had been 
 made easy by those whom we had least cause to expect 
 would facilitate our object, and partly because some of 
 these are not such as those to whom we can offer the right 
 hand of fellowship. Many of the leading class, and many 
 labourers were present, so as to crowd the room. 
 
 After the meeting we met, at the house where we stayed, 
 some of the wives of the planters. They were very cordial, 
 and I am ready to doubt whether we ought not to have 
 endeavoured to see them again before we left that district ; 
 but we intend sending them some books and tracts, which 
 they said they should gladly read. Seldom ha,ve 1 met 
 with any persons more earnest for deliverance from the 
 thraldom entailed on them by the sins of others than they 
 were. It is not all gold that glitters in this land, any more 
 than other lands. The husbands lead some of the wives 
 sorry lives. One of the planters was evidently a slave to 
 intemperance. A brother planter said to him after the 
 
 meeting, " Mr. , we must join the Temperance Society." 
 
 To this the wife and mother joined their earnest heartfelt 
 pleadings, so as really to call forth my sympathy. 
 
 On our way to Sauteur we deviated two hundred yards 
 from our course to look at a precipice over which a remnant 
 of the Caribs leaped to escape the sabres of the French when 
 they were pursuing their cruel work of extirpation. 
 
 We passed Lake Antoine, which is the crater of a volcano, 
 and is very deep. We had a beautiful view of the Grrena- 
 dines in the distance, the ever interesting ocean, the 
 aspiring sugar loaves of Grenada, covered to their summit 
 with tropical trees, and the curved and verdant ridge which 
 forms the basin for the peaceful lake. In the foreground 
 are magnificent aloes in full bloom, throwing up their stems 
 
156 GRENADA. [1843. 
 
 nearly thirty feet liigli. I was reminded frequently of 
 Brecknockshire. There were the beacons, and the peaks, 
 affording shelter to the negro insurgents of 1723, just as the 
 Brecknockshire beacons did to Caractacus in his struggles 
 for freedom ; the rushing streams, the pasture slopes, and 
 brakes of uncultivated ground, grazed by herds of horned 
 cattle, mules, and sheep. 
 
 We spent the morning of the ITtli quietly together 
 at Grenville Town, In the midst of much to depress, it 
 was a time of rejoicing and refreshment to our spirits. We 
 had a small and unsatisfactory meeting there, though I 
 may ackno^^dedge that we felt glad to be found in our 
 allotment, in giving up our wills, and enduring much dis- 
 comfort. 
 
 It was with more than ordinary joy we turned our faces 
 towards George Town on the 10th. We started early and 
 reached the police station house, at the " Grand Etang," 
 to breakfast. The seven miles of ascent occupied us two 
 and a half hours. Such roads, boggy, rocky, slippery, 
 stony, narrow, steep, undiscoverable except by the sagacity 
 of our horses, our guide, a running footman, having given 
 us the slip, and gone by a footpath. 
 
 On our arrival I could not refrain from asking James 
 Jesup to give up a little time with me to waiting on the 
 Lord, during which an Ebenezer was again raised, and 
 an acknowledgment made, " Hitherto Thou, Lord, hast 
 helped us." 
 
 We prepared printed notices of the meeting which we 
 believed it right to appoint in the Wesle^'^an Chapel, George 
 Town. It was largely attended. J. Jesup spoke of the 
 importance of waiting on the Lord for spiritual help, re- 
 freshment, and strength. The snbject on which I spoke 
 was that of Elijah on Horeb (1 Kings xix. 12), when the 
 still small voice instructed him ; I went on to show the 
 importance of paying regard to the teachings of the Lord 
 as set forth in the description of the houses built on rock 
 
37.] VISIT TO PRISON. 15-? 
 
 or sand (Matt. vii. 24-29). All classes were represented in 
 the meeting, from the chief justice to the black labourer. 
 A ]3erson who has a yard near the chapel caused some 
 riotous people to collect, so as to create a great noise by 
 way of diversion, but his scheme utterly failed ; indeed, 
 I think it contributed rather to the furtherance of the 
 gospel. 
 
 On the 21st we met an interesting company of 150 
 labourers, who were assembled in a rum distillery at 
 Caliving, This meeting may class amongst the best that 
 we have attended. The silence was deep and impressive, 
 and the company drank in the counsel given as those who 
 thirst after the truth. 
 
 23rf/. — We went to the gaol, where we found about thirty 
 prisoners in a wretched place. I called alone on the Gover- 
 nor to take leave, and represented to him as strenuously 
 as I could the bad condition of the gaol. 
 
 J. Miller, superintendent of the Normal School in Antigua, 
 where youths prepare for missionary service, visited us. He 
 sat with us in our little meeting on First-day. After a 
 season of refreshment together, we all went to the prison, 
 where we saw twelve of the thirty prisoners. The fifty- 
 ninth chapter of Isaiah was read, and prayer was raised for 
 those present, as well as for the absent inmates. 
 
 27^/k — We left Grenada for Trinidad last evening. Our 
 companion on the voyage was J. M. Philippo. From him 
 and another planter we heard of Dr. Robert Kalley, who is 
 in confinement in Madeira for disseminating doctrines at 
 variance with the established religion. Peter, Paul, Silas 
 and others suffered for the same reason about eighteen 
 centuries ago. The authorities are desirous of Dr. Kalley 
 leaving the gaol, as the magistrates were who incarcerated 
 Paul, but he is unwilling to escape before his time. Many 
 come to him daily for instruction, and in consequence he 
 has a great opportunity of diffusing his views. He has dis- 
 tributed 16,000 tracts since he has been in prison. 
 
158 TrilMDAD. [1844. 
 
 28/^. — I feel thankful for the way in which our work has 
 been promoted, particularly by Arthur White, the colonial 
 secretary. 
 
 Through the introduction of the Colonial Secretary 
 Edwin 0. Tregelles became acquainted with the Hon. 
 Louis Philip, a retired medical gentleman, wdio re- 
 sided at Corinth, one of his sugar estates, of which 
 he had 900 acres. 
 
 Corinth^ Trinidad^ First Month 29th, 1844. — A considerable 
 time has elapsed since I penned any memorandum, during 
 which time I have had a serious fever. 
 
 We left Port Espano on the 29th of Twelfth Month, and 
 reached Petit Bourg at 11 p.m. I had to lie on the floor at 
 the Naparino Hotel, and on waking in the morning of the 
 30th I found I was very unwell, which proved to be yellow 
 fever. We called in Dr. P. Johnson, who recommended 
 that I should be moved to the house of Josiah Brown, where 
 I was most kindly nursed, and well attended by Josiah and 
 Martha Brown of the Wesleyan Mission House, and their 
 American negro, Talbot Hayes. Besides the regular attend- 
 ance of Dr. Johnson, I had very frequent visits from Dr. 
 Louis Philip. Their skill and attention were blessed for 
 my relief, though I passed through a time of much mental 
 and bodily suffering. I was conveyed to Josiah Brown's, 
 Twelfth Month 31st, in a hammock slung on a pole, and 
 carried by two men. For ten days and nights I scarcely 
 slept, except for a short time when overcome by weakness. 
 I was in one constant chase after rest, which seemed to 
 elude my pursuit. 
 
 On the 8th of First Month, 1844, I was so ill that James 
 Jesup deemed it right gently to apprise me of my danger. 
 I was strengthened to receive this information without much 
 dismay, my mind having been kept, by the power of the 
 
37.] YELLOW FEVEB. 159 
 
 Lord, remarkably stayed on His will, which I found to be a 
 precious anchor of the soul. For many days I felt that my 
 recovery was very doubtful, and for one day I believed that 
 I should soon stand unveiled in the presence of Him whom 
 I have long loved. For the cahn acquiescence in the Divine 
 will which was then granted me I desire to be truly thankful. 
 
 I was most mercifully dealt with, so that whilst I live 
 I feel bound to dedicate all I have to Him who has made 
 bare His holy arm on my behalf. If He had not supported 
 me I could not have held fast my confidence during the ten 
 days and nights that I passed without sleep and food ; but it 
 pleased the Lord to restrain the fever. 
 
 I was able to write to my dear wife on the 16tli and 17th, 
 and to resume my practice of reading in my Bible before 
 breakfast. I enjoyed reading the hundred and forty-fifth 
 Psalm. 
 
 On the 18th I felt the bed shake under me, and felt con- 
 vinced that it was an earthquake. A sharp shock was felt 
 at Port Espano, thirty miles distant. 
 
 The next day Dr. Philip called to convey me in his gig to 
 his house, where we have been most kindly cared for by him 
 and his widowed sister Marianne Corsbie. The fever re- 
 turned intermittently till the 2Gth. 
 
 I have been sweetly comforted, the language of Isaiah 
 cheering me, " I will trust and not be afraid ; for the Lord 
 Jehovah is my strength and my song : He also is become 
 my salvation." But there were saasons when I felt it diffi- 
 cult to say, " Thy will be done." 
 
 In after years Edwin 0. Tregelles said that at this 
 time be could have made the language of the following 
 hymn his own : — 
 
 " My God, Thy service well demands 
 The remnant of my days ; 
 Why was this fleeting breath renewed, 
 But to renew Thy praise ? 
 
160 TRINIDAD. [1S44. 
 
 Thine arms of everlasting; love 
 
 Did this weak frame sustain, 
 When life was hovering o'er the grave, 
 
 And nature sunk with pain. 
 
 Back from the borders of the grave, 
 
 At Thy command I come ; 
 Nor would I urge a speedier flight 
 
 To \\\y celestial home." 
 
 AYe see liiin carrying out liis renewed covenant of 
 service, for lie writes : — ■ 
 
 '^Sth. — "We had a meeting "svitli Dr. Philip, his sister 
 Corsbie, and his children and hers, also several of his man- 
 agers and overseers ; besides these, several of his retainers 
 about the house quietly collected in an adjoining room. 
 Before the close of the meeting one of the overseers in a 
 simple pleasant manner bore his testimony to the strivings 
 of the grace of God in his heart. I felt thankful at the con- 
 clusion that we had had this opportunity, limited as it w^as, 
 of setting before our fellows the importance of not resting 
 on any outward performances or rites, but of knowing their 
 hearts to be changed, and Christ to become their onl}^ hope 
 of glory. 
 
 Deeply, indeed, was this impressed on my mind during 
 my serious illness, when I had nothing to depend on for 
 acceptance but that one great offering whereby " He hath 
 perfected for ever them that are sanctified." 
 
 JOSIAH FORSTER TO E. 0. TrEGELLES AND JaMES JeSUP. 
 
 Tottenham^ First Month 1st, 1844. 
 My dear Friends, — 
 
 . . . The brotherly desire arises while I write, that 
 j-ou may be increasingly united in the bonds of the gospel, 
 and may, from time to time, be permitted to take refresh- 
 ment from the presence of the Lord when reverently pre- 
 senting yourselves together before Him. And that waiting 
 
37.] LETTER FliOM JOSIAH FORSTER. IGl 
 
 in liumility, faith, and love for the fresh putting forth of His 
 Spirit, you may experience quahfication for the work of the 
 day, and may your desires to walk before men as becometh 
 the gospel be blessed. Thus do I, in brotherly sympathy, 
 give expression to these unpremeditated thoughts which 
 come before me. . . . 
 
 Our interest on behalf of these coloured people is such, 
 that we shall be glad to receive any information which you 
 may incline to convey, both as regards morals, intellectual 
 advancement and religion, and also the local advantages of 
 the labouring population. Of Trinidad I should expect a 
 very different account from that of Barbadoes. A Roman 
 Catholic people speaking a different language from ours, 
 much virgin soil, many immigrants recently brought thither, 
 an island increasing in commerce, present to me, who know 
 so little of it, many peculiar features. ... 
 
 It may be no surprise to you to hear that our dear and 
 honoured friend William Allen is released from all the cares 
 and sufferings of time. He died the evening before last at 
 Lindfield. where he has been for the last two or three 
 months. His kind watchful attendants, Lucy Bradshaw 
 and Cornelius and Elizabeth Hanbury, have been with him 
 uninterruptedly for many weeks, also Anna Pease, of Dar- 
 lington. It may truly be said his sun has set in brightness. 
 You would hear of the death of Elizabeth Robson, of 
 Liverpool, after a short illness, just when she was about to 
 leave for religious service in this quarterly meeting. Thus 
 you see we have many warnings, many lessons of instruc- 
 tion. May we wisely profit by them. ... In the re- 
 newed feeling of warm brotherly interest in you, and in 
 your religious engagement, 
 
 I am your affectionate friend, 
 
 JOSIAH FoRSTER. 
 
 George Toivn, Grenada^ Second Month bfJi. — I was well 
 enough to leave Corinth on the 31st of last month, and, 
 
 L. T. 11 
 
162 GRENADA. [1844. 
 
 accompanied by Dr. Philip, we went by steamer from Petit 
 Bourg to Port Espano, where our kind friends, T. B. and 
 Ehza Darracot (from Kingsbridge), received us most kindly. 
 Our voyage hither was pleasantly accomplished, and I felt 
 much benefited by the change. 
 
 Yesterday (First-day), as I was going on deck with James 
 Backhouse's journal in my hand, one of the sailors said to 
 another, for me to hear, " I sa}^, Sam, have you got any 
 book you could lend us? " I quickly said, " I shall be very 
 glad to supply thee, and any of your company, if thou wilt 
 hand out those tin boxes." Whilst he was uncording the 
 box, I said to him, " Would you like us to go forward, and 
 read a chapter in the Bible? " " Yes, sir," he replied, " we 
 should like it very much." I went and told J. Jesup how 
 the way had opened for us. We read Matthew v. to the 
 few who had the courage to stand near us ; they were 
 attentive, and great stillness prevailed ; soon more of the 
 men came quietly up from the forecastle and sat down. 
 After a short pause at the conclusion of the reading, I ad- 
 dressed them on the need that all have of being true 
 followers of Christ ; not in name onl}^, but in heart re- 
 nouncing the devil, and laying hold of the grace of Grod 
 which bringeth salvation ; so that sudden death, ^^•llich is 
 the lot of many sailors, might be to them sudden glory. 
 
 1th. — On reaching George Town we made known to each 
 other how our minds had been respectively exercised con- 
 cerning the Wesleyan ministers, who were in conference at 
 Grenada. 
 
 8^^. — We met sixteen regular ministers from the differ- 
 ent islands, and three or four local preachers. Deep silence 
 prevailed for some time after we were seated, and then 
 ability was given me to express the desire I had felt, that 
 in their councils the Spirit of the Lord might so direct them 
 as that thoir movements might be to His glory; that by 
 them the gospel might be preached in its simplicit}^ as the 
 Holy Spirit may direct ; expressing my belief that if in this 
 
37.] WESLEYAy CONFERENCE. 163 
 
 way Christ crucified were set forth, apart from rites and 
 ceremonies, that the Redeemer's kingdom would rapidly 
 extend. After I sat down, William Moyster rose and said, 
 that on our gathering into silence, the language arose in 
 his mind, " Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for 
 brethren to dwell together in unity : " that he could truly 
 say, "It is good to be here." James Jesup then gave 
 expression to his concern, that rites and ceremonies and 
 plausible modes might have no place in their proceedings. 
 After which praises and prayer were offered to the Lord. 
 It appeared to me that the Spirit of the Lord was amongst 
 us, and much uuity was felt when we dispersed. 
 
CHAPTER X. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 St. Vincent— Letter to his "Wife — Calls on Governor and Macdowall 
 Grant — First Meeting after Illness — Prayers' House— Souffriere 
 Volcano— Death of his Wife— Attends Meeting at Calliaqua — 
 Caribs — Extracts from Journal of James Bickford — Lucia — 
 Letters of Sj-mpathj- from Josiah Forster, John Pease and Mahlon 
 Day. 
 
 Whilst Edwin 0. Tregelles was ill of fever in Trini- 
 dad, his beloved wife died suddenly on the ICth of 
 the First Month, 1844. The following letter was 
 addressed to her four weeks after her decease, while 
 he was still ignorant of his great loss. 
 
 Calder, St. Vincent^ Second Month 15/7*, 1844. 
 
 Dear Jenephee, 
 
 When I finished my last letter at Grenada on the 9th, I 
 fully purposed commencing another at once, that I might 
 detail to thee some of the things left untold in my hastily 
 concluded packet. Three hours after I posted it we went 
 on board the Teviot. The navigation of this route is some- 
 what dangerous from the great number of rocks that lie as 
 a chain connecting Grenada with this island (j'ou will see 
 them on the map), well known by the name of Grenadines. 
 Many of them are very pretty, on some the cultivation of 
 cotton is carried on, and in former times sugar was made 
 in one or two, but this I believe has ceased for want of 
 labourers. 
 
 We arrived at Kingston, St. Yincent, at 3 p.m. of the 
 
 KM 
 
37.] LETTERS TO HIS WIFE. 165 
 
 10th. The harbour is much larger than that at George 
 Town, but, being more open, it is not so safe. 
 
 The agent of the steamers showed us much kind atten- 
 tion, and conducted us to Flemming's Hotel, where we took 
 up our quarters, dining at the pubHc table. There we met 
 with a special magistrate named Edwin Poison. He wel- 
 comed us cordially and invited us to visit him, offering to 
 accompany us in our visits to schools. He mentioned to us 
 the name of Hay Macdowall Grant, a gentleman of known 
 philanthropy, who would be glad to see us. 
 
 As the day after our arrival was First-day, we remained 
 quietly at our quarters, excepting that we enjoyed a few 
 strolls for exercise on the high ground at the back of the 
 town. We had our morning sitting as usual. Read por- 
 tions of our letters to each other ; and filled up the interval 
 with Samuel Fothergill's Memoirs and James Backhouse's 
 Narrative. 
 
 We were much impressed by the quiet and orderly pro- 
 ceedings throughout the town, and at our inn. It was a 
 day of rest, and I hope of spiritual refreshment to many 
 besides ourselves, which it is pleasant to contemplate, 
 especially if contrasted with some other districts which we 
 have visited. Moreover, I believe it to be the result of 
 Christian principle, here grown into practice. We were 
 told by a police magistrate, named Ross, who called on us, 
 that when he came out in 1810, the only place of worship 
 in the island was a small and poor Wesleyan Chapel in 
 Kingston. Now various denominations have good chapels 
 there, and we learn that they are numerously scattered 
 over the cultivated portions of the island. 
 
 On Second-day we called on the Governor, Sir Richard 
 Doherty, to whom we were introduced by letter from Sir 
 Charles Grey, Governor of Barbadoes. Our reception was 
 most kind. He invited us to stay at his cottage ; this we did 
 not accept, but engaged to dine with him the following day. 
 
 On returning to the inn we learnt that James R. Douglas, 
 
166 ST. rJXCEXT. [l&il. 
 
 of Colonaree (my young friend with wliom I "became ac- 
 quainted on board the Forth) had arrived with a gig and 
 two saddle horses to convey us to the residence of Thomas 
 Mclntire, with whom he resides. This did not accord with 
 our previous arrangements, and we felt constrained to post- 
 pone availing ourselves of the kindness. 
 
 It was refreshing to see the nice schools. Sir Richard 
 Doherty went with us, and at the Episcopalian School we 
 met many members of the committee, some of whom had 
 received their education in that school, which was estab- 
 lished for the coloured class in 1822. 
 
 Fever was very prevalent, so that we felt well pleased to 
 leave Kingston yesterday morning. We started after break- 
 fast, on horseback, accompanied by a special magistrate 
 named Struth, having a man to carry our luggage on his 
 head. In passing through the seaport village of Calliaqua 
 we stayed to see a school of sixty children under the care of 
 the Episcopalians. 
 
 After we had arrived and lunched at Calder, the residence 
 of Hay Macdowall Grant, we went with him to see a school 
 on his property, of ninety boys and girls, under the care of 
 the Wesleyans. H. M. Grant seemed quite at home amongst 
 the children. 
 
 We have believed it right to appoint a meeting in the 
 schoolroom ; and this morning James Jesup and I have been 
 riding amongst the adjoining estates to ascertain whether 
 the notice was duly spread, and also that we might converse 
 a little with the labourers. We are pleased with their 
 intelligence. It is premature to give any opinion of their 
 character and condition, but the little we have seen of the 
 people in this island pleases us much, and tends to cheer 
 and encourage. 
 
 Though I have not alluded to my health, thou wilt con- 
 clude, and correctly so, that it is much improved. I feel as 
 if I had nearly regained my former standard. I am not 
 unmindful of the mercy shown me ; daily do I rejoice in 
 
37.] FREE VILLAGES. 1G7 
 
 my portion, and can feelingly unite in the language, " Oh, 
 that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for 
 His wonderful works to the children of men." 
 
 Hay M. Grant is an advocate for free independent villages 
 for the negro labourers. He has one in the midst of his 
 estates, which at its formation, and in the early stage of its 
 establishment was a great annoyance to him ; his labourers 
 left him to build their own cots, and till the ground which 
 they had purchased. Now, however, he reaps the benefit, for 
 whilst some planters are losing their labourers, who roam 
 as they please, and without tie, he has a large population 
 of persons bound to the spot by their interest in their own 
 houses and land, who prefer working for him rather than go 
 to a distance to labour. This free village is called Victoria ; 
 it is within half a mile of Calder, and forms a pretty object 
 from the windows of the drawing-room in which I now 
 write. Victoria does not belong to Hay M. Grant, or rather, 
 the land did not ; but he is so satisfied of the policy and 
 benefit of the measure, that he is about to appropriate a 
 piece of ground on a distant estate to the same object. 
 "Within three miles of this place another of these villages is 
 to be met with. 
 
 IQtli. — Our meeting at the school-house or chapel on this 
 estate was numerously attended, although the evening was 
 wet and the paths very dirty, the building, which will seat 
 six hundred persons, being nearly full. We felt thankful 
 that we had been able to meet this interesting compan^^, 
 and also that the Lord by His Spirit had been amongst us. 
 The prospect of this meeting had felt formidable to me, it 
 being the first we have appointed since my illness, so that 
 there has been a lapse of two months, the last being at 
 Grenada before we left for Trinidad. 
 
 George Town^ Idth. — We called at Colonaree, on Thomas 
 Mclntire, who is the manager of John Sterling's estate. 
 Here I met with my young friend James E. Douglas. He 
 is at this estate as an overseer, learning the duties of a 
 
168 ST. VINCENT. [1S44. 
 
 planter. It was interesting to me to see the spot where 
 J. and S. Sterling had resided whilst in this island, amid 
 scenery of unusual beauty and grandeur ; and to see the 
 house that replaced the one which was blown away over 
 their heads in 1831. . . . 
 
 In coming from Calder to this place we had to cross an 
 almost endless numbar of little valleys, and our road has 
 in consequence been very tortuous, sometimes at the edge 
 of a precipice fifty to a hundred feet above a roaring sea, 
 with one hundred feet of soft vertical rock above us, and 
 then suddenly turning up a valley four or five hundred 
 yards. The cliffs and deep cuttings reminded me con- 
 stantly of the road between Charmouth and Lyme. . . , 
 
 2l6'^. — Two days ago we rode out before breakfast to see 
 several estates situated at the back of George Town. We 
 saw many of the labourers busy at work. Some of the 
 gangs had task work which could be completed by eleven 
 o'clock. Sometimes they begin their task at five, and finish 
 at nine o'clock. They have all the rest of the day for their 
 own grounds. We arranged to have a meeting that after- 
 noon at Rooabacca estate, in a building appropriated for 
 meetings for worship, commonly used by the Wesleyans 
 about once a fortnight. We gave notice of the meeting at 
 several estates. 
 
 After breakfast we paid attention to a nice school of 
 ninety boys and girls, conducted by James Ogilvie. They 
 do not read as well as children of the class in other schools 
 we have seen, but spell well and answer questions agreeably. 
 
 In the afternoon we kept our appointment ; and, on going 
 to the building to attend the meeting, found that it was 
 quite empty. However, I felt best satisfied to go and take 
 my seat, and had a precious season of comfort before any of 
 the labourers arrived. These soon filled the place to over- 
 flowing, so that some stood outside, and there they were as 
 well circumstanced as if they were inside, for the construc- 
 tion of the building is simple, the sides being formed of 
 
37.] CARIB SCHOOL. 1G9 
 
 upright posts wattled half-way np, and the roof thatched 
 with cane tops. 
 
 Yesterday we started after an early breakfast to visit a 
 settlement of Caribs who are located near Sandy Bay. We 
 were two hours going there, walking our horses. Our road 
 lay for half the way over very rough and steep ground, 
 across deep, stony, dry ravines, and by a narrow path 
 under thick brushwood. In some places the descents and 
 ascents were so precipitous as to oblige me to dismount, 
 though I had been accustomed to some very bad roads in 
 Wales. 
 
 We made our way to the school, of which we had had 
 accounts that led to our expecting something capital ; but 
 instead of this the room was empty, and the master, Thomas 
 Laurain, was absent. Our companion blew the shell, and 
 soon the master made his appearance with cutlass [the 
 tool for gathering in the canes] in hand. He only keeps 
 school two days in the week, for which he receives ?>d. per 
 week from each child, and I believe he has an allowance 
 from some society in England. He and his wife are Caribs. 
 On asking how many scholars he had, he said, " Not many "' ; 
 and at last I screwed out that he had about twelve. Not 
 more than ' hree or four could be collected at first. I heard 
 one of these, a nice little girl of eight years old, read in the 
 New Testament ; and then opened my treasures of work- 
 bags, thimbles, pictures and tracts for her to choose from, 
 to her delight. This gave an uncommon impulse to the 
 scene. Sukey and Jack and many others were called, 
 and the shell again blown lustily, and soon we were sur- 
 rounded by old and young. Only three could read in the 
 New Testament, and other children could manage to read 
 words of one syllable. The Carib children are really beauti- 
 ful, with a lovely expression, such as I have not seen in 
 any other children since I left England. 
 
 We had a comforting meeting in the schoolroom with 
 about thirty adults, to whom gospel truths were preached. 
 
170 ST. VINCENT. [1844. 
 
 and prayer was offered for the increase of joy and peace 
 in believing and obeying that gospel. "We should pro- 
 bably have called on some of them in their huts, which are 
 scattered numerously amongst plantains and palms and 
 bread-fruit and cocoanut trees, on the sides of precipitous 
 slopes and rich ravines, but rain fell copiously while we 
 were there, and rendered it unfit to go amongst so much 
 foliage and " bush," as the low scrub is called, which is very 
 wetting even when passing through it on horseback. 
 
 Our companion in this visit was Samuel Crichlow, 
 manager of Orange Hill estate, and coroner of the district. 
 "We were introduced to him, and being unable to proceed 
 with us when we called, he followed, and overtook us when 
 within about a furlong of the place where we needed his 
 guidance. He was educated by Benjamin G-ilkes at Nails- 
 worth, and spoke of him with lively interest. 
 
 In the afternoon we met an interesting company in the 
 " prayers' house " at Lot 14 estate. This erection was 
 similar to the one we used the day before, only larger, and 
 situated in a thicket of palm and bread-fruit trees. The 
 meeting was crowded, many outside standing ; we had the 
 company of some of the managers and overseers. Help 
 was again afforded to take of the things of God and to hand 
 them toothers; we left Avitli grateful and humble feelings, 
 which were renewed in our sitting together this morning, 
 when an Ebenezer was afresh raised, where we could ac- 
 knowledge that " hitherto hath the Lord helped us," and 
 that we had lacked nothing. 
 
 The eruption of the Souffriere, which took place in 1812, 
 was attended with serious consequences to this island, as 
 well as to Barbadoes, which, though eighty miles to the east- 
 ward, was on that occasion covered for four or five inches 
 deep with the ashes of this volcano. This is the more remark- 
 able, seeing that Barbadoes is to the windward. Though 
 thus deluged with dust the island will be ultimately bene- 
 fited, as it has proved an enricher of that exhausted soil. 
 
37.] SOUFFRIERE. 171 
 
 Many estates in this island were injured by having their 
 fertile lowland destroyed by the streams of lava and scoria 
 which overwhelmed vast tracts. AVe passed, in going from 
 George Town to the Carib country, the dry beds of five or 
 six occasional streams, down which water used almost con- 
 stantly to flow ; but now some of them are full, nearly level 
 with the banks, of black stones, gravel and fine sand. One 
 of these is about 150 yards wide, and another about eighty 
 yards ; they have a remarkable appearance. Thirty years 
 have passed away, and yet not a blade of any green thing 
 varies the blackened plains. We were told that the river 
 pursues its way under the surface on which we rode. The 
 trembling of the earth was so evident during a portion of 
 the days that the mountain was pouring out its treasures 
 of darkness, that many persons believed, or apprehended, 
 that the whole island would sink or be swallowed up in the 
 ocean. 
 
 This island affords us a deeply interesting field for labour. 
 "We prefer it to any we have yet visited. A large propor- 
 tion of the people avow their fondness for religious instruc- 
 tion, but of course many of these are professors only. 
 
 I feel disposed to complete my letter by my signature 
 now, leaving space for addition if opportunity admit, and 
 remaining with much love to the dear circle and friends 
 around. 
 
 Thy very affectionate husband, 
 
 E. 0. Tregelles. 
 
 The Journal continues : — 
 
 George Town, 18th. — We had a large meeting at eleven 
 o'clock in the Wesleyan Chapel, when much liberty was felt 
 in preaching the gospel ; the need of repenting of sin and 
 forsaking it, and of belief in and obedience to our Lord and 
 Saviour was much dwelt on. We had another meeting at 
 four, which was attended by the inhabitants of the town, 
 but not many negroes. 
 
172 ST. VINCENT. [1&14. 
 
 Daring this day ray mind was often occupied in tlie sweet 
 remembrance of the mercies showered upon us seven years 
 since, when my heart was sorely tried by the serious illness 
 of my precious Jenepher. In remembering these things I 
 can say, "Surely goodness and mercy are still following 
 us, and may we dwell in the house of the Lord for ever ! " 
 
 Kingston, 2Sfh. — As soon as I had penned the foregoing, 
 many pressing duties prevented me from proceeding with 
 the narrative of our engagements, and at five o'clock on the 
 afternoon of the 2Gth inst. a packet of letters arrived for 
 me, which contained the afflictive intelligence that my 
 ever-precious Jenepher had been taken from me, having, 
 I firmly believe, fallen asleep in Jesus on the morning of 
 First Month 16th ; and thus have my prayers for her, and 
 hers for herself, that she might be kept from falling, and be 
 of the number of the redeemed, been answered. 
 
 It cheers and animates me in my pilgrimage, especially 
 in the work now before me in this portion of our Redeemer's 
 heritage, that her heart was strongly bound to it, and I now 
 rejoice that she so much promoted my entering on this field 
 of labour. 
 
 A fresh sense was also given me, more than I have ever 
 felt before, of the mercy of God in Christ Jesus in providing 
 for her and all mankind a means of reconciliation with God 
 and admission to the glorious condition of the redeemed, 
 which I doubt not is now her happy portion. Already have 
 I heard the whisperings of her sweet earnest spirit, " My 
 Edwin, if thou continuest to love me, feed my lambs which 
 I left in thy charge." Renewedly do I bless the Lord for 
 these treasures, and I crave that T may be instrumental in 
 leading them forward in the paths of peace, and effectually 
 showing them the Lamb of God who taketh away the sin 
 of the world, according to the desire and endeavours of 
 their blessed mother. 
 
 In reference to my union with my precious wife, whom 
 the Lord has seen meet to withdraw from me, I can in 
 
37.) MEETING AT CALLIAQUA. 173 
 
 sincerity express my belief that the Lord gave, and for this 
 I bless His holy name ; and seeing that He has also taken, 
 I crave ability so to abide in the dwelling-place of the Lord 
 as that I may see His mercy in this also, and eventually join 
 her to celebrate the praises of the Lord God and the Lamb 
 in her pure and joyous dwelling-place for ever. 
 
 In one of her last letters she says, " I feel interested in 
 everything thou writes. I have not written half what I 
 want to, but it would not be good for me to write much 
 more. May the consoling language be spoken to me, ' Let 
 her alone ; she hath done what she could.' " 
 
 The morning of the 27th was occupied in reperusing the 
 last notes I had received from my darling Jenepher, and 
 those of my dear sisters. I had a kind sympathetic call 
 from James Nibbs Brown, who engaged in prayer on my 
 behalf. 
 
 AVe went in the afternoon to Calliaqua to attend a meeting 
 which we had appointed before we received the letters ; 
 700 persons were present. May the blessing of the Lord 
 rest on our endeavours. Before I concluded to proceed with 
 that engagement I waited for best counsel, and believed it 
 was the will of the Lord that we should pursue our object. 
 
 29^7l — AVe attended a meeting in the AVesleyan Chapel, 
 where we met 1,700 persons. Much of the labour devolved 
 on James Jesup, as at Calliaqua. He spoke of the object we 
 had in view in coming amongst them. I addressed them 
 on the importance of each knowing his heart to be changed. 
 Reference was also made to John the Baptist, who came as 
 the forerunner of our Lord to prepare His way, baptizing 
 with water, which was to give way to the baptism of the 
 Holy Ghost and of fire. That John made Jesus known to 
 his own followers as the Lamb of God that taketh away the 
 sin of the world. That all present had felt the strivings of 
 the Lord's grace in their hearts. He had given warning 
 too, and that recently, for when He made their mountains 
 to tremble, had He shaken them a little more, none would 
 
17 J ST. VIXCEyT. [1&44. 
 
 have escaped to tell the tcale. They were pleaded with not 
 to delay for another visitation, but to give up their hearts 
 to the Lord, and know Him to rule in them and to become 
 their Redeemer, seeing that " other foundation can no man 
 lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ." 
 
 Prayer was offered that we might become the temples of 
 the Lord, and that laying aside our own righteousness as 
 filthy rags, we might be clothed with the pure robe of 
 Christ's righteousness, and thus stand at the awful tribunal 
 with acceptance. 
 
 When allusion was made to the earthquake, as a proof of 
 the Lord's power to prove His cause, a thrill of assent, 
 " Yes, yes ! " passed through the vast assembl}^, which was 
 preserved in much solemnity the whole time. 
 
 Bm'onallie^ Third Month, 2nd. — Yesterday rode twelve 
 miles to thisplace, where Ave had a meeting in theWesleyan 
 School Chapel ; 400 were collected, I had to speak on the 
 language, " He that cometh to God must believe that He 
 is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek 
 Him." 
 
 Chdteau-belair, Srd. — Arrived here yesterday and met with 
 a truly kind reception from our friends James and Fanny 
 Bickford, whom we had previously met at Tobago. 
 
 I have felt low and much tried to-day, feeling my state of 
 strippedness more than I have before realized. At times 
 panting to be going forward with our work, that I may the 
 more quickly join my precious children and sisters, but have 
 felt restrained from this, lest I should do the work of the 
 Lord deceitfully. 
 
 BaronaJlie, Ath. — Our meeting at Chateau-belair last even- 
 ing was largely attended. Many of the upper classes of that 
 district were present, to some of whom the doctrine of the 
 cross and the consequence of sin was very unpalatable, so as 
 to induce a few to behave badly ; but this did not prevent 
 honesty and faithfulness on our part. 
 
 After breakfast this morning James Bickford, J. Jesup 
 
37.] JAMES BICKFORD. 175 
 
 and I set out for Morne Ronde, the Carib settlement near 
 the foot of the Soufifriere. We were accompanied by two 
 men on foot, and were met near WalKboo by John Lewis, 
 the captain of the Caribs, who came to aid us in passing a 
 perilous portion of our road, where the sea washed up close 
 to the cliff, and rendered it dangerous to pass, the waves 
 being unusually high. We were favoured to get along 
 safely, though not without much alarm. We left our horses 
 about half a mile from the settlement, and walked over the 
 rocks and masses of basalt that covered the shore, and up a 
 beautiful, well-cultivated ravine. 
 
 AVe found an interesting group of fifteen children at the 
 school, five of whom could read in the New Testament. 
 About fifty adults sat down with us, and a precious meeting 
 we had ; a more solemn silence I never felt, and ability was 
 given to speak of the work of regeneration as essential to 
 redemption. 
 
 It was interesting to meet thus with the intelligent rem- 
 nant of a race who have been cruelly oppressed by our an- 
 cestors ; but now they and we, by obedience to the law of 
 the Lord, have come into the condition of fellowship. 
 
 The black Caribs raise great quantities of provisions and 
 fruit for sale, build canoes, make baskets, and catch fish. 
 It is a rare occurrence for a Carib to be brought before the 
 magistrates. 
 
 The following extracts from the " Autobiography of 
 James Bickford " refer to the intercourse he had with 
 Edwin 0. Tregelles and James Jesup. 
 
 " It was our happiness once more to entertain Messrs. 
 Tregelles and Jesup in our humble home at Chateau-belair. 
 They visited the plantations that they might see for them- 
 selves the condition of the field labourers. I accompanied 
 these worthy men to the black Carib settlement along the 
 
176 ST. ^I^X'EXT. [ISU. 
 
 sea-coast, about seven miles from Chateau-belair. We passed 
 through Fitzhugher, Richmond, and two other plantations on 
 our way thither, that our friends might watch the process of 
 cutting, carting, and crushing the sugar canes at the mills. 
 The crop season is one of a cheerful character to Avhites and 
 blacks alike. Extempore songs in the cane fields, and will- 
 ing co-operation at the works, mark the recurrence of every 
 day's engagements. At that time so well did the planters 
 and labourers understand each other, that a large return 
 was a mutual satisfaction, ' Plenty of sugar good for Buckra 
 and nigger too,' was the expressed belief of emplo^^ers and 
 employed equally. 
 
 "Arriving at the fort Morne Ronde, the head man, John 
 Lewis, met us and conducted us up along the rocky steeps 
 to the solitary and mountainous home of these sons of the 
 forest. The shell was blown, and the people came to the 
 house of prayer, Mr, Tregelles conducted the service. 
 Every word he uttered was full of dignified courtesy, whilst 
 his references to the terrible struggles of their forefathers 
 with those Europeans, who had reduced their once powerful 
 tribe to a mere remnant, were cautious and pathetic. The 
 prayers offered by these christian Englishmen before part- 
 ing were such as could only be uttered by men accustomed 
 to ponder over the misfortunes of aboriginal races with tear- 
 ful regrets and burning shame." 
 
 After this visit to the Carib Settlement E. 0. T. and 
 J. J. returned to Kingston, from whence he wrote : — 
 
 Kingston^ lOth^ First Day. — Whilst at breakfast we had 
 a call from four women of the Wesleyan Society, who wished 
 for a little talk with us. They seemed to be aware of the 
 importance of a change of heart. They told us that if 
 any Quakers came again to this island they should not want 
 accommodation. As soon as this party left, we went to the 
 gaol, accompanied by John le Gall, the Governor's aide-de- 
 
:^1.] TIMES OF llEFRESHhSG. 177 
 
 camp. Our interview with tlie prisoners and their keepers 
 felt relieving and comforting to me. 
 
 Wo retired to my chamber, where I had to keep silence 
 before the Lord, desiring that my aye. might be kept single 
 to Him in all my movements, that I may really be able to 
 teach transgressors His ways, and that sinners may be con- 
 verted unto Him. In the afternoon we were, at a meeting 
 in the Wesleyan Chapel at Layou, where both of us received 
 help to minister to those assembled. And now we feel at 
 liberty to leave this island. I am thankful for the mercies 
 shown me. I have had deeper plunges than I ever before 
 experienced. I came here in great bodily and spiritual 
 weakness, and have been refreshed in body, and strengthened 
 in spirit for the Lord's service. 
 
 Castries^ Lucia, 14:th. — We left Kingston on the l'2tli by 
 the Thames steamer ; on which I was accosted by a boy, who 
 called me by my name, and I found that he was James 
 •Gillingham, who had been a scholar at the British and 
 Foreign School, Falmouth. I was also spoken to by a 
 Spaniard whom I had supplied with a Testament in Fal- 
 mouth gaol. AVe landed at eleven o'clock at night. On 
 going to the first house we were promptly told that we 
 could not be received. I was taken to another; there 
 also the hostess said " No," but I pleaded, " Canst thou 
 not make up beds for us on sofas?" Then she relented, 
 and prepared a bed on the floor. We preferred arranging 
 our luggage in front of a sofa, so as to raise the mattress 
 i'rom the ground, and thus had six hours of refreshing 
 sleep. 
 
 In our time of waiting on the Lord after breakfast, James 
 Jesup was engaged to give thanks for past favours, and to 
 pray for a continuance of Divine regard, even if it might 
 be to the humbling of the creature. In silence I was com- 
 forted by the language, "My God shall supply all your need 
 according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus," on which 
 I desire to lay hold, and to have my faith strengthened by 
 
 L. T. •' - 
 
178 LUCIA. [1844. 
 
 the Lord's power, knowing His grace to be made perfect in 
 m3'' weakness and strippedness. 
 
 The letters I received j'esterday from home had the eflfect 
 of probing my recent wound very deeply, though the cordial 
 was attempted to be administered, but how vain in such 
 cases is the help of man. I seemed destitute of that sustain- 
 ing power which had before been granted for my support in 
 my extremity, perhaps because I did not sufficiently seek it, 
 trusting too much to past experience, and in degree depend- 
 ing on myself, so that I proved that " he that trusteth to his 
 own heart is a fool,'' and the result was that I had more of 
 conflict than I have known for a long time past. 
 
 JOSIAH FOKSTEK TO E. O. Tj^KGELLES. 
 
 Folkestone, Third Month 2U^//, l^U. 
 My dear Feiend,- — 
 
 It has been a great favour that th}' mind has been kept 
 so calm and so trustful during the time thou wast on a bed 
 of sickness, and that thou wast in the way of good medical 
 advice and kind helpful friends. May the Lord be pleased 
 during the remainder of jonv journey, and to the end of j^our- 
 pilgi'imagc, to supi)ly all your needs through the riches of 
 His mercy in Christ Jesus, 
 
 Before this reaches thee I apprehend thou wilt have- 
 heard of thy heavy loss in the death of thy dearest earthly 
 friend. . . . Whilst I doubt not thou felt the peculiar 
 uncertainty of your meeting again here on earth, the in- 
 telligence will have very acutely awakened the tenderest 
 emotions. . . . It is a remarkable cdincidence that thou 
 and thy dear cousin Samuel Fox were deprived of those- 
 most dear to you just ab(jut the same period of time. He 
 has been amongst us a striking example of Christian sub- 
 mission. We feel our loss not a small one, but we ought to 
 rejoi<;e with thankfulness in thinking of th<' gospel laboiu's,. 
 the bright example, and the pleasant, instructive society 
 
37.] LETTERS OF SYMPATHY. n\) 
 
 which lias been ours in having Maria Fox amongst us the 
 List few years. . . . 
 
 The devoteduess of our dear friend John Hodgkin, jun., is 
 striking. He has been pursuing his rehgious engagements 
 in Suffolk, Peter Bedford is gone with him. . . , 
 
 I write this, expecting in two or three hours to go across 
 to Boulogne in company with Joseph John (xurney and his 
 wife, who, after spending a little time in Paris, are proposing 
 to travel southward as far as Bordeaux and Toulouse. J. J, 
 Gurney goes out to complete the visit which he had in pros- 
 pect when abroad last summer. . , . 
 
 I should be glad of those observations which thou art 
 kindly intending to send, on the general working of the free- 
 dom of the slaves in those islands which you have visited. 
 May the Lord be graciously pleased to l>less your labours 
 of love, and to keep you in safety, humility, and trust, be- 
 fore Him, replenishing your hearts from day to day with a 
 sense of His goodness and providential care, and giving you 
 to feel the sweet incomes of His love, and the guidance of 
 His blessed Spirit. 
 
 Thy sincere friend, 
 
 josiah foester. 
 
 John Pease to Edwin 0. Tregelles. 
 
 Halem, Ohio, Eighth Month 2Gth, 1844. 
 My beloved Friend,- — 
 
 . . . My heart turned towards thee with much emo- 
 tion as, from one source or another, I learnt the great be- 
 reavement, and I apprehend the consequent trial of thj'' 
 faith pennitted by the All-wise Disposer of events ; it now 
 appears that in His own time He hath condescended to 
 prove to thee that He wounds to heal. He alone knows how 
 much is requisite for the purpose of teaching the full mean- 
 ing of the truth, that the trial of your faith is much more 
 precious than of gold that perisheth. He alone can tell how 
 
180 LUCIA. [18d4. 
 
 much either flesh or spirit can bear when such reduction of 
 self is going forAvard. . . . 
 
 During my four or five weeks' sojourn in Virginia and 
 Carolina, I had some opportunities of seeing what slavery 
 is. Together with a solid concern amongst Friends here for 
 its extinction, there is a measure of that indifference, by a 
 yielding to the assumed difficulties attending its extinction, 
 which is the natural result of living more or less in contact 
 with the evil. I love to have the opportunity of informing 
 them of your visiting coloured people, thy being attended 
 b}' physicians of that class, and the results of emancipation 
 generall}'. On this account, and for my own comfort, may 
 I hope to hear from thee soon again. 
 
 I salute thee and thy dear companion in the love of the 
 everlasting gospel, desiring that the presence of Him through 
 whom its blessings are brought to light may be largely with 
 3'ou, 3'our wisdom, strength, and joy ; that your labours may 
 be abundantly blessed, and your peace flow. 
 
 Thy brother in the tribulations, consolations, and hope of 
 the Gospel, 
 
 John Pease. 
 
 P.S.— I have met Avith uniform kindness, I think I may 
 say openness, ever^^ where. 
 
 Mahlon Day to Edwin 0. Teegelles. 
 
 Xew Yorl; Xinth Month bth, 1844. 
 Esteemed Friend, — 
 
 The enclosed letter from our beloved friend, John Pease, 
 I forward with much pleasure, and I wish to add that I feel 
 a good deal of sympathy with thee and thy dear companion 
 in the visit you are now performing in the West Indies, 
 having been over much of the ground myself with my be- 
 loved friend, Joseph John Gurney. There was much that 
 enlisted our feelings in our progress : nothing more than 
 the readiness of all classes, more particularly the coloured 
 
37.] POETIiY BY HIS SFSTEIt. 18J 
 
 population, to receive our visit, and the order and solemnity 
 of the people in the vast assemblies v.diich upon short notice 
 convened. 
 
 May your labours of love be blessed to many, and you 
 receive the blessed reward of the faithful labourers in the 
 Lord's vineyard. I trust you will be preserved every way 
 in your travels and exercises among the West Indian Islands, 
 and I cordially invite both of you, if 3'ou should think best 
 to return to England b}' way of the States, to accept of our 
 house, No. 52, Henry Street, as a resting place while in New 
 York. 
 
 With feelings of sympathy and love, 
 
 I am, th}'' assured friend, 
 
 Marlon Day. 
 
 THE WANDEEER AND THE SWALLOWS. 
 
 Bright birds of summer, liave 3-e seen 
 
 My liome, ray native land ? 
 Oh, could ye tell, 3-0 would I ween. 
 
 News of that distant strand. 
 
 The dear ones, are they grouping- still, 
 
 Around the evening fire, 
 With hearts that fond affections fill , 
 
 For me, their absent sire ? 
 
 Are all still there ? the unbroken chain — 
 
 The mother witli her three V 
 Or must we never meet again 
 
 Till in Eternity ? 
 
 Stranger ! if all thy .joys were flown, 
 
 All in their youthful bloom. 
 Still must thou say, '"His will be done," 
 
 Who gave and may resume. 
 
 Oh, stranger! by the distant hearth, 
 
 Thy stricken children weeji 
 For that dear form which gave them birth. 
 
 Now couched iu dreandess sleep. 
 
182 LUCIA. [1841. 
 
 Fond words foi- tliee the last she stvnng, 
 
 For thee the pra\er at ni.tcht. 
 Ahiiost thy name upon her tongue, 
 
 !She took her painless tlight. 
 
 Stranger, farewell ! an unseen Hand 
 
 Hath led us from thine isle, 
 Tlie same restore thee to thy land, 
 
 And to thy children's smile. 
 
 Anna P. Fox. 
 
CHAPTER XI. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 Lucia — Meeting iu Court House, Castries — Mico Schools — River Doree 
 — Voyage in Canoe — Tousmassie — Nautilus — Visit to Gaol — 
 Dominica — Call on President — Coasting Voyage — Meetings in 
 Wesleyan Chapels— Mount Wallis — Canoe Building — Visit to 
 Caribs — Marj' Dalrymple — Antigua — Earthquake, 1843 — Call on 
 Governor Sir C. Fitzroy — Archdeacon Holberton — Meeting in 
 Scotch Kirk — The Moravian Missions — "VVesleyan Sunday Schools 
 — F. W. Hougk — greetings in Wesleyan and Moravian Chapels. 
 
 LuciA^ Third Month 17th, 1844. — A meetiug with the in- 
 habitants of Castries was held in the Court House. This 
 was probably the first ever held bj^ Friends in Liicia. In 
 much weakness I went to the meeting, which was fully 
 -attended, many of the wealthy class being present. Ability 
 was given to preach .Jesus as the Sanctifier, Redeemer, High 
 Priest and Intercessor. I have seldom known the increase 
 'of the Lord's power spreading over all as on that occasion. 
 Many were talking, and almost jesting, when we com- 
 menced ; all were calmed down before the close, and I be- 
 lieve some left with the intention of thinking on these 
 -things. The Governor and his daughter were present, and 
 ■he renewed his invitation for us to visit him on our return 
 from the southern part of this island. 
 
 Eker Doree, Wth. — Yesterday we left Castries for this 
 ■place, accompanied by James N. Gordon, agent for the Mico 
 Schools. These schools (so called from the lady who en- 
 dowed them) were established for the coloured people. We 
 Siired a pirogue, a large canoe, to convey us twenty-five 
 
184 LUCIA. [1844- 
 
 miles to Souffriere for forty-eight dollars. We sailed gaily 
 out till we reached the open sea. and then our hearts quailed 
 with apparent danger of an upset, so that we agreed with 
 the men to take down the sail and row us with five paddles 
 on being paid two dollars more. They were satisfied, and 
 worked well. AVe quite enjo^'ed our cruise, passing many 
 small bays which are the mouths of deep ravines and valley's.. 
 The cliffs also were beautiful, showing sections of volcanic 
 debris; sand, basalt and boulders lying in strata in some 
 places, and in others, large masses of basalt were exhibited 
 in a fine variety of its conchoidal fracture. 
 
 We reached Souffriere in four hours, and were met on the 
 beach liy the Episcopalian minister of this district, who, 
 hearing of our approach, came to greet us kindly, and to 
 conduct us to the special magistrate, Johnston, who had pre- 
 pared horses for us at the request of the Governor, and sent 
 forward our luggage under charge of a j)olicoman. Such is- 
 the reception given to Quakers now-a-da3's ! 
 
 We are no^^' staying at the residence of some ladies,, 
 named Alexander, who are owners and occupiers of two 
 sugar estates, on one of which, the Eiver Doree, they live,. 
 Their labourers are chiefly Protestants, and these sisters use 
 continued efforts to check Popery and spread their own 
 opinions. At their family worship twice a day many of 
 their people attend, besides some of the children of the Mico- 
 School. 
 
 After dinner, at six, we met a large compan\- in their- 
 dining-hall. At the close of their usual service I gave ex- 
 pression to my feelings freely, jiartly in French. Prayer 
 was also offered for the growth of the good seed, for the 
 sanctificatioii of those present, and for the spread of the- 
 gospel in this land by their means. 
 
 This morning we visited the Mico School ; fifty-six on. 
 tiK^ list, forty-two averages attendance. The labour of the- 
 estate was lessened to set a larger number at liberty to meet 
 us than otherwise would have come. Our kind friends gave- 
 
'67.] CANOE VOYAGE. 18r»- 
 
 US breakfast at six, at tlie close of which I read the 118th 
 Psahii, and addressed the sisters and their schoohnaster. It 
 was a uniting season, and a satisfactory^ close of a visit of no 
 common character. 
 
 We left them at seven, and proceeded a quarter of a mile 
 to the mouth of the River Doree, where a canoe was waiting' 
 for us. We took our seats in the canoe whilst it was a- 
 ground, and were launched by the men into the water. 
 Thej skilfully managed to avoid the billows that rolled in,, 
 and, watching their opportunity, pushed off. Our friends 
 assure us that these canoes are safe, for if they do upset, you 
 only lose your luggage ; the canoe always floats, and by 
 laying hold of it, all the passengers are supported. The 
 negroes soon bale out the water, and in half an hour are 
 ready to encounter further dangers. 
 
 Casfviesj 23nL — Our visit to the south has been accom- 
 plished to our comfort. At Canelle we bad a meeting with 
 many of the labourers on the estate. The manager sat b}' 
 us, and interpreted sentence by sentence what we expressed. 
 He is a Roman Catholic, but performed his part with fair- 
 ness, I believe, though many things he expressed were at 
 variance with the doctrines of his Church. We heard after- 
 wards that the people were well satisfied with the meeting. 
 I believe it would not be difficult to induce manj^ of these 
 negroes to renounce Poper}'' for a spiritual religion, though 
 it may not be easy to induce them to relinquish one set of 
 forms for another set of forms. 
 
 Next morning we proceeded to Tousmassi, which, as well 
 as Canelle, belongs to W. Muter, who has possessed himself 
 by purchase of many estates at prices far below their real 
 value, as the climate and political condition of the island is 
 repulsive to Englishmen. 
 
 At Tousmassi we called together a few persons who were 
 disposed to meet us. They were Protestants, mostly Scotch, 
 We felt sj^mpathy with them as sheep having no shepherd, 
 never visited by their own pastors. We directed their at- 
 
186 • LUCIA. I18i4. 
 
 tention to our great High Priest, whom they would prove 
 Avoiild be all-sufficient for them. 
 
 From Tousmassi we returned on horseback to ^'ieux Fort, 
 where we lodged in the simple wooden dwelling of the Mico 
 schoolmaster, who hindly gave up his bed and home to us. 
 
 Vieux Fort is under Komish influence. On a hill near the 
 town a lai'ge cross has been erected, bearing an imag«.^ of our 
 Lord. Such is the superstition and idolatry of these people 
 •that on most headlands which we passed along the coast, 
 Avliich are the points of danger in canoe navigation, they 
 have erected small sentry boxes of stone, containing images 
 •of Mar}', the mother of our Lord, to whom they make their 
 cross in passing, in token of their dedication. Anything but 
 the real thing. 
 
 Yesterday morning we embarked in a pirogue for Castries, 
 accompanied liy J. N. Gordon and several of his Mico 
 teachers, who meet in town to discuss their matters. We 
 passed a nautilus with his gay sail set, fringed with purple. 
 When storms and dangers arise, this wise creature draws in 
 •its sail, and finds safety in sinking deep. So would I do. 
 
 24:th. — Yesterday we went to Vielle Ville to breakfast with 
 John Reddie, the Chief Justice, and his wife. We had in- 
 teresting conversation, and they were addressed on the 
 importance of being disciples of Christ in heart as well as 
 in name. 
 
 2'^fh.- — Yesterday being First-da}', we went at ten o'clock 
 to the gaol. We saw all the prisoners in their cells. Some 
 small cells had five prisoners in each, and very close, smell- 
 ing like the den of wild beasts. We remonstrated, and were 
 told that they could not give more space. Afterwards the 
 prisoners were assembled in a long open gallery', where they 
 were addressed on the concerns of their never-dying souls. 
 The Friend of sinners was pointed to as their refuge at all 
 times, especially in times of trouble. The Inspector kindly 
 interpreted. One poor woman had been a prisoner more 
 (than thirty years, having been convicted in 18113, under 
 
37.] VISIT TO PRISON. 187 
 
 Frencli law, of poisoning a child. She. showed me her 
 rosary of black beads and little silver cross. I assured her 
 that such things are ineffectual in procuring salvation ; that 
 if she truly repented of her sins, God would forgive her 
 and love her freely for the sake of Jesus. I called again to 
 give her a pair of the spectacles kindly supplied by cousin 
 E. W. Fox. 
 
 On our return from the gaol we had our time for worship, 
 when J. Jesup prayed for the blessing of the Lord on the 
 seed sown through our efforts to serve Him in this island. 
 
 We afterwards visited the hospital, where about twenty 
 persons diseased in body and mind are cared for at the ex- 
 pense of the colony. Thence I went to the Sabbath school, 
 where twenty children were assembled. Then to the gaol 
 again, where I found men at work, which I took measures 
 to prevent, and they ceased, for the time at least. At the 
 close of an interesting day we read a portion of Samuel 
 Eothergill's Memoirs. 
 
 De Bernard, the prison inspector, called on us. On giving 
 liim some tracts, he avowed himself to be a Catholic, and 
 •expressed regret at the errors and bad practices of their 
 priests, believing it to be an error that payment should be 
 made for gosjDcl labour. On leaving, I urged him to read 
 his Bible to himself daily, and to begin this day with the 
 Psalms. 
 
 26f/i. — My health has greatly improved, and we have en- 
 dured a bronzing heat. In our late journey southward we 
 have given away large numbers of French and English 
 tracts. 
 
 Mon Itepos^i Dominica, SOfJi. — At twelve o'clock at night 
 of the 2Gth we embarked in boats for the Acteon steamer. 
 A stiff' breeze caused a tumble, out of which we were glad to 
 get safely on board. We reached Roseau on the 27th, and 
 called on Maria Dalrymple with a letter of introduction from 
 Joseph John Gurney. She could not receive us, but pro- 
 vided lodgings at the house of a worthy AVesleyan, named 
 
188 JJOMINICA. fl844, 
 
 Elizabeth Jones. When I heard her familiar name, I could 
 not but revert to the mercies that attended me nineteen 
 3'ears ago, when cared for at Neath by another Elizabeth 
 Jones, sharing her simple apartments with my brother^ 
 when we were yonng men. 
 
 Though AvealJ and weary, abilit}' was given me to rejoice 
 in meeting with the Weslej^ans assembled in regular course 
 that evening. I reminded them of their first love, and of 
 the need of watching unto prayer, that they might grow in 
 grace. 
 
 On the 2«tli we called on the President, Dugald Stewart 
 Laidlaw, who is acting for the (lovernor i]i his absence. He 
 received us kindl}', inquired what our plans were, and fur- 
 nished us with letters for his managers on several estates, to 
 afford us facilities by horses. 
 
 On the 29th we left Roseau in a canoe for the north of 
 the island, attended by J. Horsford and C, Fillan, a man of 
 colour. We were rowed by four able negroes, using proper 
 oars, and a coxswain steering with a paddle, with which he 
 urged forward as well as guided the canoe. We had in- 
 teresting converse with our companions on leading points of 
 doctrine. We enjoyed our row exceedingly, and were in- 
 terested by the fine scenery along the coast. AVe met a 
 number of canoes heavily laden, going to Roseau with plan- 
 tains and other vegetables. 
 
 On reaching Portsmouth Joseph Phillips soon called with 
 two horses, which he placed at our disposal to convey us to 
 his house, and to be at our service when we proceed. Having 
 been associated much with Friends when he was an active 
 agent of the Anti-Slavery Society, his reception of us has- 
 been most cordial. 
 
 Cdstle Brttce, Fourth Month ^th. — We had two good meet- 
 ings last First-day, in the Wesleyan Chapel at Mount Wallis. 
 The hearts of the people were opened in a remarkable degreo 
 to receive the message we had to deliver, directing them 
 to the Lamb of (iod who takes away the sins of those who 
 
ST.] MOUNT WALL IS. 189 
 
 Are willing to receive Him as their Light, Gtiide, High 
 Priest, Sacrifice and Intercessor. 
 
 On rettirning from our morning meeting I extended my 
 ride for the sake of exercise, and had agreeably the company 
 •of a manager who had been at the meeting. He is young, 
 .and bids fair to choose the right path, if not already walking 
 therein. 
 
 Next morning we took leave of Joseph Phillips, after a 
 season of precious access at the throne of grace. I was 
 cheered by his brief testimony that he believed the Lord 
 had sent us among them, and that His ways are inscrtitable. 
 He is a Moravian, but commonly attends the Wesleyan 
 •Chapel. 
 
 I must not pass away from Mount AVallis without giving 
 A brief sketch of its origin. Many years ago a planter died, 
 leaving considerable property to a trustworthy woman-ser- 
 vant named Wallis, an African of the Foulah tribe. She 
 •could neither read nor write, but her heart was open to 
 receive the gospel, and she became a seriotis Methodist, 
 after which she gave liberty to all her slaves, though they 
 remained on her property and worked for her as before. 
 She reqtiired all to speak English, promoted religion among 
 them ; and at her death gave some land to the Wesleyans 
 for a chapel, which they have called after her own name. 
 I wish there were more of such Lydias. 
 
 Leaving Mon Eepos we had a beautiful ride (amidst 
 scenery which in many respects reminds me of the coast of 
 North Wales) on two long-tailed, sure-footed ponies, excellent 
 mountaineers, that scrambled safely up and down extra- 
 ordinarily rocky roads, with their reins as slack as we could 
 hold them. 
 
 We reached the Hampstead estate, and had a precious meet- 
 ing in the negroes' prayers' house, situated in the midst of a 
 plantain grove. It was a season of renewed favour, and I 
 trust will tend to comfort and cheer the faith of some veteran 
 servants of the Lord, who are become grey in His service. 
 
190 DOMLYICA. [1844, 
 
 In one of the many beautiful, woody, rocky and foaming 
 bays which we passed, we saw the process of canoe making. 
 The tree had been he\N'n, and shaped and hollowed as near 
 to the size as it would admit of, and then, in order to make- 
 the canoe wider, a fire was lighted at each side, so as to heat 
 and expand the wood : Avhilst a quantity of stones were 
 placed in the interior to force out the sides. 
 
 At La Soye we met with T. M. Chambers, the Wesleyan 
 minister. We had a meeting in the Wesleyan Chapel, with 
 the labourers of the neighbouring estates. It was interesting 
 afterwards to hear T. M. C.'s impression respecting silent 
 worship. It was the first meeting held by Friends he had 
 ever attended ; he was much impressed by the silent part of 
 it, and felt that in a condition of true silence the soul could 
 draw nigh unto God. 
 
 Accompanied by J. L. Walsh we went to the Londonderry 
 estate, where by some means the people had heard of our 
 approach. The manager had reduced their work that day. 
 On our arrival the shell was blown heartily, and in a very 
 short time an interesting company Avas assembled in their 
 prayers' house. 
 
 Leaving Londonderry for Melville Hall we there met with 
 the same reception, Alexander Black, the manager, had 
 the estate bell rung ; and very soon we had a large gather- 
 ing in their pra3"ers' house, when such a solemn silence pre- 
 vailed as is rarely met with in such meetings ; not a sound 
 was to be heard, and I felt it to be a serious engagement to 
 disturb that solemnity by any vocal exercise. In the even- 
 ing I had all the young persons collected, and proved their 
 powers in reading Matthew ii., making small presents to 
 each. 
 
 Next morning we started for Hatton Garden on two 
 mules lent by Alexander Black. We had a meeting with 
 the people before breakfast, to their comfort and ours, 
 for Wit have our full reward as we pass along, and much 
 enjoyment. 
 
37.] CAR IB COUNTRY. 191 
 
 We left Hatton Garden at eleven o'clock, and proceeded 
 through a district called the Carib country, by an Indian 
 path. We had heard of the difficulties, and had been advised 
 to avoid them ; but those who knew the district well, said 
 we were safe in proceeding. 
 
 We gained the summit of the first ascent by a steep zig- 
 zag path, a great exertion to our mules. We had to descend 
 down paths beset with large loose stones, or tangled and 
 bare roots of trees, and to find a way across mountain torrents 
 whose beds were strewn with large masses of rock. Our 
 mules were unshod, and seemed as sure-footed as goats ; in 
 this unshod state they are well adapted for such scrambling 
 work over paths sometimes grass or clay, or rough stones or 
 greasy clay- rock. My mule was delightfully easy ; it was 
 like riding in a sedan. 
 
 Our path during the past few days has been near the 
 coast, and often have I looked over my left knee on the 
 foaming waves which have dashed at the foot of the clifi;" 
 some hundreds of feet beneath me, and felt such security in 
 the safety of my mule, and comfort in the belief of being in 
 my right allotment, that I have feared no evil ; though 
 sometimes, when my beast has been proposing a serious 
 move downward, his ears have seemed a long way off. Our 
 path was repeatedly obstructed by fallen trees, both living 
 and dead. The weather was peculiarly favourable. 
 
 In passing through the Carib country we saw a few of 
 their huts, and called at one. The man was out hunting in 
 the forest, the woman was seated at the door, sewing a blue 
 check shirt. Several children were about, and the younger 
 ones ran cr3dng to their mother. The eldest girl was pre- 
 paring castor oil from the seeds which grow plentifully. I 
 gave the woman a thimble and bodkin ; she was reserved.. 
 They have little or no religious profession, and no school. 
 
 A large population in the northern part of this island 
 is lamentably deficient in schools. If I were free from 
 strong ties at home, and understood medicine, I believe I 
 
192 DOMINICA. [1844. 
 
 could 1)0 made williiif^; to settle down in this quarter, and 
 .iict tlie double part of doctor and schoolmaster. Both are 
 much wanted, and the people interest me more than any we 
 hav(^ seen in these islands. Their hearty thanks and bless- 
 ings when leaving our several meetings have caused my 
 heart to overflow. 
 
 At the table of W. Davis we have partaken of crapeaux 
 in soup and in hash. The crapeau is a large f rog. I thought 
 th(5 soup" excellent, and praised it, ignorant of what it was 
 made, until I discovered the minute and beautiful vertibrai 
 •of the animal. Lizards, I believe, we have not yet eaten, 
 nor am I ambitious to do so. They and the cra])eaux kee]> 
 up a brisk concert every evening, the lizards whistling like. 
 l)artridges at sunset, and the crapeaux croaking gaily. 
 
 Buckingham ., 8th. — It was the day called " Good Friday "' 
 that we left Rosalie, and the priest had come there to attend 
 to his ilock on that day. Amongst other privileges, he 
 granted them small phials of water which he saifl he had 
 made holy, and sold them to the credulous at a dollar each. 
 I felt it right to speak to a few who gathered around us, and 
 .assured them of the folly of depending on such hopes for 
 'eternal bliss. Our road to Roseau took us through fine 
 mountain scenery, consisting chiefly of a zigzag of nine 
 miles to the summit level, wdiere lies a beautiful lake, sur- 
 rounded by the wooded peaks of many mountains. This 
 lake is fully 3,000 feet above the sea, and it supplies a few 
 of the rivers which empty thfnnselves on either side of the 
 island. 
 
 We accomplished our mountain ride of eighteen miles to 
 Roseau in fi^•e hours, thankful for the favours extended to us 
 (luring the whole of this journey of thirty miles by canoe, 
 and seventy miles by horses and mules without accident. 
 
 The meeting in the Wesleyan Chapel at Roseau on First- 
 day evening proved to be an occasion for thankfuhiess for 
 i,hG fresh ability given to take of the things of God and 
 hand them to others; declaring some of the unsearchable 
 
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 Tiches of Christ. We had been in the morning to the gaol, 
 and visited the prisoners in their respective cells, and after- 
 wards saw them collectively. They were addressed by both 
 ■of us, the gaoler standing by to interpret into patois^ most 
 -of them being French. The gospel truths seemed to find 
 •entrance to their hearts. We found one man engaged in 
 making a net, notwithstanding the day. This we spoke 
 against, and it was given up. In order that the poor man 
 might have the void rightly supplied, I took him some 
 books in the afternoon. Amongst them was one of the little 
 .spelling books with which my dear Aunt Fox kindly 
 •supplied me. I spent a little time with him, going over 
 A, B, C, D ; and discovered a fellow prisoner who could in- 
 struct him. 
 
 I heard the women from the hospital, seventy yards off, 
 -calling for English tracts. The only one I had was that 
 precious one, " The Stone Breaker," the last of two given 
 mie by my sister Elizabeth on leaving. I felt I could not 
 spare it, as I wanted to read it to Mary Dalrymple. After 
 reading it to her I said I could spare it to her on one con- 
 dition only, and that was that she should read it to the 
 prisoners, and translate it into French as she proceeded. 
 This she promised, and that promise she fulfilled yesterday, 
 going with a young Methodist — Frances Hazel. They had 
 the prisoners assembled, and after reading it and talking to 
 them, proceeded to do the same at the hospital, a place of 
 refuge for the old and infirm. I hope their visits will be 
 continued. The prisoners hitherto have had no outward 
 religious instruction. 
 
 lioseau, lOfh. — Yesterday we saw a Mico school at 
 Souffriere. After school I asked a cluster of boys, whom I 
 had heard read Luke vii., whether they all had Testaments. 
 I found six had not. I had with me only one of the Testa- 
 ments sent by the Falmouth boys, and therefore told the 
 children they must cast lots for it. The lot fell on a fine 
 black youth, named William Gabriel. As I wrote his name 
 
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191 ANTIGUA. [lSi4,. 
 
 in it, I reminded liim that Gabriel was an angel, and I hope 
 he would become a good angel also. He said he wished to 
 be. This scene took place on the sands of SoufFriere Baj', 
 just as we were about to embark in a canoe w^hicli brought 
 us back to Roseau. 
 
 St. John'.^. Antigua, l^th. — "We left Roseau on the 11th by 
 the JMeclwaij steamer. John Horsford and C. Fillan ac- 
 companied us to the ship. 
 
 In passing Guadaloupe we saw marks of the earthquake 
 of 1843. The damage in that island amounted to more 
 than £1,000,000, besides a fearful loss of life. The effects of 
 that shock are to be seen in every quarter of Antigua, so 
 that as I rode along from English Harbour to St. John's I 
 was repeatedly reminded of the language, " Come, behold 
 the works of the Lord, what desolations He hath made in 
 the earth."' 
 
 J. Millar, whom we had met at Grenada, heard of our 
 arrival, and invited us the first morning to breakfast. At 
 his house we met a largo gathering of the Mico teachers, 
 assembled at their quarterly meeting. We listened to their 
 remarks on the various subjects brought forward by J, 
 Millar. A Psalm was read, after which we addressed them. 
 This is a class for whom I feel much interest, believing as I 
 do, that the welfare of thousands depends in a large degree 
 on the zeal, faithfulness, and dedication of the hearts of 
 these young labourers in the Lord's work. 
 
 We called on the governor, Sir Charles Fitzroy, who 
 was courteous and kind in his reception. He expressed his 
 readiness to serve us in any waj'' we might point out. 
 We also called on Archdeacon Robert Holberton, pastor 
 to a numerous and much attached flock. His wife is a 
 pleasing Creole, educated in England. They both bear the 
 impress of devotedness of heart to the best of services. Ho 
 took us to see the daily meal institution, where a number 
 of destitute persons are well cared for in food, clothes, and 
 lodging, and much attention is paid to their religious in- 
 
S7.j SAMUEL, THE BLIND NEGRO. 195 
 
 strnction. We saw a new ward which had been recently 
 erected, consequent on a gift of £50 from Joseph John 
 Gurney. Some shipwrecked EngUsh sailors were inmates. 
 
 IStli. — AVe had a call from the Polytechnic deputation, 
 who informed us that we were elected honorary members 
 of that institution, and asked me to give them a lecture ; I 
 declined because I deem it inexpedient to devote any talent 
 I may have entrusted to my care for speaking in public, to 
 any other than religious or moral purposes. 
 
 We had a meeting in the Moravian Chapel of Five 
 Islands. Deep conflict was my portion chiring the day, and 
 truly I might say that I cried unto God with my voice, and 
 wept before Him ; when I was cheered by the remembrance 
 of the sufferings of our great High Priest and Sacrifice, He 
 who is touched with a feeling of our infirmities. And 
 laying my cause on Him I was comforted, and ability was 
 given at the meeting to speak on the language, " I will bless 
 the Lord, who hath given me counsel." After the meeting, 
 an aged and almost blind negro, named Samuel, came to us, 
 and taking us both by the hand, said, " Dear brothers, 
 Christ has sent you here to feed His sheep ; I feel thank- 
 ful for what I have heard this night, and believe I shall 
 know more of the Lord's will." 
 
 We were accompanied to St. John's by James Heath, a 
 Moravian, who has the care of several schools. AVe visited 
 one with about fifty boys and girls, fairly taught by a 
 young coloured woman. We heard them question each 
 other on Scripture history. All the children except one sat 
 in the gallery, and that one stood on the floor of the room 
 to be questioned by any child, who must lift up the hand 
 as a token of the wish to speak. If the child cannot give 
 the answer, it is supplied by the questioner, who then 
 changes places and is questioned in turn. One bo}", who 
 was sharp, bid fair to maintain his ground amid a host of 
 little examiners, who sent their darts thick and fast upon 
 him. At last he was brought to a stand by a little black 
 
li)6 ANTIGUA. (1844. 
 
 girl, who asked, " What did Reuben say when he came to 
 the pit and found Joseph gone ?" 
 
 20th. — We called on Bennett Harvey, at Spring Gardens, 
 Avho showed me at the Moravian station their chapel, which 
 was built in 1769, chiefly by the labour of the negroes on 
 First-da^'s. They used to bring a large stone on their heads 
 when coming to their " praise " on that day ; and after 
 " praise " they would set to work diligently and labour. 
 This chapel was afterwards enlarged, and now forms about 
 one fourth of their present building, holding 1,200 people. 
 
 21.S?, First Day. — We went to Parham, through an open 
 country like Dorsetshire. We were kindly welcomed by 
 William Waymouth ; and at eleven, met a large company 
 of nearly 1,000 persons in the Wesleyan Chapel. Under 
 ii fresh call I knelt in prayer that our hearts might be 
 humbled, broken, healed, and raised up by the Lord. 
 
 At four o'clock we went to the Scotch Kirk at St. John's, 
 where we met about 150, chiefly of the wealthy classes. To 
 these I had to speak on the need of receiving Christ in the 
 heart as our Redeemer from sin. Instructor in righteousness, 
 Sanctifier and Sacrifice. J. Jesup quoted the words of our 
 Lord, " Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the king- 
 dom of heaven." 
 
 22nfZ. — We spent the morning pleasantly at Buxton 
 Grove, a Normal school for training teachers. A young 
 black man was exercising his powers of teaching by giving 
 a lecture on wading birds to an intelligent class of boys. 
 
 In the afternoon we went to Lebanon, a Moravian station. 
 After visiting their school we had a good evening meeting 
 with about 700 persons. I set forth the ability all have to 
 be saved, if they are willing to submit to the terms of 
 becoming a disciple of the lowly Jesus. 
 
 2^rcl. — We passed on to Gracefield, a Moravian station 
 occupied by Brother and Sister Baum, to see their school. 
 A meeting of over 400 people in the evening. Pastor Baum 
 expressed much comfort at our visit, which he said was 
 
37.] MOE AVIAN MISSIOXS. 791 
 
 providential. He seems to liave a sweet spirit, to wliicli I 
 found myself much bound in tlie love of the gospel. 
 
 24:th. — Proceeded to Zion Hill. Visited the Wesleyan 
 day-schools, and attended a very crowded meeting in the 
 Wesleyan Chapel ; 100 outside, and 700 inside. My heart 
 was cheered with the language which I quoted: "My soul 
 doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God 
 my Saviour." 
 
 Neicfield, 2bth. — This evening we were present at a 
 crowded meeting at the Moravian Chapel. For myself it 
 Avas not a very lively time, though I was helped to en- 
 courage some present to a growth in grace. I enjoyed the 
 rest and refreshment in being here. 
 
 The Moravian Mission was commenced in 1750 by Samuel 
 Isles. In 1788 their numbers were 6,000, They now num- 
 ber more than 10,000. 
 
 27th. — Yesterday W. Byam Herbert took me in a gig to 
 Freetown, where we had a crowded meeting. The com- 
 mencement was disturbed by dogs. I spoke to the people 
 on the impropriety of bringing dogs with them when they 
 come to worship. Afterwards the meeting proved to be a 
 favoured one, a desire being expressed that the word of the 
 Lord might have free course, and that His grace might not 
 be received in vain. Towards the close I felt that many 
 present were with mo as in a flowing river of love, of which 
 Christ was the fountain. 
 
 After the meeting we came to Bridgetown, a Wesleyan 
 station on Willoughby Bay. A good stone chapel was 
 destroyed here by the earthquake last year. I have much 
 enjoyed the quiet of this retired spot, and spent the after- 
 noon in reading. 
 
 The exertions of the negroes in clearing ground for their 
 settlements, and promptly repairing the damage done by 
 the earthquake, go far to prove that they are not that idle, 
 indolent people which it was said they would be unless they 
 were flogged to their labour. On the day that the Lord 
 
l'J8 AXTIGUA. [1844. 
 
 sliook these liills and convulsed these plains, more than fifty 
 of the windmills and boiling-houses and chimney's fell. By 
 the free compensated labour of the negro nearly all have 
 been rebuilt, besides numberless houses. The masons and 
 carpenters have had a busy, profitable harvest. I believe 
 all the Episcopal places of worship sufifered ; many I have 
 seen prostrate, not touched since they fell, whereas the Dis- 
 senting i:)lacos have all been repaired, or rebuilt by means of 
 the voluntary principle. 
 
 Gracehill^ 2dth. — We left Bridgetown, accompanied by 
 L. Railton, of Barnard Castle, Durham, for Bethesda, where 
 Ave met a crowded assembly. The simplicit}', obedience, and 
 early dedication of the youthful Samuel was the subject of 
 my comments. The same results would be experienced by 
 the youth of the present day, if like Samuel they would 
 listen to the voice of God in their hearts. 
 
 From Bethesda we went to English Harbour and dined 
 with George Black and his wife. He is 'a magistrate and 
 a local preacher. In the afternoon I met about sixty chil- 
 dren at their Sunday School. The parents were there also 
 to express their wishes, whether their children should con- 
 tinue in that school, or be led off, by renewed vigorous 
 efforts of a 3'outhful curate, to attend his school and services. 
 Several serious black women calmly arose and without effort 
 said, " All the good that has come to my soul was given me 
 by the blessing of the Lord in coming to this school, and 
 I do wish for my children " (some said grandchildren) " to 
 continue to attend here." 
 
 The meeting at English Harbour was fully attended by 
 about 400 persons. Hilton Cheeseborough, the superinten- 
 dent of the Antigua Weslcyan Circuit, in giving notice in 
 the morning of our meeting, had mentioned our practice of 
 silent worshi}) ; that they must not suppose themselves at 
 liberty to gaze about whilst we sat in silence, as worship 
 had commenced, and they should rather seek to approach 
 unto God in prayer. He had read Daniel Wheeler's Journal, 
 
:37.J: NEGRO BOYS. 19f) 
 
 wliicli he mncli enjoyed, and lie saw that the drift of our 
 mission was to lead people- to a more spiritual view of re- 
 ligion, and from a dependence on man in religious matters. 
 I felt comforted in this, for truly I do desire to direct all 
 with whom I meet to the Lamb of God, who taketli away 
 the sin of the world. 
 
 There is a capital school at the Moravian station of Grace- 
 hill. The boys were questioning each other. A jet black 
 of thirteen asked, " How many inches long was Noah's 
 ark ? " This was too hard for the other. I was surprised 
 with what spirit and feeling they asked and answered such 
 questions as " What text begins with B?" "Behold, how 
 good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together 
 in unity!" "What with R ? " "Remember now thy 
 -Creator in the days of thy youth.*' 
 
 As we went down the romantic Fig-tree hill, a happy 
 group of scholars, all black, were overtaken by us. As we 
 passed them they sang, and made the woods merrily ring 
 with the greeting, " We make our obeisance to you, sirs, as 
 <;hildren ought to do." The effect was sweet and thrilling. 
 We enjoyed seeing them and their happy comrades soon 
 .after in their school, Grace Bay, and gave them fifty little 
 books, such being the number out of one hundred who could 
 read Luke xiii. and xiv. 
 
 F. W. Hougk and his wife welcomed us kindly. He was 
 ■ educated as a Unitarian in affluence at Leipzig, but when 
 the name of Christ became precious to him as his Deliverer, 
 he was obliged to leave his home. He went to Sarepta, a 
 .Moravian colony on the Volga, and thence came to Antigua. 
 
 Our visit to Grace Bay was more than commonly inter- 
 ^esting. Its situation, aspect, character, and the impression 
 made on my mind well accord with its name. 
 
 The meeting was crowded : GOO present. We had a 
 precious season, as comforting to me as any on the island, 
 though there have been not a few when it was evident 
 ihat the presence of the great Master was felt amongst us. 
 
200 ANTIGUA. [1844. 
 
 After the meeting several of the labourers came to speak 
 to us ; they were evidently amongst the number who have 
 been taught of the Lord, and who have profited by the 
 teaching. They said, "When will you come again?"" 
 " We do not expect to come here again, but I hope that 
 some other Friends will visit you before long." " Hope 
 so too.'" "But we desire you may go to the Fountain for 
 refreshment. Who is the Fountain ? You know who." 
 " Yes," one replied, "Jesus Christ." 
 
 " Oh, Christ, He is the fountain. 
 The deep sweet well of love ! 
 The streams on earth I've tasted, 
 More deep I'll drink above." 
 
 Such comfort and joy was my portion when meeting that 
 company that I could willingly go there again, if right, but 
 the language seems to be, " Go rather to the lost sheep." 
 
 St. Jolin\^^ Fifth Month \d. — We proceeded by gig over a 
 bad road along the coast, skirting beautiful amphitheatres of" 
 hills and savannahs, to Cedar Hall, a Moravian station, occu- 
 pied by Brother and Sister Coates froniBrighouse, Yorkshire. 
 
 I was deeply interested, whilst speaking in the large 
 evening meeting, by hearing several children near me re- 
 peating text after text that I used, in a low tone, simul- 
 taneously with me, proving at any rate that they do not 
 come to school for nothing. I felt that the seed was falling 
 on well prepared ground — ground on which the gTeat Hus- 
 bandman had been at work. 
 
 2nd. — In the afternoon we started on horseback to find 
 our way to Sawcolts without a guide. The road is intricate, 
 but, by studying a good map, there was no difficulty. 
 
 There, again, we met a croAvded company in the Wesleyan 
 Chapel. We Avere thankful that we had made the sacrifice. 
 We rode homo at a walking pace \yy the light of a full 
 moon, Avith a chorus of lizards. On arriving at our lodg- 
 ings we learned that some one had called to say that the 
 vessel would be ready for Barbuda the next morning. 
 
CHAPTER XII. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 Earbuda— Occupations of Inliabitants— Meeting at Governor's House- 
 —School— W. Tanner, the Shepherd— Solomon Deazle, Woodman 
 — Antigua — Meetings in Moravian and Weslej-an School-Rooms — 
 Montserrat — Meetings — Poverty— Visits to Gaol — Nevis — Half 
 the Population Wesleyan — Call on Chief Justice Webb — St, 
 Christopher's — Basseterre^Meetiugs at Wesleyan and Moravian 
 Chapels— Colonial Secretary— Pt. and A. Inglis and Children- 
 Schools— Gaol — Jesse Pilcher— Grenada — Meetings at Duquesne — 
 Jamaica — John Daughtry — Earl of Elgin and Lady Charlotte 
 Bruce — Scenery at Belcour — Bible Eeadings with Servants and 
 Neighbours — The Day's Occupations — James Haig — Captain 
 Robert Bruce — Suggests Employment for Prisoners in Kingston 
 Gaol — Draws Plans for a Prison Wall — Humming Bird — Call on 
 Governor— Meeting with Haitien Refugees — Meeting at Wes- 
 leyan Chapel, Botanic Gardens — Abraham Hyams — James 
 Ritchie. 
 
 Barbuda^ F'lftli Month 4th, 1844.— We left Antigua yesterday 
 mormng per Spray, a scliooner of about 110 tons, sent pur- 
 posely for us. The captain and crew were very civil. The 
 wind was barely fair for 'us, so that we made the island 
 far to leeward of it, and had to beat against Avind and 
 current, until we cast anchor at 9.20 p.m., too late to land. 
 
 At seven o'clock next morning we were cheered by tidings 
 of a boat coming to us across the lagoon. We landed on the 
 narrow bank of sand, and were met by J. W. H. Gore, the 
 agent for the island, who conveyed us across the lagoon in 
 his boat. This lagoon is ten miles long, and a mile and 
 a half wide ; separated from the ocean by a narrow bank of 
 sand about a hundred yards wide and three to four feet 
 hiffh. 
 
■202 BARBUDA. [I&IJ. 
 
 AVe Avere soon seated at the breakfast table of J. Gore, 
 and partook heartily of tea, 3'ams, toast, and venison chops. 
 After breakfast we Avalked -with him over his somewhat 
 ■extensive premises for doing- a little at tanning; the hides 
 of the wild animals thoy take in hunting, and saw the 
 -carpenters' and smiths' shops for the estates. Neither sugar, 
 nor coffee, nor cotton is grown here. Five hundred persons ' 
 exist by the chase, raising provisions, burning charcoal and 
 ■coral-lime, and cutting firewood to snppl}' Antigua. 
 
 Before we quitted Antigua, and whilst on the passage, I 
 was engaged in close searching of heart, feeling it to be 
 JO, serious, and if wrong, a dangerous undertaking, to come 
 to this low island, so difficult to find, and so beset ^^dth 
 sunken reefs, reminding me that in this, as in other things, 
 ^' danger may be at an hour when all seemeth securest to 
 thee." Whilst waiting before the Lord in secret prayer 
 my cry was, " Leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of 
 my salvation."' He spake peace in the words of His ancient 
 •covenant, "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.*' 
 
 hth. — At an early hour we saw Samuel Dcazle, the school- 
 master and clerical teacher, an intelligent, lame, black man. 
 He queried whether we had any authority from the Arch- 
 ■^deacon on coming here, without which he could not grant 
 the use of the chai)e]. J. Gore said that the chapel was not 
 under tlie control of the bishop, but under the proprietor of 
 the island, Sir William Codrington. 
 
 However, we felt best satisfied that we shotild have a 
 meeting in the hall of the mansion. This was readily 
 agreed to, and J, Gore and his overseers promptly prepared 
 the room after dinner. At five o'clock the large hall was 
 filled, as well as the spacious porch and a platform at the 
 back door and Avindows, with about 150 adults. Our mes- 
 sage seemed to fall on prepared hearts, like water on thirsty 
 ground, and after the meeting there was a full ami free 
 •expression of gratitude fin- the visit. Samuel Dcazle sat by 
 -James Jcsup ; by my side sat a venerable yet athletic stock- 
 
.-37.] • WILLIAM TANNEB, THE ^IIEPIIEED. 203 
 
 keeper, wlio seemed as if lie had in the course of his life 
 checked the course of many a wild '• bullock unaccustomed 
 to the yoke."' Near him sat Robert Teague, a vigorous 
 young man, black as jet, with a refined aspect. His greet- 
 ing to me was, " God bless you indeed, sir." 
 
 Q>th. — We found about 120 in the school ; twent}' of these 
 read in the Testament fairly. To those who had not a 
 Testament I gave one, believing that mj'- young friends at 
 the British and Foreign School, Falmouth, would approve of 
 their gifts being thus bestowed. I gave them an earnest 
 ■exhortation to read in them daily, and spoke of the blessing 
 which would, I believe, rest on those who did so. 
 
 In the afternoon we had interesting conversation with 
 young and old. Some vigorous men expressed their Avish 
 that we would stay with them. They are remarkably 
 healthy and long-lived ; we saw several above eighty. Fre- 
 quent wrecks on the coast innure them to danger. Cousin 
 E. "W", Fox's present of spectacles came into requisition very 
 acceptably. They have no shops, therefore no rum is sold. 
 Their houses are wattled and plaistered, and covered with 
 sedge-grass. Some of the women are so fleet and vigorous 
 that they will run down and catch a Avdld sheep. 
 
 "We took a strolling ride on horseback for an hour or two 
 amongst the herds of tame cattle and sheep, getting glimpses 
 of the wild bullocks and horses as they galloped away and 
 hid themselves in the brushwood that abounds over the 
 island. 
 
 We met with William Tanner, a fine young shepherd, 
 having the care of 520 sheep. His greeting on the previous 
 evening after the meeting had been, '• Well, if Ave never 
 meet again in this world, I trust we may meet above ! " 
 We had also some conversation with Solomon Deazle, a wood- 
 man. It was precious to listen to the outpouring of his 
 heart, bearing witness with my spirit as to the rectitude 
 of going amongst them, preaching peace by Jesus Christ. 
 " I could have listened till sun down to the blessed truths ; 
 
204 MONTSERRAT. [1&44_ 
 
 without one Look ; all true; your blessed headpiece; may 
 God in heaven bless you, send 3'ou safe home. I wish you 
 stay with me.*" 
 
 aS7. John's, Antigua, 8th. — Yesterday morning we crossed to- 
 Parham, Antigua, and were kindly welcomed, and brought 
 to this city by Charles Thwaites in his gig. 
 
 10th. — About DOG were present at a meeting in the 
 Moravian Chapel, Spring Gardens. James Jesup alluded 
 to the joy felt by one of the elders of Israel at the birth of 
 our Lord as his Deliverer. AVhilst J. J. was speaking, it 
 was laid on mo to follow with a comparison of the stages 
 in the dispensations of Jehovah. Adam, Noah, Abraham, 
 Moses, and lastly the accomplishment of full and free 
 deliverance from sin, by the coming and due reception of 
 Jesus as the well beloved Son of God, whose language was^ 
 " Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and 
 I will give you rest." 
 
 12th. — We held our last meeting in the Wesleyan School- 
 room. It was attended by 1,200 persons. We had had 
 seventeen meetings in this interesting island, and were 
 " ready to depart on the morrow " ; when to our surprise a 
 person called to say that his little schooner Avas going to 
 Montserrat, and that to-morrow. At seven we were on 
 board the Ocean Bride, once a yacht of thirty tons. 
 
 riy mouth., 2fonffte)'i'at, 11th. — AYe had a rough passage to 
 this island, rendered disagreeable and dangerous by the 
 crew being the Avorse for liquor, anil quite unfit to have the 
 care of life and propertj''. Through the continued mercj' 
 of the Lord we were permitted to reach in safety this small 
 town. 
 
 Our reception has been kind and cheering. We had a 
 letter for Henry Loving, who took us to the house of a 
 widow Chalmers, where we arc accommodated very comfort- 
 ably. James Harris, an active stipendiary magistrate, spent 
 an hour with us and invited us to his house to dine. Henry 
 Loving is a Wesleyan, once the editor of a leading paper iu 
 
57.] A MAGISTRATE BORN A SLAVE. 205 
 
 Antigua. He visited England as a delegate for tlie people 
 of colour some years ago, was unexpectedly selected a chief 
 of the police, and is now Colonial Secretary for this island 
 for life, also a magistrate. He was born a slave ! 
 
 Yesterday evening we mot a full gathering in the 
 "Wesleyan Chapel at Cavalla Hill. It was attended by some 
 who seemed able to receive the truths that were handed to 
 them, and we felt at the close of the day that although we 
 had nothing to glory in, we had not come hither in vain. 
 
 This morning the funeral service took place for a young- 
 woman who died suddenly. As I was dressing at six I 
 heard the sound of hymn-singing. After the burial service 
 was concluded it seemed right for me to address the by- 
 standers. 
 
 This is a beautiful island, but it has more the appearance 
 of poverty and abandonment than any we have before 
 visited. It is greatly injured by the departure of the 
 labourers to other more flourishing islands. The whole 
 population of this little spot is doubtless below 10,000 5 
 those that remain seem inert and listless. Most of the 
 inhabitants of Plymouth were present at a large meeting 
 in the Wesleyan Chapel this evening. 
 
 '20tTi. — The wind was so boisterous as to delay our de- 
 parture. Yesterday we breakfasted with Christopher 
 Skerritt, a young coloured local preacher, at Bethel ; we 
 met a large company who seemed more strangers to the 
 work and fruits of righteousness than many whom I have 
 recently seen. I do indeed pity those who are taught to 
 depend on a perishing fellow-creature for the breaking of 
 the spiritual bread, which is dispensed freely by the great 
 High Priest of our profession. The more I see of other 
 sections of the Christian Church, the more do I value the 
 truths which I was taught. 
 
 We visited the gaol, and I read Psalm li. to the five 
 prisoners, and also repeated the words, " Seek ye the Lord 
 while He may be found ; call ye upon Him while He is near. 
 
20G NEVIS. [18 1 J.. 
 
 Let the wicked forsake his Avay, and the unrighteous man 
 his thoughts ; and let him return unto the Lord, and He 
 Avill liavc mercy upon him ; and to our God, for He will 
 abundantly pardon.'" 
 
 Had a pleasant call this morning from James Delvin, who- 
 seems to see the need of increased spirituality amongst the 
 Wesleyans. Our conversation has been cheering and in- 
 teresting. His father was a slave, but valued education for 
 his son, and placed him at school, where he remained till 
 he could read words of two syllables. At twenty years of 
 age he felt strong convictions for his sinful life, and before 
 he was thirty he joined the Wesleyans. He was made a 
 leader, afterwards a teacher in the Sabbath School, and 
 fourteen years ago he was appointed a local preacher. He 
 is one of the most intelligent of the deeply-coloured class I 
 have met with. 
 
 On leaving Montserrat, Thomas Dyett, a fisherman, con- 
 veyed us and our luggage in his boat to the vessel, and 
 refused compensation. He is a hearty, kind man, very 
 black. His house stands near the shore, and when he took 
 us to it he said, " See, Massa, the place my Father provide 
 for me.*' His grateful heart often acknowledges the good- 
 ness and mercy which have followed him. 
 
 Charlestoicn, Xevis, 21st. — We left Montserrat by the 
 Tiuhi.sfn/^ a small sloop of twenty-seven tons. I esteem it 
 no small favour to have reached this island in safety, not- 
 withstanding the raging sea wo have this day passed over,. 
 of which I had much fear. 
 
 22)id. — -Wo called this morning on Jesse Pilcher, anil 
 looked over his interesting little garden of choice plants 
 and shrubs. We also examined the new handsome chapel, 
 now erecting, to hold 1,400 persons. The WesleA'an hearers- 
 number G,000 out of a population of 12,000. 
 
 After breakfast we visited their school, where 250 boys 
 and girls are daily taught. The master had been a slave., 
 and was very intelligent and very black. 
 
37.] DANGEROUS NAVIGATIOX. 207 
 
 Our meeting in tlie old Wesleyan Chapel was attended 
 by 700 persons. James Jesup spoke on true spiritual 
 worsliip, and I had to quote the words, " Let My people 
 go, that they may serve Me.'' The children of Israel knew 
 not what they must sacrifice unto the Lord, until they had 
 reached the place in the wilderness. I turned the attention 
 of the people to ask themselves what they thought of 
 Christ. Some children of Belial tried to interrupt our 
 meeting by noise outside ; but truth had the dominion, as- 
 it ever will ; whilst the servants of Satan will have an 
 awful recompense. 
 
 24f7<, — Yesterday we called on the Chief Justice ; he is- 
 a son of the late George Webb, of Flushing, near Falmouth. 
 I encouraged him to persevere in well-doing, using the- 
 language, "Fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye 
 afraid of their revilings." 
 
 We had a meeting at noon in the Chapel Schoolroom, at 
 Clifton, when the presence of the Great Master was felt, 
 and abilit}'' given to declare some of His counsel, encourag- 
 ing those gathered to yield their hearts now to do His will. 
 
 From Clifton we proceeded four miles to Newcastle. I 
 spent a few hours in much depression of spirit, feeling no- 
 ability to do the work of the Lord ; but on going to the 
 Wesleyan Chapel, I Avas enabled to labour amongst the 
 people to the relief of my mind. AYe enjoyed our ride 
 home by moonlight. 
 
 Jjasseterre, Sf. Christopher^ 25?/?.— We came from Nevis in 
 a small sloop, the Ebenezer, a well found craft of twenty 
 tons. The channel between the islands is very little wider 
 than the entrance of Falmouth Harbour. It also has its 
 black rock, called Boobie Island : it is used by boobies and 
 pelicans as a resting and probably a nesting-place. Although 
 the channel between these islands is so narrow, yet it is- 
 more dangerous than most other parts of these seas, owing 
 to the puffs off the mountains. Our captain and crew,' who^ 
 Avere all black, had to stand by and promptly shorten sail 
 
208 ST. CURISTOPHEB. [1844. 
 
 as the squalls came. The distance, by the course we took, 
 was fifteen miles ; and the view, as we came across, was 
 beautiful of the sugar-loaf, slope lands, and low lands of 
 Nevis ; the rugged outline of St. Christopher's, Avith its 
 lofty and cloud-capped Mount Misery, forming a magnificent 
 ba3^ Both islands appear to be in high sugar cultivation. 
 The sides of the mountains are brilliantly green, from the 
 •extensive patches of cane. Monkey Hill is prominent and 
 conspicuous behind Basseterre. We asked our boatmen 
 whether monkeys were plentiful, " Plenty in the mountains, 
 hut not much caught now." "Why not?" "People got 
 something better to do now than catch monkeys." 
 
 27f/i. — Yesterday evening we attended a meeting in the 
 Wesleyan Chapel, at Basseterre ; about 1,000 persons pre- 
 sent. The meeting was rendered somewhat uncomfortable 
 towards the close by the haste of the collectors handing 
 round the boxes for contributions. We explained fully that 
 tliis collection was not for our benefit, believing as we do 
 that the gospel should be freely given. 
 
 Before breakfast we walked to the Moravian settlement, 
 .and arranged for two meetings ; which, with those arranged 
 for in the Wesleyan Chapels, will be all that "udll, I believe, 
 be required of us ere we turn towards Grenada and Jamaica. 
 Before I had yielded full submission to the appointment of 
 these meetings I had much conflict, since then, peace in the 
 midst of poverty of spirit. 
 
 2Qtli. — We had an interesting call from Robert Murray 
 Rumsey, the Colonial Secretary, who conversed freely on 
 the leading doctrines of Christianity, on which we agree, 
 and also on the points on which we differ. We presented 
 him with our last copy of Dymond's Essays. 
 
 There was a meeting of about GOO persons last evening 
 at Old Road. A deep feeling of spiritual poverty and 
 bodily infirmity was my experience before we entered the 
 chapel; but as the people gathered, strength was granted 
 to give utterance to the words which arose in my heart for 
 
.1^7.] ROBERT IXGLIS' CHILDREN. 209 
 
 tliem. I found it riglit to call their attention to the silence 
 of all fleshly and creaturely feelings, every thought being 
 brought into subjection to the obedience of Christ, in order 
 that true worship may be known. The youthful wanderers, 
 who have strayed from the path of peace, were exhorted 
 to turn away from the deceiver of their souls, and to give 
 their hearts to the Lord Jesus, that they may be created 
 anew by Him. 
 
 This evening we went to Cayenne, and had a meeting in 
 the Moravian Chapel at Bethesda, 500 present ; with whom 
 I laboured as ability was given, but it proved to me a low 
 season, and very heavy. The cause is yet hidden from me. 
 
 29f^. — James Jesup and I had our meeting together, a 
 season of renewed dedication, when a sense prevailed that 
 if we were faithful, neither heights nor depths would be 
 permitted to separate us from the love of God which is in 
 •Christ Jesus. 
 
 We went along the coast through gardens of " tous-les- 
 mois," bearing their brilliant scarlet flowers. The roots are 
 .ground as arrowroot, only it is a much more delicate food. 
 It is sold here at twopence per pound. We reached Sandy- 
 point in good time for a four o'clock dinner, on fish, kid, and 
 .guava tart, at the house of E-obert and Anne Inglis. They 
 have four children. I enjoyed a morning stroll with the dear 
 little trio, after my mind had been relieved by a large and 
 satisfactory meeting of about 1,000 in the Wesley an Chapel. 
 
 30/^. — We left Sandypoint after breakfast, and continued 
 our drive round the northern part of the island. Whilst 
 rounding the farthest point I could mentally enjoy that 
 hymn : — 
 
 " How are Thy servants blest, O Lord ! 
 How sure is their defence ; 
 Etei-nal wisdom is their guide, 
 Their help omnipotence." 
 
 ^Isi. — We visited the capital school of 280 boys and girls 
 under the care of the Moravians at Basseterre. In the 
 
 L. T. 14 
 
210 GBEXADA. [I&i4. 
 
 evening we had a meeting in their chapel, attended by 1,200 
 persons. 
 
 Sixth Month 2ncL — We visited the gaol, a poor i^lace, very 
 full. Seven soldiers were there, besides twenty-four of the- 
 usual class ; a large number in a population of 20,000. We 
 had a profitable interview Avith the seven soldiers ; they 
 acknowledged their guilt, and declared that rum had been 
 their ruin. 
 
 After a time of worship in our room, when feelings of 
 thankfulness arose in our hearts, we embarked for Grenada. 
 The little Acteon steamer laboured heavil}-, but when under 
 the lee of the islands we had very smooth and delightful 
 cruising ; and thus we had thirty or forty miles of rough 
 and smooth alternately. 
 
 At Nevis we were joined by J. Mortier. He handed us 
 a cordial letter from his colleague, Jesse Pilcher. I felt 
 whilst with him, and others of kindred spirit, that it was 
 pleasant, thus as it were, to shake hands with fellow pil- 
 grims at the low places of the fences which distinguish our 
 paths ; for I do esteem it a privilege to be able to discover 
 good in others, whilst I believe the path in which Friends 
 profess to walk is a more excellent way. A recently in- 
 creased experience of the ways of many others tends to 
 confirm me in this opinion. 
 
 I felt thankful for our preservation as we glided safely 
 into the sweet little harbour of George Town, Grenada, after 
 an absence of four months. 
 
 Duqiiesne, 7//i.— We left George Town yesterday, and had 
 a squally sail and row in a large canoe, reaching Goyave, 
 where horses awaited us, sent by H. F. Fairclough. AVe 
 rode most of the way in the dark by a dangerous road ; 
 much of it on a precipice over the sea, or under precipices 
 on the sea-shore, where large stones impeded our path. 
 
 At seven this evening we attended a small meeting at 
 Duquesne ; and had conversation with several persons living, 
 in sin, who promised amendment. 
 
37.] ' EX-PRESIDEXT BOYER. 211 
 
 9^^. — Still at George Town. I had a pleasant stroll this 
 morning in my favourite walk round tlie Fort. Read in 
 Waring's Melodies, " Moonlight and Sunshine." Faith was 
 sweetly given me to believe that if I am faithful to ni}^ 
 covenant with a covenant-keeping God, that I shall ex- 
 perience my path to " bloom as it ne'er bloomed before.'^ 
 Under these feelings I remembered the sweet language I 
 heard in my soul when ill at Naparima, " I will make thy 
 way perfect." My thoughts turned sweetly towards my dear 
 children, who were then probably at meeting, and my prayer 
 arose on their behalf, that they might be truly engaged in 
 worship. 
 
 Kingston, Jamaica^ Sixth Month Ibth. — "We arrived here 
 3'esterday, per Forth steamer, having had a safe and pleasant 
 passage from Grenada of five days. I had much satisfactory 
 intercourse with several of the passengers. Amongst these 
 was ex-president Boyer of Hayti. He declared that the 
 present unhappy condition of that island was the result of 
 the absence of religion amongst the people. 
 
 When abreast of that low dangerous ground called Morant 
 Point, and seven miles off, a black pilot came off in a canoe, 
 made out of a single tree. It seemed an absurdity for this 
 uncultivated 3"0uth to supersede the authority of our Com- 
 mander Chapman, but the insurance laws require this regu- 
 lation. As we threaded the coral rocks and banks that 
 guard the harbour of Port Royal, it was evident that local 
 knowledge was important, if not essential. We were soon 
 cheered by the sight of John Daughtry, who conducted us 
 to the lodgings kept by Grace Blundell. 
 
 16th. — On awaking .this morning I remembered that it 
 was this day five months that the spirit of my darling 
 Jenepher left its earthly tabernacle for one of those build- 
 ings of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the 
 heavens. Whilst I mourn my bereavement, I can un- 
 feignedly give thanks unto Him, who I believe redeemed 
 her soul, and gave her the victory over death, hell, and the 
 grave. 
 
-'12 JAMAICA. [1844. 
 
 In our morning meeting J, Jesup quoted, " Whatsoever 
 He saitli unto 3'ou, do it." I was forcilJy reminded of the 
 words, "He brought me into the banqueting house, and His 
 banner over me was love."' It was a precious season. 
 
 In consideration of his recent ilhiess and bereave- 
 ment, Edwin 0. Tregelles was advised to rest for 
 awhile during the hot season. They had engaged for 
 this purpose a house called Belcour, about nine miles 
 from Kingston, before John Daughtry made the kind 
 offer recorded in the following entry. 
 
 20/^. — John Daughtry called, and invited us to his house 
 at Richmond Pen. So at sunset we went thither. He goes 
 to New York next week to examine the result of prison dis- 
 cipline in America, and has most handsomely offered us the 
 use of his dwelling-house, and ample accommodation during 
 his three months' absence. We had a time of worship to- 
 gether, when John Daughtry 's family were collected, and 
 John i. was read, after which I spoke on the character and 
 importance of true worship, and on the blessings we enjoy 
 in having the revelation of the Divine will. 
 
 21sf. — I went to Craighton to breakfast with the Earl of 
 Elgin. My reception was kind and cordial from him, and 
 his brother Robert Bruce, and sister Lady Charlotte Bruce. 
 He is a widower, having been bereaved of a lovol}^ superior 
 wife, a few months ago. She left a sweet little girl, now 
 two years old. After breakfast I proposed our having a 
 chapter in the Bible read, which was most cheerfully com- 
 plied with ; and eight or ten servants assembled with the 
 family in the drawing-room. I read Psalm ciii., and after- 
 wards addressed them on the necessity of walking as children 
 of the light; that we may know the blood of Jesus Christ 
 to cleanse from all sin. 
 
 23rrf. — I have of late, from various causes, been led to 
 
37. J BELCOUR LODGE. 213 
 
 dwell on the jo3's and blessedness of heaven. The happi- 
 ness of the redeemed is complete ; they have no ungratified 
 desire, and every joy is hallowed, according to the language, 
 " They hunger no more, neither thirst any more." I am 
 ready to believe that one source of their continuous bliss is 
 the unceasing addition of other redeemed spirits, that swell 
 and increase the ranks of those whose harps are tuned to 
 the praise of their Redeemer. 
 
 21th. — "We have succeeded in securing a suitable carriage 
 and horses. The carriage is light, with a head to the back 
 seat. We have a pair of grey ponies that run well in har- 
 ness, and carry us well on saddles, which is a needful arrange- 
 ment where good level roads prevail in the large savannahs ; 
 and then among the mountains the roads suddenly change 
 to bridle paths. We cannot approach our new residence, 
 Belcour Lodge, with any carriage, and goods must be con- 
 veyed on men's heads or mule back, a mile by a steep 
 narrow path. 
 
 Belcour Lodge^ 30th. — We came yesterday to our snug, 
 peaceful retreat. The valley in which our house stands is 
 so tortuous, and the sides so steep, as to limit our view in 
 front, though at the back we can see the tops of many hills, 
 two miles off and 2,000 feet high. We dwell in the midst 
 of a coffee plantation, and in a thicket of shaddocks, for- 
 bidden fruit, oranges, lemons, guavas, mangoes ; and at the 
 back the hill is planted with pines. Any of these fruits 
 that are ripe we ma}^ have on our table daily without 
 charge. The profusion of mangoes surprises me ; the tree 
 grows as large as an ash. There are 1,000 mango trees 
 loaded with clusters of fruit which yields a delicious odour, 
 but tastes of turpentine. This flavour is dissipated by heat, 
 and it is excellent baked or stewed. Quadrupeds, birds and 
 insects feed on it abundantly. 
 
 At half past ten this morning we met for worship, having 
 the company of our house-keeper Sophia Nicholson, her 
 little protegee Elizabeth, and our man James Harris. I 
 
214 JAMAICA. [1844. 
 
 spoke on tlie words, " Where two or three are gathered to- 
 gether in My name, there am I in the midst of them." 
 James Jesup knelt in prayer. We had previously collected 
 our servants and neighbours together at our Bible reading 
 after breakfast, when Hebrews i. was read. I alluded to 
 the value of such a testimony to the divinity of our Lord, 
 and the importance of avoiding the error into which the 
 Jews fell, of rejecting our Redeemer because He came not 
 with the pomp and ceremonies they expected ; that it is 
 needful for us to receive the Spirit of Jesus into our hearts, 
 as the Guide into all truth, which, if followed, will lead 
 from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto 
 God. 
 
 Sefenth Month 17 fJi. — I enjoy our snug retreat, and hope I 
 may profit by the retirement ; every hour seems fullj^ occu- 
 pied. I rise at half past six. After an early cup of coffee 
 and an American cracker, we have an hour's walk, unless we 
 prefer using our ponies ; we return to breakfast, after which 
 our housekeeper, and servants and some of the people re- 
 siding near come to our usual reading. Writing occupies 
 much of the morning. About noon I give a writing lesson 
 to two little girls, and hear them repeat hymns. A lunch 
 of fruit refreshes us, writing again until four o'clock, when 
 we dine. After this we read together. A walk about sun- 
 set. A lesson in writing and reading to our man Harris, 
 and Ritchie, a boy worth cultivating, from a neighbouring 
 cottage. About seven we all are collected again for the 
 family Bible reading. 
 
 A few days ago I was led to the shop of a shoemaker in 
 Kingston, named James Haig. He knew John Candler, 
 and valued some books received from him when they met 
 at Port au Prince. He is a total abstainer, having formerly 
 <h'unk freely. One day he attended the deathbed of an 
 acquaintance, a surgeon, who fell an earl}'- victim to intem- 
 perance, and his dying advice was, " Refrain from the course 
 which has led me to destruction." From that time J. Haig 
 
.37.] JOHN DAUQHTRY. 215 
 
 has relinquished strong drink, and now objects to have any 
 in his house. 
 
 Some may think our lives do not exhibit much of the 
 missionary character, but that we are living too much to 
 ourselves. To this I plead guilty, though I do not feel that 
 it is sinful. We are, I hope, pursuing a means for the sake 
 of the end. 
 
 One evening, as J. J. and I were preparing for our sunset 
 walk, we were surprised by the appearance of a caller ap- 
 proaching the house on horseback. It proved to be Captain 
 Robert Bruce, brother of the Earl of Elgin. He came and 
 spent a short time with us. I enjoy his society, believing 
 that he possesses the " oil of gladness " beyond most of his 
 class. 
 
 2ord. — I may with much thankfulness acknowledge the 
 condescending mercy which attended me to-day on leaving 
 this place on horseback, when my horse, being somewhat 
 restive, threw me, but I v/as marvellously preserved from 
 injury. 
 
 Whilst walking with John Daughtry in his grounds one 
 evening, I suggested he should offer a price per hundred 
 weight for all the bones that might be brought to the 
 Penitentiary, where some of the convicts might be employed 
 in breaking them for manure. He took the hint, and offered 
 2s. per hundred weight. When I went with him to the 
 Penitentiary two weeks after, the place was crowded with 
 poor old black women, and with children, bringing baskets 
 of bones. They are thus turned to good account, and the re- 
 venue of the Penitentiary increased by their conversion and 
 re-sale. I have given some hints about the foundation of a 
 new boundary wall that they are building on bad ground. 
 
 As we crossed the stream one evening, a mile above our 
 dwelling, J, Jesup's pony, Whitefoot, lost a shoe, which 
 induced us to turn back and call on Wiles. He is quite a 
 • character, full of vigour, and, though about eighty, took 
 .delight in showing us his English plants — geraniums, roses, 
 
216 JAMAICA. [18-11. 
 
 dahlias. An exquisite humming-bird chose that moment 
 for extracting sweets from the flower of a shrub above my 
 head. The general colour of the bird was a dark green 
 approaching to black, but varying to purple and gold. Its- 
 chief beauty lies in two feathers about six inches long, that 
 formed an elegant forked tail, waving in the wind ; its whole- 
 length nine inches. 
 
 2bfh. — After our meeting in the morning, which was held 
 in silence, we rode up to Craighton, to call on the Governor,, 
 the Earl of Elgin. After conversing on general subjects, 
 allusion was made to the departure from Jamaica of several 
 missionaries to Africa. This seemed to open the waj^ for- 
 me to relieve my mind of the load I had been bearing on 
 behalf of the Governor, who received my message of counse} 
 and sympathy Avith much feeling, and thanked us for our 
 visit. I returned home with a light and peaceful heart, 
 believing that it was a right commencement of our labours- 
 in this land to encourage the representative of our beloved 
 Queen to be just in his conduct : " He that ruletli over men- 
 must be just, ruling in the fear of the Lord." I reminded 
 him that his conduct would greatly conduce to, or check, 
 the spread of the Lord's work in the earth. 
 
 26^//.— We went to Kingston to meet at the house of 
 Charles Lake such of the Haytian refugees as might be 
 inclined to attend. About seventeen assembled. After a 
 solemn pause I gave expression to the words, " Live in 
 peace ; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.'^ 
 I reminded them that true worship was not that of the- 
 mouth or the hands, but of the heart ; this must be cleansed 
 during our lives, or we shall suffer consequent punishment : 
 as the tree falls so it lies. I encouraged them to the diligent 
 perusal of the Holy Scriptures, with a desire to be instructed 
 by the great Teacher. Prayer was offered on behalf of the- 
 people of Hayti, that they may be brouglit to a knowledge 
 of the truth. 
 
 2^tJi. — Yesterday we ventured to commence the \\ork for 
 
37.] JAMES lilTCIIIE. 217 
 
 Avliicli we came to Jamaica, by appointing a meeting at 
 eleven o'clock in the Weslej^^n Cliapel at the Botanic Gar- 
 dens, kindly offered by Abraliam Hyams. We went to hi& 
 liouse to breakfast. He told us very modestly : " I was once 
 of the same faitli as the Apostle Paul [had been], but mine 
 eyes liave been opened." Now Jesus Christ and Him 
 crucified is the theme on which his heart delights to dwell, 
 as well it may. The meeting-house was well filled with 
 about 250 persons — black peasantry, coloured dealers and 
 jobbers, and some of the wliite planter class. The words- 
 given me to stand up with were, " For ye know the grace 
 of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet 
 for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty 
 might be rich." Counsel, warning and encouragement 
 flowed freely whilst preaching Christ crucified, as the hope 
 of glory for those who walk in the light which He gives. 
 
 It it not probable that we shall proceed much in our work 
 yet, although I do not see the necessity for lying by. I do 
 not feel the heat more oppressive than in other places where 
 we have been. The peace, which is the result of yesterday's 
 engagement, is so sweet, that we trust we may soon feel 
 liberated to proceed. 
 
 My poor friend, James Ritchie, whom we have often 
 visited, seems sinking. It is deeply aftecting to me to watch 
 him weakening almost day by day. I felt well repaid for 
 the labour bestowed when I saw the expression of his sable 
 countenance as he said, " I can neber be thankful enough 
 to you." To-day he said to us under a sense of accumulated 
 transgression, " Sometime my sin so big as de house, and 
 I can't get rid of any part of it, not a morsel, and sometime 
 it seem divided. Oh, if I could but crawl once more, I'd 
 serve God with ebery vein in my body ! " He/vas reminded 
 that those thick clouds between him and God would be. 
 •removed, and his sins blotted out by the blood of the all- 
 sufficient Sacrifice, if he would but give his heart unto the- 
 Lord in covenant. 
 
CHAPTER XIIT. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 Letter to Joseph T. Price about Anniversary of Liberation of Slaves 
 — Belcour — Shortwood — Cottag;e Meetings — Stay at Stoneyhill — 
 Oberlin — Low Condition of Education — J. A. Preston — Elliot 
 Station — Meeting at Mount Charles — Tropical Rain — Maroons — 
 Grateful Hill — Myalismand Obeeism — Meeting at Pleasant Hill — 
 School at Mount Fletcher — Richmond Pen — Meeting at Kings- 
 ton, 2,000 present — Spanish Town — Sligoville — Homes of Freed 
 Slaves — Baptist Chapel, Passage Fort — Meeting at Jericho — Miss- 
 ing Mule — Annatto Bay— Call on two Friends— Mount Hermon— 
 Ascent of Movmt Diabola— Phoenix Park — Jonathan Edmundson 
 — Wesleyan School — Waterfall — David Day — Bariffe Hall — Ora 
 Cabessa — William Jamieson — Large Meetings at Beechamville — 
 Ocho Rios — St. Ann's Bay — Beautiful Scenery — Brown's Town — 
 John Clark — Meetings and Schools— Sturge Town — Sunday School 
 Teachers, Brown's Town — James Finlayson and Llartial Law in 
 1832 — Dry Harbour — Calabar — J. Timson — Kettering — William 
 Knibb's House, built by grateful Liberated Slaves — Meeting with 
 Teachers — Large Meeting at Falmouth — Earthqviake — Prison — 
 Montego Bay — J. L. Lewin, a Converted Jew — Cornwall — H. M. 
 Waddell — George Blyth — Meeting at Goodwill Temperance Village 
 —Moravian Settlement, Irwin Hill — Salter's Hill — Large Meeting, 
 Mount Carey — Thomas Burchall — Lucea — W. H. Hann, Wesleyan 
 Missionary — Savannah-la-mar — Aaron de Leon — Laars Kielson — 
 Now Beaufort. 
 
 E, 0. Tregelles to Joseph Tkegelles Pi?ice. 
 Belcour^ Kingsfoii, Jamaica. 
 
 Eighth Month iinl, 1844. 
 My dear Cousin, — 
 
 Thou wert so frequently my companion mentally last. 
 Fifth-day, the 1st inst., that I feel as if I coukl do no less 
 jthan attempt to give thee an outline of the day. After aii 
 
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37.] LETTER TO J. T. PRICE. 219 
 
 earl}' breakfast on Fourtli-day we were seated in our carriage, 
 which remains at the mouth of our glen because we cannot 
 bring it nearer. I drove most of the way to Spanish Town, 
 eighteen miles distant, our man being somewhat timid, the 
 horses lively, and the first two miles more dangerous, narrow 
 and precipitous than any I have met with in my peregrina- 
 tions at home. We stopped to bait at a tavern seven miles 
 from Spanish Town. 
 
 Our reception from J. M. Philippo and his wife was truly 
 kind. They usually reside at Shgoville, a thriving negro 
 settlement, on land purchased by J. M. P.. which has ac- 
 complished an important object in carrying out the freedom 
 of the people. It is thirteen miles north of Spanish Town, 
 and J. M. P. came down to his former station, as being the 
 most central, and best adapted for the celebration of the 
 tenth anniversary of partial, and sixth of complete, freedom 
 of the slaves. 
 
 At seven o'clock that morning we met the teachers of 
 their First-day and other schools, about twenty young men 
 and women, chiefly coloured, and partook of tea, coffee, 
 and chocolate, which was elegantly provided in a spacious 
 entrance hall that separates the boys' and girls' schools. 
 Cakes, biscuits and fruits of various kinds were freely en- 
 joyed. After tea, an opportunity was afforded to hand 
 counsel and encouragement to this important class. "We 
 left them soon after nine, with a caution not to become 
 too much excited by their hymn-singing, with which they 
 meant to usher in the new eventful year. 
 
 James M. Philippo tapped at our door the next morning 
 before five, and invited us to witness the doings of the 
 company who were assembled in the yard. Thej'' had a 
 standard chandelier supporting a dozen candles burning in 
 the tranquil air, by the light of which they read the hymns 
 they sang. At 5.30 a.m. they assembled in the large 
 chapel, where the people had long been collecting, from 
 whence we heard the sounds of prayer and thanksgiving, 
 
220 JAMAICA. [ISiJ, 
 
 arising from the lips, and, I trust, from tlie hearts of the 
 liberated. 
 
 My heart ascended with desires such as David, used : " Oh 
 that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for 
 His wonderful works to the chilfh'en of men!" To this 
 language I gave expression when opportunity was kindly 
 afforded by J. M. Philippo of meeting a large company at 
 eleven. They w^ere reminded that although their freedom 
 was apparently accomplished by the efforts of their friends, 
 yet it was evidently the Lord's doing, and marvellous in the- 
 eyes of man3^ One of the most striking features was, that 
 it was effected without bloodshed : very different, indeed. 
 from their neighbours in Hayti, of whose state a brief 
 sketch was given, and they were told that if in any evil 
 hour they should be induced to take up carnal weapons to 
 obtain what they may consider their rights, they would iix 
 that hour forfeit the esteem of their warm steady friends in 
 England. And more than this, they would depart from 
 their allegiance to Jehovah ; no longer the servants of the 
 Prince of peace, they w^ould become servants of Satan„ 
 "When they were charged never to stain their hands with 
 the blood of a fellow-creature, and take away life, we heard 
 the response of "Never, massa : oh, never ! " This coming, 
 simultaneously from about 2,000 persons Avould have warmed 
 thy heart. 
 
 Amongst the other subjects brought before the meeting 
 were those of intemperance, the right education of children^ 
 avoiding cruel beatings, a relic of slaver}'. Several black 
 men who had Ijoen slaves took part with J. M. Philippo and 
 ourselves in giving this advice ; and last, but not least, was- 
 Richard Hill, a man of colour, highly cultivated, intelligent 
 and pleasing: we have met him repeat edl}-, and I have 
 never been five minutes in his eom])any \\itliout instruction. 
 
 After a fruit lunch at J, M. Philippo's, in company with 
 J. M. P. and R. H., J. Jesup and I had a conference with, 
 about twenty of the leaders, deacons and assistants, mostly 
 
■37.] CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM. 221 
 
 black ; when some subjects were brought before them not 
 iit for more public discussion. In connection with these was 
 the subject of suitable dwellings for their people. 
 
 At the close of this conference we went to the Wesleyan 
 Chapel, where we found 150 little school children dining on 
 roast beef and plum pudding, with the liberal addition of 
 as much mango and pine-apple as was good for them. They 
 were nearly all black, clothed in white dresses, and as 
 orderly as children at home. At the close of their hand- 
 •some and much enjoyed repast, opportunity was afforded 
 us to address them and their parents, many of whom were 
 present. We then dined with the teachers and helpers at 
 the house of H. B. Britton. 
 
 After a short interval, we again assembled in the Wes- 
 leyan Chapel, which was soon crowded. It proved a good 
 season of worship, for which I felt thankful, though cast 
 down at the commencement, when I was ready to question 
 the rectitude of our having appointed that meeting. Now I 
 believe it was in right ordering. We returned to our 
 pleasant quarters at J. M. Philippe's under the feeling, that 
 although we might have been weak and unprofitable we 
 had not that day been slothful servants. 
 
 We left early next morning, and reached home in safety, 
 travelling one hour with a nearly vertical sun, which caused 
 me to feel more heat than I have often done before, but 
 not more than I can easily endure. 
 
 Often have I been reminded of thy many late rides, to 
 Swansea and back, labouring in the cause of peace and 
 freedom, when I was thy occasional companion. Now I see 
 that my manner of life in long fatiguing rides, finding out 
 places and people before unknown, enduring various vicis- 
 situdes of temperature, change of place and employment, 
 was in degree favourable for my present varied experience, 
 of which I should like for thee to partake. 
 
 Thus much I believe I may safely state, that if all the 
 labour thou and thy colleagues endured, if all the expense 
 
222 JAMAICA. [1844- 
 
 you incurred, and if all the apocr^-plial compensation money 
 were multiplied by ten, tlie sacrifice would not have been 
 too costly to obtain all the blessings which are now pos- 
 sessed, enjoyed and appreciated by the objects of your 
 efiPorts. 
 
 I am not disposed to pen on this page some of the bene- 
 fits which have resulted, and which will increasingly result, 
 from the change from slavery to freedom ; but I should like 
 for thee to know that the former condition of degradation 
 and misery exceeded any idea I had formed previous to 
 coming here. The wrongs of the slave, though often ex- 
 hibited in dreadful description at home, did not equal what 
 I have since heard and believe to have been true. 
 
 Now, I fancy I hear thee saj^, " So much for cousin Edwin, 
 and his couleiw de vose^ "Well, make all the allowance 
 thou likes, and yet I believe all I have written is true. 
 
 Farewell : believe me to be thy very affectionate cousin, 
 
 E. 0. Tregelles. 
 
 Belcour, Eighth Month 4:th. — We met at half-past ten this 
 morning in company with seven of our attendants and 
 neighbours. It proved a refreshing season. Life-giving 
 bread was, I believe, broken amongst us, and thanks were 
 p-iven at the conclusion for the evidence afforded that where 
 two or three are gathered together in the name of the Lord, 
 there will He be in the midst of them. 
 
 11th. — At 8 a.m., after a thunder-storm, we started for 
 Shortwood, a settlement of negro huts seven miles to the 
 west of us, which we reached soon after ten, and at eleven 
 met an interesting company, chiefly blacks of the labouring 
 class. It was a good season, though the meeting was small. 
 Rain, lightning and thunder again detained us after meet- 
 ing, and admitted of our partaking of cold dinner without 
 loss of time. We were much pleased with F. W. and M. 
 Wheeler, a dedicated juvenile pair, whoso minds seem open 
 to the tnith. They appear to walk with much simplicity 
 and singleness of purpose. 
 
ST.] C. S. REN SHAW. 223 
 
 The storm was over in time for us to proceed homewards, 
 taking on the way a meeting at four o'clock in the house of 
 Thomas Gribbert, a leader amongst a sect known as native 
 Baptists. His simple cottage was crowded by about fifty 
 persons, to whom plain counsel was handed by J. Jesup, 
 They wished to be allowed to visit us, which we promoted. 
 
 Stoneij Hill, 13th. — We are at the house of our friend S. 
 Oughton, a Baptist minister of Kingston, where he has a 
 large chapel. He went to Kingston last Seventh-day, and 
 left instructions that we were to have the range of this place. 
 This sort of easy understanding suits us. We wanted a 
 resting place in this quarter, and here we find a good house, 
 boarding ourselves. 
 
 Oherlin, 16t/i. — Charles Stewart Eenshaw has built a neat 
 chapel and dwelling-house here, so combined as for the 
 chapel to be used at meals. He is an American missionar}', 
 and with his wife, a J'oung Friend from Philadelphia, gave 
 us a most cordial welcome. 
 
 19th. — Accompanied by C. S, Renshaw, we proceeded 
 eight miles to Brainard, another American Missionary station, 
 where we met Avith a kind reception from Julius O. and 
 Jane Beardslie. Here we saw a good school of eighty boys 
 and girls, taught by Charles B. Venning, from Kent, on the 
 British and Foreign school system, — the first we have 
 visited in Jamaica. It is grievous to see schools going to 
 decay in districts where rum shops are increasing. 
 
 About 500 persons came to the meeting at half-past four, 
 chiefly of the labouring class, and some of their masters. At 
 the close, J. 0. Beardslie said a few words to the people as 
 to a notion they had that we came to " give them free of 
 the land." They had heard, he said, that day, what was 
 far better, the means of redemption and how they might 
 become heu-s of the kingdom of heaven. 
 
 20th. — We proceeded five miles farther north to Elliott 
 station. On our way we called at Lewisburg, an estate of 
 2,000 acres, once a fine sugar estate, but in the year of 
 
<124 JAMAICA. [1844. 
 
 freedom the owners declined giving wages to the labourers, 
 and allowed the canes to rot on the ground. Now it is 
 ■changed into a pen where cattle are raised. The manager 
 attended the meeting last evening, and sat opposite to me. 
 I felt that his mind was under conviction, and accepted his 
 invitation to call. He received us courteously. After a 
 short time I asked him to take a Avalk with me in his 
 garden ; as ho was deaf we went to a distance from tlie 
 house, when I told him that I believed he had yesterdaj'' 
 felt the power of the Lord at work in his heart. " Yes," 
 he said, " more than I ever felt before." X encouraged him 
 to keep under the feeling, and to follow the teachings of the 
 Lord, who would show him His will. " How long are j'ou 
 going to stay in the island ? You should stay ; we require 
 to be told again and again." I sought to direct him to 
 Christ as the foundation of his hope. After a while he said, 
 " I have made up my mind to alter my mode of life." 
 
 At Elliot station James A. Preston and his wdfe live in a 
 very simple thatched cottage, forming part of the meeting- 
 house, which was similar to the prayers' houses on the other 
 islands. In that simple meeting-house Ave had a good meet- 
 ing, 250 present. I had full and pleasant service amongst 
 them, enforcing freedom from sin as the Christian's ex- 
 perience, and that " if any man hath not the spirit of Christ 
 he is none of His." We returned from our round of twenty- 
 six miles, nearly the whole way by mountain paths, through 
 3, ricb and beautiful country. 
 
 Mount Charles^ 21sf. — Whilst I have been A^a-iting we have 
 had one of the grand thunder storms, shaking the wooden 
 house. Now, heavy rain is falling, whilst a thick mist pre- 
 vents my seeing objects at the distance of fifty yards. Four 
 hours ago I saw as many miles, so Avonderfully changeful is 
 this climate ! 
 
 We arrived at Oberlin just in time to witness the com- 
 mencement of a schoolroom that C. S. Renshaw is erecting, 
 with funds kindly raised by Sophia Sturge. I have drawn. 
 
37.] CROWDED MEETIXG. 2'25 
 
 some plans for it, wliich lias served tlie double purjwse of 
 instructing tlie builder, a young man of colour, in this kind 
 of drawing. 
 
 One of the three days of our stay we had a meeting at 
 Ramble, a coffee plantation, with about sixty people in the 
 open air, I felt that the Lord was at work in the hearts of 
 some present, and prayer was offered for those gathererl 
 together. During my ride thither my heart seemed full of 
 the love of God. Under His merciful visitation my heart 
 was softened in answer to prayer ; and a willingness was 
 then felt to serve my God to the full extent of His wilL 
 I felt that I could repose on His fresh covenant of promise, 
 " Keep thy lamp trimmed, and I will supply the oil ! " 
 May I be faithful to my part of the covenant. "VVe had a 
 full meeting of 500 persons at Mount Charles, and gave 
 notice of another. 
 
 We went to Oberlin and attended the most crowded of 
 any meeting we have had. At first tumultuous, but a holy 
 calm followed, and in this I felt enabled to rise with the 
 Avords, " God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of His 
 saints, and to be held in reverence of all them that are 
 about Him." Close dealing followed with the formal pro- 
 fessor and backslider. C, S. Renshaw at the close reminded 
 the people that our responsibilities were increased by such 
 opportunities. 
 
 "We find Mount Charles a very congenial place. Our 
 apartments are under the same roof as the meeting-house. 
 Oar elevation is about 2,500 feet, but it does not appear 
 high, because many mountains around are much higher. 
 We have abundance of rain, lightning and thunder, and 
 require a thick quilt at night. 
 
 We had given notice of a meeting here, but the rain came 
 <lown so copiously that few came. All West Indians are 
 very careful to avoid exposure to rain, or the damp atmo- 
 sphere succeeding heavy rain ; so that all appointments are 
 dependent thereon. AVe found this district very damp : 
 
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226 JAMAICA. 11844. 
 
 almost every morning we were above tlie clouds, wliicli 
 filled the valleys around us, and had the effect, beautiful 
 beyond description, of extensive lake scenery, with wooded 
 islets and promontories; the rising sun silvering the 
 surface of these fairy lakes, which sometimes disappeared 
 whilst we took one or two turns for exercise in the spacious 
 chapel. These mists made our garments damp ; shoes laid 
 aside for two days became mould3^ 
 
 "We went with C. S. Renshawto Fernhill School, and from 
 thence to Scots' Hall, a rural settlement of Maroons, who 
 are negroes escaped from slavery by guile or force, who have 
 maintained independence amongst their fastnesses. After 
 a time the planters availed themselves of the services o£ 
 the Maroons to bring back their runaway slaves, which they 
 were willing to do for the sake of reward. In lieu of former 
 privileges they have grants of freehold land, two acres per 
 man, and one acre for each child. 
 
 We were at the house of Francis Ellis, a fine vigorous 
 fellow. He had six acres given him, and was quite a rich 
 man, intelligent and interesting. He wears the brow of a 
 free and noble Maroon, and is, I believe, coming, if not 
 already come, under the power of the cross. Whilst de- 
 tained by rain in his commodious and clean cottage, we 
 conversed about his dozen nice books of a serious character^ 
 kept neatly in simple book-shelves. 
 
 We returned to Mount Charles, eight miles, by moonlight, 
 up steep rugged paths, and through defiles rich with the 
 luxuriant plumes of bamboo. 
 
 2bth. — We rode to Grateful Hill, where we had a good 
 meeting with about 500. Much service devolved on J. 
 Jesup. I felt as though many who were present could 
 with me " driidc of the same spiritual water,"' and '* partake 
 of the same spiritual bread." 
 
 Thomas Burrows is the pastor of Grateful Hill. He 
 married Elizabeth Coultas, of York. She has suffered much 
 from ill health. She says it is a very different matter to 
 
37.] MYALISM AXD OBEEISM. 227 
 
 sit in a missionary meeting when young and full of vigour, 
 and listen to the thrilling appeals to become devoted to the 
 spread of the gospel, compared with the every-day duties 
 and privations of the missionary's wife, remote from the 
 friends of her youth, and precluded from the fellowship 
 with them which had helped her in former days of dis- 
 couragement. 
 
 Belvedere, an old coffee plantation two miles distant, 
 belongs to Harriet Coryton and her brother, both young 
 people of colour. It is let out in lots from one to four acres, 
 at four dollars per acre, to free settlers. 
 
 Here we had a meeting with 100 or more, in and outside, 
 H. Coryton's simple dwelling. J. Jesup and I sat out of 
 doors amongst the people, under the shade of a spreading 
 tree. The language of invitation and warning was addressed 
 to these people, many of whom, I fear, are strangers to the 
 gospel of peace. They fear the wrath, without seeking the 
 love of the Lord. 
 
 It was not till after this meeting that I recollected that 
 Myalism prevails : an African fiendish superstition, the 
 opposite to Obeeism, which it is supposed to counteract. 
 For instance, a man becomes sick, and his illness, if out of 
 the common, is attributed to some Obeah man who has 
 looked on him with an evil eye, or has buried something 
 near his house which has caused the mischief by secret 
 indescribable means. "Well, his resource is the Myal 
 doctor, who says he can disclose the cause, and effect a 
 cure on condition of being paid for his skill. On having 
 his fee, he goes to some spot of ground near, and digs away 
 till he finds A^^hat he pretends did the mischief. This 
 generally satisfies the patient and his friends, but some- 
 times not, and then they have often legal vengeance on the 
 impostor. 
 
 Pleasant Hill, 30th. — We had planned to ride up into this 
 district, when a letter came from Charles McGregor invit- 
 ing us. We gladly availed ourselves of his kindness. This 
 
228 JAMAICA. [1844. 
 
 morning he came and breakfasted witli us, and showed us 
 the way through a beautiful mountainous country. 
 
 Pleasant Hill is a coffee plantation, under the attorney- 
 ship of Charles McGregor. It formerly belonged to Simon 
 Taylor, who lived on his estate, and was earnest to benefit 
 his slaves. 
 
 XinfJi Month l.s^f. First Day. — AVe had a meeting at Pleasant 
 Hill in a coffee store-house adjoining the barbicue, which is 
 an assemblage of smooth plaistered surfaces on which the 
 coffee is spread to dry. Many of the labouring class came, 
 as well as planters and overseers. It proved a good season, 
 when I felt much liberty in preaching Christ crucified, and 
 Christ within as the hope of glory. I believe some will have 
 cause to thank the Lord for His goodness, that He did not 
 cut them off in their sins without afresh visiting their souls. 
 Oh that all who have felt this power at work in their hearts 
 may yield themselves thereto, and know the thorough change 
 without which we cannot see the Lord. 
 
 2nd. — We reached Mount Fletcher and saw a school of 
 sixty children before dinner, and at five met about 300 
 persons, chiefly labourers, in a new commodious chapel. 
 There were several of the planter class present, for whom 
 my interest increases with increased acquaintance with the 
 mazes of Satan, who tries to spin his web around them. 
 Under feelings of more than common strippedness I may 
 thankfully acknowledge that I am helped to confide peace- 
 fully in the power that has constrained me thus to put my 
 hand to the plough. 
 
 Belcour^ 3rd. — This morning we had a pleasant ride home, 
 calling by the way on a planter wdiom it seemed right to 
 visit. I will not call this kind of service difficult, or use 
 any term that can be construed into " I pray Thee have me 
 excused " ; but let me rather acknowledge that " help is laid 
 upon One that is mighty." 
 
 Poor James Ritchie loses ground rapidly. I trust his soul 
 is preparing for the change. He is grateful for the at- 
 
37.] NEGEO VILLAGE. 229 
 
 tentions we have been able to bestow, and I trust tbat they 
 have not been in vain. But this, and all other labours, 
 must be left without seeking unduly to discern the results. 
 
 Richmond Pen., Ninth Month 8fh. — And so we have really 
 quitted Belcour of pleasant memory, and came here to dine 
 yesterday, having been kindly permitted to make this place 
 our home during John Daughtry's absence in America. 
 
 We had our usual meeting together this morning. We 
 rode into Kingston in the afternoon, and took tea with 
 Charles McG-regor, who accompanied us to the Wesleyan 
 Chapel, where we found more than 2,000 persons assembled. 
 It felt to me that most who were there had need to get 
 deeper in spiritual things, to examine the ground of their 
 taith. 
 
 Sligoville, 12th. — AVe left yesterday for Spanish Town, 
 after I had spent two days in visiting schools in Kingston. 
 This morning we rode to this very pleasant spot to a ten 
 o'clock breakfast. Our elevation is about 2,000 feet, giving 
 us an extensive view of the southern side of the island, 
 from Yallah's Hill to Portland Ridge, with the ocean as the 
 horizon. The sea is visible again in the north, about Port- 
 maree and Annatto Bay. 
 
 13^7i.— We much enjoyed our calls at the cottages in this 
 settlement — nice neat dwellings with brick floors and glass 
 windows. They are built in the midst of gardens contain- 
 ing bread-fruit trees, mangoes, pomegranate, orange, coffee, 
 pines, granadilloes, sugar-canes, arrowroot, onions, etc. I 
 do not say that any one cottage has all this variety around 
 it. 
 
 We spent half an hour at the house of Sidney Smith, 
 who has built for himself, on his freehold of six acres, a nice 
 four-roomed dwelling. There was a neat table, side-board 
 and chairs. On the table lay a large octavo Bible, bearing 
 symptoms of being daily read, a " Pilgrim's Progress," 
 hymn-book and tracts. I opened the Bible at Psalm ciii., 
 and it seemed so appropriate for this prosperous pair (who 
 
230 JAMAICA. [1844. 
 
 were liberated from their bonds in 1838) tliat I asked leave 
 to read it to them. They called in their neighbours, and 
 we had a time of spiritual refreshment together. I would 
 that such a picture of the risen, but lately abject slave, 
 could be seen by all our English people who have given 
 their pence towards setting him free. 
 
 "\Ye had an interesting meeting with about 200 at Sligo- 
 ville. There were many present who had partaken largely 
 of the privileges of the gospel, and where much has been 
 given much will be required. 
 
 14:tJi. — "We descended to Spanish Town, and called on Dr. 
 Palmer. He has just been returned a member of the 
 Legislative Assembly. In a very agreeable manner he said 
 he should like to have our sentiments as to his course for 
 the benefit of the colony. This gave us a favourable op- 
 portunity of commenting on the wisest course to be pur- 
 sued by all legislators — that of making the golden rule 
 their rule, and doing what is right rather than what is 
 expedient. 
 
 J. M. Philippo's wife accompanied us six miles to Passage 
 Fort, where we had a meeting with about 500 in the 
 Baptist Chapel. It was evident to me that some present 
 were by no means strangers to the gospel and its joj^s, 
 though I believe many backsliders were amongst them. 
 
 Annatto Bay, loth. — We had arranged to be at Jericho, 
 sixteen miles north of Spanish Town, for a meeting at 
 twelve o'clock; but on rising we heard that our mule had 
 escaped from the stable-yard ; so we concluded to leave 
 Harris behind to find the mule, and for me to drive. Our 
 road lay through the Bog Walk, one of the loveliest dis- 
 tricts I have ever seen ; but I could scarcely look at it, as 
 the horses required my attention. The road was narrow 
 and bad, without a fence on the side that was precipitous 
 to the river Cabre, which ran swiftly in its rocky bed at a 
 depth varying from 15 to 150 feet beneath us. Within a 
 mile of Jericho Ave came to a standstill, and James Jesup 
 
37.] STUCK IX THE MUD. 281- 
 
 walked forward to obtain a leader ; with this help we 
 reached our destination. I felt greatly tried at being an 
 hour late for our meeting. As I sat stuck in the mud, some 
 women coming to the meeting showed their kindly sym- 
 pathy, and at their instigation some stout young men 
 turned to and helped me. After a cup of coffee and a 
 g-allina's eg^ and toast I went to the meeting, where 600 
 Avere assembled, and where the Spirit and power of the 
 Lord seemed to prevail as much as in any meeting we have 
 had. Such deep, reverent stillness I have rarely knoAvn. 
 
 11 til. — "We proceeded on horseback for Ebenezer, calling 
 on our way at Mount Hermon, ten miles from Jericho, to 
 arrange for a meeting next week, and then proceeded to 
 lodge at Elliot Station. Yesterday morning Harris arrived 
 with our missing mule. 
 
 We have met with a cordial reception from "William 
 Lloyd, of Pembroke, now a Baptist minister at Annatto 
 Bay, who offers us the use of their chapel for a meeting 
 this evening. His house, where we are now, is among 
 the mountains, five miles from Annatto Bay, overlooking 
 the valley of the Wag water, with the sea beyond. 
 
 20f/?. — Our meeting last night at the Baptist Chapel was 
 a favoured one ; I felt the great Master was amongst us, 
 and that His power melted the hearts of many. 
 
 AVe had a call from two Friends ; one has resided here 
 forty-three years, and the other twelve years. We have 
 paid them a pleasant visit this morning, enough to satisfy 
 us for journeying many miles of rough road under a vertical 
 sun. 
 
 Jericho^ 23rtZ. — Yesterday morning we proceeded to Mount 
 Hermon, where we had a kind reception from James Hume, 
 from Berwick. We had a meeting in his chapel with about 
 800 persons. James Jesup had pretty much to com- 
 municate ; after which I felt much enlargement in speak- 
 ing on the redemption which has been purchased for us by 
 our Redeemer's death, and is ours if we are wilHng to 
 
232 JAMAICA. [I&i4. 
 
 comply with the terms — obedience to His laws, and re- 
 nouncing the enemy of our souls. 
 
 On arriving here we had a meeting with about thirty 
 persons in the piazza of the house of our hostess. It is 
 Eliza Hewitt's usual practice to assemble them on First-day 
 afternoon, when her husband may be at a different station. 
 On this occasion it was conducted as a Friends' meetings 
 and jDroved a good season. 
 
 The following morning we enjoyed being present at an 
 examination of their day school. About 150 boys and girls 
 were assembled, whose master seems to have been well 
 qualified at the Borough Road Training College. • 
 
 Pliocnix Parle, 2Qth. — ^Ye left Jericho yesterday as soon as 
 the daily mist that spreads each morning over the face of 
 that beautiful vale had been dispelled. With hired horses 
 in our carriage we proceeded to encounter the ascent of 
 Mount DJabola. J. Jesup rode on Whitefoot, Harris on 
 Blackfoot, Edward Hewitt's man on our mule, to take 
 back the hired horses. I had screwed up my courage to 
 brave the dangers of a pass, but was surprised to find that 
 I was much mistaken. The hill was long certainly, but the 
 ascent was not greater than that of Haldon from Exeter, 
 and the views we obtained brought that lovely valley of 
 the Exe freshly before me. On reaching the summit we 
 sent back the hired horses, and placed our own in harness 
 to descend five miles to Moneague through a beautiful park- 
 like country, reminding me of the best parts of Berkshire. 
 It is the grazing ground of the island. 
 
 We soon reached Phoenix Park, the residence of Jonathan 
 Edmundson. Ho is chairman to the Wesleyan Mission. 
 Ten days ago we passed each other on the road, when he 
 kindly pressed us to visit him. His house was once the 
 residence of the Duke of Manchester, who was formerly 
 Governor. It is situated on a conical hill, round which 
 the broad carriage road winds, making two circuits to reach 
 the summit. 
 
37.] BARIFFE HALL. 233 
 
 Soon after dinner we set out for Watsonville, to attend a 
 meeting appointed at our request. We found about 500 
 present. I went to that meeting under a more than usual 
 sense of insufficiency, yet I found that nothing is too hard 
 for the Lord. 
 
 Bariffe Hall, 28fh.—We left Phoenix Park for Beecham- 
 ville, where we paid a visit to a Wesleyan school, and 
 proceeded without much delay to Annatto Bay. Our road 
 lay along the coast. We passed an extraordinary cascade, 
 a broad expanse of clear rushing water, fully a hundred 
 yards wide, sweeping over a surface of rocks, out of which 
 large trees were growing in profusion. Many other crystal 
 streams find their way to the sea near Ocho Rios, hence 
 called Eight Rivers. 
 
 We sent Harris on with our luggage to the house of 
 David Day, the Baptist minister of this place, and we 
 followed in four hours. Harris met us, and guided us two 
 miles through the somewhat intricate wood which sur- 
 rounds the house. When I saw the fort-like position of 
 the dwelling, I queried involuntarily, " Have we got to go 
 up there?" feeling more for the horses than ourselves, but 
 we reached safe and well. 
 
 We had a hearty welcome from David Day and his 
 assistant William Teill, formerly a teacher at Friends' 
 School, Bishop Auckland. 
 
 Bariffe Hall stands on the summit of a knoll about 500 
 feet high, near the mouth of the Ora Cabessa river. Be- 
 hind rises an amphitheatre of hills, forming three-parts of 
 a basin, the edge of which may be five miles in diameter. 
 On the north side, looking across the water to Cuba, a 
 mountain is seen, which is nearly fifty miles inland and 
 10,900 feet high. We arrived at sunset, just at the right 
 time to behold one of the loveliest prospects I ever saw. 
 
 30th. — Yesterday we attended a full meeting at Ora 
 Cabessa Baptist Chapel, where from 700 to 800 were pre- 
 sent, mostly liberated slaves. In the afternoon we went 
 
234 JAMAICA. [1844. 
 
 seven miles on horseback to Port Maria, to attend a meet- 
 ing we had appointed. Various grades in life, and various 
 denominations were represented there ; many Jews amongst 
 them. I felt it my dut}^ to allude to the importance of 
 believing in Christ, as the Sliiloh to whom the gathering 
 of the people must be. 
 
 I visited their school at Ora Cabessa, and saw the AVes- 
 leyan chapel (a simple thatched building), where Eliza A. 
 roster, whose memoirs have interested me, spent some of 
 her happy days. I inquired of a negro woman whether 
 she remembered her, " Oh, yes ! the sweet ministers wife. 
 She used to pray with me ; and when she go away, she say, 
 we meet in heaven; and when we hear she die, we cry so." 
 
 Ora Cabessa (Golden Head) the landing place of Columbus, 
 850 years ago, a woody rocky island, of about an acre in ex- 
 tent, lies about a hundred yards from the shore, and takes 
 its name, Santa Maria, from Columbus' vessel, w^hich was 
 probably the size of some of the Droghers that were now 
 lying at anchor under the peaceful lee of that islet. 
 
 Ardoch Pen, Tenth Month 2nd.—^Ye left Bariffe Hall 
 yesterday morning early ; crossed the basin and amphi- 
 theatre of hills, and descended southwards towards Goshen, 
 Avhere we breakfasted on salt fish and roasted yam, with 
 the Presbyterian pastor, William Jamieson. He is a widower 
 from Perth, with a pleasing little daughter Kate, of six years 
 old. His sisters Lydia and Mary noAV share his labours, jo^'s 
 and sorrows. Mary Jamieson left the breakfast table to 
 ride to her daily duties as teacher; accompanied by the 
 intelligent young negro Robert Jerritt, who resides with 
 them, and is fond of reading and mathematics. 
 
 A meeting was appointed at three, but it was 4.30 before 
 many were assembled. I had to speak on the silence of all 
 flesh as the state best suited to discern the Avill of the Lord, 
 the Spirit of God being the Guide into all truth, leading 
 to the Lamb of God as the Rcdcrmer from sin and the 
 sacrifice for sin. William Jamieson commented at the close 
 
37. 
 
 OCHO IiIO!<. -35 
 
 of the meeting on tlie words tliey had heard. He said that 
 others who had recently addressed them had alluded to 
 their moral duties, but that we had turned their attention 
 to the source of good and evil, to the cleansing of the heart. 
 This morning we proceeded nine miles through fine park- 
 like country. We found Philippa Savory (formerly a West 
 from AVadebridge) at home. Her husband, George Savory, 
 was gone to Kingston. She finds, as others do, that the 
 wife of a missionary in the West Indies cannot do all she 
 expected in this very enervating climate. 
 
 BeechamviUe^ 6th.— We came here in rain, to the house of 
 William Moss, who was formerly missionary on the Gambia 
 (Africa). He had had the opportunity of observing the 
 results of Hannah Kilham's labours, and bore a pleasing 
 testimony to her. 
 
 Our meeting here was of a very interesting character in 
 a large substantial stone meeting-house. AVith so few 
 houses around it is surprising from whence the 1,200 persons 
 came who were assembled there by ten o'clock. They find 
 their way by many a devious path out of the thick woods 
 they have chosen for their new and free locations. These 
 people are a class that claim peculiar care as the germs of 
 townships growing into importance. 
 
 Ocho Eios^ 7th.— We dined Avith Benjamin Milard, the 
 Baptist minister, and visited the schools. Both Baptist 
 and Wesleyan ministers accompanied us to a crowded and 
 good meeting. Earely have I felt more cast down than on 
 entering that meeting, but help was laid upon One that 
 is mighty. I quoted, "Oh, wretched man that I am, who 
 shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank 
 God through Jesus Christ our Lord," alluding to the im- 
 portance of being delivered, and that Jesus is, the only 
 means of redemption. I was afterwards informed that 
 many were present who rarely enter a place of worship. 
 
 St. Ann's Bay, 8th.— We attended a meeting of about 
 1,800 persons in the Baptist Chapel ; when ability was 
 
23G JAMAICA. [1844. 
 
 afresli given to declare some of tlie unsearchable riches of 
 Christ. 
 
 B)'oicn\<i Tow)i, 9fJi. — AVe set off from St. Ann's Bay for a 
 ride of eigliteen miles to Brown's Town. I cannot describe 
 at length the beautiful scenery through which we passed, 
 the long line of cocoa-nut trees on the level sea-shore, or the 
 groves of pimento that cover the hills. The pimento tree 
 is very handsome, reminding me of the arbutus at Killar- 
 ney, with its dark green neatly shaped leaves, and bare 
 trunk, barkless, like the arbutus. This is the pimento 
 season ; men, women and children are high busy in picking 
 the berries that appear like black currants. These are 
 dried and packed in bags to be used as allspice. 
 
 Brown's Town is one of the most interesting spots I have 
 ever visited, a complete village in the mountains. We had 
 a most kind welcome from John Clark. "We met 1,200 
 persons in their spacious chapel, which covers dwelling- 
 house and schoolroom, where James Jesup had good 
 service. 
 
 lO^A. — "We proceeded on horseback to Stewart's Town, a 
 well-built village. AVe visited the schools, and though the 
 evening was Avet, we had a nice little meeting of about 200 
 persons. 
 
 11^/i. — We rode through a beautiful country to First 
 Hill, and thence to Calabar, passing on the road the sugar 
 estates of Bideford and Barnstaple, and far-famed Arcadia 
 belonging to Hankey & Co., reminding me of Barbadoes 
 in the character and extent of the cultivation. 
 
 We returned to Brown's Town in heavy rain. I felt 
 thankful for the preservation experienced during our recent 
 forty miles of mountain riding. 
 
 ISth. — We went to breakfast at Sturge Town, two hours' 
 ride ; and at ten o'clock met a very interesting company of 
 settlers and labourers in a large booth or thatched chapel. 
 Five hundred must have been in and around the building. 
 We had not been gathered long in deep reverent silence 
 
37.] JAMES FINLAYSOX. 237 
 
 before I felt engaged to rise with the language, " If God be 
 for us, who can be against us?" There were 300 adults 
 and children in the school previously held. Many spectacled 
 men and women reading little elementary books. 
 
 "VVe returned to Brown's Town, and met by our request 
 the First-day school teachers. But instead of thirty or 
 forty teachers, 1,800 persons assembled, to whom the gospel 
 message flowed freely. They were reminded of their great 
 privileges, and the need of proving their love and allegiance 
 by obedience, feeding the lambs and the sheep of Christ's 
 fold. I desired to lead them to the foot of the cross, and 
 there I believe many were left. 
 
 James Finlayson, a leader amongst the Baptists, told us 
 that when he was a slave he went one First-day to sell 
 honey as usual, but that day he called on the AVesleyan 
 minister, who told him it was wrong thus to break the 
 Sabbath. After which he stayed near the door of a Baptist 
 Chapel, and felt refreshed by the words he heard, which 
 sank deep in his heart, bringing him under the power of 
 the gospel. AVhen this island was under martial law in 
 1832, he was one of the objects of suspicion and vengeance, 
 because, like Daniel, he feared the God of his life, to whom 
 he daily prayed. He was ordered to proceed to Falmouth 
 to be tried for his life. AVhilst walking there unescorted 
 he met some of his acquaintance. He inquired if any had 
 been shot that day. " Yes, several ; and they will shoot 
 you if they can catch you; you had better run to the bush !" 
 He thought within himself, " I won't deny my Saviour, I'll 
 go on," He went on and showed himself to two officers. 
 The same evening a gentleman called him in, and gave him 
 a letter to take back into the country immediately. Thus 
 he escaped. 
 
 14:th. — At Dry Harbour we met again Thomas Eobson 
 Stark, a pleasing young man of colour. The meeting there 
 was the third he had attended. Six hundred crowded to 
 it. I quoted the passage, " That Jesus, by the grace of 
 
238 JAMAICA. [18ii. 
 
 God sliould taste death for every man;" and afresh declared 
 some of the unsearchable riches of Christ. I directed them 
 to the grace of God, the light of Christ in their hearts, and 
 commended them to that grace, impressing the need for 
 earnest daily private prayer. 
 
 Calabar, loth. — We visited the Baptist and Episcopal 
 schools, and attended a lecture on '" Air " given by J. Tinson 
 to his students, who are preparing for usefulness in Africa. 
 I made some remarks on the steam engine with the help of 
 a black board and a piece of chalk. 
 
 The evening reading of the Scriptures afforded an oppor- 
 tunity of communicating to these fine young men instruc- 
 tion of far more importance. I reminded them of the need 
 there is that the ministers of Christ should be true Chris- 
 tians, servants of the Prince of Peace. Allusion was also 
 made to the kindness and proper respect due to women, 
 who were last at the Cross, and first at the Tomb. The 
 more civilized and truly religious persons became, the 
 higher would women be placed in the scale, and by no 
 means be regarded as servants and slaves. 
 
 J. Tinson told us that on one occasion he had attended 
 the interment of a young man. After the ordinary service 
 was over, he felt a strong impulse to address the bystanders, 
 but he let in the reasoner, who persuaded him that it was 
 irregular and undesirable. Whilst he hesitated, the com- 
 pany dispersed, so that he went home oppressed with a 
 sense of a lost opportunity and of unfaithfulness. May 
 such cases be borne in mind by those who feel the power 
 of the Lord at work in their hearts. 
 
 Kettering, IGtJi. — We reached to-day the home of William 
 Knibb, at Kettering. He had kindly urged us to tarry 
 here. The house was built for his wife by the liberated 
 slaves as a mark of gratitude, in fifty acres of freehold 
 ground, amidst a thriving village of freeholders, and is of a 
 superior orfler in dimensions, design and execution. 
 
 2l.sf. — We had an ojiportunity of meeting with a number 
 
38.] WILLIAM KXIBB. 239 
 
 of tlie teacliers of tlie First-clay schools at Faimouth. They 
 usually meet once a quarter to devise plans for carrying on 
 this Avork effectively. About sixty dined together in the 
 school-room, "We joined them at this meal ; William Knibb 
 presided. I sat between him and the daughter of Lord 
 McK., who is an efficient, useful, matronly teacher. W. 
 Knibb addressed the teachers on their duties, and on the 
 need of humility. His address bore strongly on our pacific 
 principles, which were the doctrines of the same Jesus 
 whom all Christians professed to follow. They were re- 
 minded that we had been their friends in the time of trial, 
 advocating their cause pacifically ; but if in an evil hour 
 they took carnal weapons, then we must part. 
 
 After the Bible reading this morning I was deeply in- 
 terested by listening to "the lion-hearted Knibb " reading 
 in gentle accents, — 
 
 "Lord, subdue our stubborn will 
 B^- Thy modulating skill ; 
 Sweetly on our spirits move, 
 Make the harmony of love. 
 Each to each our temper suit, 
 Heart to heart, as lute to lute ; 
 Genth' touch the trembling- strings, 
 Music for the King of kings." 
 
 I was particularly impressed by his prayer. " We give 
 Thee thanks that ever and anon Thou gladdens us with the 
 sweet fellowship of Thy messengers with the gospel of peace, 
 who seek to do Thy will in increasing the triumphs of the 
 Prince of Peace. Father, let thy selectest influences rest 
 upon them. Grant them the rich unction of Thy Spirit, 
 whilst they remind those who were in thraldom of the 
 vows they made to Thee, and that now being set free, they 
 are bound to serve Thee. We give Thee thanks that there 
 are those whose spirits thus feel for Thy servants, once in 
 bondage, and we would pray Thee to soften the hearts of 
 
240 JAMAICA. [18J4. 
 
 others who yet hold their fellows in slavery. Hasten the 
 day when war and slavery shall cease in this Thy earth." 
 
 Yesterday we attended a meeting of nearly 2,000 persons 
 at the Baptist Chapel, Falmouth, when the people were re- 
 minded of their deliverance from bondage and of their 
 obligation to serve Him whose right hand had helped and 
 delivered them. 
 
 22nd. — Whilst dressing this morning at half-past six, I 
 felt a decided shock of earthquake, attended with a rumb- 
 ling, rushing and hissing noise, lasting about five seconds. 
 It was regarded by old inhabitants as one of the most serious 
 shocks that has been felt for many years. 
 
 23rd. — "VVe went to Hampden, seven miles from Falmouth, 
 to breakfast with George Blyth, Presbyterian minister, who 
 Avith his wife has laboured here for twenty years. His wife 
 said the cruelties they witnessed during the four j'ears of 
 the apprenticeship far exceeded ten years of slaver3\ 
 
 2bth. — "We spent this day in visiting schools and the 
 prison. At the prison we met Dr. Anderson, the visiting 
 magistrate. Opportunity was given us to speak to the 
 forty-four convicts assembled in the yard. There is a 
 deficiency in the matter of classification. 
 
 Moutego Bay., 27 tJi, First Day. — We had a meeting in the 
 Baptist Chapel with about 1,500 persons. J. Jesup was 
 engaged in prayer that the Lord would be pleased to bow 
 our hearts. Quoting the words, " I remember thee, the 
 kindness of thy youth, the love of thine espousals," I re- 
 minded those present of their covenants. At our lodgings 
 iifterwards we had a precious season of retirement together. 
 
 The Wesleyan Chapel we found crowded in the evening 
 with 1,000 inside and 300 outside, I spoke on the text, 
 " God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, 
 and to be had in reverence of all them that are about 
 Him " ; and I had to call on the rich young men to use the 
 query, "AVhat lack I yet ? " and on the strong young men 
 to sec whether they had " overcome the wicked one." 
 
3S.1 . SLAVE BOY'S STORY. 241 
 
 Israel Levi Lewin, a Hebrew, came to see us. He lias 
 embraced the Christian faith, and is well known to many 
 of our friends who have been here. Our conversation was 
 deeply interesting. His mind seems remarkably open to 
 conviction, and as though he saw many things as we do. 
 
 28f/«. — We had a meeting in the dwelling of Hope M. 
 Waddell, in a hall adapted for the purpose. I had to speak 
 on the nature of true worship, and to call on the people to 
 give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name ; appealing 
 to some to examine the foundation of their hope, to see what 
 they were building upon, and not to rest till they had digged 
 deep and laid the foundation on Christ the Eock of Ages. 
 Prayer was offered ; and James Jesup called the attention 
 of the people to the "Word, of which we read in Romans x. 8, 
 as nigh in the heart, the Teacher that cannot be removed 
 into a corner. 
 
 H. M. Waddell is likely to proceed soon to the Calabar 
 river, Africa, to commence a mission there, leaving his wife 
 and children in England. He will be accompanied by a 
 young schoolmaster who was a planter and a printer. A 
 few negroes will also go ; amongst them an African youth 
 captured in a Spanish slave ship four years ago. 
 
 I asked this boy George Waddell a few questions to elicit 
 his story, which was as follows : " My grandfather sold me 
 and my mother and sister to pay his debt, walked a long 
 way across the country and come down river in one canoe ; 
 many canoes take we, great many in the ship ; give we 
 cassava to eat, one pint of water a day, have beef once or 
 twice a week; upon deck most day; not hand-cuffed, no 
 use run away, only big sea jump into (said with much 
 humour). Near Cuba when we see ship coming ; all glad 
 to see English ship ; know they safe if see ship, for when 
 in river heard Spaniard curse English ship." This was a 
 prime cargo of slaves selected by the captain, on the voyage 
 which he intended should be his last. He wanted them 
 for his own use in settling down in Cuba, of which island 
 
 L. T. ' 16 
 
212 JAMAICA. [1841. 
 
 he was within sight, when tlie cruiser blasted his hopes by 
 seizing the ship, though he and some of his crew escaped 
 in the boat. 
 
 In our intercourse with those who meditate service in 
 Africa, the subject of pacific principles and practice has been 
 prominently in view, and a full response has been comfort- 
 ing. George Blyth, of Hampden, told us he was once a mis- 
 sionary in the Caucasian mountains, encompassed bj' warlike 
 tribes, constantly at strife with each other. He was Adsited 
 by two agents of an English Society who wished to go to a 
 neighbouring district. The Russian commander required 
 that they should be escorted by two armed Cossacks for 
 their protection. G. Blyth could not accompanj^ them on 
 this condition. He was accustomed to go unarmed, and was 
 unwilling to exhibit distrust, being convinced of the truth 
 
 " That man no guard or weapon needs, 
 "Whose heart the blood of Jesus knows ! " 
 
 In this district of Jamaica, where twelve years ago there 
 was strife, riot, confusion, fire and bloodshed, verj- many 
 acknowledge that the disciple of the Prince of Peace must 
 renounce war and strife of every kind. 
 
 29//?.— We went to Goodwill, a verj'- nice village of total 
 abstainers under the care of G. Blyth. The large school- 
 room was crowded by about 600 persons, with whom we had 
 ii meeting of deep interest. Almost every facultj' seemed 
 prostrated before I took my seat, but ability was afresh 
 received to dispense the bread w liich was blessed and broken 
 amongst us. At the conclusion one of their elders stood up 
 and in a feeling manner expressed his thankfulness for the 
 visit. This man was once a slave, and an apprentice. He 
 was charged with insubordination by the b<iokkeeper, be- 
 cause he rescued his sister from infamy. Unable to brook 
 his abject condition, he purchased the remainder of his term 
 for £60. As a skilful mason he soon acquired property, 
 bought land, built a house, and is now one of the rich men 
 
38.] MEETING WITH TEACHERS. 243 
 
 of this favoured land, rich, also in faith and good works, and 
 ■an heir of that kingdom which God hath prepared for them 
 that love Him. 
 
 We left Goodwill at half-past four this morning by moon- 
 light, accompanied two miles by G. Blyth, who walked by 
 the side of my horse. We reached Cornwall just in time to 
 have a lovely clear view of some of the mountains of Cuba, 
 •distant about 120 miles. 
 
 ^Ist. — We went to Irwin Hill, a Moravian settlement four 
 miles from Montego Bay, and had a kind reception from 
 John Elliott, who comes from Gracehill, Ireland. We met 
 .-about 150 persons in their spacious chapel, towards whom 
 the language arose freshly, " This people have I formed for 
 myself; they shall show forth My 'praise ;" to show forth the 
 praise of the Lord aright we must obey Him. 
 
 Salter's Hill, Eleventh Month 1st. — We had a welcome from 
 Walter Dendy. At twelve o'clock we met by special invita- 
 tion seventy teachers of the First-day schools belonging to 
 -this district. We regard this class as an important one, 
 believing much good may result from their labours, if rightly 
 -directed, and from humbled hearts ; but it is nothing new 
 for the pride and vanity of man to exist where there is the 
 least warrant. Three of their own ministers followed, on 
 the subject of peace. James Jesup quoted the words, 
 " They made me keeper of the vineyards, but mine own 
 vineyard have I not kept." 
 
 We dined together, after which William Claydon ad- 
 dressed us on peace principles and practice. I alluded to 
 the favoured condition we enjoy in having a good Queen, 
 and a government that should be obeyed in all things that 
 ..are not contrary to the will of God ; but that if we resist on 
 christian grounds it must be in a christian spirit. 
 
 In the evening we met about 1,000 persons in the Baptist 
 Chapel ; when, after a time of solemn and protracted silence, 
 the words were addressed to them : " To be carnally minded 
 is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." 
 
244 JAMAICA. [ISU. 
 
 At his house, AV. Dend3' read a Psahn, gave thanks for 
 the blessings of the da}', and prayed for a blessing on the 
 labourers. After a precious silence I acknowledged the 
 unity I felt with their spirits, " One is your Master, even 
 Christ, and all ye are brethren." There were six ministers 
 present, besides other- labourers. 
 
 Mount Cureu^ 2nd. — "We reached our kind friends Thomas 
 Burchall and family at Mount Carey. Deep conflict has of 
 late been my portion, so that I have been readj^ to yield to 
 discouragement, but I crave that I may be preserved in 
 depths as well as in heights, keeping my eye fixed on Jesus,, 
 who is able to keep me from falling. At times I am ready 
 to believe that it is for the sake of others that I am thus 
 baptized, and that if I am faithful, this proving dispensation 
 will be blessed to the furtherance of the gospel. 
 
 3nl. — At eleven o'clock we attended a crowded meeting ; 
 1,700 were sitting and standing within the walls, and '200 out- 
 side. Soon after taking my seat the language arose, " When 
 Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people 
 of strange language, Judah was His sanctuary, and Israel 
 His dominion. The sea saw it and fled; Jordan was driven 
 back." I drew the parallel in the two conditions, and re- 
 minded them of their covenants. I called on the office- 
 bearers to be faithful and to walk as examples to the flock. 
 Da-vid fell by un watchfulness ; he feared he should fall by 
 the hand of Saul, but he fell into another snare. The back- 
 sliding sinner was invited to repentance — the condition of 
 forgiveness. Prayer was offered that the Lord might not. 
 pity nor spare till He had made us ^^•llat He would ha^'e us 
 to be. 
 
 James Jcsup and I met twice to-day in private retirement.. 
 when the silent breathing of my soul was — 
 
 " More of Thy gT.icc, O Lonl, iniparr, 
 Morn of Thy Spirit lot me hear ; 
 Erect Thy throne within my heart. 
 And reii^n witliout a rival there." 
 
S8.1 THOMAS DALY. 245 
 
 Lucea^ GfJi. — We are at tlie point most remote from Eng- 
 land tliat we expect to visit. After a meeting to be held 
 here this evening we shall probably turn our faces home- 
 ward. AVe are quartered at the house of W. Hemy Hann, 
 a young Wesleyan missionary. He accompanied us to see 
 the schools and prisons of Lucea, all of which are decidedly 
 of a satisfactory character. 
 
 We called on Thomas Daly, who, when young, gained a 
 good livelihood as a millwright and cartwright, but an 
 attack of inflammation of the eyes deprived him of sight 
 in three days, and left him destitute. Then he proved that 
 '' man's extremity is God's opportunity." From having been 
 a careless, hardened sinner he became a humble Christian, 
 and now he says that he can bless the name of the Lord, 
 who has done all things well. He employs himself in 
 plaiting grass for hats, sharpening razors, and joining and 
 .squaring shingles for roofs. 
 
 The bay of Lucea, on the western side of which the town 
 stands, is about the most beautiful I have ever seen. It 
 forms nearly three-quarters of a circle. The road runs near 
 the edge of the water all round the bay, so that when wo 
 came in sight of the place we seemed within a mile, and yet 
 we had to ride four miles to reach our destination. 
 
 Our meeting at Lucea was so crowded as to be noisy and 
 unsettled at the commencement ; but though there were 
 many unruly spirits present, they seemed by degrees to be 
 brought into subjection to the power that is mightier than 
 the noise of many waters, and we felt glad that we had 
 been led thither. 
 
 E. 0. Tregelles, in a letter under date New Carmel, 
 loth, writes : 
 
 A week has elapsed since I penned the foregoing, and I 
 must try and give you a sketch of our proceedings. 
 
 7th. — We left Lucea at six, travelling by starlight until 
 
246 JAMAICA. [laif. 
 
 the sun arose, ami had an enjoj'abU' ride to Sand}' Ba}^^ 
 ten miles, to breakfast. Earlj-- morning is tlie time fur 
 travelling in Jamaica. 
 
 8fh. — I drove to Sutcliflfe. Our road lay through a beau- 
 tiful park-like country. Magnificent clumps of bamboos 
 studded the undulating pastures, and a fringe of these 
 elegant plumes shaded our road fur a mile, as it wound dowir 
 a lovely ravine. We had a hearty reception from J. Hutch- 
 ings and wife in their simple cottage, which stands on the 
 side of a range of hills that surrounds the extensive 
 savannah. 
 
 9^7?, — Early in the morning we drove to Savannah la Mar^ 
 and at once went to some lodgings kindly provided for us- 
 by Aaron de Leon, to whom we were introduced by J. L. 
 Lewin, of Mont ego Ba}^ Their circumstances are somewhat 
 similar, both of Hebrew stock, and proselytes, merchants and 
 magistrates. A. de Leon is of dark hue, with thick-set curly 
 hair. I have rarely seen a mure interesting face ; every 
 feature from the brow to the chin expressing perfect repose 
 — not the repose of indolence, but as if he partook of that 
 rest that is prepared for the people of God. Hitherto he has- 
 not united with an}^ set of professors, and is prett}' much 
 alone in his views of Scripture truth, which seem closely to 
 coincide with ours, and deeply interesting it was to me to 
 hear his firm declaration : " Chvist is the head of His own 
 Church. Where two or three are met together in His- 
 name, there is He in the midst of them. ' God is a spirit; 
 and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and 
 in truth.' 'Ye are not your own, ye are bought with a 
 price.' " 
 
 lOtJi. — AVe had a meeting in the Baptist Chapel in the 
 morning with about 000 persons. In the evening the 
 AVesleyan Chapel was crowded; 100 persons outside. Tlii;* 
 ])roved a season blessed to several, I believe, besides myself, 
 and I felt thankful that I had again incurred the flitigue of 
 a second meeting. 
 
38.] DISCOri^AaEMEXTS ABOUT SCHOOLS. 247 
 
 11th. — We left Savannah la Mar at seven for Bluefields, 
 to breakfast with John Coleman, from Leominster, once a 
 Moravian minister, now a Plymouth Brother. He and his 
 wife appear to live in much simplicity and usefulness. 
 
 We passed on to New Hope, a Moravian station, where 
 we had a meeting with about 400. The school, which num- 
 bered 125, has now diminished to about thirty. The con- 
 dition of nearly all the schools of Jamaica is discouraging. 
 The universal complaint of the caretakers is, " I don't know 
 how it is, but somehow or other our schools are falling 
 off, partly because of the want of rain, and scarcity of pro- 
 visions and emj^loyment, so that parents say they cannot 
 afford to send their children ; and partly because they do 
 not know for themselves the value of being able to read 
 and write." Such is just the transcript of a lamentation 
 that I have had to listen to fifty times at least. I generally 
 add, " and partly because the parents spend their money in 
 rum !'' To which the reply is, " Yes, indeed." 
 
 12tJi. — We started before breakfast for New Carmel, ac- 
 companied by Laars Kielson. He gave me an outline of 
 his history. When young he was gay, and never read the 
 Bible until he was twenty-one. His mind was first awakened 
 by attendance at a reformed church in Denmark. After 
 which his eyes became gradually opened, and he forsook the 
 sinful path. 
 
 We proceeded on borrowed horses to New Beaufort, ac- 
 companied by a little black boy, who, as the happy owner 
 of trousers, shirt, and hat, and mounted on our mule with 
 the saddle-bags, seemed as pleased as a prince. My horse 
 was " trickified," as he soon informed me, but as I had a 
 good curb bridle I put him to rights, and when he dis- 
 covered that I was master we went along as good friends, 
 and he carried me safely to New Beaufort. 
 
 I asked a man about what time the meeting was to be 
 held. " I can't tell ; the parson is not come yet." So, as 
 soon as we arrived the bell was rung to announce the fact to 
 
248 JJ.l/.l/C'J. [1811. 
 
 the district, and at four o'clock a large company' were 
 assembled. 
 
 13/^. — "We left by starlight this morning, and had a 
 delightfully cool ride back to New Carmel in two hours. 
 The valleys which lay stretched out beneath us were filled 
 with mist, and it required no stretch of the imagination to 
 be reminded of Ivillarney with its lower lake, and Innis- 
 fallen and other islets. 
 
CHAPTER XIV. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 Jamaica — II. G. PfeifFer and Martial Law — Meeting at New Bethle- 
 hem — Schools at Fairfield — Work of Moravians — Meeting with 
 Maroons — Mandeville — Visits Prison — School — Rest at Mount 
 Providence — Old Harbour — Spanish Town — Interview with Earl 
 of Elgin and John Daughtry respecting Prisons — Meeting in 
 Baptist Chapel — Penitentiary — Kingston — Silk-cotton Tree — 
 Morant Bay — Climate — Beautj- of Bath — Belle Castle — Port An- 
 tonio — Moore Town — Maroons — Fording Pio Grande— Golden 
 Grove — Surrey Gaol — Meeting at Port Royal — Hayti — Arrival 
 at Jacmel with J. T, Hartwell— Climate and Appearance of Town 
 — Call on General Gefifrard — Journey to Port Republicaine — 
 Mules — Citrounier — Delmay's Hut a Bethel — Leogane — Port Re- 
 publicaine— Reminiscences of S. Grellet — Meeting with American 
 AVesleyans — Fabius Day — Prison — ^Lacahaye — Thomas Williams 
 — Alexis Dupuy — St. Marc — President Guerrier — Desert — Gon- 
 aives — James Osier — Coffee Sales. 
 
 IJleventh Month Wh, 1844. — Wlien I was at "New Fulneck 
 Henry Gotlieb Pfeiffer, the minister of the Moravian station, 
 gave me an outline of his sufferings in 1831, %vhen this 
 district was under martial law. 
 
 Some of the negroes from the north came to this parish 
 and told the slaves they were free, and if they continued 
 to work they would come and murder them. Pfeiffer 
 used his influence to induce them to return to their work, 
 which they did. On the following Seventh-daj'', wdnlst 
 sitting musing in his study on the duties of the coming 
 day, two officers and thirty-two soldiers came, and without 
 warrant, apprehended him and conveyed him on horseback 
 to the Oxford estate. The next day, being First-daj^, they 
 conducted him with fixed bayonets and loaded muskets to 
 
250 JA^rATCA.. [laM, 
 
 Mandeville, where lie was lodged in the organ loft of the 
 chnrcli, and gnardcd by four sentinels with drawn swords. 
 Without bedding he lay on a bench with his bundle of 
 clothes for a pillow, and even this was taken from him. 
 He had no food brought him till the afternoon. 
 
 The next da}^ two officers visited him, when he avowed 
 his ignorance of the charge ; telling them that as their 
 prisoner he should be fed, but that he had had no food for 
 twenty-four hours. It is difficult to believe that any person 
 would thus treat a fellow-creature in such a place, said to be 
 consecrated. Next day the same neglect was observed. He 
 was then turned over to the tender mercies of the gaoler, 
 and an officer told him his trial was to come on, but that 
 none of his friends would be admitted as witnesses. They 
 might give in written testimonials. 
 
 A person called and told him that his judges were de- 
 termined to convict and destroy him, but that it was- 
 contrary to law to refuse any evidence he might bring. 
 He must therefore send for his friends. " You write 3'our 
 letters ; I will get them conveyed." 
 
 At two o'clock next morning a host of his friends were 
 in motion from many points, and appeared at Mandeville, 
 completely confounding his accusers. His trial lasted f^mr 
 days, when he was reluctantly acquitted, to the rejoicing of 
 thousands. 
 
 Pfeiffer's witnesses were kept locked up night after night 
 in the court-house, and two nights before his release they 
 were engaged in prayer for him without ceasing. The 
 release was marvellous, as his accusers were bent on his- 
 destruction, and a regiment of militia from Vere was kept 
 on purpose to shoot him, as they could depend on them. 
 He saw several negroes led out for trial, and in half an 
 hour ho saw them led to execution. He is convinced that 
 many worthy, innocent men were put to death. 
 
 loth. — We rode from New Fulnock to New Bethlehem, 
 twenty -four miles, over an undulating plain, through whicli 
 
38.J TOMLIXSOX, A FLAXTER AXD FASTOF. 25J 
 
 runs the Black River, the only navigable river in Jamaica. 
 We left our carriage at South Valley, and climbed 3,000 feet- 
 the last four miles. In the evening we had a good meeting, 
 having the companj' of a few of the planters who live 
 near, whose characters are sweetly in accordance with th& 
 gospel. We rejoined our carriage at South Valley, and 
 drove sixteen miles to Lelitz, a Moravian station. A 3"0ung 
 schoolmaster gave us a welcome. I felt truly happy there^ 
 though without most of the comforts of domestic life. 
 
 nth. — To our surprise on waking we learnt that AV. A. 
 Prince, of Fairfield, had arrived. He had set out at mid- 
 night, and ridden twenty miles to meet us. He and the 
 schoolmaster were at our meeting, which was a favoured one. 
 
 18th. — Busy visiting the schools of Fairfield — a day school^. 
 a good normal school, and a very interesting Orphan Refuge 
 for poor girls. We had a large meeting, which was owned 
 by the Lord, I believe. 
 
 19th. — W. A. Prince rode with us to Huntle}', to breakfast 
 with a familj' of the name of Tomlinson, some of whom 
 had attended the meeting the previous evening. After the 
 usual Bible reading I spoke on the nature of true worship 
 as resulting from brokenness of spirit, contritedness and 
 humility, and left them the blessing of " Peace be to this 
 house.*' The master of the house remarked that his cup of 
 blessing felt running over. He had been a persecutor, but 
 having been smitten as Saul was, he is now engaged to feed 
 the flock of Christ. His occupation is that of attorney and 
 planter. 
 
 Our visits to the several stations of the Moravians have 
 been comforting and satisfactorj*, causing thankfulness to- 
 arise for the mercy shown to the coloured people, amongst 
 whom manj' dedicated servants of the Lord have laboured. 
 
 20th. — Our meeting at Nazareth was truly pleasant. We- 
 left for Siloah, and had a good meeting with the people oi 
 that district in a Church Missionary schoolroom chapel. 
 The language arose livingly towards them, " Who is he that 
 
•252 JAMAICA. [181-1. 
 
 will liarm you, if ye be followers of tliat wliicli is good ? " 
 AVe retired to rest earl^'. It had been a good day. I felt I 
 was kept as in the Lord's holy hand, and that as one who 
 was bearing precious seed, it was needful for me to have a 
 ■close watch set on my spirit. 
 
 21.s^, — Rising early, we proceeded on our mules to Accom- 
 pong, one of the Maroon stations, by a steep and intricate 
 road. Our reception was most hearty. Soon after nine 
 they assembled in their schoolroom chapel. Prayer was 
 offered that the Lord would save this people, and bless their 
 inheritance, feed them also with daily temporal and spiritual 
 bread. After a blessed meeting we visited man}^ of their 
 commodious and clean halntations. AVe saw Colonel Rowe, 
 a fine negro, six feet high, and eighty-six years old, grey 
 and erect. About one hundred families are settled here, 
 subject only to their own laws, and not paying taxes to our 
 Government. 
 
 We repaired to the schoolroom, and heard those who were 
 able, read in the Testament, and gave them some books 
 and tracts. At the house of the schoolmaster a repast was 
 prepared for us, for which he made many apologies from 
 shortness of notice ; but we made a hearty meal on a nice 
 well-roasted pig and three wild doves. Many expressions of 
 gratitude for the visit followed, with the wish the}' could 
 have a repetition each week. 
 
 22nd. — Our meeting at New Eden proved to be a close 
 searching season for many. We heard some of the children 
 read in the New Testament, and departed at noon. 
 
 A warm three hours' ride over a level country brought us 
 -to Gentle Hill. Here we alighted to let our beasts rest, and 
 I thoroughly enjoyed a piece of dry bread from my pocket 
 and delicious water from a flowing stream. We were an 
 hour scrambling up this hill. The road was steep and rough 
 xind stony ; but when we reached the summit we found our- 
 .selves at Fairfield, from whence we rodo to Mandeville. 
 
 24^/j, First Dai/.— We had a meeting in the chapel of the 
 
88.1 LOXDOX MISSIOXAEY SOCIETY. 253- 
 
 London Missionary Society at eleven o'clock ; about 400 pre- 
 sent. J. Jesup spoke of the liappy condition of those who 
 Avorship God in the spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have- 
 no confidence in the flesh. Several of the planters came- 
 to the house after meeting, giving us an opportunity to 
 converse with them, which was, I hope, profitable, though 
 often Avearying to the flesh. 
 
 2ot]i. — We visited the prison, which is in excellent order^ 
 under the care of Thomas Wells, from Launceston. He was- 
 a tailor, enlisted as a soldier, became a sergeant, exchanged 
 to the police, and is now governor of the prison, postmaster^ 
 and store-keeper, acquiring wealth rapidly. 
 
 After visiting a school of one hundred well-taught children, 
 we proceeded to Porus, a large village of freedmen. Very 
 much rain fell ; however, about 500 came to our meeting^ 
 with whom we had a close, searching time. 
 
 26fJi. — AVe left Porus for Four Paths : our road to Lime 
 Savannah was like a ploughed field. On returning a cart 
 and mule we had hired to carry our luggage, the owner 
 politely returned the cheque we gave him, saying he freely 
 gave us the accommodation. 
 
 27th. — We had a kind reception from Robert and Anne 
 Jones, at Mount Providence, where John and Maria Candler 
 stayed six weeks, and which we find a very pleasant resting- 
 place. About one hundred of the settlers on this estate 
 were present in the schoolroom at a meeting, and a nice 
 season we had. 
 
 Twelfth Month Ls-/. — Much enjoyment has been my portion 
 here. We read this morning in Acts v.. the account of the 
 imprisonment and liberation of Peter and John, and my 
 mind turned to Hayti, as though bonds and afflictions 
 awaited us there. My feeling is a desire to be found 
 faithful, keeping in the path cast up day by day for us to 
 walk in, not pursuing our own wills, but the will of Him 
 who I believe is sending us. Now my prayer is, If Thy 
 presence go not with me, carry us not up hence. 
 
251 JAMAICA. fl&14. 
 
 We had a good meeting at Lower Chapclton, well attended 
 by negroes, and by some of the white class. I rose with the 
 language, " A day is coming when the secrets of all hearts 
 shall be revealed," and urged a change of heart. 
 
 We visited the prison, and were pleased to find but few 
 inmates ; no women. We called, on our way back to Mount 
 Providence, on a young overseer who had been at the 
 meeting, and had invited us to the estate where he lives. 
 His dinner was on the table when we arrived, but when we 
 declined partaking of it he left it untouched, had his horse 
 -saddled, and rode with us home. I was glad, as it afforded 
 me an opportunity of having further talk with him in the 
 garden of our host, which proved to be a confessional. He 
 promises fairly. After taking tea with us, he returned in 
 the dark, over a wretched road. 
 
 4:th. — Yesterday we had a meeting at Lionel Town of about 
 ^200. We lodged with John Dingwall, the schoolmaster, 
 under circumstances far below our usual comfort. I dressed 
 at three o'clock, and by four we were ready to start for Old 
 Harbour by the light of a diminished moon, and aided by 
 Venus in full strength. I had an intelligent boy b}' my side 
 to point out the turns in the road, and the bad places. Our 
 progress was slow, but pleasant. AVe passed through an 
 extensive district, once cultivated, but now lapsed into the 
 wilderness state. Here wild cattle exist, that are caught by 
 rope nooses. Guinea fowl are also wild, and are excellent 
 for the table. Alligators abound in the waters that washed 
 our road for miles, but we did not see any. 
 
 We had a kind reception at Old Harbour from H. C. Taylor, 
 the Baptist minister, and a very scanty meeting in their 
 <;hapel ; but though scanty, I felt it worth attending. 
 
 5^^. — This morning we reached Spanish /Towu. A kind 
 greeting awaited us from James M. Philippo and wife. I 
 was glad of a quiet hour or two in my chamber to read 
 welcome letters from home, and for writing some letters for 
 Iho island pos', which gees once a week. 
 
2o.] INTERVIEW WITH LORD ELGIX. 255 
 
 John Daughtry called to conduct me to the Governor's, to 
 look at some designs he had obtained in America for the new 
 penitentiary now being erected under his care. I had a long 
 interview with Lord Elgin, with the plans spread before us 
 on a billiard table. But these plans did not engage one- 
 twentieth of our time. The prevention of crime, rather 
 than its punishment, occupied our attention. Neither of us 
 would get quickly to the end of his story when education is 
 the theme. Schools elementary, agricultural, and normal 
 are claiming and receiving the close attention of the 
 <jrovernor. 
 
 We had a large meeting in the Baptist Chapel, when I 
 quoted the words, " AVliat shall it profit a man, if he shall 
 gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? " Praj^er was 
 offered for all classes in the land, the servant and the served, 
 the ruled and the rulers, that they may be united together 
 in the bonds of peace. 
 
 &h. — We made many calls, among them at the two 
 prisons, and then took our leave of the Governor. He 
 offered us letters to Hayti, but he believed we should do 
 better with those from my cousins Fox, of Falmouth, than 
 from him, which might excite suspicion. 
 
 1th. — Accompanied by J. M. Philippo we drove to 
 Kingston, and took possession of a house which had been 
 hired for us. 
 
 John Daughtry breakfasted with us, and we proceeded 
 with him to the Penitentiary, where we saw the muster of 
 450 men prisoners examined by the surgeon, who passed 
 along the ranks, giving each man an opportunity of claim- 
 ing attention. One man said, " Very sick in stomach." 
 "What did you do with your breakfast, then?'"' At the 
 ■same moment the surgeon's eye detected a loaf of bread 
 intended to be concealed under the arm beneath the short 
 frock, and the loaf was forfeited, which had been reserved 
 to purchase tobacco. The poor fellow must like tobacco 
 better than I do ; but this is one of their snares, for which 
 
'J5(i JAMAICA. [184i. 
 
 they are often punished. J. Daughtry gave excellent coun- 
 sel iu a mild, delightful manner. To some who needed it, 
 rebuke ; to others, pleasant encouragement. Silence is- 
 enforced, though they work together as coopers, carpenters, 
 smiths, shoemakers, tailors, and bone and stone breakers. 
 
 Sth, Fh'.'^f Ihiij. — I rose at four o'clock to complete my 
 letters for England. We had our meeting together in the 
 morning, attended by Sophia Nicholson, our housekeeper, 
 and her servants. In the evening we were at a meeting in 
 the Baptist Chapel, when I had to call on many to forsake 
 the broad road that leads to destruction, to come out and to 
 be separate. " Love not the world, neither the things that 
 are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of 
 the Father is not in him."' 
 
 9^7?.— Charles S. and Mira Renshaw breakfasted and dined 
 with us. C. S. R. was once a lieutenant in the American 
 navy. He left the service on account of its immoral ten- 
 dency, not because he thought war unchristian. Four 
 months ago we had a close discussion on this point. He 
 now sees that all war is opposed to the will of the Lord. 
 I was cheered by his honest avowal. 
 
 11^/^ — AVe left Kingston and had a delightful drive to 
 Yallahs, breakfasting at a comfortable tavern eleven miles 
 on our way. The ride is beautiful, reminding me of the 
 ride from Cork to Glanmire. The water inside the palli- 
 sades which form Kingston harbour, of nearly twenty miles 
 in extent, was calm with a gentle ripple, but outside, a long 
 swell from the Atlantic broke on the rocky shore with bois- 
 terous waves. 
 
 The celebrated silk-cotton tree attracted our notice ; it i& 
 a magnificent object. It covers a circle sixty yards in 
 diameter. Each of its fifteen or sixteen arms is as large as 
 an ordinary forest tree. 
 
 The meeting we had in the Baptist Chapel was full 
 to overflowing ; many young men of the i)lanter class 
 present. A man forced his way to a seat in the meeting 
 
38.] BATH AND ITS GARDEN. 257 
 
 whilst intoxicated, and had to be turned out. The disturb- 
 ance fell out rather for the furtherance of the gospel. 
 
 12th. — We passed on from Yallahs to Morant Bay to 
 breakfast, and visited there the schools of the London Mis- 
 sionary Society, the Wesleyans, and the Episcopalians. 
 
 We called on Thomas Thompson, the senior magistrate of 
 the district; he is seventy-six, and came here from Scotland 
 fifty-five years ago. He regards the climate of Jamaica as 
 favourable for Europeans. His conversation was refreshing, 
 lively, and without frivolity, intellectual without pedantry ; 
 evidently the result of reading, reflection, and good associa- 
 tion. He lives temperately, avoids strong drink and animal 
 food, and never lights a candle. 
 
 About 500 were present at the chapel of the London 
 Missionary Society. Some of what I had to express seemed 
 too close for a man of the middle class, who I believe left 
 the meeting to stifle his convictions. 
 
 13f/?. — The road from Port Morant to Bath, seven miles, 
 lay through a valley of extraordinary beauty. Bath is one 
 of the most lovely spots in the Antilles. It possesses a hot 
 spring of medicinal value ; also a small botanical garden, 
 where orange, mignonette, magnolia, and other fragrant 
 flowers filled the air with their rich aromatic perfumes. 
 
 The rain fell copiously at intervals throughout the 
 afternoon ; so we expected no one would come to the 
 meeting. I was glad, however, to meet 300 persons, and 
 abihty was granted me to labour amongst them to my 
 comfort. 
 
 l^th. — We left Bath early this morning, and drove to 
 Amit}'' Hall. Here we left the carriage, and mounting our 
 horses, followed by Harris on the mule, and accompanied by 
 William Kirkland, of Amity Hall, we jogged on over a 
 rocky road to Belle Castle. On our way we had a fine view 
 of the Plantain Garden river, the district we had passed 
 through — a garden indeed ! covered with cane fields in the 
 highest state of cultivation, the high land studded with 
 
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2b8 JAMAICA. [1844. 
 
 fine trees, the whole district bearing the evidence of 
 profitable return to the capitalist. 
 
 JieUe Castle, loth. — We are made very welcome bj'' John 
 and Mary Ivingdon, and had a small meeting with them this 
 morning. I expressed my belief that the crumbs which fall 
 from the Master's table would be valued by those who 
 desire to be fed by Him alone. My mind has dwelt much 
 on the condition of Hayti whilst looking over the channel 
 of a hundred miles that separates us from that land. 
 
 16^/^ — At 6 a.m. we parted from our dear friends, J. and 
 M. Kingdon. It was so dark as to be difficult to discover 
 the path amidst the thick trees, so that Harris had to lead 
 his mule before us ; the light coloured bag on the saddle 
 served as a lantern. At eight o'clock we arrived at an 
 estate where we were kindly accommodated by a negro, 
 once a slave, named Charles Brown, alias Dr. Brown, by 
 virtue of his having been a hospital doctor ; but now he 
 works on estates. He and his wife gave us a hearty ^^'eI- 
 come ; guinea grass and bamboo-tops, furnished abundantly, 
 gave a feast to our beasts, whilst we were well supplied with 
 coffee, hashed fowl, yam, and salt fish. 
 
 After breakfast we met an interesting company of 200 
 persons, who having heard that we were coming, all brought 
 their seats and assembled in their usual place of worship, an 
 open shed by the roadside. We had a favoured time to- 
 gether, which will be remembered by me, I believe, as long 
 as some seasons in which more effort had been made to 
 meet with thirsty souls. We passed on from this simple 
 gathering with peaceful hearts, and at the end of three 
 more hours of warm riding along a most beautiful sea-coast, 
 we reached Port Antonio in safety. 
 
 We had a crowded meeting in the Wcsleyan Chapel, GOO 
 persons present. I had to allude to the broken and contrite 
 heart as being acceptable in the Lord's sight. Before wo 
 parted they were reminded that the destruction of man is of 
 himself, his salvation is of God. 
 
:38.] MEETING WITH MAROOXS. 259 
 
 Port Aiifoiiio, Vitli. — This morning we rose early and 
 :started for Bluff Bay, but rain began to fall, and drove us 
 back thoroughly soaked. After dining with our friend, J. 
 Mearns, Wesleyan minister, we started again, but after 
 riding two miles we met some negroes, who told us that the 
 Rio Grande was so full with the heavy rain as to preclude 
 >our crossing. We therefore returned again to this pleasant 
 home. 
 
 Moore Town^ 18th. — We rode through a beautiful country, 
 hoping to have a meeting with the Maroons, 700 of whom 
 reside here in a fine healthy situation, climate temperate 
 though moist, I am now writing at the house of one of 
 them, Duncan McFarlane, an intelligent negro, a Wesleyan 
 and a decided Christian. His wife and daughter-in-law 
 soon provided us with a good breakfast, of coffee grown on 
 iiheir own ground and parched after we arrived here, rips 
 plantain roasted, toast and eggs. 
 
 At four o'clock we made our way to the snug sheltered 
 abode of Mitchell Lowe Harris, an aged Maroon. A number 
 of persons assembled, with whom we had a good meeting. 
 A precious silence attended us on sitting down, and I called 
 their attention to the working of their Lord in their hearts, 
 " One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of 
 all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all." 
 
 We retired to rest about seven o'clock in a small bed 
 under a leaky roof, from the wet of which we were protected 
 by leaves of the cabbage palm laid on the tester. 
 
 IdtJi. — The night proved restful and refreshing, and 
 though the rain continues to fall, I bless the Lord for the 
 light of His countenance, which pierces the outward clouds, 
 and is better than any other gift, proving the truth of the 
 language, " The entrance of Thy words giveth light." 
 
 Golden Grove, 20th. — The rain continued to fall after 
 leaving Moore Town. I was well protected by the green plaid 
 given me by William Forster, which I always carry with 
 me, in a leather before the saddle, when riding. Our course 
 
♦2eO JAMAICA. [1&14.. 
 
 for two hours lay along the banks of the Rio Grande, which 
 we had once to cross, and once was enough. My grain of" 
 faith was needed and availed of, when we came to the ford 
 and saw how wide it was ; but our kind Maroon took the 
 lead, and guided us through safel3\ AVe found pleasant 
 quarters at a lodging-house at Bath, where I should like to 
 stay a week; and all who come to Jamaica should spend 
 several days there, and make excursions to districts yet 
 more beautiful. 
 
 We saw some of the survivors of the twenty-one Scotch 
 emigrant families that were injudiciously located at Alta- 
 mont, in beautiful scenery, it is true, surpassing their loved 
 native mountains ; but every man has died excepting the 
 one we saw at the door of his house. We talked to him 
 and his interesting wife of the things that belong to their 
 peace, and sent them some tracts that may point them to the 
 balm yet found in Gilead. 
 
 I felt engaged to give thanks this evening for the preser- 
 vation we had experienced. My horse fell with me ascend- 
 ing a steep clay bank, and again he tripped when passing 
 along a narrow path, with a bank one hundred feet deep at 
 my right. 
 
 Kingston, 21s-f. — Our meeting in the schoolliouse at Golden 
 Grove was well attended by about 340 labourers, most of 
 them recently imported Africans. 
 
 22nd. — We went with J. Daughtry to Surrey'- gaol, and 
 addressed the prisoners. One stout black man who was- 
 overcome with grief for his backsliding, rushed from the 
 rank in which they stootl. We afterwards had separate 
 interviews with five men charged with murder. One of 
 these was an Irish Roman Catholic, a soldier. J. Daughtry 
 asked him if he felt any objection to listening to me. He 
 replied, " Not the least," and seemed glad to hear me read 
 the tract, "Guilty or not guilty," and the fiftj'-first Psalm. 
 I afterwards saw him alone, when he told nic that it was all 
 owing to the accursed drink. 
 
;38.] WATCH STOLEX. 231 
 
 27th. — AVe camo this morning from Kingston to hold a 
 meeting at Port Royal in the evening. We preferred cross- 
 ing the lagoon harbour before the sea-breeze rose, and had 
 vE peaceful and delightful sail. About 300 attended the 
 .meeting. 
 
 28th. — "Went to the Penitentiary, where we had an inter- 
 view with about 450 persons as they sat in rows partaking 
 •of their breakfast of gruel and bread. I addressed them on 
 the love of Jesus, the need and benefit of yielding to His 
 jgrace in the heart, that it was by degrees they fell from 
 .grace, and by obedience to it they would be restored to the 
 condition of believing disciples. 
 
 2dth. — We attended a large meeting in the Wesley Chapel. 
 I had to bear testimony to the need of having the heart 
 broken and bowed before the Lord, so that true worship 
 jniglit be experienced. 
 
 Richmond Pen., 31.§f. — Came to this pleasant spot yester- 
 <day to dine. Discovered that my watch and pocket-compass 
 Jbad been stolen from our dressing-table whilst we were asleep. 
 
 This last day of the most memorable year of my life, 
 proved one of fresh reduction. Through all it is a favour 
 to feel that I am under the continued care of a merciful 
 Father. 
 
 Kingston.! First Month 1st, 1845. — My heart, if not my 
 mouth, was filled with praise in the language of the thirtieth 
 Psalm, which was read at my request by William AVhite- 
 rhorn, who breakfasted with us. I had a long and interesting- 
 conversation with him. On conscientious grounds he re- 
 -signed the pastorate of a Baptist congregation. He seems to 
 ■discern with unusual clearness the spiritual teaching of the 
 Lord, and this subject had such hold on his mind that he 
 regards the chief happiness of heaven to consist in knowing 
 and doing perfectly the will of God. 
 
 4th. — James T. Hartwell, a Wesleyan missionary from 
 Hayti, who is just now invalided, called on us. He is likely 
 io accompany us to Jacmol. 
 
262 IIA YTI. [1845. 
 
 bill. — This morning, being First-da}', James Jesnp and I 
 have had a precious time together to onr refreshment. I 
 felt engaged to pour forth the tribute of praise and thanks- 
 giving, for the mercy shown, and preservation in heights 
 and in de]:)ths, to Him who had considered \\\y trouble, who 
 had known my soul in adversit}", and who now had brought 
 us into a plain path, as the fature in mere}'' appears to me. 
 J. Jesup expressed the belief that we might thank God 
 and take courage. My soul was feeding so delight full}^ on 
 the heavenly manna, that the abiding sense was, " Evermore- 
 give us this brearl." Surely this is the partaking of the 
 flesh and blood of our Redeemer. 
 
 JacmeJj IIayfi\ First 3Ionth lltJi^ 1845. — We went on board 
 the Severn steamer on the 8th inst., at Kingston, Jamaica, 
 escorted by John Daughtry, who, faithful to the last, drove 
 me in his gig to the waterside, our carnage having been 
 sold the day before by auction. 
 
 At daybreak yesterday morning our civil young steward 
 came to announce to me that we were off this port. "We 
 were both ready to enter the boat before sunrise, and were 
 rowed a mile to the pier, over some stormy seas. 
 
 A well-dressed mulatto, probably the Harbour IMaster, took 
 a record of our names, and placed our luggage in his store. 
 A police officer escorted us to La Place ; J. T. Hartwell 
 explained to the Commandant of the port that we were 
 members of the Society of Friends. By the same escort 
 we were soon handed on to the Commissary of Police. I 
 explained to him our oljject in coming here. 
 
 After a fruitless search for lodgings, we called to rest at- 
 the house of J. A. Frith & Co., with a letter of introchiction 
 from G. C. & R. W. Fox. After we had partaken of refresh- 
 ment, an invitation was given to (piartor here, which we 
 were glad to accept, as there seemed no altei-native. 
 
 The town of Jacmel is situated at the head of a ba}', a 
 mile and a half long, and two or tliree miles wide at the 
 entrance. It is built chiefly of wood, on a white coral rock^ 
 
38.] GENERAL GEFFRARD. 263 
 
 ■which gives a clean appearance to the streets. The popula- 
 tion is 5,000 to G,000. It exports log-wood and coffee. The 
 climate has been delightful since we have been here. In 
 this district, which contains 30,000 inhabitants, there is no 
 regular physician. A black chemist seems to supply the 
 place of one more qualified. 
 
 In the afternoon we called on General GefFrard, a young 
 energetic ofhcer, distinguished in the Revolution by having 
 entered the town of Leogane, without knowing the dis- 
 position of the inhabitants, and there planted the standard 
 of his party. His aspect and attire was that of an accom- 
 plished gentleman, and his conversation proved that his 
 education was in keeping. Let our pale-faced brethren 
 who are fond of denouncing their sable neighbours spend a 
 day with this man before they express their opinions. 
 There exists in this country doubtless much that is repug- 
 nant to our feelings, but whilst we see this, let us remember 
 the difficulties they have had to encounter, and the serious 
 defects which exist in their education, and in the example 
 set by Europeans. 
 
 First Day, 12th. — James Jesup, J. T. Hartwell and I had 
 our meeting for worship together this morning, when the 
 Lord again refreshed us with His life-giving spiritual pre- 
 sence. I bowed the knee in prayer, " Thou hast been our 
 help : leave us not, neither forsake us, God of our salva- 
 tion." 
 
 I have enjoyed the repose of this day, reading Hannah 
 More's "Practical Piety." She says, " Resignation of soul, 
 like the allegiance of a good subject, is always in readiness, 
 though not in action : whereas an impatient mind is a spirit 
 of disaffection." "A sincere love of God will make us thank- 
 ful when our supplications are granted, patient and cheerful 
 when they are denied." 
 
 13th. — We rose at four o'clock to prepare for our departure 
 for Port Republicaine. The horses and mules arrived at 
 eight o'clock. A full hour was occupied in loading them in 
 
264 HAYTI. [1845. 
 
 the spacious court-yard of J. A. Fritli's liouse. When I was 
 engaged some years ago in preparing packing cases for the 
 loads of Mexican mules, little did I think that it would 
 ever be my lot to have to manage matters for my own 
 travelling. Seeing our animals with their loads standing 
 ready to depart, I was ready to say " Poor things ! " but 
 three of them had to endure the additional weight of our 
 three guides, who sprang lightly on their backs and moved 
 off, each conducting another mule with luggage. 
 
 Our kind host accompanied us three miles, until the first 
 crossing of " La grande Riviere." The road lay in the 
 ravine through which the river runs, often almost in the 
 river's course, and we must have crossed it sixty times. 
 Two other roads were proposed to us, but we preferred this 
 which took us through the district most inhabited. I was 
 surprised at the number of cottages, and small plots of 
 cleared ground. 
 
 After travelling for four hours and a half we left the bed 
 of the river ; and, ascending rapidly up the sides of a 
 mountain, we halted at a cottage, where we obtained forage 
 for our beasts, and accommodation for eating the good 
 things provided by our kind host at Jacmel. Whilst wait- 
 ing for the rain, J. Jesup remarked a bottle buried up to 
 its neck in the earthen floor of the room. Our hostess, 
 Josephine Pain, said it was " Eau beni." This led to dis- 
 course on the subject. The master came forward, and other 
 listeners joined the group, whilst things that belong to their 
 everlasting peace were spoken of, and I read to them a 
 portion of our Lord's parables from one of the nice little 
 books selected by Josiah Forster. The man seemed very 
 earnest to hear the truth, and equally so to persuade the 
 poor woman that slu; had been following a cunningly de- 
 vised fable. 
 
 At 4.30 we proceeded to Citrounior by an exceedingly 
 bad road. J. Jesu|)'s horse slipjied away from under him, 
 and he came down without injury. 
 
:-38.] DELMATS COTTAGE A BETHEL. 265 
 
 On reacliing the cottage of a man named Delmay, it was 
 some time before he came home, and in his absence his wife 
 tliought it right to withhold permission for us to enter. 
 "She brought us chairs, and we sat surrounded by our lug- 
 gage, our horses browsing, our guides smoking. When he 
 returned he gave us a hearty welcome. Coffee was 
 promptly prepared, of which we gratefully partook by the 
 light of home-made castor oil, cotton just plucked from the 
 bush supplying a wick. After our meal, all, including our 
 guides, collected in this hut, which I must ever remember 
 as a Bethel, whilst J. T. Hartwell read John iii. and Psalm 
 xci. He offered a simple, appropriate prayer, and I added a 
 few words. We slept well on a bed of straw laid on planks 
 raised eighteen inches from the floor. We overheard one of 
 our guides discoursing, and expounding Christian doctrine 
 with our host, who is decidedly one of the right sort, and 
 was glad of our visit. 
 
 14th. — After leaving the river path we had an hour's 
 ■scamper over a savannah covered with log-wood, along a 
 broad and level road. This brought us to Leogane by ten 
 -o'clock. A shopkeeper named Bacon received us. We took 
 a walk through the town, the streets of which are wide, 
 clean, and laid out at right angles, and there is a spacious 
 market square. We saw a school of seventeen boys and 
 girls, and gave notice of a meeting in the large entrance- 
 hall of our host. About fifty came, many stood in the 
 verandah outside, occasioning a noise that was very trying ; 
 but much must be endured in this way. We distributed 
 several tracts and a few books, and left with a calm sense 
 of having done what we could, though nothing whatever 
 to glory in. 
 
 loth. — Our road lay over the village green, the battle- 
 field of the Revolution, at the close of which Boyer fled. 
 After a two hours' brisk trot on a level, straight, soft road, 
 shaded by logwood trees now in full flower, like privet 
 •hedges of giant growth, with scent resembling magnolia, 
 
266 IIAYTI. [1845, 
 
 we breakfastetl at Grelier, a military post, and liad our 
 passport signed. 
 
 The trees and plants appear larger than in Jamaica, 
 especially the guava and star-apple. I have recognised the 
 mahogany, bread-fruit, mango, coffee, orange, forbidden- 
 fruit, and cabbage palm tree which is their emblem of 
 liberty. There are butterflies of large size, in all the varied 
 hues of withered leaves, from bright yellow to dark orange ;. 
 and dragon-flies of many brilliant colours. But if trees, 
 plants and butterflies be larger, the men are not so ; few 
 exceed the middle stature. They ride with monstrous 
 spurs, a curl>bit of cruel power, and almost every saddle 
 has pistol holsters. Most men ride girt with a sword. All 
 this looks preposterous when the horse is rarely larger than 
 a Welsh pon}'. These, though small, are good, with rapid 
 and easy paces. The horse I ride cost £13 10*., and is- 
 regarded as a gros cheval^ though by no means large in our 
 eyes. 
 
 We came without swords from Jacmel. I made up my 
 m.ind not to proceed if I could not obtain guides who would 
 go unarmed. I bcdieve that gospel messengers do not need 
 the point of sword or bayonet to make or clear the way 
 for the Prince of Peace. 
 
 A few miles Ijefore we arrived we passed the late country 
 seat of Boyer standing well at the foot of a range of hills,, 
 having a beautiful view of Port E-epublicaine. and an 
 amphitheatre of hills and mountains behind. 
 
 The first view of Port Republieaine, a place I had for 
 seven jT-ears desired to visit, was to mo more than usually 
 interesting. I should have liked it quite as well without 
 having in sight six large vessels of war, one of them an 
 American, and the rest French. If however I was pained 
 by the ships of war, I was equally pleased with the crowd 
 of merchant vessels lying closer to the town. Probably 
 forty or fifty schooners, brigs, and shi])S were receiving 
 their cargoes of cofiee from numeroits well-built stone stores.- 
 
38.] STEPHEN GHELLET. 267 
 
 mil. — Accompanied by Mark B. Bird we called on the 
 Secretaries for justice, education and religion, for commerce, 
 and f(jr war and foreign relations. By each we were 
 pleasantly received and welcomed. 
 
 IRV^— At half-past six I started for a ride on the north 
 road through a plain covered with logwood. As I passed 
 out at the Barrier two soldiers were overhauling the market 
 people coming in with their loaded beasts, a continuous 
 stream for a mile and a half. Donkeys, horses and mules 
 bore loads of grass, forage, charcoal, logwood for firewood, 
 plantains and other vegetables. 
 
 A merchant named Doran from Jacmel has apartments 
 under the same roof with us. Stephen Grellet stayed a 
 week at his house. He says, " If that man had stopped 
 here he would have regenerated the country by this time." 
 S. Grellet knew better, I expect, but it is indeed sweet to 
 hear the many testimonies borne respecting his visit here. 
 
 AVe have had pleasant visits to a saddler, named John 
 Charles Pressoir. The first sound of the gospel which he 
 heard was when Stephen Grellet addressed Petion's army 
 from the steps of the palace. He came there a careless 
 listener, a soldier with folded arms, leaning with indiffer- 
 ence against the wall, but being directed to the love of 
 God in his heart, he had no rest until the arrival of two 
 Wesleyan missionaries. He is now a valuable member of 
 the Wesleyan body. 
 
 19^/i, First Day. — James Jesup proposed that we should 
 ask the domestics and others of the house to join us in our 
 reading of the Scriptures after breakfast : seven came. He 
 read in French, Psalm i., the Ten Commandments, and 
 John i., and added a few words. 
 
 We afterwards had our usual meeting together, in which 
 ability was given to draw water out of the wells of salva- 
 tion. 
 
 We had arranged to be at a meeting of the American 
 Wesleyans at three o'clock. Half an hour before this we 
 
!268 HAYTI. [1845. 
 
 called upon Fabius Day, a man of colour, Lorn at Pernam- 
 buco. He visited Lisbon as a servant to the Ambassador, 
 became a shoemaker at Philadelphia, and came here a few 
 years ago, a stranger to the covenant of promise. In this 
 land Ids eyes became opened, and his heart enlarged to 
 receive the gospel of good tidings. Ho has had a desire to 
 meet with the people of God since he was nine years old, 
 when he picked up in the street at Lisbon the leaf of a 
 Bible relating to Peter and John healing the sick ; a boy 
 read it for him, and this simple fact smouldered in his 
 breast till fanned into a flame by the American Wesleyans 
 settled here. The meeting proved to me one of deep in- 
 terest, and worth all the fatigue and care of riding from 
 -Jacmel. J. Jesup spoke on the rest enjoyed by the people 
 of God. I followed, on the nature of true worship ; and 
 the close searching of heart needful for the Christian. 
 
 We had an interesting call from Henry Allen. Our con- 
 versation turned on religious doctrine, worship, and gospel 
 ministry. He seemed pleased to hear of our practice in 
 labouring as ministers of the gospel without payment. He 
 is a wheelwright and blacksmith, and works industriously 
 for his support, though engaged as the minister of the 
 American Wesleyans. 
 
 22ncl. — We had a call from ]\Iorineo Valcour and Thenesil 
 Brechon. The former had read with mucli pleasure, in 
 French, the tracts, " On Divine Worship," and "On War.'' 
 We conversed on spiritual work in the heart, and read 
 many portions of the Testament, the words of our Lord 
 .and His apostles. 
 
 '24^/i. — We visited the prison, which is in a deplorable 
 condition ; about 140 persons waiting for trial. The Pre- 
 .sident of the Tribunal attended us, and we were escorted 
 or guarded through the three courts which contain the 
 unhappy men by two soldiers with fixed bayonets, a 
 lieutenant with drawn sword, and two turnkeys with stout 
 .clubs. They want a John Daughtry to enjoin silence and 
 
38.] PORT REPUBLICAIXE. 269" 
 
 to practise quiet, gentle control. Two prisoners were under 
 sentence of deatli. One case took sucli hold of my mind 
 that I deemed it right to lay the matter before the Secretary 
 for Justice, who said it was probable that a petition would 
 be forwarded to the President. 
 
 2blh.—l called on Dr. Smith, at whose pleasant villa I 
 planted a cocoa-nut tree for my dear A., who is this day 
 ten years old. May the Lord grant him of His gifts, and 
 grace to enjoy every blessing as the gift of God. 
 
 96f7t._We had so many callers that we found it difficult 
 to obtain time for our own meeting. Amongst other visitors' 
 was Henry Allen, who returned " Tuke's Principles of 
 Friends," and offered to buy it, he liked it so much. He 
 never read any work he liked better. It was so fully in 
 accordance with the Bible. He had risen at midnight to 
 read it. We gave it to him with the understanding he 
 should lend it to others. He wished to see our " Eules of 
 Discipline," and if we objected to receive persons of colour 
 as members ; on this w^e set him right. 
 
 A meeting in the Wesleyan Chapel was well attended 
 by Haitians, English, and Americans. Mark B. Bird very 
 suitably assisted as interpreter, repeating sentence by sen- 
 tence. I set forth the origin and power of the Redeemer ;. 
 the reception He had from those to whom He was sent, 
 His exaltation and office as our Mediator. That the dis- 
 belief of these things did not change their truth. That 
 receiving Jesus as our spiritual King would give us power 
 over Satan. That when we are His followers, violence will 
 no more be heard in the land, and that these can say, " I 
 will trust and not be afraid." The meeting concluded well^ 
 and I felt relieved of a load of exercise. May the savour of 
 my feeling of joy of heart long be remembered with grati- 
 tude to the Giver of every good and perfect gift, 
 
 2Sth.—We rose at three o'clock, but it was nearly six 
 when we passed out of the town. We were accompanied 
 by Fabius Day. The air was so cold that we were glad to- 
 
:270 IIAYTI. [1845. 
 
 proceed at a rapid pace for many miles. Our horses were 
 in high condition for work, the road level, smooth, soft, wide 
 and good, shaded by fine mimosa trees, forty feet high. At 
 ■eight the sun was warm, and we were glad to rest at a 
 cottage by the road side, and partake of the provisions we 
 brought with us. After breakfast Ave read some of the 
 Psalms, and then followed discourse which seemed to in- 
 terest four or five women, who listened with deep attention 
 4.1S they sat around us. The sound of the gospel seemed 
 new to them, and is by some gladly received. Doubtless 
 some of the ground will prove stony and thorny, but some 
 seed will fall into good ground. At one o'clock we again 
 proceeded, our hostess declining to accept any remuneration 
 for her coffee and accommodation. The road now lay for 
 some time near the sea-coast, on which A\-as a large quantity 
 of the net-work coral. The beautifully smooth sandy beach 
 took me in thought to my children, as I knew that dear 
 S, E. at least would like to engrave her name on the chang- 
 ing tablet. 
 
 At half-past four we reached the cottage of Thomas 
 Williams at Lacahaye. He is one of a number of American 
 emigrants, and ministers amongst them in their simple 
 meeting-house. Ho had profited much by the religious care 
 bestowed upon him whilst in the service of James Yearsley, 
 a Friend in Maryland. AYe wished to have a meeting with 
 them, and thirty or forty assembled with all the decorum 
 of a Friends' Meeting, and the power of the Lord was felt 
 to be among them. Our certificates were read, as they 
 could appreciate our object, and many had been in the 
 service of Friends in America. The time of worship with 
 these people was one of much refreshment to me. 
 
 Thomas Williams told me that after a course of vanity 
 and sin, he was, at the ago of twenty-five, impressed with 
 .serious things, and began to learn to read. This he found 
 difficult, but being in earnest, ho struggled on. A few 
 months ago he felt a concern to visit his fellow emigrants 
 
.38.] ALEXIS DVPUY. 271 
 
 in the soutlieni promontory near Jeremie. He laid it before 
 tlieir little church. It was approved of, and Henry Allen 
 joined in the service. 
 
 2'dth. — We left before four o'clock, and had been on horse- 
 back more than an hour before the planet Venus arose 
 above the horizon to add her brilliant light to the soft rays 
 ■of a nearly half moon. 
 
 We met a company of life-guards escorting Alexis 
 Dupuy. Though unknown to each other we were not long- 
 in discovering our respective names, AVe were bearers of 
 despatches to him. I had an interesting talk with him, part 
 ■of which would furnish him with subject for reflection as 
 he rode onward. He hoped to return so as to receive us 
 when we came back, and giving us advice as to a stopping 
 place on the road, he passed on with his troopers. Our 
 road lay along the sea-shore, the island of Gonave in sight. 
 On the right was a range of abrupt hills, from which we 
 heard the distant cry of the hunters pursuing the wild hog. 
 We reached Mourins at half-past nine, and stopped at the 
 house of Joachin, a farmer. Here we concluded to rest after 
 our six hours' ride. A great quantity of cotton is grown 
 hero ; and our host had one hundred or more stocks of bees, 
 each occupying an American flour barrel laid on its side. 
 The Vs^ife gave us some honey in the comb, and delicious it 
 was, extracted from the choicest flowers. 
 
 A negro, incapacitated for work, was acting as school- 
 master, teaching three little girls amid a grove of plantains. 
 I afterwards found him and J. Jesup seated together, dis- 
 coursing on points of Romish doctrine. 
 
 In this settlement of peasantry we distributed sixty or 
 seventy tracts. All seemed to value them, and opportunity 
 was afforded for conversing with many of the people, I hope 
 to profit ; at any rate I felt well satisfied that we had tarried 
 here, although deprived of some of the comforts which have 
 usually been our portion. The furniture of our room con- 
 sisted of a mat to lay on the floor, three muskets and a 
 
272 HAYTI. [1845. 
 
 sword. On this mat we spread our cloaks, and covered our- 
 selves with my plaid and a blanket we carry with us. I 
 could have slept well, being very weary, but the ants 
 attacked me and bit me most sharply, waking me at least 
 twenty times. 
 
 St. JIarc, 30th. — We are quartered at the house of 
 L'Administrateur Verna, to whom Dupuy had recommended 
 us. Here we were received with much hospitality. The 
 master was at his plantation, but his son did his part very 
 kindly. 
 
 "We visited the Ecole Nationale, where thirty-three boys- 
 were present. We heard seven of them read John iv., their 
 spelling was good, and writing fair, considering that the 
 school is not yet a year old. Amongst the scholars was a 
 son of the President, and one of a General who commands- 
 the arondissement. We called on the General and found 
 him much gratified by the circumstance of our having given 
 to his son a '• Discours de notre divin Sauveur," a British 
 and Foreign School writing book, and a lead pencil. The 
 President's son being in a lower class, had only received 
 one of Josiah Forster's " Scripture Selections." The Presi- 
 dent Guerrier is now at St. Marc, making the place very 
 busy with military doings. 
 
 ^l.st. — At three o'clock this morning, soon after moonrise,. 
 we were on our way. On reaching the big door which forms- 
 the Barrier we were told by the guard that we could not 
 pass, that he would say " No " to the President. Then Cheri 
 our guide began, " My brother, they are two ministers of 
 the good God, who are going to preach the gospel." He 
 then advanced to the door, unlocked the bolt, and in silence 
 received our thanks. 
 
 In two hours we reached the rapid and deep river Arti- 
 l)onite, and crossed it by a floating Inidge. Soon we saw 
 the sun rise, and I believe I never saw it look more beautiful. 
 By eight we reached another river, and crossed by a wooden 
 bridge at D'Esterre. Here we halted, gave the horses a. 
 
38.] JAMES MOBEAU, A TBADEB. 273 
 
 good feed of jnicy maize stalks, and partook of coffee at a 
 nice cottage. 
 
 It was well we stopped, for we were two hours in crossing 
 a plain of sand. We followed tlie track of naked feet in the 
 sand, which seemed, as far as eye could reach, like a desert. 
 Clumps of mimosa, aloes and cactus were scattered about, 
 but not a vestige of civilization. Our good horses did their 
 work well, though weary, and were so thirsty as to be glad 
 to drink some black water we found by the wayside. By 
 noon we entered Gonaives, and received from James Osier 
 a welcome worthy of a Cornishman. The country through 
 which we have passed for 123 miles during four days is 
 remarkably bare of population, and for hours we saw nO' 
 house or vestige of cultivation, and have met very few 
 persons on the road. Though solitary, we have both pos- 
 sessed a large flow of satisfying peace. 
 
 Second Month 2nd., First Dai/.—We had a good meeting 
 with about fifty persons at the new "Wesleyan schoolroom. 
 The captains, and some of the crews of the vessels in port, 
 the British Consul, and other residents were present, and 
 more than all, we had, I believe, amongst us the spiritual 
 presence of Him who giveth strength unto His people, and 
 who blesseth them with peace. Although there appears 
 but little to be done, yet it will be enough if we can hear 
 the language, "He hath done what he could." 
 
 Accompanied by Samuel Osier we made some calls in the 
 afternoon. Amongst these was one on James Moreau, a 
 respectable trader. He is called in this country a " specu- 
 lator," corresponding with the English broker. The Haitian 
 law prohibits foreign merchants from buying direct from 
 the peasantry, and therefore the merchants advance a few 
 hundred dollars each week to the speculator, who buys 
 coffee, cotton, and other produce. 
 
 3rd. — There was a busy scene in J. Osier's yard — two carts 
 heavily laden with coffee, so as to require seven donkeys to 
 each cart, all harnessed abreast. It is really cheering to 
 
 L. T. 18 
 
274 IIAYTI. [1845. 
 
 see the evidence of commerce in the logs of malioganj' Ijang 
 in thousands on the shore, ready for shipment for England. 
 The first impression on entering Gonaives is not favour- 
 able. It stands on a sandy plain, with houses low and 
 scattered. The earthquake of 1842, and the fire more de- 
 structive still which followed, destroyed more than a quarter 
 of the tov/n. It now contains about 4,000 inhabitants, and 
 is badly supplied with water. 
 
CHAPTER XV. 
 
 WEST INDIES. 
 
 Haytl — Eiver forded thirty Times — Escalier — Plaisance— Limbe— 
 View of Cape Haitien— Miseries from Earthquake— Visits to Lycee 
 and Ecole Nationale— Prison— Meeting with Europeans and 
 Americans — Plaisance — Gonaives — School— St. Marc — Meeting at 
 Lacahaye — Port Eepublicaine— Meetings — Incidents on Journey — 
 Haitian Costumes — Miragoane— Aquin — General Lelievre — Aux 
 Cayes— Meeting — Prison — Andre Telemaque— St. Louis — Baynet 
 — One of the Horses dies— Jacmel — A^oyage to St. Thomas — Santa 
 Cruz — Governor— Visits to Moravian Mission Stations— Schools 
 for the " Unfree " — Fredericksted — Christiansted — Prison— Meet- 
 ings at St. Thomas' — Eeturn Voyage — Bermuda — Storm — Meeting 
 with Passengers — Southampton — Arrival at Falmouth. 
 
 Second Month 4:th^ 18-4:5. — AVe left Gonaives, our horses 
 fresli, and ourselves in good spirits. For two hours our road 
 lay over a country nearly level ; it was a broad, straight, 
 and soft road, shaded by logwood, mimosa, or cassia ; then 
 we entered a defile, through which runs a river, which we 
 forded thirty times. We stopped to breakfast at the cottage 
 of Jean Pierre Banania, where we could obtain forage ibr 
 our horses and coffee for ourselves. After breakfast we read 
 to the cottagers. 
 
 Continuing half an hour through the defile we reached 
 the foot of the dreaded Escalier, a steep ascent. The road 
 is well laid out by skilful engineers, and was once paved. 
 It is now partly broken up. The pass is 2,000 feet high, 
 and on each side the mountains rise very abruptly to a 
 height of about 3,000 feet. 
 
 At three o'clock we reached the pleasant village of Plais- 
 
270 JIAYTI. [1845. 
 
 auce, on an undulating plain that occupied an hour in cross- 
 ing. Again we ascended and descended a mountain path, 
 and at length, weary enough, reached Camp Cog at five 
 o'clock. Grass was obtained for our horses, a chicken was. 
 slaughtered, cooked, and placed on a neat table in about an 
 hour and a half. Our host was an intelligent man, an 
 officer in the ami}' ; he read French fluentl}', and conversed 
 a little in English. Here we distributed a few tracts, and 
 read the Scriptures to many listeners. 
 
 Cape Ila'diei)^ bth. — This morning our wa}^ lay for many 
 miles by the side of a broad and rapid stream, which we had 
 to cross twice. The road was green turf, and very beautiful, 
 shaded with magnificent trees, and adorned Avitli rich flowers. 
 
 The appearance of the people in the village of Limbe 
 pleased us. The women, in black gowns with white turban 
 handkerchiefs, were just leaving their chapel, as it was Ash 
 Wednesday. At eleven o'clock we reached the summit of 
 the chain of hills, whence we had a view of Cape Haitien, 
 its surrounding plain, distant headlands and the ocean, 
 forming one of the grandest pictures I had seen. I cannot 
 attempt to describe the scene of misery' and wretchedness 
 and desolation that greeted us on reaching Cape Haitien. 
 No idea that I had formed of the horrors of an eartli- 
 (j^uake equals the realit}- of Fifth Month 7tli, 1842. Three- 
 fourths of the houses must have been prostrated ; half of 
 the streets are yet blocked up with rubbish, in which un- 
 numbered bodies remain undiscovered. The President 
 Guerrier has just given a thousand dollars to assist in clearing 
 the rubbish from the streets, and many workmen arc now 
 thus occupied. 
 
 We failed to secure lodgings until we sought counsel of our 
 friend James Blain, to whom we had letters of introduction. 
 He told us he would givt> us the key of the house of the 
 British Consul ; and within an hour of our entering the 
 city we were admiring the clock of the consul, which has- 
 on it the motto, " There's no place like home." 
 
,38.] MFjETING in LYCEE. '277 
 
 During the past few days I have felt very earnest to 
 know the will of the Lord as to our movements here. I 
 believe there is very little for us to do. May we be faithful 
 in that little. 
 
 7f/j._\Ve visited the Lycee, and the Ecolo Nationale, 
 where more than two hundred boys receive a fair education, 
 and had much intercourse with the directors or masters. On 
 application to the authorities they readily granted us the 
 Lycee for a meeting to-morrow. The boys of the Lycee, 
 who write very well, prepared a good supply of notices. 
 These we sent about the place. 
 
 9^/;. — I passed much of to-day under discouragement at 
 ^tlie prospect before us, yet felt at times ability to cast my 
 burden on the Lord. AVe went to the Lycee, and foimd none 
 .arrived. After a time of waiting about twenty came, to 
 -whom the religion of Jesus Christ was in some degree set 
 forth, feeling myself the need of the help of Him who is 
 mighty to save. 
 
 10^/^_This morning we visited the prison, which is al- 
 most in ruins ; sixty men were stowed in one yard with 
 •cells on each side ; some of these men were heavily ironed. 
 
 We had a meeting with English and Americans. Marie 
 Josephe Pequions lent her room, which was crowded, and 
 it proved a good time. I have rarely felt more Christian 
 liberty than whilst making known to others the glad tidings 
 •of the gospel of peace by Jesus Christ. Some of the trad- 
 ing class, who rarely enter a place of worship, felt I believe 
 the power of the Lord to be over them, constraining not 
 a few to bow at the name of Jesus. Our hearts rejoiced 
 ■to feel at liberty after this meeting really to turn home- 
 wards. 
 
 rialmnce, IWi.—The rain which had fallen every day 
 during our stay at Cape Haiticn rendered the road worse on 
 ■our return. The river was much deeper, but our horses 
 [kept their feet. 
 
 Bamboos grow in ground much of which is similar to 
 
278 IIAYTl. [1845, 
 
 decomposed granite. No sugar is made in tlie French part 
 of Hayti. The syni}) is converted into tafia, a liquor hke 
 rum. Drunkenness pervades man}- classes, and I believe 
 this iTiinous ^'ice contributes largely to the extreme i)Overty, 
 misery and degradation of so many of these unhappy 
 people. 
 
 We are comfortably accommodated at Plaisance at the- 
 house of widow Vaste}-. With her son Antenor we had 
 very interesting converse. He read to us John iv. before 
 we retired to rest in our chamber, where a lamp was kept 
 burning all night before a picture of Marj', which, with a. 
 crucifix, occupied a corner of the room, screened by a pretty- 
 little canopy. 
 
 Gonakes, 13//;.— We have to-day paid a visit to the school 
 of eighty boys at this place. Many of them read to us very 
 pleasantly ; and a large number were made glad by the 
 prizes, which, through the kindness of my generous friends- 
 in England, we have been able to carry into more than 
 150 schools amongst the various islands, strengthening in 
 no trifling degree the bond of union between the children 
 of these islands and their friends at home. 
 
 11/^. — We left our pleasant home at Gonaives earl}', and 
 crossed again that sandy desert. We met the peasantry, 
 armed with swords, going to market with large bags of 
 cotton. At the house of Etienne Roberts, at Pont D'Esterre, 
 after breakfast we had an interesting reading of Matthew v.,. 
 leading to lively conversation. At St. Marc we called on 
 Alexis Dupuy and conversed with him on schools, religion 
 and war, to our satisfaction. 
 
 Ibth. — We proceeded to Lacnha^-e, and had a kind wel- 
 come from Thomas Williams. 
 
 IGth, First Daij. — James Jesup and I had our meeting 
 under the trees by a brook that runs at the bottom of the 
 garden, and sweet was the spiritual refreshment of which 
 I then i)artook in silence. At half- past two wo had a 
 meeting with the Americans who usually meet together. 
 
38.] PORT liEPUBLICAINE. 279 
 
 I spoke on the commission Moses received at the Lord's 
 liand wlien He appeared in the burning bush, and the im- 
 portant result of liis obedience. 
 
 We dined by invitation with George Shea, and truly I 
 was surprised at the handsome repast of roasted turkey and 
 kid, Avith a great variety of excellent vegetables, which was 
 spread for us on a well-arranged table in a very simple 
 dwelling ; after which we had a nice time together, in read- 
 ing the Bible, and other religious service. 
 
 "We left Lacahaye at half-past twelve by the light of a 
 moon which set at two, and passed many groups of travel- 
 lers asleep by the roadside, a blazing fire warming their 
 feet. We watched the ascension and descension of the 
 Southern Cross. Proceeding steadily at a Avalking pace we 
 reached Port Eepublicaine on the morning of the 17th, glad 
 enough to pass under the triumphal arch erected in honour 
 of President Guerrier, which stands at the northern entrance 
 to the town, and thankful for the guiding and upholding 
 mercies which have been granted us during the journey of 
 360 miles. On telling our old serving woman that we had 
 had a good journey, she replied, "I am glad ; I prayed for 
 you every day." We have moved faster than the slow- 
 paced couriers who carry the letters. These, as they inarch 
 along, shod with sandals, and their burdens strapped firmly 
 to their shoulders, remind me of Bunyan's pilgrim. 
 
 23;y/. — AVe had a meeting at the Wesleyan Chapel, of 
 which notice had been given in English. It was well 
 attended by a large number of the more wealthy classes, 
 whom we much wished to see. 
 
 Third Month^ 2nd. — We had a meeting in the American 
 Baptist Chapel this morning, when J. Jesup spoke on the 
 text, " Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after 
 righteousness, for they shall be filled." Prayer was offered 
 that the Lord would create clean hearts. 
 
 Amongst a great deal that we must deplore in this city 
 as being at variance with the gospel there is yet cause for 
 
280 JIAYTJ. [1845. 
 
 encouragement, and at times I cherish the hope that 
 brighter days will soon dawn on Hayti. 
 
 In one of my morning rides I visited the cemeterj', which 
 occupies a Avell-wooded and retired spot south of the cit}'. 
 Attaching my horse to the branch of a tree near the bridge 
 which crosses the fosse at the gateway, I jiassed quietl}^ and 
 without notice amongst the loiterers. Numerous deA'Otees 
 appear to visit daily the gra\'es of their dej)arted, where 
 they light one or more candles, and keep them continually 
 burning. 
 
 I have felt much interest for some sick French sailors 
 who have lodgings in this street. I handed them two 
 French Testaments. One man rejected it scornfull}-, but 
 his shipmates were grateful for it. One of the sailors 
 clasped the book earnestly with both hands, as though it 
 was his greatest treasure, and seemed surprised when he 
 found it was a gift. This poor fellow had passed nine days 
 and nights without sleep. 
 
 We have paid some little attention to the First-day 
 schools. They are small at present, but will exercise a 
 beneficial influence against First-day marketing, and in 
 favour of w^orship and Christian practice. 
 
 ^rd. — We had a jjleasant ride to Leoganc. AVe went at 
 once to the house of our acquaintance Jean Pierre Banania. 
 He was out, but his servant made us welcome. Her master 
 and mistress returned in the evening from their little 
 plantation. Our time was pleasantly spent in making some 
 calls, and presenting tracts and books. One interesting aged 
 black woman sat at her door busily engaged at needlework 
 without spectacles. She had evidently a superior mind, and 
 was delighted with "No Cross, no Crown.'' On inquiry I 
 learned that she had borne an excellent character for a long 
 time. She refrains from working on First-daj's, and is an 
 example to many around her. I shall long remember our 
 friend Fleurisaux,' who is setting her face steadfastly to- 
 wards Zion. Our host had much valued '' Penn's Maxims," 
 
38.J HAITIAN COSTUMES. 281 
 
 which I had given him. He carried it in his pocket to read 
 in his intervals of leisure, I now gave him a New Testa- 
 ment, and Penn's " No Cross, no Crown.*' 
 
 bth. — Leaving Petit Goave early we saw several poor 
 women on their knees in the street, worshipping an image 
 •oi our Saviour on a cross. 
 
 We enjo3''ed our ride along the sea-shore for a few miles. 
 As we proceeded to Miragoane we had for our companions 
 part of the way a Haitian couple mounted on their livel}'' 
 ponies. The woman was of Mulatto complexion, with long 
 car-rings, a broad brimmed black beaver hat, broad figured 
 band, fastened with a richly embossed gold-like buckle, a 
 lilac cotton shawl with deep border of white flowers, 
 printed cotton gown, white cotton stockings, green shoes of 
 delicate material, sandals of green ribbon, and the left heel 
 furnished with a brass spur of noble dimensions. Before 
 her rode her boy with a large straw liat and blue shirt, 
 carrying her w^ardrobe, and shouting to his ass, "hoo-e," the 
 universal cry in encouraging these animals. Her spouse 
 was attired in black hat and coat, and blue trousers, with a 
 sword, and holsters to his saddle. 
 
 The descent by a rocky, rugged road to the little seaport 
 -of Miragoane reminded me of some of our little fishing 
 coves in Cornwall, and our reception here from Charles 
 ■Geltson and George Reed was as cordial as if they had been 
 ■Cornishmen. They are American merchants. C. Geltson 
 is coloured. Both appear decidedly serious ; perhaps the 
 result of a miraculous escape from shipwreck, when their 
 vessel was capsized in a squall off Turk's Island. All sank 
 but these two, who reached the boat, in which they remained 
 Avithout food for two days and a half. They were picked 
 up by a French vessel, and landed at New York. They 
 entertained us hospitably, and most readily gave up their 
 ware-room for a meeting in the evening, which was well 
 attended. 
 
 Gth. — AYe left Mirajxoane at 5 a.m. When we were 
 
282 IIAYTl. [l&r>, 
 
 about four or five leagues on our way, we were hailed by 
 a voice from the wood, inviting us to partake of coffee. It 
 was the Magistrate of tlie Commune, who had been at the 
 meeting the previous evening, and having preceded us, he 
 had prepared some excellent coffee grown on his own estate 
 of 1,50() acres, A few bundles of grass refreshed our horses^ 
 and some raw eggs with the coffee ourselves. 
 
 Our route Avas over a savannah, a league in width, between 
 ranges of hills for many leagues. This elevated plain ter- 
 minates by an abrupt descent of 1,500 feet. From the brow 
 of the hill we had an extensive and beautiful view of the 
 southern coast towards Aux Cayes, studded with islands,, 
 wooded hills of varied outline, and an extensive plain, 
 which we had to traverse for ten miles before we reached 
 Aquin. Perhaps the most interesting sight of the day was^ 
 the sea, of which I did not expect again to lose sight for a 
 day, before wo should be floating towards my cherished 
 home. 
 
 During much of this journc}' my mind was preservetl in 
 sweet peace, reflecting often on the language, " He that 
 dwelletli in the secret place of the Most High shall abide 
 under the shadow of the Almigllt3^" 
 
 Although weary with our journey of nearly forty miles- 
 we had to traverse Aquin before we found a resting-place, 
 and then it was at the house of General Lelievre, whom we 
 saw seated under his verandah at the door, cleaning a 
 beautiful double-barrelled fowling-piece. His aide-de-camp 
 and guard were seated near him. After he had heard our 
 letter of introduction read, he invited us to lodge and par- 
 take of their dinner of fried eggs, fried egg plant, chicken 
 ragout, shrimps and bananas. A long bare-legged boy 
 poured water on our hands before the meal, having a towel 
 on his left arm. 
 
 After I lay down and reflected on the wa}' wi> were 
 surrounded l)y armed soldiers on duty all night, I felt less 
 secure than when sleeping in a cottage without doors, as at 
 
38.] AUX ClFii/X 283^ 
 
 Mourins. Strange it seemed to express without reserve or 
 fear our sentiments on Peace to the black general who sat 
 surrounded by his officers, guards, and other less military- 
 listeners. 
 
 TtJi. — We proceeded by a road still beautiful, mountainous 
 and varied, to Cavaillon, where we had a very cordial recep- 
 tion from Andre Telemaque, the Commandant, whoso heart 
 seemed remarkably opened. 
 
 Aux Cayes^ 8th. — It was pleasant to be kindly greeted by 
 Colquhoun Smith, whom I had seen at Falmouth. Wo 
 boarded at his tabic with an agreeable circle of young men; 
 of good education connected with C. Smith's establish- 
 ment. 
 
 As we passed through the count ly we saw and heard 
 much of the ravages of war, from which they have suffered 
 since 1842. Revolution upon revolution has unsettled the 
 minds of the people, a condition that is always productive 
 of discontent and trouble. 
 
 12f]i. — We went to the public school, where we found 
 more than a hundred boys, nineteen of them reading in 
 the New Testament. • 
 
 As we lodge in a spacious house our circumstances ara 
 such as to admit of many persons having free access to uS' 
 at our quarters. AVo borrowed chairs and benches to seat 
 our large sitting-room, and this evening 200 assembled,, 
 many standing in the hall, to whom counsel flowed freely. 
 Prayer also was offered for the extension of the Redeemer's- 
 kingdom in the hearts of this people, and for the spread 
 of love which shall prevent war, so that peace may prevail. 
 
 13th. — We visited the prison, which is not apparently so 
 bad as some we have seen. After this we had a very plea- 
 sant call from Joseph Castel, a merchant from Cuba. His 
 mind seems alive to his eternal interests, and on behalf of 
 the people of his country also. He is earnest to have a girls' 
 school established. 
 
 15^^. — We lefc Aux Cayes accompanied by Colquhoun 
 
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 ■281 HAYTI. [lHi5. 
 
 Smith, liis lu'othiT Charles, four other young Enghshmen, 
 and last Init not least, Andre Telemaque, the Commandant 
 of Cavaillon, who was dressed in his regimentals as a colonel, 
 and was preceded by a mounted soldier to clear his way. 
 I had very agreeable conversation with A. Telemaquo, Ho 
 had attended the meeting at Aux Cayes, and seemed satisfied 
 that religion does not consist in external observances, but in 
 the dedication of the soul and all its powers to the Lord. 
 After riding four miles, two of our companions left us, the 
 remainder took leave of us at one o'clock. I felt reluctant to 
 part, when the time came for them to turn their faces home- 
 wards. 
 
 Til!? horse which we purchased at Jacmel, and which I 
 named Carib, carried me safely and delightfully from Jacmel 
 to Cape Haitien, and thence to Aux Cayes, but his back be- 
 -coming sore with my saddle, I exchanged him for another 
 of our horses, which from his crooked legs, the shape of his 
 head, easy gait, and being a beast of burden, we called 
 •Camel. Carib then bore our panniers with luggage, and 
 when within a few miles of St. Louis, the cord which bound 
 the luggage slipped, so as to cause him to kick, and to start 
 off at full gallop. He cast some of the luggage on the 
 ground, Avhich I had to watch, whilst J. Jesup and Cheri, 
 our guide, went in pursuit of Carib, who had turned aside 
 into a thicket of logwood, so dense as to cause us to lose sight 
 or trace of him, except where our carpet bags were dropped. 
 I soon gave him up for lost, and was the more surprisetl 
 when the shouts of my companions announced his capture. 
 No sooner was Carib secured, than Camel showed symp- 
 toms of spasms, and I had to mount him and ride at full 
 speed to save his life. AVe certainly felt in doubtful plight, 
 for " Haitien" (J. J.'s steed) was biting his off fore foot, as 
 much as to say, ''I can't go much further.*' But Camel was 
 restored by his four mile heat, and Haitien relieved as soon 
 as we reached St. Louis by being bled in the foot. 
 
 The town of St, Louis is of a striking character. The 
 
38.] JOUIiXEY TllliOUail THE F QUEST. 285' 
 
 streets are at riglit angles, thickly covered with short green 
 grass, looking very neat and pretty. It is backed closely by 
 high mountains; these form the amphitheatre for a calm bay,, 
 which for size and aspect reminded me of Plymouth Sound, 
 the breakwater and Drake's Island having their counter- 
 parts in fiat green islands. Instead of gulls there were 
 magnificent pelicans. 
 
 IG//?. — We were kindly received by Pierre Nicolas Salien,. 
 and were well satisfied to spend First-day here. We had a 
 meeting with some of the inhabitants at the house of our 
 host. His gratitude for services rendered to the negro race 
 prevented his receiving any payment for his good accommo- 
 dation. 
 
 llth. — -We reached Aquin to breakfast at the house of 
 C. A. Rospide, a merchant. 
 
 ISth. — -We left Aquin at four o'clock, on a road destitute 
 of water, and for ten leagues destitute of habitations. We 
 deemed it best to hire a mule in case our beasts should fail ; 
 its rider served as our guide. Wo proceeded through the 
 dark by an intricate road. Three times fallen trees inter- 
 cepted our way, but by dismounting, and having on one 
 occasion a passage cut round the tree by the guide, who, as 
 one of the c/ens-d'annes^ carried his sword, we succeeded in 
 passing. The remainder of our road was tolerably smooth 
 and level, through a dense forest of log-wood, lignum vitse,. 
 and cacti. We often heard and occasionally saw the sea,. 
 and arrived very unexpectedly at a hamlet of fishing 
 cottages. At one of these, beautifully neat and whitewashed, 
 we made an excellent breakfast, helped out by nice sardines- 
 caught there in great abundance in nets made by the men 
 from cotton grown and made by themselves. We were glad 
 of a few hours' repose, and at two o'clock started for Cote 
 de fer, where we lodged in a select chamber. Sometimes we 
 think that an average of our accommodations would be just 
 agreeable ; we must take things as we find them, and may 
 well be thankful for our lot. 
 
:286 IIAYTl. [1845. 
 
 Our Scripture reading in the evening was attended l)y a 
 large company, and it proved a season for imparting religious 
 counsel that was well received. 
 
 Vdth. — Setting off at six o'clock we pursued a rough, and 
 occasionally beautiful, sea-side road for five hours, when we 
 were glad to seek rest in the shade of some fine trees that 
 grew near a clear stream, supplying us with fresh water for 
 our chocolate, which we boiled on a fire kindled with leaves 
 and dry sticks. Some women came with their children, and 
 ■sat by us whilst \ve ate our breakfast, and had our usual 
 reading. One of them had given Cheri a bunch of plantains, 
 our bread being short. She thought herself overpaid by the 
 gift for one of her children of one of the little garments my 
 Aunt Fox gave me. 
 
 We reached Baynet, a small town with about one hundred 
 houses. Jean Dominique, a trader, received us handsomely, 
 refusing payment for the service. On the square before his 
 <loor we saw his men training a wild bull, recently caught in 
 ■one of the adjoining forests. The wild and tame bull were 
 bound by their horns to the beam of a yoke, to the no small 
 annoyance of both beasts. The wild one, unaccustomed to 
 the restraint, dragged the other about until both were w^eary. 
 Then a small quantity of forage was thrown quietl}' before 
 them ; such was the treatment for three or four days. 
 AVhilst they were standing quietly before the door, a sudden 
 noise like the discharge of musketry alarmed both us and 
 them, and they took to their heels. The noise was a part 
 of one of the scenes acted at the Roman Catholic Chapel, 
 l)y some persons who like to re-act the events of the cruci- 
 fixion, and had some reference to frightening Judas out of 
 the town. Wo gave our host a New Testament. 
 
 20th. — Leaving Baynet we reached a beautiful ba}-, where 
 we stopped under some trees, and breakfasted on shaddocks, 
 bread, and Avater. AVe passed over a steep long hill, and 
 obtained magnificent views, but my pleasure was damped, 
 when a league distant from Jacmel, by Cheri calling from 
 
m.] J ACM EL. 287 
 
 behind, that Carib my favourite horse was ill. AVe soon 
 discharged his load and took him as fast as we could to- 
 wards a soft part of the road, but before he reached it ho 
 staggered and fell on a rocky part, under the influence of 
 poison, which we conjecture he ate at the bay where we 
 breakfasted. James Jesup went forward to procure oil and 
 syrup. I stayed with Cheri until five o'clock, and then, as 
 the sun was sinking, it was needful for me to proceed, leaving 
 Cheri in charge of Carib ; but all our many eftbrts were 
 fruitless ; he died at nine that evening, I regretted his loss 
 much, but it teaches us that we have been mercifully dealt 
 with in proceeding thus far without serious accident, and 
 that it did not occur on a remote track, where help would 
 have been out of the question. 
 
 Jacmel, 21st. — James Jesup and I had our meeting to- 
 gether this morning, when ability was given to commem- 
 orate the mercy which has been extended to us in this land, 
 where, on landing, we sought afresh to dedicate ourselves 
 to the service of the Lord. In our travels He has kept us as 
 in the hollow of His holy hand. This was acknowledged, 
 with the addition, " I will trust, and not be afraid." 
 Lord, I pray Thee increase my faith and dependence ! 
 
 We find written here in the margin of the journal, 
 " Amen says E. 0. T., 9th of Sixth Month, 1884." 
 
 We had a meeting in the National School-room, to which 
 we invited the inhabitants. A sense of the Lord's power 
 was felt. 
 
 30^^. — We reached St. Thomas at two o'clock this morn- 
 ing. The Trent steamer did not arrive at Jacmel until the 
 2(kh. We went on board, and found our friend William 
 Knibb, who gave us a hearty greeting. Our voyage through 
 the Mona channel to St. John's, Porto Rico, was both rough 
 and tough, against a strong head wind that kept me very 
 
288 ST. THOMAS. [1&45. 
 
 quiet. I enjoyed my berth for reading and tlionglit, botlt 
 retrospective and prospective. 
 
 Yesterday we began to bear down witli a sontli course on 
 the liarliour of St. John's. The view of the low wooded 
 knolls on riehl}' wooded plains for the foreground, backed 
 by loft}' hills in the distance, reminded me more of the Isle 
 of "Wight than any other I have seen. Dangerous shoals at 
 the entrance of this harbour are their natural protectors 
 from invasion, but not content with these, very strong fort* 
 and batteries have been built of white stone on the east 
 bank of the entrance. We anchored half a mile from the 
 town of St. John's, and saw but little of it. The buildings 
 appeared large and somewhat magnificent. Many slave 
 ships take refuge here from our cruisers, whilst making their 
 stealthy way to the hot-bed of slavery at Cuba. 
 
 Fourth Moufh^ ofJi. — Still at St. Thomas, waiting with 
 a degree of patience da}'' after day for the arrival of the 
 Vigilant, a government schooner, by which to proceed to 
 Santa Cruz. The leisure I have had has given me much 
 time to look backwards and forwards ; at times I can do so 
 with entire calmness, which is the result of the supjiort 
 graciously afforded, but at other times my nature shrinks 
 when my eyes are taken off from my Guide and Helper. I 
 find that I am too earnest in trying to lift the veil of the 
 future as it regards my darling children (ill with whooping 
 cough), but through all I am constrained to sa}^, " Oh the- 
 depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of 
 God ! how unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways, 
 past finding out ! " 
 
 Friedensfald, Santa Cruz, 8th. — On the 6th we embarked 
 on the Virjilant, and soon glided rapidly out of the harbour 
 in one of the swiftest sailers I was ever on board. 
 
 The cabin was occupied by five or six young ladies who 
 had accepted an invitation to a ball to be given by Yon 
 Scholten, the Governor of Santa Cruz, whilst their com- 
 panions and wo way-worn travellers had to do as well as 
 
38.] MOHAVIAXS IX SAXTA CliUZ. 28'J 
 
 we could on deck, and we did very nicel3^ I went to sleep 
 under my cloak just as we lost sight of the light-house, and 
 did not awake until we were close to Santa Cruz. On land- 
 ina- we walked to the borders of the town of Christianstedt, 
 and easily found Friedensfald, the Moravian Station. W. 
 Warner went with us to call on the Governor, whose re- 
 ception was most frank and cordial, placing no difficulty in 
 the way of the object of our visit. He said he could do 
 no less, introduced as we were by my cousin Alfred Fox 
 and Sir Charles Fitzroy, the Governor of the Leeward 
 Islands. 
 
 Von Scholten is favourable towards ameliorating the con- 
 dition of the " unfree," the term here given to the labouring 
 class. 
 
 We have had a kind reception from the Moravian Brethren, 
 and this evening we had a meeting here, which was attended 
 by about 200. Prayer was offered for that help which is 
 needful in building the house of the Lord, and testimony 
 was borne that the Lord would give strength unto His 
 people, and bless His people with peace. 
 
 dth. — We visited Mount Victory school, which is under 
 the charge of an intelligent teacher, Benjamin Fouseca, a 
 Jew, who. has embraced Christianity. Two hundred little 
 " unfree " children are here taught ; 176 were in the gallery 
 when we arrived, receiving a lesson on Naaman the Syrian, 
 a rich subject for such auditors ; but the captivity of the 
 little Israelitish maid was not dwelt on. 
 
 AVe had an agreeable call from Adam and Martha 
 Stevenson, to whom we were introduced by letter from 
 Joseph John Gurney, whose memory is precious with many 
 whom we have seen. They accompanied us to the meeting 
 at Fredericksted, which was crowded, and a good meeting, 
 the power of the Lord being manifest in bringing man}^ 
 low before Him. 
 
 AVhen the Judge of Fredericksted heard of our intended 
 meeting, he questioned our right to hold it. It was well 
 L.T. 19 
 
PO SAXTA CliUZ.. [1845. 
 
 that the Governor was in that town at the time. He had 
 given full permission, and there the matter ended. 
 
 Christianstedt, lOffi. — Adam Stevenson came with liis 
 carriage to convey us to this place. We called at Diamond 
 school, arriving before the master. A. S. with great readi- 
 ness marshalled the little " unfrees " in the gallery. A little 
 fellow of six years old was soon singled out to drill them, 
 and interesting indeed it was to hear the questions from this 
 infant : " Who discovered this island ? " " What is the name 
 of this island ? " " What does it mean ? " " Who is the 
 king?" ''What is the name of the queen?" "Where 
 does the king live?" And after replying to all these, they 
 sang the chorus, " Copenhagen the capital, Copenhagen the 
 capital." 
 
 We had appointed a meeting in the Moravian Chapel at 
 eight o'clock. Before seven it was crowded. Such packing 
 in this climate produces a temperature that is difficult to 
 bear. The meeting was owned and blessed by Him whom 
 we have sought to serve. We withdrew with thankful 
 hearts to our guest-chamber, where we read Psalm cxi., and 
 T felt I could have testified that I was by no means weary 
 of that work which " is honourable and glorious." 
 
 lltfi^ — Before our second breakfast we were surprised by 
 another call from the Governor, who seems much interested 
 in our visit to these islands. At his previous visit he 
 avowed his full intention to carry forward the work of 
 emancipating the people to the utmost extent, and that as 
 rapidly as circumstances would allow. 
 
 Accompanied by Alexander Tower, of Strawberry Hill, 
 we visited the excellent gaol. It was erected in 1836 on 
 improved principles, so as to render its arrangements the 
 most complete that we have seen in the West Indies, but it 
 is deficient in moral and religious care. 
 
 A. Tower is an interesting man. I plainly told him that 
 I did not feel bound to preach liberty to the captive, but 
 rather the glad tidings of the gospel, which should be to all 
 
31.] EXD OF SERVICE, WEST J X DIES. 291 
 
 people, who, if tliey would receive it and become disciples 
 of the Redeemer, would obey His commands by observing 
 the golden rule, and of their own accord would undo the 
 heavy burdens, and let the oppressed go free. This came 
 home to him. He desires to be a follower of Christ, and 
 avowed his readiness to liberate his people, but he did not 
 know how. I replied that it was no business of mine to 
 point out the way. '• Where there's a will, there's a way," 
 and he need not be afraid of doing right. He conveyed us 
 in his carriage to the wharf whence we embarked on the 
 Vigilanf. 
 
 12tJi. — -At two o'clock we were under sail, and wafted 
 gently out of the critical reefy harbour with a fair south 
 wind. I slept soundly, but awoke in time to enjoy enter- 
 ing the harbour of St. Thomas. We landed just as the 
 moon sank behind the Western Hills. 
 
 13th. — We had another meeting at the Moravian Meeting 
 House. We went early, expecting it might be crowded, and 
 met many coming away. Again were we favoured with 
 help as from the sanctuary. Great solemnity prevailed, 
 although many persons stood the whole time, filling every 
 corner, the steps, and the gallery. 
 
 We called on the Governor. J. Jesup had close talk 
 with him on emancipation, which he deems doubtful and 
 apparently undesirable. 
 
 I was privileged to-day to have good tidings of my dear 
 children — a cause of thankfulness which engages me afresh 
 to enter into covenant with the Lord, desiring that my 
 dedication of heart may be full and unreserved. 
 
 " Tweed " .'Steamer, 200 miles off Bermuda, 18th. — We em- 
 barked at sunset on the 14th, and steamed out of St. Thomas 
 early next morning, and took our leave of the beautiful 
 cluster of islands, Tortola, St. John's, St. Thomas and Porto 
 Rico at one o'clock. I have twice left my writing to go on 
 deck and see the whales that are sporting in this vast sea, 
 spouting up the water in their gambols. 
 
292 BKIUIVDA. 1 1845. 
 
 Tlirongliout most of ^yesterday we were crossing tlie Gulf 
 Stream, whicli was running from west to east. My atten- 
 tion was first called to this by the sea-weed which was 
 drawn in that direction. Through this weed we passed 
 most of the day. This would make the stream about a 
 hundred miles wide, but it was probably wider. 
 
 Great peace has been iny uninterrupted portion since we 
 left St. Thomas. It has flowed like a river. 
 
 VMh. — We made Bermuda ; and very interesting it was to 
 skirt along the southern shore of the principal island, which 
 is low, and in many parts covered extensively with white 
 sand blown up from the shore. After a time it becomes 
 covered with a slight herbage, then the cypress takes root, 
 verdure increases, and grazing ground is formed. We had 
 to pursue with care, under the guidance of a j'oung negro 
 pilot, our intricate course amongst the coral reefs and in- 
 numerable shoals that surround the 365 islands or rocks. 
 
 20^/,, — Our transhipment took place to-day to the CJtjde 
 steamer, after which J. Jesup and I had a meeting together 
 to my comfort, when the language of thanksgiving arose 
 to the Hearer and Answerer of prayer, for the grace which 
 had been granted to direct and sustain. 
 
 22nd. — Yesterda}', about noon, we had a storm of thunder 
 and lightning with rain, and very serious were the feelings 
 that came over me — such a sense of our weakness to help 
 ourselves in the midst of this waste of waters. My soul was 
 driven to its sure refuge, whilst the language ascended : 
 
 "Into Thy hands, my sovereign God, 
 I did my all resign, 
 In cahn reliance on Thy word, 
 "Whicli made salvation mine." 
 
 Fifth Month l.s^ — On the 23rd the wind increased to a 
 f'-ale, and it was with feelings of alarm that I looked at the 
 stupendous billows that 0])posed our progress, which were 
 wrinkled and crested by the howling blast that swept over 
 us. On First-day, the 27tli, my mind participated in toss- 
 
38.] FETUBXS HOME IX PEACE. 203 
 
 ings, though from a different cause, I believed it right to 
 propose having a meeting with the passengers. Captain 
 Symonds read the Episcopalian service in the saloon, after 
 which it was given up to the use of the Spanish Ambassador, 
 returning from Mexico, who has his padre on board. 
 
 In the evening an opportunity was afforded us, when 
 ability was, I believe, received to preach Christ crucified 
 as the hope of glory for sinners who are repentant and 
 reconciled. 
 
 Falmouth, Sih. — Through the continuance of the Lord's 
 protecting mercy and care we were permitted to reach 
 Southampton in safety on the evening of the 5th, landed at 
 11 p.m., and met cousin Samuel Fox and Thomas Catchpole 
 on the pier, whence we had embarked Tenth Month 2nd, 
 1843. I met my sister Elizabeth at the Star Inn, We read 
 a Psalm, at tlie close of which cousin Samuel knelt and 
 offered up thanks to the God of our lives for His preserving 
 care, I did not sleep until morning dawned. The silence 
 of the night seemed strange to me after the chirping of 
 insects in the islands, and the constant creaking of our 
 mighty ship. 
 
 My companions left for London, and I departed per JjI'iuik- 
 icicl' steamer, reaching home in peace and safety, favoured 
 to find my children and sisters well, and much cause for 
 gratitude, although my darling Jenepher has been taken. 
 In reference to her the language arises : — 
 
 '• Lament not your loved one, but triumpli the rather 
 To think of the promise, the prayer of the Lamb, 
 Your joy sliall be full, and I will, My Father, 
 
 That tliose that Thou gav'.st Me, may be where I am! " 
 
CHAPTER XVI. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 Yearly Meeting, 1845 — Falmouth — Redruth Montlil^- Meethig — Goes 
 with Sister and Children to Youghal — Death of Junia Price — 
 Elizabeth Fry — Prospect of Service in Norway — Professional 
 Engagements — Dartmoor — Yearly Meeting — Farewell Gathering 
 at Samuel Fox's — Benjamin Seebohm. 
 
 Edwin 0. Tregelles remained for a week with liis 
 sisters and his children in the changed home at 
 Fahiiouth. The retmm there, and meeting his friends 
 for the first time after the loss of his wife, naturally 
 l)rought back the past, so as to awaken his tender 
 feelings, of which he writes, " A sadness, not easily 
 described, weighs down my spirits. May I learn in 
 whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." 
 
 He attended the Yearly Meeting in London, and 
 there returned the certificate granted to him in 1842, 
 irivins: some account of the travels and service which 
 he and his companion James Jesup had accomplished 
 in the AYest Indian Islands. 
 
 After the Yearly Meeting he went to Soutliampton 
 on railway business, and returned to London, whence 
 he writes : — 
 
 Tottenham, Sixth Month Hth, 1845.— I returned here in low 
 spirits yesterday, under the apprehension that the various 
 
 2!I4 
 
38.] HANNAH C. BACKHOUSE. 295' 
 
 cross occurrences whicli seemed to tliwart my movements 
 were cause for regret ; but instead of this I now feel as thougli 
 tlie Lord had ordered all things for me in a way marvellous 
 to mj^self. In the midst of my fears as to mis-stepping I 
 was able to say, " Thou art my hiding place ; Thou shalt 
 preserve me from trouble ; Thou shalt compass me about 
 with songs of deliverance." 
 
 Yesterday morning my secret prayer ascended that the 
 Lord would be pleased to turn the hearts of those with 
 whom I had dealings, so that they might be favourable 
 to me. This prayer having been granted in an extra- 
 ordinary way, I desire rightly to commemorate the loving- 
 kindness of the Lord. May my arrangements that yet re- 
 main to be made with other parties be such as may most 
 conduce to the praise of the Lord, and be in accordance 
 with His will. 
 
 loth. — It has been my privilege to meet several times in 
 meetings for worship with my friends Hannah Chapman 
 Backhouse and Lindley Murray Hoag, both of whom have 
 ministered profitably to my state. 
 
 Hannah C. Backhouse alluded to Abraham, the father of 
 the faithful, after having given many proofs of dedication 
 of heart to the Lord, having been proved yet further, and 
 manifesting unhesitating obedience by his readiness to offer 
 up his darling child when required of the Lord. 
 
 Falmouth^ Seventh Month bth. — On reading this morning 
 for the first time in my dear Jenepher's Bogatsk}^ I found 
 that her neat mark had been placed, I suppose by her, at 
 the 16th day of First Month, ready for the morrow which 
 she never saw, and the last lines of the verse are : — 
 
 " In suffering be Thy love my peace, 
 In weakness be Thy love my power; 
 
 And when the storms of life shall cease, 
 Jesus, in that important hour, 
 
 In death, as life, be Thou my guide, 
 
 And save me, who for me hast died." 
 
296 YOrailAL. [laio. 
 
 lOth. — Went this morning to Perran to call on Barclay 
 and Jane Fox. Enjo^-ed my visit to them, and rejoiced in 
 the prospect for them of many happy years. 
 
 lG//i. — Went with Isaac Sharp to the monthly meeting at 
 Redruth. Met there with Hannah C. Backhouse and Eliza 
 Hunt, John F. and Hannah Marsh, and Samuel Tretiry. At 
 the conclusion of the meeting I handed back the certificate 
 that was granted me for service in the West Indian Islands, 
 with a brief allusion to the merciful dealings of the Lord. 
 
 23>Y?, — This is the anniversary of my deliverance from 
 death, when my horse ran away with me at Belcour, and 
 threw me on my neck. May the sense of this mercy cause 
 me to hope, although some of the events now passing are 
 not such as we should contrive if we had the power. The 
 railway bill for Plymouth and Falmouth has been thwarted, 
 to the disappointment of many besides myself ; but I hope 
 that this is amongst the all things that will work together 
 for good. 
 
 llohhs Pointy Eighth Mouth 2Srd. — On the 7th sister Lydia 
 and my three dear children left home with me for Youghal, 
 by the way of Plymouth and Cork. They proceeded with 
 Abraham Fisher, jun., to Youghal, and I went with my 
 my dear father-in-law to Limerick to attend the interment 
 of his sister Anne Fisher. 
 
 I had much satisfaction in revisiting haunts very dear and 
 interesting to mo, and associating with kind relations. I 
 have been obliged to part from them somewhat abruptly, 
 in consequence of a summons to attend to business. I feel 
 very thankful to my heavenly Father, who, I believe, has 
 hitherto watched over and cared for me ; and not only so, 
 but He has also helped me to keep hold of faith in His 
 care and power, which is no small merc3\ And now that 
 He has seen meet to continue to guard and protect and 
 provide for me, inclining the hearts of my friends to employ 
 me, I desire to renew my covenant with Him, to be nn- 
 feignedly His on His own terms. 
 
m.] JiAILWAY BUSIXESS. 2'.)7 
 
 12fJi. — On the 2it:1 my dear cousin Junia Prieo passed 
 from time to eternity, being dismissed in her peaceful sleep, 
 
 17 fh. — Again have the ranks of our Church been thinned 
 by the removal of Elizabeth Fry. Her memory is truly 
 precious to me, for I have cause to rise up and call her 
 blessed. 
 
 FahnoufJi, Eleventh Jfoiifh 9fJi. — During the past few weeks 
 my time has been very fully occupied, so much as to pre- 
 clude my giving attention to anything except positive 
 duties. But although thus closely occupied in railway 
 business, I trust I have not been unmindful of the renewed 
 daily mercies of the Most High. The ruling desire of my 
 heart is, that I may consecrate my gain unto the Lord of 
 the whole earth. jMay I be preserved so fully from the din 
 of worldly cares as to keep my spiritual ear open and atten- 
 tive to know my Father's will ; and when known, I hope I 
 may faithfully obey. 
 
 16tJi. — I have been very closely occupied in worldly 
 matters, and have been often ready to query, Is it right for 
 me to be thus engrossed ? The answer occurs to my mind, 
 •'Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the 
 Lord," and I trust that this may be my case, using and 
 not abusing, the gifts by which in mercy I am surrounded. 
 I hope and believe that if I ever again hear the call to 
 leave home for religious service, that I shall be as willing 
 as heretofore to be thus engaged in spreading a knowledge 
 of the truth. 
 
 "Ilnf. — In my retirement this evening my heart has been 
 lifted up with thankfulness that my railway duties, which 
 for the present closed to-day, have been accomplished 
 without the compromise of principle, the result of sustaining 
 grace. 
 
 Yesterday John Scoble and Thomas Spencer held an 
 anti-slavery meeting here. J, Scoble lodged with us, and 
 before we went to rest, prayer was offered for the entire 
 fulfilment of the Lord's purposes over all the earth. 
 
208 FALMOUTH. [1845. 
 
 Twelfth Month 28th. — One of the important matters that 
 now occupies much of my attention is further service in the 
 £>;ospel, if I am not mistaken in the apprehension of duty. 
 I now seek to enter afresh into covenant with the Lord, to 
 commit all my future to His wise government and guidance, 
 being His on His own terms. 
 
 First Month Ath, 1846. — During the past twentj^-four 
 hours 1 have partaken more fully and richly of peace than 
 I have known for a long time, and I seem to have been 
 feeding spiritually on Christ, Such are the wages of those 
 who seek the Lord, according to the language of Psalm 
 xxxii., " Thou art my hiding-place ; Thou shalt preserve 
 me from trouble ; Thou shalt compass me about \\'ith songs 
 of deliverance." 
 
 llfh. — Went this afternoon with Lovell Squire on board 
 the Grace Darling, to see Robert and Sarah Spence, of North 
 Shields, who are now in the harbour waiting a fair wind 
 for Madeira, whither they are going, on account of the 
 health of R. Spence. We stayed one hour with them, and 
 had a season of refreshment as from the presence of the 
 Lord. I believe this proving dispensation will be greatly 
 blessed to them. 
 
 Second Month IGth. — Yesterday morning in meeting I 
 was constrained to share my crumbs with others. Some- 
 times I am afraid I give to others what is intended only for 
 myself, and yet I trust it is done in good degree with a 
 single eye to the glory of God, and with the honest desire 
 of spreading abroad the truth. If I do not starve in the 
 act, and become a castaway, I do not mind. 
 
 nth. — I attended the monthly meeting at Retlruth, and 
 under a sense of much disqualification ventured to tell my 
 dear friends of my call for gospel service to Stavanger, 
 Norway. This was approved by Friends, who liberated me 
 accordingly. 
 
 21.s'^ — Very precious was the sense given me this morning, 
 whilst silently waiting on the Lord in meeting, that Jesus 
 
39.] DARTMOOIi. 299 
 
 was indeed my High Priest, who was presenting me before 
 the throne of His Father as one who had afresh entered into 
 covenant of servitude. Great was my peace as in the child- 
 like state I rejoiced in the overshadowing of Divine regard, 
 and the language flowed through my soul, "Because he 
 hath set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him,'' and 
 an assurance was granted me, that the Spirit of the Lord 
 should go with me in the service I am desirous of perform- 
 ing in His name. 
 
 Fourth Month 9th. — Yesterday the quarterly meeting was 
 held here. The meetings for worship on both days were 
 favoured seasons to me, in which my great Master was 
 pleased to commune with me ; and I believe enabled me to 
 move in His power, declaring His will. My friends liberated 
 me to proceed with the engagement in Norway, to which 
 I feel bound, and my dear friend John Budge also received 
 the consent of the meeting to accompany me. 
 
 11th. — Whilst dressing yesterday morning I was engaged 
 in considering what is the condition needful for the Christian 
 minister. The language, "Be it unto me according to Thy 
 word," seemed to describe the state at which we should 
 aim ; Grod working in us to will and to do according to His 
 own good pleasure. Then our acts would all be in Divine 
 ordering, and His gracious purposes be accomplished. 
 
 20th. — My only safety seems to be to cleave very closely 
 to my dear Redeemer, who has prayed for me that m}^ faith 
 fail not ; and Avhen strengthened may I seek to strengthen 
 my brethren. 
 
 " My God, how perfect ara Thy ways I 
 
 But mine perverted are ; 
 Sin twines itself about my praise, 
 
 And slides into my prayer." 
 
 Fifth Month 3rd. — Since I penned the last I have spent 
 a week on Dartmoor, very closely occupied. Whilst there 
 I was cheered in a season of waiting and worship by the 
 
300 LONDON. [1845. 
 
 language, " Thou art my hiding-place ; Thou shalt preserve 
 me from trouble ; Thou shalt compass me about with songs 
 of deliverance." 
 
 I'li/ijioufh, loth. — Was at Dartmoor yesterday, in much 
 conflict of mind as to my course in matters of business, and 
 whilst walking over the moors near the prison, thinking 
 intently on the best mode of procedure, the language came 
 before me, " Commit thy way unto the Lord," in which I 
 readily acquiesced, and soon found peace in pursuing what 
 appeared to be the safest course. As I sat down to my 
 simple dinner an intimation was given me that a song of 
 praise would be put into my mouth. Before night, on 
 coming here, I saw some persons very satisfactorily, so as to 
 remove the load of care that had rested on me lest I should 
 be hindered from proceeding to Norway. 
 
 London, 19M. — Was enabled this day to lay before the 
 Yearly Meeting of ministers and elders the burden that has 
 rested on my mind relative to Stavanger, and received its 
 concurrence to proceed. May all my movements be in 
 accordance with the Lord's holy will. 
 
 2bth. — Attended meeting at Stoke Newington yesterday 
 morning, and was led to minister on the subject of worshij), 
 and of yielding obedience to the will of God in order that 
 we may be disciples of Christ, and be saved by Him. 
 Towards the close of the meeting, in which Lucy Maw, 
 Anthony Wigham and others had spoken, L. Maw briefly 
 alluded to the sense given us of the overshadowing of good. 
 I ventured to pi-escnt prayer at the throne of grace on 
 behalf of those who have not yet relinquished the gratifica- 
 tions of the world ; and that our sons may be as plants 
 grown up in their youth, plants of the Lord's right hand 
 planting, and our daughters as corner-stones polished after 
 the similitude of a palace, whilst our garners are filled 
 according to the Lord's holy will. It was a densely crowded 
 meeting, csjK'cially with the 3''oung, for whom my interest 
 lieels lively. 
 
39.] SAMUEL FOX. 301 
 
 Edward Anson Crouch and I walked to Tottenham to- 
 gether, and met a large company at Samuel Fox's ; Benjamin 
 and Esther Seebohm, John and Eliza Allen and daughters, 
 Anna and Rebecca Fox, William Matravers, Daniel and 
 Sarah AVheeler, my sisters Rebecca B. Gibbons and Rachel, 
 and Nathaniel, and many others ; two dining-rooms full. 
 After dinner cousin John Allen spoke of the cause there 
 was for gratitude to Him who cared for those on land and 
 ocean, Hannah Thomas addressed those who were in gospel 
 bonds, as well as him who had returned from service. This 
 made way for me to express my feelings for Benjamin 
 Seebohm. Cousin Samuel Fox knelt in prayer for us, that 
 the crooked might be made straight, and the rough places 
 plain. B. Seebohm then handed the language of strong en- 
 couragement to me, which I gladly receive as a token of the 
 continued loving-kindness of the Lord. Truly the season 
 felt to me like " a feast of fat things ... of wines on. 
 the lees well refined." 
 
CHAPTER XVII. 
 
 NORWAY. 
 
 Sets off for Norway witli Jolin Budge and Isaac Sliarp — Bible Heading 
 on Board Caledonian — Hamburg — Emily Sieveking — Copen- 
 hagen—Tracts — Crossing the Sound at Midnight— Gothenburg — 
 Meeting on Board the Tees, Captain George Brown — Christian- 
 sand — Stavanger — Elias E. Tasted — Dussivigan — Two Months' 
 Meeting— Yearly Meeting — Visits to Friends — One who gave up 
 the Trade in Strong Drink — Hund Vaag Island— Crowded Meeting 
 at Stavanger — Stransund — Conference with Elders and Overseers 
 — Letter from E. E. Tasted — First-Day Meeting — Leaves Stavanger 
 — Stagland — Farewells — Meeting at Olen — Bergen — F. A. Putter 
 — Tracts — Letter from Peter Boyesen — Christiania — Gothenburg. 
 
 Cheered by the encouragement of their friends, Edwin 
 0. Tregelles and John Budge, w4th Isaac Sharp as 
 their companion, prepared immediately after the 
 Yearly Meeting to set off for Norway. 
 
 Sixth Month Cjth, 1846.— John Budge, Isaac Sharp and I 
 are on board the Caledonian steamer on our way to Ham- 
 burg. The voyage is as calm and peaceful in all respects 
 as any voyaf2;e could be. 
 
 7th, First Day. — We applied to Captain Gibbs to know if 
 he would allow of our reading a portion of the Bible to the 
 company assembled in the cabin ; to this he most readily 
 assented. I read Isaiah Iv. and part of Ivi., and commenced 
 the first Epistle of John, which was finished by Isaac Sharp. 
 After which John Budge addressed us, and I revived the 
 words of our Lord, "I thank Thee, O Father, Lord of 
 heaven and earth, because Thou hast hid these things from 
 
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89.] EMILY SI EV EKING. 303 
 
 the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes." 
 It felt to me that it was a time of favour, and very peaceful 
 were my feelings afterwards. 
 
 Wi. — Our steamer came to at Hamburg within the range 
 of wooden piles which are driven into the bed of the river 
 to protect the extensive range of shipping that lies within 
 this shelter, from the masses of floating ice that must come 
 down during the winter season. Such is the intensity of 
 the cold here at times that this mighty river is frozen so 
 rapidly as to admit of a person walking across it on the 
 second day after the frost commenced. 
 
 "We called this morning on Emily Sieveking, a superior 
 woman in easy circumstances, who devotes herself to charity 
 and good works. She is engaged every day in the educa- 
 tion of twelve girls, for which she receives no pay. She 
 keeps them in her school from nine to fourteen years of 
 age, when they are dismissed, and their places filled by 
 others of the same age. Her influence is great with the 
 wealthy merchants, who cheerfully aid her in benevolent 
 objects. One of these is the Kinder Hospital, an establish- 
 ment where forty-eight families are lodged at a very small 
 expense, if not gratuitously, provided they claim care from 
 the circumstance of having a sick child, or some other 
 afHiction. I am not sure that this is not more of benevo- 
 lence than wisdom. We called to see this, and also the 
 Eauhe-House, for the reception of young offenders, or those 
 likely to become such. "VVe saw also the extensive public 
 hospital, where 1,700 patients may be well accommodated. 
 
 lOtli. — We left Hamburg this morning, arriving at Kiel 
 in three hours. 
 
 11th. — We reached Copenhagen after a smooth voyage of 
 nineteen hours from Kiel. We put up at the Hotel d'Angle- 
 terre, and found it a comfortable house. After breakfast we 
 had a precious time of spiritual refreshment together, when 
 we felt braced to go steadily forward as way might open. 
 
 We left Copenhagen in a four-wheel barouche drawn by 
 
mi XOBU'AY. [I8i:). 
 
 a pair of good horses, driven by a very civil man. The 
 Danes now appear to be a gentle people, and the}' or we 
 mnst have greatl}' changed for them to have been able to 
 subdue our forefathers. 
 
 The fortification of Copenhagen towards the land is very 
 strong ; we passed two or three fosses with their respective 
 drawbridges and barriers. The road to Elsinore kept a 
 straight course without regard to hills or valleys. About 
 six English miles on the road we stopped for a few minutes, 
 and walked up an avenue of trees to the king's country 
 house, a handsome old-fashioned building, though small. A 
 few miles further on our coachman drove us without cere- 
 mony into a barn, a large door at one end being open ; and 
 after baiting the horses for fifteen minutes without un- 
 harnessing, the door at the other end was opened, and we 
 drove out and on, enjoying our drive through a pleasant, 
 not to say beautiful country. 
 
 We supplied very many persons as we passed along the 
 road, much to their surprise, with Danish tracts. "We were 
 glad to have this means of diffusing truth amongst the 
 people. The tracts were, " The Waj'" of Salvation through 
 Jesus Christ," " Extracts from Thomas Chalklej-'s Journal," 
 "T, Clialkley's Comments on Christ's Sermon on the Mount,"' 
 and others. 
 
 The flock struck ten in two minutes after we had passed 
 through Elsinore and had reached the quay, where we were 
 to embark to cross the Sound. Five minutes later we should 
 have been too late, as the gates would have been closed. 
 
 At 10.30 p.m. we were seated, luggage and all, in a capital 
 launch. We had about two tons of ballast on board, and 
 three well-trained sailors. Though at midnight we crossed 
 the Sound in an open boat I felt no fear, but calm confi- 
 dence, as we glided along, a gentle breeze filling our sails. 
 so as to waft us across to Helsingborg in half an hour. 
 
 12fli. — At eight o'clock we proceeded in a nice compact 
 four-wheel carriage, drawn by a pair of lively ponies, which 
 
39.] JOURNEY TO GOTHENBURG. 305 
 
 were cliangecl every seven miles, the harness being detached 
 from the horses, and fresh animals brought to their places, 
 to have the rope and leather trappings put about them. I 
 pity the poor beasts ; they have no portion of harness, as in 
 England, for keeping back in going down hill, but a simple 
 strap passed round the neck is attached to the pole, and 
 they must get out of the way of splinter-bar and wheels 
 as fast as they can, and consequently the speed down the 
 hills is beyond what some nervous persons would like. Our 
 driver was wonderfully expert ; he would just bring the point 
 of the pole to strike the centre bar of some of the many 
 gates across our road, and throwing them open with a bound, 
 would pass through before they had time to close again on 
 us ; and this he did by night as well as by day. 
 
 The towns we passed through were Engelholm, Halmstad, 
 Falkenberg, Warberg, and Kongsbacka. The latter is in 
 ruins from one of those devastating fires so prevalent in 
 these parts. A spark from the cigar of a drunkard caused 
 the fire. 
 
 We travelled without fear of any kind through the lonely 
 woods and forests by night, being earnest to reach Gothen- 
 burg as promptly as possible. During the journey I have 
 enjoyed unusual peace, whilst the prayer often rose, " With- 
 hold not Thou Thy tender mercies from me, Lord ! " and 
 this has been granted largely, I might almost say to the full. 
 Gothenburg^ 13th.— On. our arrival here Isaac Sharp and I 
 made inquiry about a vessel by which to proceed to Norway. 
 On turning a corner of the street we very unexpectedly met 
 with George Brown, commander of the Tees, of Stockton. 
 He quickly proposed having a meeting on board his vessel 
 on the morrow. We gave no definite reply, but when we 
 learnt that we could not proceed on our way, the weight of 
 this duty came, and with it the language, " Lord, truly I 
 am Thy servant," attended by such a sense of recognition 
 from the Holy One as to subdue all questioning, and cause 
 more than a resignation to do His will. 
 
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306 NOnWAY. [1846. 
 
 Christlansand^ lOtJi. — On tlie evening before we left 
 Gothenburg we had a deeply interesting meeting on board 
 the JVe.s', captain, George Brown. The crews of three 
 English vessels were present, one from Stockton, one from 
 Hull, and the other from Manningtree. Solemn silence 
 prevailed over all for some time, when Isaac Sharp was 
 engaged to minister amongst us. Then F. E. Kleinschmidt 
 spoke, after which I said a few words, to my own relief, on 
 the nature of true worship, on the need of reconciliation, 
 and on the gospel means essential to salvation. Thus closed 
 a long and impressive meeting, which I trust may be blessed. 
 Several persons had come from the city, amongst them 
 Frederick Neilson, a deeply interesting character, a Swede, 
 who is engaged in distributing the Scriptures, and has 
 suffered imprisonment on account of his religious opinions. 
 He was very earnest to possess a copy of George Fox's 
 Memoirs. He had had a Danish copy of the small edition, 
 prepared by Edward Backhouse, jun., given him by the 
 master of a sloop from Stavanger, and this made him desirous 
 of knowing more about the man and his principles. Of 
 course we gladly supplied him. 
 
 We arrived here yesterday, having voyaged on board the 
 steamer Cliristlania as far as Sandusand, and thence per 
 Prince Consort, a smaller vessel, better adapted to thread the 
 intricate mazes of the thousands of isles amongst which we 
 passed. The steamers were crowded ; and, as this was a 
 coasting voyage, calling at nearly every village to exchange 
 passengers and letter-bags, an opportunity was afforded to 
 diffuse tracts and books amongst many persons whom we 
 could hardly have met otherwise. One of our companions 
 was Peter Boyesen, of Porsgrund, a member of the Stor- 
 thing. He told me that the address of the Meeting for 
 Sufferings had been useful in obtaining religious liberty, 
 not only for our Friends of Stavanger, but for all Nor- 
 way, 
 
 Stavanger, 22ncl. — Through continued mercy we were 
 
39.] STAVANGEE. 307 
 
 favoured to reach this place last evening (First-day), and 
 met with a kind welcome from Endre Dahl, who with three 
 companions came off to the side of the steamer in a boat, 
 and conve3^ed us ashore, where we were met by Elias 
 Eliason Tasted, and many other warm-hearted friends. We 
 proceeded to Endre Dahl's house and partook of a nice tea. 
 E. E. Tasted joined us at our evening meal, and amused us 
 by his honest and simple remarks. After querying about 
 John Budge and myself, he turned with thorough good 
 temper to Isaac Sharp, and said, " Thee, the little boy? " I 
 soon set the matter right, by making known that I was the 
 junior of the party. E. E. Tasted often pitied the poor 
 French prisoners marching off to the desolate Dartmoor, 
 when he was a Danish prisoner at Plymouth. He is a 
 choice Friend, in very poor health, the result of hardships, 
 and finds his school duties somewhat trying. "We saw his 
 school, twenty boys and seven girls, some of whom were 
 gladdened by cousin Charlotte Fox's kind presents. 
 
 Precious was the visitation of the Lord on my spirit, 
 sealing the evidence of His approval in my coming to this 
 place, and causing me to rejoice in the bountiful wages He 
 grants to His poor unworthy servant. After tea I felt 
 bound to render praise to the Lord for mercy granted us on 
 the way, and to crave His blessing on our visit to this place. 
 Oh that it may be to His glory, and to my abasement in 
 my own eyes ! 
 
 2?>rd. — Stavanger is the most singularly built place I have 
 ever visited. It stands on seven hills. Warehouses are 
 built along the margin of several creeks of this extensive 
 fiord. The whole place indicates moderate prosperity with- 
 out wealth. Very few of the houses are of a superior kind, 
 and all of wood. Fires, however, are rare, owing in part to 
 the care taken in prevention. Fire ladders and hooks are 
 to be seen in many streets. A watchman sits in a tower at 
 night, overlooking all the town, or perambulates the streets, 
 uttering a long and somewhat harmonious cry, and bearing 
 
308 NOHWAY. [1B46. 
 
 a staff with a large knob at the top, capable of giving an 
 unmistakable rap at the door of a house in clanger. 
 
 The chief source of income is from the herring fisherj\ 
 About 200,000 barrels are sold annually. Of late years the 
 herrings have frequented this fiord in great numbers. 
 
 We have this evening attended the week-day meeting of 
 Friends, at which about a hundred were present, being 
 many beyond the usual number. John Budge expressed his 
 gratitude that a people had been raised up in this portion 
 of the Lord's heritage to bear testimony to the spirituality 
 of the gospel dispensation, after which I revived the 
 language, " The Lord direct your hearts into the love of 
 God, and into the patient waiting for Christ," alluding to 
 the worship of the Lord in spirit, the rejoicing in Christ 
 Jesus, and having no confidence in the flesh, the need that 
 there is for having Christ as our Instructor, our Intercessor 
 and Sacrifice, and the terms on which this is experienced. 
 John Budge spoke on the subject of worship, quoting a 
 passage of Scripture from Ecclesiastes v. 1. Isaac Sharp 
 knelt in prayer, to the comfort of those who understood the 
 language, and influencing the spirits of many others. I felt 
 thankful in the belief, on leaving the meeting, that we had 
 been helped to perform the duties of the day. 
 
 24:th. — This morning we proceeded to Dussevigan in a 
 capital boat, steered by our active friend, Knud Kaisen. 
 We were accompanied by several Friends, and on our 
 arrival at the place we found a crowd of persons at Endre 
 Dahl's new house, which he had arranged for this meeting 
 because the usual house was too small. About a hundred 
 persons were assembled, and sat down apparently gathered 
 individually to a deep exercise of true worship. I went in 
 great poverty of spirit, and in this state I sought to draw nigh 
 unto God by His dear Son ; after which I felt commissioned 
 with the language, " Blessed is the people that know the 
 joyful sound : they shall walk, Lord, in the light of Thy 
 countenance." In the ability afresh bestowed I ventured 
 
39. 
 
 TWO MONTHS' MEETING. 30!) 
 
 to bring this passage of Holy Writ before tlie interesting 
 company, having also to speak on the blessedness of being 
 disciples of Christ, and the awful consequences of denying 
 Him. Soon after I sat down John Budge rose with the 
 words of Peter, " Ye were as sheep going astray ; but are 
 now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls." 
 Isaac Sharp spoke acceptably. Then I quoted the words of 
 our Lord, " I am the Light of the world : he that followeth 
 Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of 
 life," and, " I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life ; " " I am 
 the Door of the sheep-fold." A man spoke a few words solidly 
 and pleasantly in Danish, to the effect that a message had 
 this day been handed them, and they must give heed to it. 
 
 25f/i._The meeting for worship was held prior to the two 
 months' meeting; it was attended by about 150 persons, 
 much crowded in the house which was built by E. E. Tasted 
 at an expense of about £100. At this meeting John Budge 
 and I had some service, and two men spoke approving of 
 what had been expressed ; neither of these were members. 
 It was attended by a solemnizing influence. 
 
 Fifteen men and fifteen women were present at the two 
 months' meeting. E. E. Tasted acted as clerk, read our 
 certificate in Danish, then their minutes, two of which had 
 reference to applications for membership. The Friends ap- 
 pointed gave verbal reports in a very solid manner. A note 
 was handed to the clerk from a man once a Moravian 
 elder, now applying for membership amongst Friends. 
 One of the minutes referred to an application from S. S., 
 requesting to be acknowledged as a minister. He had been 
 received about a year ago, and had spoken occasionally 
 during six months, I believe, to the satisfaction of Friends. 
 This was left for the consideration of the yearly meeting. 
 The Queries were read over, but not answered in writing, 
 only verbally. The Advices were also read. The book they 
 use is one that was prepared by Stephen Grellet and 
 William Allen in 1818. 
 
;^10 NORWAY. [1846. 
 
 At foiTr o'clock the Yearly Meeting commenced. Some 
 of the minutes of each two months' meeting were read. 
 The subjects before the meeting were, whether Friends 
 could allow the Lutheran schoolmaster to be quartered at 
 their houses for the purpose of keeping the rotation schools, 
 whether they should memorialize the king for relief in the 
 matter, and whether S. S. should be acknowledged as a 
 minister. In this latter case the judgment of the meeting 
 inclined to the mode of proceeding in England so far as can 
 be practised. The other cases were referred to a committee 
 of five men, who met us at our quarters. We concluded to 
 recommend Friends to be faithful in refusing to have the 
 schoolmasters (many of whom are of objectionable char- 
 acter), although they may offer to omit the Catechism during 
 the time the school would be held in the houses of Friends. 
 Also, that it is not desirable to memorialize King Oscar at 
 present, but rather to bear for a season, with a Christian 
 spirit, the trial which may result. To these recommenda- 
 tions the meeting assented when we again met. After a 
 solemn pause we encouraged them faithfully to endure 
 persecution in a Christian spirit. John Budge knelt in 
 prayer, and the concluding minute was read. Thus closed 
 this memorable day, for the mercies of which we felt 
 grateful. 
 
 27fh. — "VVe paid fourteen visits to-da}' of varied kinds, 
 amongst a very poor people, which proved deeply interest- 
 ing. One was to a worthy man who was in a good business, 
 part of which consisted in the sale of strong drink. He 
 became uneasy with this trade, and believed it right to 
 give up that part, after which his customers left him, and 
 his business declined so as to reduce him to poverty. He 
 now labours with his hands. 
 
 28^/i, First Day. — Another day of favour. We went at 
 ten o'clock to meeting, very punctually to a minute. Found 
 the house so crowded that it was difficult to pass to our 
 seats, and yet more came in afterwards, so that nearly 200 
 
39.] IIUXD VAAG ISLAXD. 311 
 
 must have been crowded togetlier. John Budge, after a 
 time of silence, quoted the words, we " seek not yowxs, but 
 you," we " have coveted no man's silver or gold," and ex- 
 pressed the desire only to direct them to Christ, who died 
 for them. " Ye are not your own. Ye are bought with a 
 price." After which I gave expression to what had rested 
 on my mind from the commencement, " Ho ! every one that 
 thirsteth," ''If any man thirst, let him come." Again we 
 met at half-past two, with the bouse crowded. At the close 
 we gave notice of a meeting in the Lutheran schoolroom 
 for Third-day evening. 
 
 We called on Knud Kaisen. The visit to him and his 
 wife was of a deeply interesting character ; all seemed 
 broken before the Lord under a sense of His goodness. 
 They were exhorted to apply to the service of the Lord 
 the many talents which He had committed to their trust. 
 I believe that there are good things in store for them ; and 
 very useful will they be, if faithful, for they have vigorous 
 minds in vigorous bodies. Thus closed a day of peace and 
 renewed favour. 
 
 29f/«. — Went to Hund Vaag Island in this fiord, separated 
 by a channel about half a mile wide from the mainland. 
 Here we visited several Friends ; some rich in faith and 
 heirs of the kingdom, although poor as to this world's goods. 
 Our first visit was to Thore and Anna Olsen, labouring people 
 living in a simple cottage with three small rooms, yet able 
 to contribute to the aid of their poorer fellow-members, and 
 that cheerfully. 
 
 A fisherman on whom we called showed us four or five 
 live tusk fish, about two feet long, which he had swimming 
 about in a well five feet cube, formed at the end of his stone 
 pier ; here they are fed daily, and fattened for sale. His 
 wife is in membership with Friends, and a very pleasing 
 woman of striking expression, and if faithful to the con- 
 victions of duty, will, I believe, be blessed to many. 
 
 From this island we took a boat to go to an islet where 
 
312 XORWAY. [1846. 
 
 lived some attenders of Friends' meetings struggling for a 
 subsistence in fishing and farming. Mucb. of our time was 
 spent at the dwelling of the Huseseboes, where three families 
 of this name live. Ole Huseseboe is a fine, promising young 
 man. "We had a meeting in their house, which was largely 
 attended ; about a hundred persons being present. We re- 
 crossed the narrow channel, rowed very heartily by four of 
 the men who had been at the meeting. 
 
 30th. — In the evening attended an appointed meeting for 
 worship in the schoolroom belonging to the Lutherans. It 
 was crowded with about 500 persons of various classes. So 
 great was the earnestness to be present that some men took 
 a plank and placed it near a window, hoping thereby to 
 effect an entrance. 
 
 Isaac Sharp was engaged in prayer that the words of our 
 mouths and the meditations of our hearts might be ac- 
 ceptable. These were the words that had been on my mind 
 throughout the day, and which I was helped to express with 
 some addition after John Budge had spoken on silent wor- 
 ship, and the efficacy of Divine grace. The gospel was 
 freely, and I trust with some degree of fulness, preached to 
 a very interesting audience, and I know not that I ever ex- 
 perienced a deeper sense of the power of the Lord being 
 over every heart present than for five minutes of that meet- 
 ing. At the close many queried when we should have 
 another meeting ; one man came to us at our lodgings, 
 several having spoken to us before we left the schoolroom. 
 
 The Friends had chiefly remained out of meeting so as to 
 give place to others, and when they found that they could 
 not enter, they withdrew to their own meeting-house and 
 sat down there. 
 
 Seventh Month 1st. — We had a call from Helge Ericson 
 Hagene. He is about twenty-nine years of age, and has 
 travelled in many parts of the country, preaching. He 
 supports himself in part by making chains as he walks 
 along. 
 
39.] STBAXSUXD. 313 
 
 We arranged to proceed to Stransund, distant about ten 
 miles. The weather was boisterous in the morning, gusty 
 with heavy showers from the south. Our course was north, 
 and as our dear kind friend Endre Dahl said it was con- 
 sidered " beautiful weather," we concluded to go. At four 
 o'clock we were seated in a capital boat, manned by five nice 
 fellows, all " Friends " ; and under a close, double-reefed 
 main sail, with plenty of ballast and good hope, we slipped 
 across one of the arms of this grand fiord. It was a much 
 enjoyed cruise, though part of the way the sea ran high. 
 We landed near the mouth of a river, where it falls by a 
 cascade of eighty feet down to the sea. We had a full mile 
 and a half to walk to our simple lodgings by the seaside, 
 near the parish church. Before we settled for the night 
 we read Psalm xci., having our crew assembled with us, 
 after which Isaac Sharp addressed them on the first verse, 
 which had been presented to his mind before I commenced 
 reading. 
 
 2nd. — We had a beautiful cruise of nearly two miles on a 
 freshwater lake ; then we ascended a steep mountain path. 
 But our hour of toil was well repaid by an interesting meet- 
 ing with a hundred persons in a barn belonging to Thore 
 Thorge ; some of these had come ten miles. 
 
 It was nearly four o'clock when we began our descent to 
 the lake, and we reached Stavanger by eight, having a fair 
 wind again, though our rudder broke when we were about 
 half-way over the fiord, and we were obliged to steer with 
 an oar. AVe are thankful for the mercies of this day, and 
 I have cause to bless His name who gave me during that 
 visit to Stransund repeated evidence of continued loving- 
 kindness. 
 
 4:fh. — This morning we had a call from Lars Larsen, of 
 Bergen, a student in the Missionary Iiistitute here. He was 
 desirous of information on the subject of baptism. We gave 
 him a copy of "Barclay's Apology," and had much interest- 
 ing conversation with him. 
 
314 NOItWAY. [1846. 
 
 We had a conference with E. Erasmusen, Endre Dahl, 
 and Ole Huseseboe on the subject of elders ; afterwards with 
 them and E. E. Tasted on overseers. 
 
 After a visit to E. E. Tasted he placed in my hands a letter, 
 from which the following is extracted : — 
 
 " Dear Feiends, E. 0. Teegelles, John Budge and Isaac 
 Shaep, — 
 
 " Your dear and tender visit to us in the love of the 
 gospel I believe has been a singular and living encourage- 
 ment to our Friends in this place, as well as to many with- 
 out. It will be a powerful remembrance to each of us as 
 long as we live. Although it may be to your sensibility as 
 bread cast upon the waters, I believe it will at the right 
 time be found and gathered of many. Oh that we may 
 be willing to suffer in our time of humiliation, that the true 
 humbling may be known in us, so that the name of the 
 Lord may be honoured in and by us. . . . 
 
 " Our love is more to you than we can express in words, 
 and also to our dear and beloved Friends in England. They 
 have made themselves worthy of our love in many respects 
 for above thirty years. May this lead us to gratitude before 
 God. 
 
 "Your sincere friend, 
 
 "EliasE. Tasted." 
 
 Such testimony is cheering under a sense of much weak- 
 ness, 
 
 Stavajiger, bth, First Daij. — In the afternoon meeting ability 
 was given to express what I believed was the message for 
 the large company then assembled, on the subject of the 
 voice of the Lord being heard in the silence of all flesh. 
 Under a solemn sense of renewed mercy the meeting sepa- 
 rated, when we requested the members and attenders still 
 to sit with us. I found it right to quote the words, " I have 
 learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content," 
 
39. 1 STAGLAXD. 315 
 
 enjoining close dependence on the Lord in lieiglits and in 
 depths, reminding them that fishermen were called of the 
 Lord to uphold His truth, and telling them that I believed 
 that some present, fishermen and labourers, would be em- 
 ployed in His service, but that all such must remember to 
 be subject one to another in love. John Budge took leave 
 of them affectionately, and Isaac Sharp knelt in prayer and 
 thanksgiving. Standing near the door we shook hands with 
 them, some sobbing aloud, and nearly all much broken in 
 spirit. Several Friends and attenders called this evening 
 once more to greet us. And thus closed a deeply interesting 
 two weeks at Stavanger. • 
 
 SfagJand, 6th. — AVhen we left Stavanger this morning 
 many Friends were assembled on the quay to bid us fare- 
 well, among them dear E. E. Tasted. 
 
 Our boat is a capital one, belonging to Endre Dahl, nicely 
 fitted up with an awning. E. Dahl is with us, and Ole 
 Huseseboe, Thore Olsen, Jacob Jacobsen and Andrias Jacob- 
 sen. AVe had light winds for about sixteen miles across the 
 fiord, when the wind shifted and blew strongly from the 
 S.S.W., wafting us rapidly with a heavy sea to the branch 
 of the fiord on which this place stands. For one hour the 
 storm seemed alarming, and Ole, our able helmsman, kept 
 one eye to windward ; but we reached in safety, and landed 
 in the beautiful grounds of Ander Anderson, of Stodvig. 
 After staying three hours at Stodvig we proceeded to the 
 house of Soren Ericson, who kindly met us at the water- 
 side, four miles from his home at Stagland, with three nice 
 ponies, on which we rode over exceedingly rough ground, 
 not to say road, for in some parts there was none. Our 
 ponies passed safely over the sloping surfaces of granite and 
 slate rocks. 
 
 Ander Anderson (the son-in-law of Soren Ericson) is the 
 possessor of many hundred acres of beautiful land — wooded, 
 fertile, and rocky, besides a fine luxuriant isle of forty or 
 fifty acres. 
 
316 XOnWAY. [1846. 
 
 Soren Ericson lives on his own extensive farm. He has 
 suffered much for refusing to pay baptismal fees, for which 
 nine of his cows were taken at once, leaving only one calf ; 
 but with all this he has prospered. I felt much peace on 
 entering his very simple dwelling, where we sat in a nice 
 neat garret, ten feet square, which they have fitted up for a 
 meeting, which is regularly kept up in this house. We had 
 a precious time there. A blessing manifestly rests on the 
 prayers and labours of these parents on behalf of themselves 
 and their children. 
 
 We afterwards attended a meeting we had appointed in a 
 new house built on the farm. It was crowded with about 
 seventy persons. The district is very thinly peopled. 
 
 01 en, lOfh. — Soon after breakfast on the 7th we embarked 
 in our boat, taking leave of our friends from Stavanger, 
 eight of wdiom had followed us in a small boat. These, 
 and seven or eight others, shook hands with us as we stood 
 on the rock, and again we bid each other farewell with a few 
 words, commending them to live in the unity of the Spirit 
 and in the bond of peace. 
 
 The meeting here was attended by about seventy persons 
 — working people and a few soldiers. It was a good meet- 
 ing. Isaac Sharp, although he had been very poorly, was 
 strengthened to speak with authority amongst us on the 
 need of cleansing and reconciliation. 
 
 Hngleoe, 12fh. — We left Olen yesterday morning. Our men 
 had hard work to row across the fiord, and we concluded to 
 stop at this island. This morning we met together for 
 worship with our crew, and the members of the household. 
 John Budge spoke on the subject of silent worship, and 
 suggested that they might meet together in such a way to 
 their profit. 
 
 After the meeting Endro Dahl and I were rowed across 
 the channel, three miles wide, to call on Chatrina Hend- 
 ricksen, a serious woman who had believed it right to forsake 
 the Lutheran mode of worship. We paid her an interesting 
 
39.] BESGEN. 317 
 
 visit, when she was reminded of the language, " It is good 
 for me to draw near to Grod : I have put my trust in the 
 Lord God, that I may declare all Thy works," and that the 
 blessmg was promised to those who hunger and thirst after 
 righteousness. Her husband and she cheerfully set out to 
 give notice of a meeting to be held here this afternoon. 
 
 13^/i. — The meeting was well attended. I felt more open- 
 ness to speak of spiritual things than for some time past, to 
 my comfort and relief. Chatrina Hendricksen came to our 
 room after the meeting, when we encouraged her to in- 
 creased dedication of heart to the Lord's service, that so she 
 may help others. We presented her with a large Danish 
 Bible. 
 
 Bergen., 14:th. — We had a very calm cruise amongst the 
 innumerable islands of the several fiords we crossed on our 
 way to Burgholm, where we lodged last night in quarters 
 that appeared to us delightful after the rough and dirty 
 accommodation we have had in some places since we left 
 Stavanger. Whilst passing calmly along yesterday, I 
 thought much on the prosj)ect of a peaceful return, and of 
 the last retreat when the everlasting doors will be opened, 
 I trust, for me " to go no more out." Delightful as rest 
 appears to me, I remember my covenant of unconditional 
 allegiance, — 
 
 " My life, if Thou preserv'st my life, 
 Thy sacrifice shall be," 
 
 and sweet peace followed even the desire after true re- 
 signation to the unfoldings of the Divine will concerning 
 me. Oh that I may be enabled to obtain and maintain a 
 patient, quiet spirit, leaving my every care in the hands of 
 Him who has done all things well. 
 
 17th. — Meeting in the evening in Harmony Hall, which 
 was crowded with about 700 persons. We were favoured 
 with grateful hearts for the mercies shown. Before we left 
 the room many came to shake hands with us. Amongst 
 
318 XOMWAY. [184G. 
 
 these was a venerable old man, who handed ns a slip of 
 paper, on which was written in Danish as follows : "In the 
 year 1822, in July, about twenty-four years since, was in 
 my house that dear Thomas Shillitoe of Hitchin, Hertford- 
 shire ; at that time I had joy in being instructed how a true 
 Christian should follow after. — F. A. Putter." At tea we 
 had the company of four or five who had been at the meet- 
 ing, all of whom seemed more or less inclined to embrace 
 the principles of our Society. After tea they were en- 
 couraged to faithfulness to apprehended duty in small things 
 as well as great, and told that if they followed their Guide 
 closely, with a single eye to the glory of God, they would 
 be enabled clearly to discover the path cast up for them to 
 walk in. A hope was expressed that they may meet to- 
 gether for Divine worship, in simple faith on Christ as their 
 great Minister. 
 
 18th. — A closely occupied day. Very many persons called 
 for tracts, which were distributed freely in small parcels. 
 Not less than a hundred persons came, so as quite to prevent 
 regular occupation. We had a very interesting call from 
 F. A. Putter, who spoke with much interest of Thomas 
 Shillitoe, whose last words to him were, " If we do not meet 
 again on earth, I believe we shall in heaven." F. A. P. 
 queried of me respecting the baptism of the Holy Ghost 
 as the spiritual baptism that was alone efficacious ; he 
 queried whether our Lord had not commissioned His dis- 
 ciples to baptize. I turned to the latter part of Luke, where 
 the commission is recorded, and reminded him that the 
 baptism of John and of Christ were different ; that the 
 disciples of John did well to practise his baptism, but that 
 the disciples of Christ must regard the baptism of Christ, 
 the baptism of the Holy Ghost and of lire, as the dispensa- 
 tion they were instructed to set forth ; and also to teach all 
 men to observe all things that Christ hath commanded, 
 which things were too much neglected by professors of the 
 Christian name. 
 
39.] PETER BOYESEN. 319 
 
 Peter Boyesen, of Porsgrimd, called, with whom I had 
 interesting conversation, remarking that no man felt trne 
 peace unless he were reconciled to God ; and when this was 
 the case, he had peace with himself and all mankind ; and 
 that such persons were far more easy to govern and control, 
 than those who have no fear of God before their eyes ; to all 
 which he honestly assented. When he left us I followed 
 him out of the room and said I believed he had now seen 
 enouorh of Friends to convince him that Government had 
 nothing to fear as the result of having granted them re- 
 ligious liberty. To this he fervently replied, "lam glad 
 we have met ; I love you all ; may God bless you." 
 
 He called again soon, and spent a short time with Isaac 
 Sharp, who was poorly upstairs. With him he left the 
 following letter : — 
 
 " Bergen, July 18th, 1846. 
 
 " To MY Honoured Friends op England, — 
 
 " I hope 3^ou will not misjudge my addressing you these, 
 the view of which is to testify the great satisfaction it has 
 afforded me to meet with persons of your enlightened under- 
 standing and amiable character, the first time I became 
 acquainted with any of your confession. In matter we 
 agree, in forms we may differ, but with God there is no 
 difference. He will gather around Him all His children, who 
 earnestly though faultfully seek Him, when the trial is 
 finished. 
 
 " Each sect has its peculiar preference, so yours has the 
 predominating doctrine of peace. I shall ever grave on my 
 soul the Divine truths you uttered at your departure, " Let 
 us have peace with God, and we will have peace with all the 
 world." . . . 
 
 " Before concluding I remark, what I observed to your 
 sick friend, that in my neighbourhood most of the poor 
 families want a New Testament, and that their being 
 provided with one certainly would be an act of blessed 
 
820 NOBWAT. [1846. 
 
 benevolence, and I take tlie liberty to remind him of his 
 kind promise to exercise his best interest iu behalf of this 
 matter with the British Bible Society. 
 
 " And now I take a tender leave of you all, and pray God 
 to guide and guard you wherever you are, assuring you 
 that the words we have exchanged, and the moments we 
 have spent together, will never be extinguished from my 
 remembrance. 
 
 " Yours with regard and friendship, 
 
 " Peter Boyesen, of Porsgrund." 
 
 Christiania^ 24ith. — We left Bergen on the 19th, in the 
 Prins Carl steamer, and reached Christiania yesterday. A 
 meeting was held in the Freemasons' Hall, and well 
 attended by about 300 persons, chiefly of the middle and 
 upper classes. This being the first occasion of a public 
 announcement of a meeting for worship differing from the 
 established form, since the law was passed that granted 
 religious liberty, it felt to me and to all of us a very serious 
 prospect. As the conflict is severe, so is the rejoicing the 
 greater, when the song of praise is put into the mouth. 
 
 We dined with Hans Ericksen, at whose house we met 
 with many persons before unknown to us. Amongst these 
 was the Norwegian Chancellor of the Exchequer, who came 
 to the meeting with his son, and afterwards took tea with 
 us, when we had very interesting conversation on serious 
 subjects. 
 
 Gothenburg^ 2Qth. — We had a good meeting together at 
 the Hotel here, in which prayer was offered for the land we 
 had left, for the king, the rulers and the people, especially 
 for those who by us had heard the sound of the gospel. The 
 acknowledgment was raised, " We are nothing, Christ is 
 all," " To us belongs blushing and confusion of face, but to 
 the Lord God and the Lamb everlasting praise ! " 
 
CHAPTER XVIir. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 Pteturn from Norway — Croydon — Prince Town — Meeting on Dartmoor 
 — Anna Price — Distress in Ireland — Dr. Philip— Death of Joseph 
 John Gurnej^ — John Hodgkin — Cornwall Eailway — Marriage of 
 his Brother Nathaniel — Samuel Capper and Joseph Eaton hold 
 Tent Meetings at Falmouth — Accident at Railway Works — De- 
 pression in Trade — Influenza Epidemic — Meeting with Sailors — 
 Visits Prison. 
 
 Croydon, Seventh Mouth 31.9f, 1846. — We were favoured to 
 reach London safely from Hamburg tliis morning. In the 
 evening I came to Croydon, and have much enjoyed a few 
 hours with my dear friend Peter Bedford, whose welcome 
 and counsel and encouragement were cheering. 
 
 Prince Town, Dartniooi', Eighth Month bfh. — I arrived here 
 yesterday. The coach nearly upset at Teignmouth, but 
 amongst some less conspicuous mercies, and many unseen, 
 is the sense given me of my unworthiness without undue 
 discouragement. This is in answer to my earnest prayer 
 that the Lord would be pleased to give me humble, correct 
 views of myself, ascribing all the praise to His power 
 .and grace. The language freshly arises, "Return unto 
 thy rest, my soul ; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully 
 with thee." 
 
 Falmouth, Xinth Month 16th. — The monthly meeting at 
 Redruth liberated me to have some meetings ^at Prince- 
 town. 
 
 Tenth Month 18th. — We are now located in a new dwell- 
 ing, Grove Place, where I crave that we may be sustained 
 .and cheered by the good presence of the Lord, who thus 
 
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322 FALMOUTH. [18iG. 
 
 gives lis richly all things to enjoy. May I, when 3'ielcling to 
 calls of duty, and in so doing making sacrifices, remember 
 that it is of His own that I thus give. 
 
 About two weeks since a meeting was held in the 
 hospital of the war prison on Dartmoor, when more than 
 200 persons were assembled. The nature of true worship^ 
 the omnipresence of God, the consequence of sin and means 
 of restoration were dwelt on. 
 
 Xeath, 2bth. — To-day I attended meeting here to my com- 
 fort, and again felt commissioned to take of the things of 
 God to hand unto others. This evening has been spent in 
 the company of my dear Aunt Price, who is in a very feeble 
 state. Her quotations from the sayings of Catherine Philips, 
 were very interesting : '• Resignation is heaven begun on 
 earth;" also "I always feel careful not to interfere with the 
 work which the Lord commences in the hearts of any of 
 His children." On parting, my dear aunt said, " Farewell ; 
 may the Lord bless and preserve thee in heights and in 
 depths, that thou mayest be kept in His fear." (This, 
 proved to be the last interview.) 
 
 Falmouth, Eleventh Month loth. — In meeting I encouraged 
 my friends to present their gold, frankincense and myrrh^ 
 and not to hide what they may regard as the one talent. 
 
 None know but those who have proved it, what the poor 
 minister feels when speaking under an apprehension of duty. 
 He may fail in delivering the whole counsel of God, or,. 
 under creaturely weakness, may substitute words or matter 
 of his own, which is not of the Lord. What a mercy that 
 for him, as for others, the Advocate is ever at hand. 
 
 25^/*. — William and Ann Tweed}', and Elizabeth and 
 Caroline Tweedy drank toa with us very pleasantly. Our 
 attention was much occupied b}'" the grievous distress in 
 Ireland in consequence of the crop of potatoes having failed. 
 Subscriptions are being raised to supply soup and meal to 
 the sufferers. 
 
 J'rince Toicn, Ticelfth Month Wi.—l feel thankful for the 
 
40.] DEATH OF J. J. GURNEY. 323 
 
 employment here, aiding in the support of my dear family, 
 and above all thankful for the spiritual support granted me 
 during a season of deep mental conflict. Surely it is not by 
 any power of my own that the peace is obtained which is 
 granted and enjoyed. I may well say, " Being kept by the 
 power of God ;'' for it is wonderful to me how the promises 
 of the gospel are brought to my remembrance, and applied 
 for my comfort and for the increase of my faith, so that I 
 can trust and not be afraid, and can commit all my cares 
 and desires to the disposal of the Almighty One. 
 
 Wi. — Went to Teignmouth, and saw Dr. Philip of Trini- 
 dad, and his daughters at the house of Captain Reed. We 
 had pleasant converse together. 
 
 lQ)th. — Cheered last evening in reading Luke iii,, by ob- 
 serving that after our Lord was baptized He prayed, and 
 then the heavens were opened. Surely there is instruction 
 for us in this, that when we experience a baptizing influ- 
 ence of the Lord's Spirit, then is the time to praj^, and 
 prayer will open to us all needful heavenly treasure. 
 
 Falmouth, First Month 7th. 1847. — I was informed this 
 morning of the decease of Joseph John Gurney, after a very 
 short illness. Thus has it pleased the Almighty to deprive 
 us of one who was commissioned by Him to declare His 
 gospel. Oh, may He be pleased to raise up others who may 
 be faithful standard-bearers in the cause. 
 
 20th. — It is my firm present conviction that the principles 
 held by our Society are the most perfect of any with which 
 I am acquainted, and the mode of worship most in accord- 
 ance with the Divine will. It appears to me highly im- 
 portant that the ministry should never be mistaken for 
 worship. They are conditions separate and distinct. That 
 ministry only can be true which leads the mind of the 
 audience off from the creature to the Creator. 
 
 12th. — Completed this evening the perusal of the Old 
 Testament of " Kitto's Pictorial Bible," which I commenced 
 ten years ago at Exeter. The perusal of these volumes has 
 
824 FALMOUTH. [1847. 
 
 been slow, because of my frequent absence from home. 
 The notes please me much. 
 
 lAili. — I was cheered by hearing that dear John Hodgkin 
 is likely to visit Ireland with a certificate. Tlie joy I feel 
 at this is to me a strong evidence of my love to him and 
 my dear friends in Ireland. 
 
 2Stli. — AVent after meeting with sister Elizabeth to the 
 workhouse. She read, " Sudden Death, sudden Glory," a 
 narrative of T. Rogers, by Mary S. Lloyd. I read Psalm 
 xxxi., and afterwards encouraged some to return to the 
 Lord. 
 
 Third Month 1th. — An interesting letter from Endre Dahl 
 was forwarded to me by Isaac Sharp, who enclosed a notice 
 of a meeting with the railway men at New Shildon, at six 
 this evening, just at the hour I received this letter. My 
 first impulse was to retire to my room, and there pour out 
 my soul in prayer for my dear friend, in the language, 
 *' Grant unto Thy servant that with all boldness he may 
 preach Thy word, and that many signs and wonders may be 
 done by the name of Thy holy child Jesus." And oh, may 
 he and I be kept in our right places, walking daily in the 
 path cast up for us. 
 
 24^^. — The contract for the Cornwall Railway was taken 
 by S. M. Peto yesterday. Cousin Maria Fox has had a 
 meeting this evening with the inhabitants of the neighbour- 
 hood of our meeting-house, chiefly poor people. William 
 Tanner, Eliza Allen and I took ])art in the service. I be- 
 lieve it will be blessed to some. 
 
 Sixth Month 'dth. — I returned this evening from Prince 
 Town, having experienced there in no common degree the 
 Lord's protecting mercy, for whilst standing under the eave 
 of the hospital, a bar of iron slij)ped down the roof. The 
 noise attracted my attention, and I moved away just in 
 time to escape being struck by the bar, which fell on the 
 ground where I had been standing. 
 
 VJth. — This evening I have received tidino-s of the decease 
 
40.] SAMUEL CAPPEE. 325 
 
 of my dear sister, Susanna Fisher, at Cork, wliither she had 
 gone on a visit prior to her proposed marriage next month. 
 About four weeks ago she became ill with fever, which has 
 proved fatal. Thus are we again tauglit the uncertainty of 
 all earthly things. 
 
 25//?. — Yesterday it was my privilege to attend the happy 
 marriage of my brother Nathaniel, to Frances Allen, at 
 Liskeard. On waking in the morning I was impressed and 
 quieted by the language, "Be still, and know that I am 
 God." At the conclusion of breakfast, when John Allen 
 read in the Bible, my spirit was quickened into a state of 
 prayer, under a sense of which I petitioned that the Lord 
 would give strength unto His people, and bless them with 
 peace. Soon after we were in meeting, Eliza Allen prayed 
 that the Lord would be pleased to own our assembly by 
 His spiritual presence. AVhen dear Nathaniel and Fanny 
 had nicely made their solemn declaration, I petitioned on 
 their behalf the Lord who had recorded their covenant vow. 
 Samuel Capper followed, alluding to the ability to perform 
 these rites without human intervention. 
 
 Seventh Month Gth. — Samuel Capper and Joseph Eaton 
 have had two meetings under their tent, which was pitched 
 in the Bowling Green, Falmouth. They were well at- 
 tended, and owned of the Lord, who enabled me to convey 
 a message to the many hundreds assembled. Another 
 meeting was held last evening at Penryn. 
 
 llfh. — Cousin Samuel Fox came to us last Sixth-day. 
 He cheers us by his presence, and animates me by his 
 example. He went with us to the workhouse after meeting, 
 and commented feelingly on Romans xii. : " Abhor that 
 which is evil ; cleave to that which is good." 
 
 27th. — Honora and Julia Philip, daughters of Dr. Philip 
 of Naparima, in Trinidad, have been spending a few days 
 with lis. Dr. Philip was my kind attendant in fever, when 
 I was ill there. 
 
 Ninth Month 8fh. — Through condescending mercy we 
 
326 FALMOUTH. [1S46. 
 
 have been favoured with renewed heavenly visitation at 
 our quarterly meeting; at St. Austell. Philippa AVilliams 
 broke the silence : " Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do 
 it with thy might." John Budge followed, on silent wor- 
 ship. Then I gave utterance to what I felt required of me : 
 " Create in me a clean heart, God, and renew a right 
 spirit within me." Maria Fox, Ann Tweed}^, and Eliza 
 Allen also spoke. 
 
 I bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel, and inclined 
 my heart to follow His will. May I seek increasingly to 
 obey the leadings of His providence. I trust that I shall be 
 made more than conqueror through Him who hath loved 
 me, and laid down His life for me. 
 
 Some years previous to this, Edwin 0. Tregelles, 
 whilst engaged at Restronguet, supervising the repairs 
 of the machinery of a steamer, felt his interest called 
 out for the people amongst wdiom his daily occupation 
 led him. With the concurrence of his friends he held, 
 some meetings in that neighbourhood. Again we find 
 him applying for their approval of his holding meet- 
 ings in the district between Truro and Falmouth, 
 wdiere much of his time had been spent while survey- 
 ing for the Cornw^all railway. 
 
 22nd. — I returned the minute granted me for the meet- 
 mgs on Dartmoor, and then mentioned my prospect as it 
 regards the district between Falmouth and Truro, which 
 was united in by John Budge as a coadjutor, and cordially 
 approved by the monthly meeting, for which I feel thankful. 
 I heard yesterday with a grateful heart that some important 
 steps towards liberating the peasantry of the Danish West 
 Indian Islands have recently been taken. 
 
 Tenth Month 7th.— I went with William P. Dymoud to 
 
41.] FIXAXCIAL DISTRESS. 327 
 
 see the proceedings of tlie railway at Back's Head, and 
 whilst we were arranging to descend one of the shafts, a 
 man who was moving the plank of a platform fell through. 
 Deeply painful were my feelings as I watched his body 
 falling down the deep pit, at the bottom of which he lay for 
 XI few seconds like a lifeless corpse. We hastened to him 
 after his companions had descended to his aid, and very 
 thankful I was to hear him speak, after a deep groan of 
 -distress, and in a few minutes he was able to walk about. 
 
 9th. — I was agreeably surprised by the arrival of James 
 Nibbs Brown, of George Town, Grenada. 
 
 10th. — Thomas Pumphrey was engaged instructively in 
 ministry this morning. The transgressions of Adam and of 
 David, with their convictions for sin, and the means of 
 return for the sinner by Jesus, the new and living way, 
 formed the subject of a touching address. 
 
 In the afternoon meeting I felt constrained to pray for 
 all present that we might really bow at the name of Jesus, 
 who was set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel. 
 Sweet peace has been my portion this evening, the result of 
 a well-grounded hope that all my future is safe under the 
 guidance of our good Shepherd if I be but faithful. 
 
 16th. — Many are the trials that are now dispensed among 
 the princely merchants of England. Some who have been 
 brought up luxuriously are reduced very low. I believe 
 that these things are in mercy permitted, if not appointed, 
 to wean us from the glory of the world, which is as sure to 
 pass away as ever it had any existence. It is difficult to 
 trace the cause of this distress. Some regard it as the result 
 of the loss of the potato crop during the past few years, but 
 I cannot see it so. I believe the cause must be deeper and 
 more extensive. 
 
 I saw the swallows assembling to-day at Trelerswell, prior 
 to their departure. 
 
 QOth. — Attended a meeting at Frogpool, which was large, 
 Hannah C. Backhouse, Philippa Williams and John Budge 
 
328 FALMOUTH. [1847, 
 
 were there, and they and I were employed as ambassadors 
 for Christ. 
 
 Eleventh Afoufh 8fh. — I went to Roscrow this morning, and 
 accompanied H. C. Backhouse and Jane Barclay Fox to call 
 on Sir Charles Lemon, with whom the former had a reli- 
 gious opportunity, much to her comfort, and, I trust, to the 
 benefit of the visited. 
 
 Ticelfth Month 19th. — I heard to-day of the death of George 
 Crosfield, of influenza, which is now carr3'ing off many, like 
 the fatal visitation of the cholera in a new form. More than 
 2,600 persons died of various complaints in London during 
 one week recently, being 1,600 more than died in the corre- 
 sponding week of last year. 
 
 2bth. — For some time past my attention has been turned 
 to the condition of sailors. Notice was given at every vessel 
 in the port j^esterday for a meeting in the Sailors' Room this 
 afternoon. A few came ; perhaps twelve besides the Friends. 
 It was closely exercising to my faith, yet in the retrospect as 
 much peace prevails as has been the case after meetings 
 attended by as many hundreds. Reconciliation with God by 
 Jesus Christ was the purport of my communication ; that 
 yielding obedience to the convictions of God's Holy Spirit is 
 essential to the disciple, who will then experience deliver- 
 ance from the thraldom of Satan, and partake of the bless- 
 ing derived by the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus on Calvary. 
 
 2Gfh, Fimt Day. — At meeting ability was given me to 
 rise and revive the petition, " Let the words of my mouth, 
 and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Th}'' sight, 
 Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer." I went on to 
 speak on the privilege those enjoy who have Christ as their 
 High Priest, being fed with the bread and the water of life ; 
 such are satisfied with favour and full with the blessing of 
 the Lord. 
 
 I called with Thomas Christy Wakefield, jun., at the town 
 prison, and saw two men who are confined for smuggling. 
 "We sought to direct them to apply by faith in Christ to the 
 
41.] HEADIXG BIBLE TO PEISONERS. 329 
 
 Lord Jehovah, not depending on their fellow men for any- 
 thing they can do for them. Whilst the Bible was being 
 read to them, the Romish priest came to see some Italians 
 who are there for smuggling. He was very noisy, and in- 
 terrupted us very unsuitably, of which we took no notice. 
 
CHAPTER XIX. 
 
 FALMOUTH. 
 
 Meeting with Sailors at Falmoutli — Call on Captain B. — French 
 Revolution — Public Meeting in Manor Rooms, Stoke Newington — 
 Funeral of Mary Howitt's Mother — Yearly Meeting — J. and M. 
 Yearclley's proposed Service in Germany, Russia, and Austria — 
 Disturbances in Paris — J. Lavin — Visits to Vessels in Falmouth 
 Harbour — Neath, J. Rees, C, A. Price — Banbury — Ipswich — Croj'- 
 * don School, Peter Bedford— South Wales Railway — Holds Meeting 
 Avith Navvies at Neath Abbey — Letter from A. R. Tregelles — 
 Funeral of Elizabeth Fox of Bank House, Falmouth — Conversa- 
 tion with Captain B. — Banbury — Adderbury — Removes to 
 Frenchay — Caroline Fiy — Sibford and Sidcot Schools— Barnstaple 
 Meeting— James Veale — Interview with a Swiss — Eliza Allen's 
 Address at Liskeard Meeting— Removes to Derwent Hill, Shotley 
 Bridge — Tin Works — Marriage to Elizabeth Richardson. 
 
 Falmouth, First Month 1st, 1848. — I finislierl to-day the 
 perusal of William Allen's very interesting Life and Corre- 
 spondence. The same grace which led him safely will be 
 granted to me in the measure which I need. May I be 
 found daily occupying with the talent committed to my 
 trust. 
 
 IGt/t. — This day four years the spirit of my dear Jenepher 
 entered on that sweet rest which is the privilege of those 
 who sleep in Jesus. By unmerited grace and mercy have I 
 been upheld in my path, which has been far more pleasant 
 than I had dared to anticipate. May I be encouraged to go 
 on step by step, in faith that the staff of my Slie])lierd will 
 be granted for my support, though His rod may correct. 
 
 I was this evening at a meeting for sailors, which was well 
 attended. Rising witli the words, " This is life eternal, that 
 
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44.J FRENCH REVOLUTION. 331 
 
 they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, 
 whom Thou hast sent," ability was given to unfold the con- 
 sequences of the believing and the unbelieving state. 
 
 20//i. — I attended a meeting in our meeting-house for the 
 promotion of permanent and universal peace. James B. 
 Cox was in the chair. Edmund Fry, as a deputation from 
 the London Peace Society, ably stated the case, and Barclay 
 Fox and I followed. It was agreed, to petition the House of 
 Commons, and to address the people of Brest, France. 
 
 Second Month ^th. — Under an apprehension of duty I be- 
 lieved it right to call on Captain B. to-day, and pay him a 
 visit of sympathy, in consequence of the decease of his son 
 Edward, at Agra. I felt supported under a clear sense of 
 duty until just as I entered the gate, but I ventured on- 
 wards. "When the servant returned, saying I could see him, 
 I felt that way was made for me. Very soon he joined me 
 in the drawing-room, and we entered into pleasant converse. 
 Touching on the subject of his loss, a full opportunity was 
 afforded me for setting before him all that was laid upon 
 me. Whilst I enlarged upon the blessedness of serving the 
 Lord, he leaned forward towards me, eager to gather all 
 that was expressed, and very heartily did he thank me for 
 the visit. It was truly a season of bowedness before the 
 Lord ; we wept together as we praised God for the mercy of 
 sending His Son to be the ransom for those who obey and 
 follow Him. 
 
 2Qtli. — Tidings have reached us to-day that Louis Philippe 
 has abdicated the throne of France. A strange, and mar- 
 vellous, and unexpected fall from uncommon popularity and 
 power. May the Father of mercies overrule these events 
 lor good. A Reform banquet was to have been held. The 
 Government forbade it, and took measures to prevent the 
 meeting. The people became incensed, and a bloody revo- 
 lution has been the fearful result. Oh that all men were 
 taught and trained to regard human life as sacred ! Then 
 would all wars come to an end. 
 
332 FALMOUTH. [1848. 
 
 Third Month 30th. — I received to-day a very interesting 
 letter from Isaac Sharp, in which he hands me sweet en- 
 couragement to do the Lord's work, as though he had a 
 sense of a requirement of which I do not feel conscious. 
 Bat it is remarkable that before I opened the letter I was 
 led to consider the wondrous mercy in my recovery from 
 fever in the AVest Indies, and the language passed through 
 my mind, '" Lord, truly I am Thy servant ; I am Thy 
 servant, and the son of Thine handmaid ; Thou hast loosed 
 my bonds," with desires after continued and increased 
 dedication. 
 
 Fourth Month bth. — For some days past I have felt drawn 
 to visit the passengers about to leave these shores in the 
 RosUjn Castle as emigrants to New York. Arrangements 
 were made for a meeting this afternoon. It was difficult to 
 obtain any quiet settlement, but at length we gathered 
 round the capstan, and were refreshed with the " Bread 
 which came down from heaven." Words flowed freely and 
 fully, commencing with, " If God be for us, who can be 
 against us ? " 
 
 Of/?. — I have felt much impressed with the state of in- 
 subordination manifested by nearly all classes in Europe. 
 
 11th. — Information has reached us to-day that the appre- 
 hended disturbance in London yesterday was averted by the 
 crowd of malcontents having been advised by their leader 
 to disperse. 
 
 Idth. — Read with interest in the Memoir of Elizabeth J. 
 Fry of her first appearance in the ministry. The words she 
 used were the same as those I first uttered in meeting at 
 Swansea in 1827. It is strange to think that more than 
 twenty years since I was enabled thus to avow my alle- 
 giance, and yet, instead of feeling a proficient in the Lord's 
 service, I am but as an infant still. 
 
 2'drd. — To-day I went with Thomas Christy Wakefield, 
 jun., to the prison, where we saw a youth under punishment 
 for a week. He was humble and contrite, in a hopeful con- 
 
41.J YEABLY MEETIXG. 333 
 
 dition. He had been a Sabbath school teacher until lately, 
 when he gave way to temptation. 
 
 Stoke Xewingfon, Fifth Month 8th. — At meeting yesterday 
 morning I prayed that we might so receive the grace of God 
 into our hearts as to become true disciples of our Redeemer, 
 and partake of the benefits designed by His sacrifice. After 
 this I was enabled to address the large company, and to 
 urge on the attention of the young the importance of being 
 reconciled to God by Jesus Christ. 
 
 11th. — I was at the funeral of Ann Botham, the mother of 
 Mary Howitt, who, with her husband, attended the inter- 
 ment. At the grave- 1 felt the spirit of supplication come 
 over me. To this I gave way, craving that in this solemn 
 hour, when we could acknowledge that Jehovah was God 
 over all, blessed for ever, we might so receive His Son by His 
 Spirit in our hearts, as to be engaged to count all things but 
 loss, so that we may win Christ, and be found in Him. I 
 have since learned what I did not remember at the time, 
 that William and Mary Howitt are in the practice of attend- 
 ing the Unitarian Chapel. 
 
 IQth. — Intelligence has reached us to-day that the mob 
 had attacked and dispersed the Chamber of Deputies assem- 
 bled in Paris. What the result may be is known only to 
 Him who sitteth on the circle of the heavens, and sees the 
 end from the beginning. 
 
 23rd. — At the Yearly Meeting of ministers and elders, 
 John and Martha Yeardley laid their prospect before us of 
 religious service in South Russia, Prussia, Bohemia, Austria, 
 Germany, Switzerland, France and Belgium. 
 
 Just before the close of the Yearly Meeting I attended a 
 large and deeply interesting meeting at Devonshire House 
 for young persons, invited at the request of Cousin Sylvanus 
 Fox, who addressed us very powerfully, commencing with 
 the words, " I am not ashamed of my hope." 
 
 Falmouth, Sixth Month 11th.— 1 spent half an hour at 
 Bristol with dear Daniel AVheeler, jun., who was very ill, 
 
331 FALMOUTH. [I&IS. 
 
 and to whom I sought to liand some consolation ; but frail 
 and impotent is man for this work. May the Lord in the 
 riches of His mercy be pleased to carry on His own work. 
 
 27//l — Tidings have reached us to-day from Paris, that a 
 dreadful carnage took place there a few days ago. Another 
 revolution, in which it is said 1,500 of the National Guard 
 and some thousands besides fell in the contest. Thus 
 grievous are the effects of war. The carnage and confusion 
 were increased by a contest between two bodies of the 
 regular troops. 
 
 30f/i. — Last evening's post brought me a letter, announc- 
 ing the peaceful release of dear Daniel "Wheeler on the 2-ith, 
 at Clevedon. This rapid sinking is far more speedy than I 
 had expected. I feel thankful that I went to see him on 
 my wa}^ home from London. 
 
 >>ei'entli Month 11th. — I called to see John Lavin at 
 Perranwell, who is ill in consumption. He told me that if 
 the Lord had sent an angel round to his neighbours to tell 
 them what he wanted, he could not have been better sup- 
 plied. " I must tell you," said he, " that I feel great peace. 
 For many months past the Lord has granted me an evidence 
 of His pardoning mercy. I used to touch my hat to you 
 when I met you on the road, because I believed you were a 
 traveller Zionward, and I believe I shall meet you among 
 the 'hundred and forty and four thousand,' I have sought 
 to serve the Lord for thirty-five years, but I have nothing to 
 trust to but the atonement of Christ," I repeated to him, 
 " They have a strong consolation who have fled for refuge to 
 lay hold upon the hope set before us, which hope we have as 
 an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which 
 entereth into that within the veil : whither the forerunner 
 is for us entered, even Jesus"; in which he very heartily 
 united. His aniens were emphatic when prayer and praise 
 were offered on his behalf. 
 
 30^/i. — Yesterday evening I went off with a supply of 
 German books and tracts for the vessels now detained in our 
 
41.] JOHN LAV IX. 335 
 
 harbour in consequence of the war between Prussia and 
 Denmark. I heard lately that the Roger Sherman, an 
 emigrant vessel which sailed from this port, has reached 
 America safely, but that a quarrel had occurred amongst the 
 passengers, and that the steward's wife had jumped over- 
 board and was drowned. Deep is now my regret that I 
 yielded to discouragement, and refrained from visiting this 
 vessel before they left. 
 
 Eighth Month Mh. — I received this morning a very inter- 
 esting letter from George Richardson, with tidings from 
 Asbjorn Kloster, from Stavanger, respecting some 3'onng 
 men professing the peaceable principles of Friends, who are 
 suffering imprisonment, with fear of further punishment, 
 because they refuse to bear arms. I have written to Josiah 
 Forster on the subject, hoping that the Meeting for Suffer- 
 ings will move in the case. 
 
 I called on John Lavin to-day. He said, " I have been 
 travelling sixty years through this world, and nothing can I 
 bring as an acceptable offering from anything I have done 
 to secure my acceptance with Jehovah, but I can depend on 
 the one offering of the Lamb, the blood of Jesus. I feel sure 
 I shall be safe in His keeping. Yes, so sure as your name is 
 Mr. Tregelles, I shall be saved by Him ! " " Yes," I said ; 
 "if thou art faithful unto death, thou wilt have the crown 
 of life." "Oh ! " said he, " I have had a dreadful struggle 
 this morning ; the enemy is still busy, but he can't prevail. 
 He tried to persuade me that I shouldn't get home, and I 
 had a fearful struggle, ready to give all up, but the grace of 
 God prevailed. No passage of Scripture could afford me 
 comfort but this, ' I am He that liveth, and was dead ; and, 
 behold, I am alive for evermore, and have the keys of hell 
 and of death.' ' I shut and no man can open, and I open 
 and no man can shut ! ' After this, for a quarter of an 
 hour such sweet passages of Scripture flowed through my 
 mind." 
 
 Ninth Mo7ith 24:th. — Sweet and precious has been the sense 
 
333 FALMOUTH. [1848. 
 
 given me this evening tliat my soul is in the keeping of 
 Jehovah, and that if I live and move in His holy fear, I may 
 be persuaded that neither height nor depth, things present 
 nor to come, will ever be able to separate me from the love 
 of God which is in Christ Jesus. 
 
 'ioth. — I went this morning to the prison, and had some 
 interesting conversation with a man who had delivered him- 
 self up as a deserter from the 80th Eegiment in the north of 
 Ireland. He told me he had had a J03^fnl night, and was 
 feeling full of the blessing of the Lord. I asked him if I 
 could do anything for him. He replied, " I thank you, sir. 
 I have need of nothing. I left my brother's house at Kent- 
 bury, a few weeks ago, believing myself called to preach 
 repentance, and this I have done in several towns. I had a 
 little money when I left Iventbury, and when that was ex- 
 pended, I lay down one day by the road side, engaged in 
 prayer for temporal aid, when two ladies came along in a 
 little carriage. They stopped and asked me if I was the 
 person who had been preaching in the street lately. I said 
 ' Yes,' and they gave me 2.s'., as they said, in the name of 
 my Master." 
 
 I asked him how he expected to be supported. He replied, 
 his life was one of faith, although he expected to have a 
 pension of nine-pence a day from the East India Company. 
 On taking my leave of him he said, " I thank you for your 
 kindness; it will turn to your account at the last day. Be 
 watchful ; for your adversary the devil goeth about as a 
 roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour, whom resist 
 steadfast in the faith.'' 
 
 XeatJi, Tenth Month l.st. — I took tea with Jonathan Eees. 
 'We sat in his drawing-room, where I had taken tea on the 
 evening after I first spoke as a minister. The language 
 then addressed to me by Elizabeth J. Rees came before me 
 to my comfort, " In quietness and in confidence shall be thy 
 strength ; " and the prayer arose that I might know this to 
 be my case during the coming week in an especial manner, 
 
42.] PETER BEDFORD. 337 
 
 ackiiowleclging the Lord in all my ways, and trusting that 
 He will direct my paths. 
 
 In the evening meeting cousin C. A. Price rose with the 
 language, " ' He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing 
 precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, 
 bringing his sheaves with him ' ; for whom the good 
 Shepherd putteth forth, not only does He guide, but He 
 goeth before them." Great comfort flowed in my heart at 
 this message. 
 
 BanJmry, loth. — I came to Joseph A. Gillett's yesterday. 
 At meeting to-day, after a season of close watching, I had to 
 rise with the words, " Without faith it is impossible to 
 please God." 
 
 Falmouth, Eleventh Month 2nd. — Leaving Banbury on the 
 16th of last month, I went to Ipswich, where I visited dear 
 Nathaniel and Fanny pleasantly. On the 19th I returned to 
 London,.and spent First-day at Peter Bedford's, at Croydon, 
 The day was one of much favour. In the evening I visited 
 the school. After John Sharp had read the history of 
 Elijah, I spoke of the beginning and the course of wisdom, 
 being centred in the fear of the Lord, leading step by step to 
 true faith in the Son and Sent of the Father, who, though the 
 Shepherd, condescended to lay down His life for the sheep. 
 
 The next day Peter Bedford and I called at Newgate, 
 to see R. W., who is sentenced to seven years' transportation 
 for forging a cheque for £10. He had been a "Friend." 
 "We had an interesting time with him. Peter Bedford gave 
 him good counsel, and presented him with a Testament. 
 
 I met John Yeardley at Gracechurch Street meeting, on 
 his return from Belgium, 
 
 The construction of the South Wales Railway 
 brought to Neath a large concourse of navvies, for 
 whose moral and religious benefit E, 0. Tregelles' 
 niece, Anna Rebecca Tregelles, had for some time been 
 
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338 FALMOUTH. [latS. 
 
 laboui'ino' cheerfully and siiccessfullv. Tier letters 
 descriptive of these labours were published in a little 
 book entitled " The Ways of the Line." 
 
 Bsing at Neath on business for my sister, Rebecca B. 
 Gibbins, I went with my niece, Anna Rebecca, on the line, 
 to invite the railway men to a meeting on the following 
 day. It was well attended. I rejoiced in having such a 
 gospel to hand to such men. Rarel}^ have I felt more en- 
 largement of heart than on this occasion. After the meet- 
 ing, letters were handed me from Falmouth, conveying 
 tidings of the serious illness of dear Aunt Fox. I left Neath 
 for London, and after arranging sister Gibbins' matters very 
 satisfactorily, I started for Falmouth with the expectation 
 of being too late to see my precious aunt alive. This was 
 sadly true, as I found when I reached Truro. The loss to 
 me is no common one. 
 
 From Anna Rebecca Tregelles. 
 
 Dearest Uncle E. 0. T., — 
 
 Much as thy mind must be occupied with the exceeding, 
 the unrealizable loss that our circle has sustained, I do not 
 like to refrain from offering thee the comfort of knowing 
 how thy mission was received by my men friends. In the 
 first place, more than eighty were present, which is a greater 
 number than any of them ever remember to have seen in 
 one place of worship before. They say they understood 
 every word, ... it was all exactly the same as they 
 read in the Bible. 
 
 My first business on Second-day morning was to go and 
 see the poor fellow who has broken his leg. He told me 
 that his brother and the lodgers had come ' after the chapel ' 
 and spent the evening before with him, and tho}^ told hira 
 all thoy could that had been said, and they each read in the 
 Testament in turn, and two or three tracts ,- and the}- said 
 
42.] MEETIXa WITH XAVVIES. 339 
 
 tliey would for the future manage their horses so on Sunday 
 to be able to go to some place; and then the}' all said they 
 had never spent such a comfortable evening before. And 
 these were the ' tip-drivers,' the very pariahs of the line. 
 ' And see/ the poor fellow said, ' I can bend my knee a little 
 now, so I think when the gentleman comes again I'll be able 
 to get upon crutches to hear him.' They petition for a 
 meeting on some working-day evening, because then they 
 won't mind their clothes ; so many have no change except 
 of shirt. One said, ' I'm sure I'll be able to rise a pair of 
 trousers, and then Harry will lend me a clean slop, so I iflU 
 go next time.' Thou oughtest to sing the Te Deum, dear 
 Uncle E., for often have I heard some contract described as 
 a ' terrible place for the bother of them parson chaps,' who 
 were doubtless well-meaning men, but who, instead of seek- 
 ing for and working on the spark of good latent in the hearts 
 of their ignorant audience, have attacked the evil with a 
 sweeping condemnation, repulsive of sympathy, and almost 
 of hope. Now it is all ' more, more.' . . . 
 
 With dearest love, I am, in great haste, thy ever affec- 
 tionate A. E,. T. 
 
 Falmouth, Eleventh Month bth. — A large number of friends 
 and relations assembled at the graveyard on the occasion of 
 the funeral of my aunt, Elizabeth Fox, where the voice of 
 cousin Sylvanus Fox was heard in supplication. After the 
 coffin was lowered I too felt constrained to bend the knee, 
 and pour forth my soul in prayer. The meeting, though 
 densel}^ crowded, was solemn, and this impression conveyed 
 in the silence seemed confirmed b}" a sweet address from 
 cousin Eliza Allen. Philippa Williams, AVilliain Ball, John 
 Budge, and Sylvanus Fox also addressed tlie meeting. 
 
 When walking home we observed before us a frail old 
 man, who seemed lingering to speak with us, and soon found 
 it was Captain B., who b?gan, " Oh, Mr. Tregelles, I am so 
 glad to see you. I intended to have called on you long 
 
340 FALMOUTH. [1848. 
 
 since to tliaiik 3'0ii for 3'our visit. I have been at the meet- 
 ing and in the grave-3'ard. Dear Mrs. Fox ! AVell, we had 
 a blessed time of it." '• How art thon getting on, Captain 
 B, ? " I said, " Oh, not as well as I ought to, but I hope I 
 shall." I reminded him of some words that had been much 
 Avith me in meeting, " Come now, and let ns reason to- 
 gether, saith the Lord : though 3'our sins be as scarlet, the}' 
 shall be as white as snov.- : though they be red like crimson, 
 they shall be as wool. If ye be Avilling and obedient, 3'e 
 shall eat the good of the land : but if ye refuse and rebel, 
 ye shall be devoured with the sword : for the mouth of the 
 Lord hath spoken it." He replied, " Oh, that's what parson 
 Hitchins used to say." Thus did he give an interesting 
 proof that these words, which fell more than thirty 3-ears 
 ago upon a heart as careless and reckless as an^- of his 
 buoyant class, did not fall in vain. 
 
 Bdiihury, I'Sth. — I arrived here on the 0th, and have been 
 closely and pleasantly occupied in my business engagements. 
 Ma}'- the Lord in His mercy direct my way, and make it 
 prosperous. The last message that I had from my dear 
 Aunt Fox was as follows : " She trusts that thy sole depend- 
 ence will be on that Power which can preserve in heights 
 and in depths." 
 
 19^/i. — I walked to Adderbur}' meeting to-day with James 
 Cadburj'-, and had much comfort in that pleasant season for 
 worship, when I believe many were refreshed by Divine 
 consolations. Joshua Lamb said a fevv^ words: "Be still, and 
 know that I am God." I encouraged mothers to bring their 
 children to their Redeemer. 
 
 Falmouth, Ticelfth Mntili Vth. — I sjjent a week at Neath, 
 where I had two meetings with the railway men to my 
 comfort, and I hope to their ])rofit. 
 
 I enjo3'ed the perusal of John Newton's letters to J. 
 Coffin. He sa3's : '• I have learnt from what I have written 
 m3'self not to judge of others by what they write ; saying 
 or writing and doing are two things." 
 
42.] TAKES HOUSE AT FRENCH AY. 341 
 
 2Wi. — I read yesterday tlie dying words of a Christian in 
 America. " You will not, I am sure, lie down upon your bed 
 and weep when I am gone. Yuu will not mourn for me, 
 when God has been so good to nie. And when you visit 
 the spot where I lie, do not choose a sad and mournful time. 
 Do not go in the shade of the evening, or in the night. 
 These are not times to visit the grave of a Christian ; but 
 go in the morning, in the bright sunshine, and when birds 
 are singing." 
 
 First Month 7fh, 1819.— I wrote to Francis Tuckett 
 yesterday, agreeing to take the house at Frenchay. This 
 step has cost me much thoughtfulness and prayer for right 
 direction. It matters not by what means we are brought 
 to the mercy seat, provided we really have acc3ss there. I 
 trust this step may have the Divine approval ; the language 
 of my soul has been, " Cause me to hear Thy loving kind- 
 ness in the morning, for in Thee do I trust : cause me to 
 know the way wherein I should walk : for I lift up my soul 
 unto Thee." Earnest have been my petitions : " If Thy 
 presence go not with me, carry us not up hence." 
 
 This morning I was cheered by the text for the day in 
 " Daily Food," " In all thy waj's acknowledge Him, and He 
 shall direct thy paths." 
 
 " Each future scene to Thee I leave, 
 Sufficient 'tis to know 
 Thou canst from ev'ry evil save, 
 And every good bestow." 
 
 13/7*. — I have read this evening with much comfort the 
 remarks of Caroline Fry on Matthew xxi. 21, " I am per- 
 suaded there is no limit to v/hat wo might have, to what 
 we might be enabled to do, of things holy, good and de- 
 sirable in themselves, if we had so much confidence in God 
 as would enable us to expect them. But we have not ! 
 We do not ask till driven to extremity. Then we ask with 
 very little expectation of receiving, and go away with no 
 
312 FALMOrriL [1849. 
 
 more calmness of mind upon the matter than we came. We 
 do not see how our mountains can be removed ; we have 
 calculated their weight and size ; we perceive all the 
 difficulty ; and God's word, His unlimited, unconditional, 
 uncalculating promise goes with us for nothing. 
 
 " There are not wanting evidences of what God has done 
 in answer to prayer, but no man perhaps has ever yet 
 proved the extent of what He would do if our faith were 
 adequate to our demand. Let us think of this ; for our 
 Father delights in a trusting, asking, expectant spirit. He 
 likes that we set no limit to His power or His love. Let 
 those particularly who have some mountain of spiritual or 
 temporal evil in their way make trial of the truth and 
 meaning of the text. It was Jesus Himself who spoke it." 
 
 15//^. — This has been a day of deep feeling in recurring to 
 the events of this day five j^ears, the last day that my 
 precious Jenepher spent on earth, and on which she wrote 
 me her last letter, which I have again perused. Whilst I 
 deeply feel my bereavement, I can trust in the continued 
 mercy and providence of Him who has hitherto upheld and 
 guided marvellously, and who, I trust, will teach me strict 
 obedience to His holj' will, and give me faith in His power 
 and love. 
 
 Keathj Third Month 9th. — I attended the monthly meeting 
 yesterday. It was that day twelve years that my friends 
 recorded me as a minister. The recollection of the many 
 mercies since received stimulates me to increased diligence 
 in the service o'f my Master, whom to know and to serve is 
 life eternal. 
 
 Fourth Month 2nd. — On the 31st of last month I was at 
 Banbury, and in the evening went over to Sibford, where, 
 on the following day, I attended their meeting. And in 
 the afternoon had a religious interview with the children 
 of the school. After going to Falmouth and attending the 
 monthly and quarterly meetings there, I had again a meet- 
 ing in the evening of First-day, the IHth, at Sibford, which 
 
42.] BARNSTAPLE MEETING. 343 
 
 was well attended, and proved a season of renewed favour. 
 The house was packed closely, and the power of the Lord 
 seemed to reign for a time over the hearts of all present. 
 
 I left Banbury on the 16th and went to Sidcot School, to 
 see the children there in accordance with the certificate 
 granted me, and ability was given to call the attention of 
 these children, as at Sibford, to regard the fear of the Lord 
 as the beginning of wisdom, 
 
 Frencliay, Fifth Month 20f/i.— This morning I was led to 
 consider the importance to the Christian of having firm 
 reliance, firm faith on the promises of God. Not merely to 
 remember them, but to act as though we believed in their 
 truth. 
 
 Barnstaple, Xlnth 2IonfJi 9th.— I left Frenchay yesterday, 
 and had a very pleasant vo^^age along the north coast of 
 Devon. 
 
 At meeting this morning, after close searching of heart, 
 I felt ability to speak to the few assembled, on the im- 
 portance of vital experimental Christianity, and on the only 
 means by which it can be experienced, quoting the words 
 of our Saviour, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no 
 man cometh unto the Father but by Me." 
 
 A letter to-day mentions the decease of Elizabeth Dudley 
 and William Cash by cholera. 
 
 Lisl-eanl, 23rd. — Much peace was my portion yesterday, 
 when at work through the streets of this town, as the 
 thought passed through my mind, " I will walk, Lord, in 
 the light of Thy countenance," which seems to be the secret 
 and key of all true happiness. 
 
 Barnstaple, 30^/?.— I called this evening with James Veale 
 to see a person named Aebli, a native of Switzerland, who 
 resided some time in Stuttgard, where he was a teacher at 
 a college for educating young men for the ministry. Here 
 his mind became alive to the inconsistency of Church and 
 State arrangements, which he mentioned to the heads of 
 the college, who dismit;sed him after a fruitless attempt to 
 
3J1 FBENCJIAY. [1849. 
 
 alter liis opinions. In German}- a person who renonnces 
 Church preferment renonnces his means of living ; and 
 Aebli, was obliged to seek an asylnm elsewhere. Like 
 Abraham he went forth, scarce knowing whither he went, 
 but he believed it right, though he knew not a word of the 
 language, to visit England, where he has found abundance 
 of peace in fellowship with some whose eyes have been 
 spiritually anointed. And marvellously was he led, proving 
 the truth of that promise, " I will make darkness light 
 before them, and crooked things straight." He has much 
 enjoyed the perusal of Elizabeth Fry's Memoirs ; and with 
 great simplicity said this evening, " I think if I am 
 privileged to enter the pearl gate where Mrs. Fry is, I 
 shall thank her for having the pleasure of reading such 
 memoirs ; I shall say to her how much they were blessed to 
 my soul ! " 
 
 IMheard^ Eleventh Month 8th. — I arrived just in time for 
 a meeting which was one of no small favour. Access was 
 granted to the Father of spirits. Towards the close Eliza 
 Allen rose with these words : " The apostle, in alluding to 
 the sacred writings, said they ' were written for our learn- 
 ing, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures 
 might have hope,' and may we not be instructed by the 
 language of the Psalmist, ' I waited patiently for the Lord ; 
 and He inclined unto me and heard my cr3^ He brought 
 me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry cla}^, and 
 set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings : and 
 He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto 
 our God ' ? And yet we find the same Psalmist saying, 
 ' Hath God forgotten to be gracious ? hath He in anger shun 
 up His tender mercies?' Oh no, those who trust in the 
 Lord shall want no good thing. "With holy confidence they 
 can say, 'The Lord is my Shepherd: I shall not want. 
 Thou preparest a tabic before me in the presence of my 
 enemies. Thou anointest my head with oil ; my cup 
 runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow mo 
 
43.] MAIililAGE. 3J5 
 
 all tlie days of my life : and I will dwell in the house of the 
 Lord for ever.' " To all which I could reverently say, 
 Amen. And cheered and refreshed, I felt that we had had 
 angels' food, that Grod had sent us bread from heaven to 
 eat. 
 
 Frenchay, TiceJfth JSIonth dth. — I attended monthly meet- 
 ing at Olveston last Third-day, when our certificates of re- 
 moval were read. To-day John Gayner and Philip D. 
 Tuckett have visited me thereon. May the blessing of the 
 Lord, in the truest, fullest sense, rest upon my tarriance 
 here, and on my efforts to provide things honest in the sight 
 of all men. 
 
 Barnstaple^ First Month 18th, 1850.— On Fourth-day at 
 meeting I sat down alone with James Veale, and felt a sense 
 of heavenly love immediately as we took our seats. J. Veale 
 spoke on the words, " Truly our fellowship is with the 
 Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ." After which I 
 alluded to the prophecy respecting our Lord, " His name 
 shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, 
 The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the in- 
 crease of His government and peace there shall be no end." 
 
 Second Month ord. — I enjoyed a call on Philip and Anna 
 Tuckett this evening, when they conversed on a subject of 
 deep interest to me. 
 
 This subject was the approaching marriage between 
 Edwin 0. Tregelles and Elizabeth Richardson, daughter 
 of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Richardson, of Sun- 
 derland. 
 
 Shotley Bridge, Fifth Month 13th. — I went to Darlington 
 to attend the interment of my dear friend Hannah Chapman 
 Backhouse. 
 
 Sixth Mimth 26th. — I took possession of our new home 
 Derwent Hill, which through mercy has been provided for 
 me. 
 
31G SHOT LEY BlilDGE. [1850. 
 
 Tenth Month 1st. — In the quarterly meeting at Darling- 
 ton Jonathan Priestman knelt in prayer, and almost imme- 
 diately I felt required to give expression to the message laid 
 on me. Rachel Priestman followed, and John Dodshon, also 
 John Pease in prayer. The watchword of the day seems to 
 be, " The work of righteousness shall be peace ; and the 
 effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever." 
 
 Derwent Hillj TiceJfth Month ISth. — Since I last penned 
 any memorandum one of the most important events of my 
 life has occurred. On the 4th of this month I entered, b}' 
 the good providence of God, into marriage covenant with 
 my precious Elizabeth. 
 
 l-ith. — I went to Newcastle to meet my dear children, who 
 arrived from Frenchay. The evening was wet and storm}-, 
 and rejoiced we were to have them safe in their new home. 
 
 ibth. — AVe had a favoured meeting this morning, and 
 spent the evening at Snows Green. On our return to our 
 pleasant home I read to the famil}^, the servants being 
 jDresent, Matthew xi. and Psalm iv., also the hymn, " How 
 sweet the name of Jesus sottnds." 
 
 Snows Green was the home from which Elizabeth 
 Richardson had married, and where resided her 
 brother and sister, Thomas and Sarah Richardson. 
 
CHAPTER XX. 
 
 SHOTLEY BEIDGE. 
 
 Derwent Hill — Darliagton Quarterly Meeting-— London — Scotland on 
 Business — Plants Trees on Wedding Anniversary — Newcastle 
 Quarterly Meeting — Burning of Amazon Steamer — Visit from 
 Isaac Sharp— E. 0. and Elizabeth Tregelles ride to Winnow's Hill 
 on Horseback — Yearly Meeting — Eli and Sybil Jones — Visits 
 Scotland with Minute — Aberdeen — Lydia A. Barclay — Glasgow — 
 Meetings at Harden Bridge — Business Thoughts — Address from 
 Jonathan Priestman — John Hodgkin's Address — Endre and Maria 
 Dahl at Derwent Hill — Eli and Sybil Jones — Cholera at Newcastle 
 — Business Changes — Goes with his Wife to Bristol — Mary Ann 
 Schimmelpennick — Falmouth — Illness of his Sister, Anna P. Fox 
 — Camborne— John Dunstan — Visit to his Nephew, S. P. Tregelles, 
 at Plymouth — Family Visits from Ann Eliza Dale and Eliza Bar- 
 clay — Death of William Forster — Meetings in Cumberland — Har- 
 vest Rejoicings — Loss of Mahlon Day — Death of Joseph T. Price — 
 Newcastle Quarterly Meeting — Prospect of Peace with Russia — ■ 
 Death of Emperor Nicolas — Visits the Hebrides with Certificate 
 — Meetings in North Uist, Mull, Skj-e, and Oban — Capture of 
 Sebastopol — Death of Stephen Grellet — Visits Families with J. 
 Priestman — Collierj- Strike — :Meeting at Darlington with Young- 
 People — Oswald Baynes — George Richardson — Narrative of Pre- 
 servation from Shipwreck of Dr. R. H. Thomas — Susan Howland 
 and Lydia Congden — Financial Panic — Faikxre of Bank — Visit of 
 Sarah Squire and Sarah Tatham. 
 
 Derwent Hill, Shotley Bridge^ First Month 1st, 1S51. — 
 Another year has opened upon me under circumstances far 
 different from what I have known. May I daily number my 
 many blessings, and whilst I rejoice in them, receive all as 
 unmerited gifts from Him who sendeth rain on the just and 
 on the unjust. Let me never forget the wormwood and the 
 gall, of which I have had to partake largely, and look unto 
 
 317 
 
31S SIIOTLEY BlilDGE. [1851. 
 
 the rock from whence I have been hewn, to the hole of the 
 pit whence I was digged. 
 
 Third ^font^l IGfJi. — Mncli tried of late by manj^ things, 
 but chiefly by the evils of my own heart. I was instructed 
 yesterday in a low season b}^ a sense that my " Father is at 
 the helm," and I have felt as though in the midst of the 
 heavy storm through which I m^j be passing, or may have 
 to pass, that I am safe in being near Him, where I crave I 
 may ever be. 
 
 Fourth Month 13//i. — AVe attended the quarterly meeting 
 at Darlington, wdiere we met the Committee of the Yearly 
 Meeting, Josiah Forster, Robert Jowitt, Samuel Capper, 
 Barnard Dickenson, William Miller and Joseph Thorp. 
 
 Sixth Month ISth. — Sometimes a fear attends me lest I 
 have not been careful in bringing m}' dear children before 
 the mercy seat in prayer. I crave forgiveness for this, and 
 that I ma 3^ dailj' beg of my God, thi'ough Jesus Christ, that 
 the}^ n^a-y be sanctified wholly, and I with them given up, 
 body, soul, and spirit, to His will. 
 
 XintJi Mo)rih, 2dth. — This da^^ two wrecks dear Elizabeth 
 and I went to London for ten daj^'s, kindly welcomed by 
 Nathaniel and Fanny at Tottenham. Before I went I felt 
 bound to crave the blessing of the Lord, to whose care I 
 sought to commit ourselves and our home circle. A sense of 
 His preserving care was manifest Avlien I escaped being run 
 over just as I was leaving Charles Gilpin's shop — perhaps 
 the narrowest escape of that kind that I have ever known. 
 'We arrived home in a storm in which six vessels went 
 ashore near Redcar, 
 
 Eh'centh 3fonth IMi. — I have visited Glasgow and Edin- 
 burgh on business. I had a proving time of temptation at 
 (jlasgow, being tried for an hour with some of the miseries 
 of unbelief, which I was ready to regard as designed to 
 enable me to enter into sympathy with some of the many 
 thousands of that place, who I fear are strangers to peace. 
 Through mercy the temptation passed away, and I was 
 
45.] PLAXT TREES, DEUWEXT HILL. 349 
 
 enabled in answer to prayer to say, " Lord, I believe ; lielp 
 Thou mine unbelief." 
 
 Twelfth Month 1th. — During tlie past few days Paris lias 
 been in a disturbed state, causing expectation of another 
 revolution. I crave that the horrors of war, and its desolat- 
 ing consequences, may be averted by Him who has the 
 hearts of all men in His hand. The fact of my sisters Lydia 
 and Rachel being at Nice, to companionise our invalid 
 cousin B. Middleton Fox, makes me think more of any dis- 
 turbance in France. 
 
 12th. — This day twelvemonth we took possession of our 
 pleasant liome on our return from our Scotch tour. A 
 year of much joy and unutterable mercy it has been. I 
 long that my dedication may keep pace with my privileges, 
 which are very great. We have commenced this day b}' 
 planting about a thousand trees in our grounds. Though 
 thus pleasantly occupied, we have not been unmindful of 
 the future period when we must leave this sweet spot, and 
 whenever it may be, I trust it will be to exchange tem- 
 poral and chequered joys for those that are unalloyed and 
 eternal. 
 
 First Month 2nl, 1852. — " In the day when I cried. Thou 
 answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my 
 soul." It is marvellous, and the Lord's doing, that He has 
 wrought deliverance for me from the depression which I 
 endured yesterday and for some time past. To the Lord be 
 ascribed the glory now and for ever, 
 
 bth. — I went to Newcastle to an interesting meeting of 
 ministers and elders, John Pease spoke on the words, " Ye 
 have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you ; " encouraging 
 to a right occupation of our gifts. 
 
 7th. — Remaining at Newcastle yesterday I attended our 
 quarterly meeting, when John Dodshon spoke on the words, 
 "The cup which My Father hath given Me, shall I not drink 
 it?" 
 
 After dining at Benwell I drove home, and Vv'ent in early 
 
3-jO shot ley BrdDGE. [1S5-2. 
 
 tliis morning to attend the montlil}- meeting, feeling \evy 
 low and quiet, as tiioiigli no public service was required of me. 
 But ere we were long seated I felt the call to speak to the 
 unconverted to arise, and after aunt Katherine Backhouse, 
 John Chipchase, Jonathan Priestman and others had spoken, 
 I quoted the words, '• AYho maketh thee to differ from 
 another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? "" 
 and enlarged on the need of being not " almost a Christian,'' 
 but " a soldier of the Lamb's army," that we maj'" know 
 the blessedness of hearing the language, '• I have blotted out 
 as a thick cloud thj' transgressions, and as a cloud thy sins." 
 
 8//^. — I saw in The Times to-day an account of the burning 
 of the Amazon West Indian steamer, 120 miles off Scilly. 
 The passengers and crew were mostl}'- lost, and Captain 
 Symmons with them. It was with him that we crossed from 
 the Bermudas when we had such a fearful gale, and I well 
 remember the care of the captain, going all through the 
 vessel every day with a lanteru in the dark places, to see 
 that all was safe. 
 
 Second Month Ofh. — On Seventh-day Isaac Sharp came to us 
 rather unexpectedl}^, and paid us a truly acceptable visit ; so 
 that I feel my responsibilities are increased with my privi- 
 le<^es. He addressed us 3-esterday morning on the words, 
 " Come unto Me, all 3'e that labour and are heavy laden." 
 And in the afternoon meeting he was strikingly engaged in 
 prayer for all classes of our company. Thankful did I feel in 
 having him under our roof. 
 
 This day has been one of comfort. I crave that in this 
 season of peace my soul may grow in grace. 
 
 I2th. — The trials of my heart, and the tendenc}'- to be 
 encumbered with the cares of this life, are known only to the 
 great Searcher of hearts. Ardently do I long for deliverance 
 from undue care about things that perish with the using. 
 
 loth. — Yesterday I received a letter from John Dymond, 
 informing mc of the decease of Judith Templeman, and 
 asking me to prepare a sketch of her history, which I shall 
 
45.J JUDITH TEMPLEMAX. 351 
 
 try to accomplisli from tlie narrative of lier life wliicli she 
 related to me. 
 
 In accordance with the above request E. 0. Tro- 
 p^elles wrote the tract, " Judith Templeman, or Village 
 Piety." 
 
 24:fJi. — Last week I was at Hull, Sheffield, Manchester and 
 L?eds on business, passing very near the scene of the 
 calamity at Holmfirth, where many lives were lost by the 
 bursting of a reservoir, and property destroyed equal to 
 £600,000. 
 
 27fh. — During the past few weeks I have felt more freed 
 from mundane cares than for a long time past ; the result, I 
 trust, of having really committed my cares to the keeping of 
 the Shepherd of Israel, with whom I felt sweet union this 
 evening, when the language arose, — 
 
 " Cover my defenceless head 
 With the shadow of Th^' wing " — 
 
 and then I felt that I was safe in temporals as Vv-ell as 
 spirituals. Again would I pray, " Give me neither poverty 
 nor riches, feed me with food convenient for me ; " give me 
 a competency without harassing care, so that I ma}^ feel 
 libert}^ to aid my fellows and to seek their good, and also 
 without that lavish excess that would lift up my heart to 
 forgetfulness of the great Giver. 
 
 Fourth Month 11th. — We went to Durham to visit John 
 Church Backhouse and Eliza Barclay. It was a much enjoj^ed 
 season of refreshment, as from the presence of the Lord. 
 "We attended meeting at Durham, and passed on to the 
 quarterly meeting at Darlington. James Backhouse of 
 York was there, and spoke on faith, briefly but excellently ; 
 John Pease on seeking for heavenly riches. AVe returned 
 home next da}', since which I have been very closel}^ occu- 
 pied in mundane affairs. 
 
3J-2 SHOTLEY BRILGE. [1S52. 
 
 7///. — After meeting this morning "William Barkas in- 
 formed me that a funeral was to take place at an old bur^'ing- 
 ground belonging to Friends at Winnows Hill. In the after- 
 noon dear Elizabeth and I rode there on horseback. After 
 a very smart ride of nine miles, having missed our wa}^, we 
 arrived just in time to see the coffin conveyed to the ground. 
 We had a very solemn season. I felt engaged to address the 
 company on the importance of making and keeping covenant 
 with the Lord, seeing that assuredly the dust must return to 
 the dust, and the spirit to God who gave it. We rode home 
 just in time for our evening meeting at six, which felt like 
 a season of favour. 
 
 Stamford IliU^ Fifth Monili ijOth. — AYe came here two weeks 
 since. At Tottenham we found our sisters Elizabeth, L^'dia 
 and Rachel, and heard many interesting particulars of 
 their recent experience in attending the sick bed of dear 
 Middleton Fox. 
 
 We had the privilege of meeting with Eli and Sybil 
 Jones of New England, whose ministry was very accept- 
 able. Their exercise seemed to be strong on behalf of the 
 ministers, that they might be faithful to their Master, 
 especially during the Yearly Meeting, 
 
 In the meeting of ministers and elders John Yeardley 
 was liberated to visit Pyrmont, Minden and Norwaj'' ; and 
 Robert Lindsay for South Africa, Australia, Yan Dieman's 
 Land and New Zealand. 
 
 Among the many subjects of interest before the Yearl}^ 
 Meeting the most prominent were, the importance of attend- 
 ing our week-day meetings ; the state of Guernsey and 
 Jersey meetings, for which a committee was appointed ; a 
 change in the size and boundaries of our quarterly meet- 
 ings ; schools for young children before they are eligible for 
 our public schools, proposed by William Forster ; the report 
 of the Yearly Meeting's committee for visiting the counties. 
 The meeting was visited on several occasions by women 
 Friends ; amongst them Isabel Casson, Sybil Jones and Sophia 
 
45.] VISIT TO SCOTLAND. 353 
 
 Alexander, whose communications were, I trust, blessed to 
 us. Eli Jones, Jacob Green, and John Pease visited the 
 women's meeting. 
 
 Derwent Hill^ Sixth Month 9fh. — At the monthly meeting 
 at North Shields I laid before the meeting a prospect of 
 visiting friends in Scotland, which was feelingly united 
 with, and a minute granted, liberating me for the service. 
 
 Edinburgh, Eighth Month 13th. — I was very kindly wel- 
 comed by John Wigham, who took me to his house. The 
 next morning we set out for Aberdeen, where I was kindly 
 received by Lydia A. Barclay, at whose simple and comfort- 
 able dwelling I lodged during the General Meeting. I was 
 feeling very low, and this continued until after the meeting 
 next morning, when help seemed laid on One that is mighty, 
 and peace was the reward of simple obedience. 
 
 After the evening meeting on First-day I had an interview 
 with James Forbes, of Stonehaven, who had come to Aber- 
 deen to attend these meetings. I felt much interested for 
 him as we stood on Union Bridge and looked towards the 
 setting sun, and spoke of eternal things. 
 
 I had a pleasant time at Glasgow, two favoured meetings, 
 and saw many Friends in their own homes. 
 
 Derwent Hill, Ninth Month 18th. — On the 12th we went 
 to Haydon Bridge and had a very comforting meeting in 
 the Wesleyan Chapel, well attended by earnest souls. At 
 this place we met unexpectedly with John and Mary Mason, 
 of Penrith, who heard of the meeting, and came from Gils- 
 land that day. 
 
 Tenth Month 10th. — " The fear of the Lord is the begin- 
 ning of wisdom ; " so it is His fear that first operates in our 
 hearts to produce the first semblance of an3^thing heavenly. 
 Lord, carry on this work in our hearts, and fulfil the peti- 
 tion raised in my soul in my quiet waiting before Thee this 
 morning. Oh, visit me with Thy salvation ! Visit me ; 
 visit my family. 
 
 22nd. — On my return home I found a letter waiting for 
 
 L. T. 23 
 
354 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1852. 
 
 me from James Forbes, of Stonehaven, to whom I wrote last 
 Seventh-day. He craves my prayers. I need more earnest- 
 ness for myself, but my mind was turned towards him 
 whilst listening this evening to reading the thirty-second 
 Psalm. 
 
 I was interested in hearing of the persecution in Tuscany 
 of persons who are drawn off from Romanism by reading 
 the Holy Scriptures. Surely we should value our privileges 
 more than we do. 
 
 28/7*. — Whilst enjoying a season of retirement at the 
 Works this morning before I commenced business, I was 
 cheered by a sense that the influence of the Lord's Spirit 
 was felt, and powerfully too, though the soul framed no 
 language in which to express its desires. This is the condi- 
 tion that seems to constitute true worship. 
 
 31.s^. — Yesterday I wrote to my West Indian friends Dr. 
 Philip and John Daughtry. Sometimes I am ready to fear 
 I give up too much time to correspondence, but when I take 
 into account how little time I have ever devoted to what the 
 world calls " pleasure," I may feel at liberty to take some 
 recreation in this sort of social intercourse with distant 
 friends to whom I am largely indebted. 
 
 We have had to-day two blessed meetings, in which I was 
 favoured to feel the spirit of true worship, attended with 
 the sweet belief that many present were partaking in silence 
 of the same spiritual Bread ; in this I did and will rejoice. 
 
 Twelfth Month IQth. — In our monthly meeting at New- 
 castle yesterday Jonathan Priestman addressed us at some 
 length on the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. And 
 now in my sweet home I feel that the language of thanks- 
 giving is due for the blessing of a quiet spirit, which through 
 favour is granted me. May I remember the watchword, 
 " What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee." 
 
 31.9^ — The last day of an eventful year. I will now bless 
 the Lord who hath given me counsel, and held up my 
 goings in His paths that my steps slipped not. All the 
 
46.] JOHN HODGKIN. 355 
 
 praise may well be ascribed to His directing and preserving 
 grace. To Him who has been the guide of my youth, and' 
 my stay in riper years, I desire to commend my soul, body, 
 and estate for the future. Lord, if Thou wilt. Thou canst 
 make me clean and holy. Let me feel Thy unction, and 
 hear Thy voice, " I will ; be thou clean." 
 
 Derwent Hill, First Month Wi, 1853. — In the quarterly 
 meeting I was appointed as one of a committee to visit 
 Darlington monthly meeting, which I durst not refuse, 
 though outwardly it may be very difficult to go. 
 
 Tottenham, 9th. — At meeting here John Hodgkin arose 
 with the words, " What is truth? " and expressed his belief 
 that indifference had more effect in keeping many at a dis- 
 tance from God than unbelief. In the afternoon meeting 
 John Hodgkin said the further he advanced in life the 
 greater was his sympathy with those who suffered from 
 wandering thoughts. 
 
 Derwent Hill, Second Month 13fh. — This Sabbath has been 
 a season of close searching of heart and some conflict. I was 
 helped this evening to cast my care on the Lord. This was 
 promoted by listening to the account of the Madiai, as de- 
 tailed in " The Prisoners of Hope " by S. Prideaux Tregelles. 
 Their sufferings and constancy may well stimulate us to 
 fight the good fight of faith and to lay hold on eternal 
 life. 
 
 23rd. — I went to Newcastle on business, and to attend the 
 monthly meeting. It was a season of profit under a sense 
 of my poverty and nothingness, much like midwinter, cor- 
 responding with the outward season, which is now very cold 
 and stormy, the snow lying thick on the ground. "Whilst I 
 sat in meeting I was cheered by the belief that this wintry 
 season as to my spiritual condition would be blessed to me. 
 
 24:th. — Endre and Maria Dahl, of Stavanger, arrived here 
 this evening, also Louis Philip, son of my kind friend Dr. 
 Philip, of Trinidad. Thus the north and south seem united 
 in one small locality. 
 
356 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1853. 
 
 Fourth Month 'ilth. — Last week we attended the Darling- 
 ton quarterly meeting, where we found Eli and Sybil Jones. 
 The former spoke of the blocks of marble that were used in 
 the temple, that they did not form, fashion, and polish 
 themselves; and that the cedars of Lebanon were felled in 
 the forest, and despoiled of their foliage and beauty before 
 they were fitted for the place designed, and when hewed, 
 planed, and polished, they were occup3dng a far more im- 
 portant position than when they were flourishing on the 
 sides of Lebanon. 
 
 Ibfh. — Yesterday evening a meeting was held at New- 
 castle for the youth of the monthly meeting at the request 
 of Eli Jones, and I went to it. Eli Jones alluded to the im- 
 portance of the little word " now," causing immediate at- 
 tention to the Divine call, instead of delaying the surrender 
 of the heart to the Lord ; that the enemy of our soul could 
 not induce us to give up our title to everlasting blessedness 
 by any open, undisguised suggestion, but he adopts the 
 system of delay, so as to beguile us from the path of self- 
 denial and rob us of our peace. 
 
 Fifth Month '2,6th. — I have been much cheered by the 
 words, " Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid 
 Thine hand upon me," which feels as much like Divine 
 care, guidance, and protection as can possibly be experienced, 
 prevented from going too fast, or lagging too much behind, 
 similar to being encompassed, or the angel of the Lord en- 
 camping round about them that fear Him, and delivering 
 them. 
 
 Eighth Month 21*/. — More of a Sabbath than for some 
 time past. I rose early and walked in our fruit garden, 
 reading Gurney's hymns ; felt sweet union with God by 
 Jesus Christ, and though much assailed by irksome business 
 thoughts, yet did I seek to go to Christ as one of the heavy 
 laden, and found the promised rest. 
 
 Ninth Month Ibth. — We were somewhat appalled in pass- 
 ing through Newcastle to-day to see the evidence of mor- 
 
47.] M. A. SCHIMMELPENNICK. 357 
 
 tality ill the funereal symptoms. Very awful is the visita- 
 tion of cholera in that town. 
 
 Tenth Mojith 7th. — This awful scourge has swept New- 
 castle and Gateshead fearfully. Since I penned the above 
 more than 1,700 persons have fallen victims. We have had 
 little intercourse with these towns during this period, and 
 trade was very much paralysed. 
 
 23)'d. — I awoke this morning with a sense of serious trial 
 awaiting me, but on seeking after best help my mind was 
 stayed by the words, " Fear not, I am with thee ; be not 
 dismayed, I am thy God." The perusal by dearest Eliza- 
 beth, before we went to meeting, of the little book " Earthly 
 Care a Heavenly Discipline " helped to brijig sweet acqui- 
 escence with the will of my heavenly Father. 
 
 The trial which awaited E. 0. Tregelles was his 
 withdrawal from the business with which he had been 
 connected since his marriage ; on being liberated from 
 this, he and his wife went to visit their friends in the 
 South of England. 
 
 Frenchay^ Twelfth Month 4:th. — Yesterday we made several 
 calls in Bristol ; no one gave us a more hearty greeting than 
 Mary Anne Schimmelpennick. On reaching her house the 
 servant told us that her mistress was just going out for a 
 drive. I gave her my card, and sent a message to say that 
 one of her old friends would be glad to see her if for a 
 minute only. We were shown into the dining-room, where 
 we found portraits of Joseph John Gurney, Elizabeth Fry, 
 William Allen, and the King of Prussia, also Penn's treaty 
 with the Indians, with the inscription, " Blessed are the 
 peacemakers." 
 
 We were soon asked upstairs, and found Mary Anne 
 Schimmelpennick in her ample sitting-room. Conversation 
 turned on the sanitary condition of the country, and she 
 appealed to me, — 
 
358 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1853. 
 
 " Don't you think that great good would be done if some 
 of your Friends would go about giving lectures on the laws 
 affecting health ? The working class seems so to need in- 
 formation on this point." 
 
 We replied that much was done, and that the longevity 
 of our race was now much greater than formerly. 
 
 " But do you think," she said, " that the nervous energy 
 is prolonged in proportion to the length of days ? " 
 
 She was reminded of what Sir James Mcintosh said of 
 "William Allen, that a man's life was not to be measured by 
 length of days, but by what he had achieved. 
 
 She asked when 's memoir was likely to be published, 
 
 and whether it»was likely to be well done, that it should be 
 the work of one mind, and not spoiled by being patched and 
 dissected. She said, " I think he was an excellent Christian, 
 but it always appeared to me that his sermons were the 
 result of much reflection, and that he gave an impress of 
 his feelings." 
 
 My reply was, " Probably he felt at liberty to bring out 
 of his treasury things new and old." 
 
 " But don't you think AVilliam Forster was different ? 
 His communications seemed to rise spontaneously at the 
 
 time. I consider rendered great service to the Society 
 
 of Friends, and the world at large, by exalting the Saviour 
 in His various offices ; but I hope there may be always a 
 wholesome variety among your ministers, on the principle 
 of antagonistic muscles to keep the body straight." 
 
 Falmouth, llth. — We called to see our dear sister Anna P. 
 Fox, whose calm aspect bespoke a peace which the world 
 cannot give. She said she was trying to discover if there 
 was any condemnation, but she could not discover a single 
 spot in her prospect that was not covered with mercy. 
 
 Penzance, Ibfh. — We left Truro by train ; the first time I 
 have tried this West Cornwall railway. It was very inter- 
 esting to travel in this way over a country with which I was 
 so familiar, some j-ears ago, when engaged in surveying it. 
 
47.] AXNA P. FOX. 359 
 
 IQth. — We went to Camborne to lodge at John Budge's, 
 and called on John Dunstan. He spoke to us very sweetly, 
 saying, " I have for forty years known something of the 
 Lord's goodness, and I find my all in Him. If ever I feel any 
 straitness it is in myself, not in Him. My eyesight is gone, 
 but I am not like one in darkness ; I have a light within, 
 which is far better than any outward light. I have also the 
 holy Scriptures without, with the Holy Spirit to guide me 
 within. I do mean from the very depths of my heart to do 
 the Lord's will ; if this be the case I shall find myself on a 
 rock that can never fail. Oh, the Lord is full of mercy and 
 goodness and love. 
 
 2bih. — A blessed day ! Soon after the meeting was 
 gathered dear Cousin Maria Fox spoke on the words, " God 
 so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that 
 whosoever believe th in Him should not perish, but have 
 everlasting life." "We called on my sister, Anna P, Fox. 
 She had enjoyed listening to her daughter Rebecca reading 
 in the eleventh and forty- third chapters of Isaiah, of the 
 full and free salvation there offered. I said, " Thou art re- 
 joicing in it on behalf of thyself and family ?" " I do desire 
 for my family that they may avail themselves of it," she 
 replied ; " but as regards myself I cannot speak much of 
 rejoicing. I feel it no small favour to be free from con- 
 demnation, and believe the time of rejoicing will come." 
 
 First Month 2ndj 1854. — I took leave this evening of my 
 dear sister Anna. It was a deeply proving time to me, 
 parting without any prospect of meeting her again. She 
 said, " Blessings on thee ! I have valued your visits much, 
 and felt cheered when I heard you were coming. Thou 
 hast sought to comfort me by pointing to the one great 
 Offering. 
 
 Kingsbridge, 8th. — "We left Falmouth for Truro- Vean, ex- 
 periencing there much kindness, as in former days. We 
 had a hearty welcome from our cousins Alien at Liskeard. 
 At Plymouth we spent a very pleasant evening, at S. Prid- 
 
360 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1854. 
 
 eaux Tregelles', where we enjoyed looking at some of his 
 many MSS, of the Greek and Hebrew Scriptures. 
 
 Dericent Hill, 237'd. — Through the lovingkindness of the 
 Lord we were favoured to reach home and find our dear 
 chiklren well. 
 
 27f7/. — Ann Eliza Dale and Eliza Barclay, who are paying 
 visits to the families in this meeting, sat with us. The 
 former quoted the words, " Why art thou cast down, my 
 soul ? " She expressed her sympathy with us in our varied 
 exercises, and desired our encouragement. She exhorted our 
 dear children to a steadfast walking in the fear of the Lord. 
 
 Second Month 24th. — William Forster has sunk under his 
 illness in America, falling in the field of service after 
 having diligently followed in the footsteps of His Master 
 for more than forty years. " Whose faith follow, consider- 
 ing the end of his conversation, Jesus Christ, the same 
 yesterday, to-day and for ever." 
 
 27th. — Our dear sister Anna passed from time to eternity 
 on the 24th, the anniversary of her marriage day thirty-five 
 years ago. 
 
 Fourth Month 13th. — I mentioned to my friends at the 
 North Shields monthly meeting that I believed myself 
 required to visit the meetings in the eastern part of Cum- 
 berland and the General Meeting at Edinburgh. This was 
 united in very fully, and a minute prepared. And now I 
 am oppressed with a sense of total unfitness and unworthi- 
 ness. But as I wrote the word " oppressed " I was cheered 
 by remembering the text, " They looked unto Him and were 
 lightened, and their faces were not ashamed." 
 
 Allendale., 23rd. — I much enjoyed my ride to this place, 
 feeling very peaceful. I had a kind reception from William 
 Wilson, who had had no tidings of my prospect of visiting 
 the meetings in this neighbourhood. We called on Isaac 
 Hall in the evening, and went to see tha gravestone of 
 Thomas W. Williamson, who suffered ten years' imprison- 
 ment for non-payment of tithes. 
 
47.] HARVEST THANKSGIVIXO. 361 
 
 The public meeting at Alston was very small. I doubt 
 proper notice having been given. However, I believe there 
 was one there for whom my message was designed, and I 
 bless the Lord that I was not turned aside. 
 
 Denvent Hill., Seventh Month 19th. — Detained at home 
 from meeting by a pain in my neck and shoulder, which 
 causes me to feel how dependent I am on the Most High for 
 health and vigour. Whilst seeking to profit by this hour of 
 retirement and worship, I have desired that others might 
 realize the truth of the language, " They that wait upon the 
 Lord shall renew their strength." 
 
 Eighth Month 1st. — " Oh that men would praise the Lord 
 for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the chil- 
 dren of men ! " This was the text on which I commented 
 ten j^ears ago at Spanish Town, in Philippo's chapel. I 
 could wish that this anniversary might have been marked 
 by some special effort on behalf of the enslaved millions of 
 America. At times I feel encouraged to believe that the 
 day of their deliverance draws nigh. Lord, hasten the day 
 when Thy fear may so possess the hearts of the oppressors that 
 they may at once and for ever liberate from awful bondage 
 those whom Thou hast created for purposes of Thy glory. 
 
 Tenth Month 1st. — A very bountiful harvest, gathered 
 under unusually auspicious weather, has spread a widely 
 diffused feeling of gratitude over this country. By govern- 
 ment authority public thanksgiving was to be made by 
 clergymen to-day. It would be a matter of increased re- 
 joicing if these expressions arose with sincerity from the 
 assembled congregations. For my own part, I have been 
 sensible that the fulness of basket and of store which has 
 been granted me from our farm this year is a great and 
 unexpected blessing for which I desire to be thankful. 
 
 I had much exercise this morning with reference to an 
 apprehended call to minister, but feared to venture without 
 increased evidence of being divinely required, and I feel 
 peaceful now in having kept silence. 
 
362 SHOTLEY BHIDGE. [1854. 
 
 lQ>th. — Ten days ago an awful calamity occurred at Gates- 
 head and Newcastle. A fire broke out at midnight at a 
 worsted mill at Gateshead, which extended to a bonded store. 
 Then a devastating explosion took place, which spread the 
 fearful calamity to the Newcastle side of the river. 
 
 Yesterday we were informed that Mahlon Day and his 
 wife and daughter were lost in the Arctic steamer whilst 
 crossing from Liverpool to America. She was run down by 
 a French steamer, the Vest a ^ in a fog at noon, fifty miles off 
 Newfoundland. The Vesta is of iron, and having water- 
 tight compartments, reached Newfoundland in safety, though 
 her bow was completely stove in. 
 
 Eleventh Month 2nd. — I heard an interesting letter from 
 Asbjorn Kloster to Peter Bedford, mentioning that Mathias 
 Mathiason had been sentenced to thirty days' solitary con- 
 finement for refusing to bear arms. 
 
 bth. — I was impressed whilst reading the account of "W. 
 B. Kimber in "Youthful Pilgrims," with the need that there 
 is for prayer if we desire that the Lord may bless our efforts 
 in temporals or spirituals. I prayed earnestly that, if con- 
 sistent with the Divine will, success may be granted me in 
 my daily avocations, and that I may keep my mind in a 
 state of childlike dependence on the great Giver of every 
 good and perfect gift. 
 
 Twelfth Month 6th. — At meeting to-day much troubled by 
 wandering thoughts. It seems as though the enemy of my 
 soul took occasion to storm with increased energy at these 
 seasons when I seek to draw nigh unto God. 
 
 2C)fh. — Isaac B,obson and William Rasche arrived on the 
 2Irth as our guests. On First-day morning Isaac Robson 
 addressed us forcibly on the text, " He that believeth, and is 
 l)aptized, shall be saved." He alluded to the results of be- 
 lief, that we must not lower our standard to our practice, 
 but bring our practice up to the true standard, 
 
 28/^. — Yesterday tidings reached me of the decease of my 
 much valued cousin Joseph Tregelles Price, of bronchitis. 
 
48.] DEATH OF THE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA. 363 
 
 Thus unexpectedly has closed tlie life of one who for many 
 years acted towards me the part of a kind parental coun- 
 sellor in matters commercial, domestic and religious. 
 
 Newcastle^ First Month 27id, 1855, — Soon after we sat down 
 in the quarterly meeting the burden of the ministry seemed 
 to rest on me. I felt ability given to labour for the en- 
 couragement of those who felt the love of Christ to be 
 precious. When the query was put, " Lovest thou Me?" 
 then we could reply, " Thou knowest all things ; Thou 
 knowest that I love Thee." Perhaps on no former occasion 
 in this district have I felt greater liberty in preaching the 
 gospel, and greater evidence of the Lord Jesus being near to 
 help. 
 
 Derwent Hill, Second Month Kith. — This is the anniversary 
 of my leaving Falmouth for Neath, thirty-five years ago. 
 In the retrospect I may reverently acknowledge that good- 
 ness and mercy have followed me all my days. 
 
 The cold was very great last night. At eight o'clock this 
 morning our thermometer was at 6°, followed by a lovely 
 day of crystal beauty. 
 
 Third Month 1st. — It is cause for thankfulness that our 
 government has concluded to depute Lord John Russell to 
 go to Vienna to try to arrange peace with Russia. My 
 heart has been lifted up in prayer to God for His blessing 
 on this effort. May all men believe the truth and act on it, 
 that what is morally wrong cannot be politically right. 
 
 1th. — Tidings have reached us that the Emperor of Russia 
 died on the 2nd. Rumours have followed, announcing that 
 his son Alexander has had the honours of emperor paid to 
 him. This son is said to be inclined to peace, and therefore 
 a hope is cherished that peace may be soon obtained, and 
 thus shorten the woes of our troops that are now investing 
 Sebastopol. 
 
 ^Ist. — I went to Middlesbro' to visit dear Isaac Sharp, and 
 spend First-day there. Our conversation turned chiefly on 
 the distressed condition of the people in the Hebrides. 
 
364 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1855. 
 
 After the morning family Bible reading I felt constrained to 
 bow the knee in intercessory prayer for these people, and to 
 crave that our wills might be subjected to the Lord's will, 
 that we may be willing to proceed on His errands. 
 
 Soon after this visit to Middlesbro', Edwin 0. 
 Tregelles received a minute from his monthly meetiiig 
 setting him at liberty for religious service in the 
 Hebrides. He went there, accompanied by John 
 Richardson Proctor. 
 
 On Fourth Month 20th they started from Glasgow 
 for Ardrishaig, a.nd drove, via Oban, eighty miles to 
 Fort William. Spending First-day and holding a 
 meeting there, they travelled the next day forty miles 
 through a beautiful country to Arisaig. 
 
 Part of their service in going to the Hebrides was 
 to obtain information on the fishery question, and to 
 investigate the success of the attempt to supply these 
 poor people with boats and nets. Edwin 0. Tregelles 
 remarks on the great simplicity in which the people of 
 these islands live. 
 
 At Loch Maddy they had a meeting in the Court 
 House, lent by the Sheriff of North Uist. After 
 visiting numerous places they returned to Portree, 
 and had a meeting in the Free Church. Of this Edwin 
 0. Tregelles writes, — 
 
 " It felt like a direct act of faith to appoint this meeting 
 whilst waiting in hourly expectation of the arrival of the 
 steamer by which we were to proceed onward. We were 
 helped mercifully, and I felt thankful that my faith had not 
 failed. Often during this visit have I cried, ' So will wc not 
 
48.] VISIT TO THE HEBRIDES. 365 
 
 go back from Thee ; quicken us, and we will call upon Thy 
 name.' Early next morning the Islay steamer arrived, and 
 we were on board at six o'clock ; a very cold morning, with 
 snow," 
 
 At Tobermory, the capital of Mull, ai. meeting was 
 held in a schoolroom, of which he says, " It was well 
 attended, and I felt more than usual gospel liberty to 
 declare some of the unsearchable riches of Christ. I 
 rejoiced to have such a message as was given me to 
 proclaim, peace with God through Jesus Christ." 
 
 After a stormy voyage in a boat of twenty tons, 
 they were glad to reach the shelter of Kerrera Island, 
 and to anchor in front of the sweet little town of Oban. 
 Here a meeting was arranged for the next day. Of this 
 E. 0. Tregelles writes : — 
 
 I felt required to press on their attention the need of the 
 new birth, and of submitting to the guidance and rule of a 
 meek and crucified Redeemer, whose command was, " Swear 
 not at all," and " Love your enemies." 
 
 Derwent Hill, 11th. — Sustained by the Lord's power we 
 were enabled to pursue our route in safety, and reached 
 home in peace. 
 
 Eighth Month 20th. — Last Second-day was the Bible meet- 
 ing, and the following day we had Samuel Bowly acceptably 
 as our guest, lecturing in the evening. 
 
 Te7ith Month ?>rd.—0\\ the 9th of Ninth Month the citadel 
 of Sebastopol was abandoned by the Russians, and the allied 
 troops took possession on a First-day. Grievous and terrible 
 has been the conflict, and our ^' holy men try to give Scrip- 
 ture for the deed." A day of retribution is, I fear, impending 
 over England ; it may not come as the result of hostile 
 attack, but poverty and distress of nations, the effect of 
 
366 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1855. 
 
 misapplied resources, which have been turned to curses 
 instead of blessings. Lord, in all seasons grant me a hiding 
 and a dwelling place with Thee, that I may abide under the 
 shadow of the Almighty. 
 
 20/7?. — I have felt impressed with the seriousness of having 
 lived nearl}'' half a century, and seem to have accomplished 
 nothing. If guilty of duties neglected, may past transgres- 
 sions be pardoned for the sake of Him who died for me, and 
 may I be stimulated to increased diligence for the future. 
 
 30f/L — On the 23rd I was at the Scripture reading of the 
 girls' school at York, with sister Rachel, and reminded them 
 of the importance of quer^'ing, " What is the object of my 
 life ? " I attended York meeting, and had to minister on 
 the first great commandment, and the second like unto it. 
 
 Ticelfth Month llfJi. — I left my dear home to-day and rode 
 in the coach, with the ground covered deep with snow to 
 Newcastle, where I met Jonathan Priestman by appoint- 
 ment, to commence our work of visiting friends from house 
 to house. 
 
 I heard of the death of Stephen Grellet : thus is he 
 gathered to the company that surrounds the throne, after 
 having faithfully served in the work of winning souls to 
 Christ. 
 
 Leeds, 20th. — I called on Mary "Wright, who is wanting 
 only the few remaining days of this yesir to be one hundred 
 years of age. She repeated with much force and feeling 
 some lines written by Sarah Grubb. She knew our dear 
 mother when a young, tall, slight woman, several years 
 younger than herself. 
 
 Newcastle, dOth. — I have had an interesting day. A large 
 and blessed meeting, in which I had to minister, " The 
 foundation of God standeth sure, luiving this seal, The Lord 
 knoweth them that are His," then the marks of discipleship, 
 " Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from 
 iniquity." 
 
 JJerwent Hill, Second Month 11th, 1856. — This has been at 
 
49.] COLLIERY STRIKE. 367 
 
 blessed day. I rose tolerably early ; my mind was trustful 
 and stayed on holy things. Before we went to meeting, and 
 again very soon after we sat down there, I was reminded of 
 the words, — 
 
 " Sought me wandering, set me right, 
 Turned my darkness into light." 
 
 Two strangers came into meeting, and I felt engaged to 
 quote the above, after I had alluded to the words of an 
 apostle, " Here have we no continuing city, but we seek one 
 to come." I have since been informed that one of the men 
 who came to meeting is a recently reformed drunkard, who 
 has suffered grievously by his intemperance, and now is 
 earnestl}^ inquiring after the things that belong to his ever- 
 lasting peace. 
 
 2btli. — On going to the colliery I found the men all stand- 
 ing out. I felt annoyed at their folly, and apprehended 
 some trouble, but remembered the language I used at 
 Newcastle monthly meeting, " that if we have the best Pilot 
 on board, we may navigate the most intricate waters." I 
 was therefore desirous of being kept in the hollow of the 
 Lord's hand. I feel thankful for the help afforded. 
 
 The colliery here alluded to was one which Edwin 
 0. Tregelles worked, at Medomsley, near his home. 
 
 Sixth Month 3rcZ. — "When at Harrogate, three weeks ago, 
 we saw William Murray, a blind man who sits by the way- 
 side, making cabbage nets. He has been blind twenty-five 
 years, and a teetotaler seventeen years. With gratitude he 
 spoke of his many blessings, and told me that the spiritual 
 enjoyment he now often had could not be described in 
 words. 
 
 Nhith Month ISth. — I went to meeting this morning 
 anticipating comfort from sitting as at the feet of Jesus, and 
 this was realized beyond my expectation. 
 
3G8 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1856. 
 
 Tenth Month 9th. — At the quarterly meeting at Darlington 
 I felt it my duty to have a meeting for young people in the 
 evening, which proposition met with cordial approval. It 
 proved to be a good meeting, when I had abilit}^ given me 
 to call on the young to surrender their hearts to the Lord, 
 in doing which they would obtain bright hopes of an en- 
 during substance. Thomas Pumphrey, Oswald Baynes and 
 John Pease ministered very acceptably, and prayer was 
 oftered at the close. 
 
 Tivelfth 3Io)ith SOf/j.— Oswald Baynes came to us yesterday. 
 We had a blessed meeting, when he spoke impressively on 
 the words, " Oh thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou 
 doubt?" "Said I not unto thee, that if thou wouldest 
 believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God ? " After our 
 Bible reading in the evening, Oswald Baynes addressed me 
 in the language of encouragement. That having laboured 
 abundantly in the morning, I might also not withhold the 
 evening sacrifice. " In the morning sow thy seed, and in 
 the evening withhold not thine hand ; for thou knowest 
 not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether 
 they both shall be alike good." To my dear children he 
 spoke sweetly, " The path of the just is as the shining light, 
 that shineth more and more unto the perfect day." 
 
 Second Month 8th, 1857. — A few days ago I received a 
 pleasant note from Endre Dahl, with a good account of the 
 spreading of the truth in Norway, for which I feel thank- 
 ful. 
 
 Fourth Month 24:th. — We attended the quarterly meeting 
 at Darlington, when the minute of our monthly meeting 
 respecting a proposition on the subject of Intemperance 
 was agreed to be sent to the approaching Yearly Meeting. 
 
 At Blackwell we had a deeply interesting interview with 
 Eliza Barclay and the two dear boys committed to her care. 
 May the dew which descended on the mountains of Zion 
 rest on them, and bless their spirits each day of their earthly 
 travel. 
 
®0-l GEORGE lilCHAEDSOX. 
 
 360 
 
 Seventh Month lO^A.— On our way home from Sunderland 
 monthly meeting we took tea with George Eichardson at 
 ^Newcastle. He alluded to the privileges of his early life. 
 When assisting in a shop at North Shields he filled up his 
 leisure in business hours by reading the writings of Friends. 
 
 The aged invalid here referred to felt a great con- 
 cern that the Society of Friends should take some part 
 in foreign missions, and from his couch of sufferino- 
 Avrote letters to the Yearly Meeting, which awoke such 
 an interest, that the Friends' Foreign Mission Associa- 
 tion was formed. 
 
 George Richardson spoke of the humility of George Fox 
 in not being carried away by popularity, or by perceiving 
 the influence he gained over others. He thought the fall of 
 James Naylor had been blessed to many of his fellows, who 
 were in danger of spiritual pride. 
 
 In speaking of the change as regards the opening of the 
 meetings of the British and Foreign Bible Society with 
 prayer, he said that no portion of the Bible seemed more 
 •distorted than the beautiful words used by our Lord, who, 
 in addressing His disciples, said, " After this manner j^ray 
 ye," and cautioned them against vain repetitions. Now the 
 "Lord's Prayer" is repeated in a manner almost mono- 
 tonous. 
 
 Eighth Month 17^A.— This day week we had the company 
 of Dr. Richard H. Thomas, of Baltimore, at a pubhc meet- 
 ing, when to my comfort he addressed us powerfully on 
 Titus iii. 3-5. He lodged with us, and gave us an interest- 
 ing account of his father, who was a slave-holder, and who 
 married a daughter of a slave-holder, so that the interest 
 of his parents was great in the system. But they were 
 favoured with ability to follow out their convictions of duty, 
 and liberated all their slaves, contrary to the strong remon- 
 
 L.T. 24 
 
•670 SHOTLEY BlilDaE. [1857. 
 
 strances of their connexions. This step materially lessened 
 their wealth, but a blessing lias rested on their obedience. 
 
 The deliverance of Dr. Thomas, when coming to England 
 two 3'-ears ago, was \ery remarkable. He came in a sailing 
 vessel bound for Liverpool. During the voyage lie had a 
 meeting for worship with tlie captain, crew, and passengers, 
 at which time he prayed for a safe landing at their port of 
 destination, and he believed the prayer would be granted. 
 
 When near the English sliore the captain used the pre- 
 caution of keeping a man on tlie look-out all day, expecting 
 to discover Holyhead about 4 j^.m., buj he omitted to take 
 soundings. At 3 p.m. the man in the forecastle called out 
 '• Breakers ahead ! " and the captain gave orders to put the 
 ship about, so as to clear the rocks and high land which 
 seemed just over their heads. As the ship went about they 
 were almost close to half sunken rocks. No sooner was the 
 course altered, than the man again cried out, '• Breakers 
 ahead!" The captain had the vessel pub 3'et once more 
 about, and in a moment she struck, and the captain called 
 out, " We are lost ! " Dr. Tliomas Avas standing thought- 
 fully b}'- his sida, and lifted up his heart in jn'iiyer for 
 deliverance. He thought of his son, who urged him not to 
 take the voyage; he thought of the evidence given in answer 
 to prayer for safe landing, and then he believed deliverance 
 would be granted. 
 
 At this moment a gentle breeze off the land filled the 
 sails, and quietly carried the vessel into deep and smooth 
 water. The captain said emphatically, "Nothing but Divine 
 interposition could have saved us." They found that the 
 vessel had sprung a leak, but they worked the pumps all 
 the way from Holyhead to Liverpool. On reaching tho 
 dock it was found that a piece of rock was stopping up most 
 of the hole which was made when the vessel struck. 
 
 Tenth Monih 27)^//.— During the past few days Susan 
 Howland and her sister Lydia Congdcn (ministers from 
 America) have been our very pleasant guests, diligently, 
 
51.] COMMERCIAL DISTItESS. 371 
 
 and I believe very acceptably, occupied in visiting the 
 families of Friends and attenders in this meeting. They 
 left us this morning after a precious season, when Susan 
 Howland addressed us, encouraging me to hold fast my confi- 
 dence in Him who had remarkably been my stay in seasons 
 of deeply proving trial ; my dear Elizabeth as a helpmate 
 who must not hesitate to follow closely in the path of appre- 
 hended duty. She encouraged our dear children to be 
 decided in their choice, and bold in avowing their disciple- 
 ship, letting their light shine before men. After the usual 
 Bible reading with the family, our servants were addressed 
 on their privileges and cheered in their duties. 
 
 28^/l— Tidings have arrived of the fall of Delhi after a fear- 
 ful assault, lasting six days. The loss of life has been great. 
 It is thought that the mutiny in India will soon be quelled. 
 
 New York is in a fearful condition in mercantile matters. 
 Overtrading seems the cause. Many banks have stopped 
 payment. 
 
 Eleventh Month 8th. — The commercial world has been 
 much disturbed of late, and I have felt it a great favour to 
 have been preserved in such calmness as has been my lot, 
 but not without a sense of the perplexity which besets the 
 path of many. 
 
 17fh. — The events which have occurred since the last 
 memorandum have been very distressing. Many who have 
 been brought up in luxury are now laid low by commercial 
 failures widespread and fearful. Such a time as I never 
 knew before. It appears to have commenced by the loss 
 of the Central America steamer, which contained a large 
 quantity of gold going to New York. Glasgow and Liver- 
 pool soon felt the effects. Then some merchants in Man- 
 chester, London and Leeds, who have suspended payment 
 for a large amount. The resources of the Bank of England 
 were nearly exhausted, when our rulers allowed the Bank 
 Charter to be altered under certain conditions, and thus 
 apparently has been averted an overwhelming crisis. 
 
372 SHOTLEY BliWGE. [1857. 
 
 Amono; the failures was that of Northumberland 
 and Durham District Bank, which brought, through 
 family connexions, the suffering from this commercial 
 storm very closely home to E. 0. Tregelles. 
 
 Just at this time the visit and ministry of Sarah 
 Squire and Sarah Tatham, who were not told of the 
 special anxiety, were very acceptable. Of this E. 0. T. 
 writes : — 
 
 At our monthly meeting at Newcastle, Sarah Squire and 
 Sarah Tatham were present; the latter was strikingly 
 engaged in the ministry. The passage of the Israelites 
 through the Red Sea, " Stand still and see the salvation of 
 of God," and then the song of triumph when deliverance 
 was granted. 
 
 29f/«. — This has, I believe, been a blessed Sabbath to many. 
 Soon after we settled in our small meeting, Sarah Tatham 
 rose with the text, " Be still, and know that I am God ; I 
 will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the 
 earth. The Lord of hosts is with us ; the God of Jacob is 
 our refuge," and commented on the subject very sweetly. 
 Afterwards Sarah Squire quoted the words, " Trust in the 
 Lord, and do good ; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and 
 verily thou shalt be fed," 
 
 Twelfth Month 20th. — A few days ago I received a precious 
 note of sympathy from my dear sister Rebecca Gib bins, in 
 which was the following : — 
 
 " Oh, it is easy in life's tranquil day, 
 When all around is jieacc, to kneel and pray 
 Father, ' Thy will be done ' ; but when that will 
 Calls us to suffer and be patient still, 
 When God's mysterious waj-s are ail unknown, 
 When clouds and darkness veil His awful throne, 
 Oh, liow we need His all-supportinj; hand, 
 To bow submissive to the high command ! " 
 
 G. W. FriAiiiou. 
 
CHAPTER XXL 
 
 SHOTLEY BRIDC4E. 
 
 Letters from Oswald Baynes and Caroline Fox— Wet Harvest Weather 
 — Death of Joseph Sturge— Visit of John and E. Clark from 
 Jamaica — Gracechurch Street Meeting — York Meeting and School 
 — Cottage Meeting— Three Colliers killed — Visits Cumberland 
 and Northumberland — Wigton School — Attends Brewster Sessions 
 to oppose Licenses — Marriage of Daughter— Distress from Depres- 
 sion of Trade — Eussian Serfs liberated — Commencement of 
 American War — Isaac Sharp goes to Iceland and Greenland — 
 E. 0. and E. Tregelles attend Yearly Meeting— With Charles 
 Wilson visits Cumberland and Scotland — Francis Eedford — 
 Meetings at Dumfries — Port Patrick— Hebrides — Letter from 
 James Reed of Portree — Wigton School — Exhibition — Extract 
 from Hetty Bowman — Illness of his Sister Elizabeth — Visit of 
 John L. Eddy — Death of Eebecca Gibbins — Letter from Mary 
 Samuel Lloyd. 
 
 First Month 18fh^ 1858. — Anna Rebecca Tregelles tells me 
 of the decease of our aunt Kingston, the last member of 
 that generation of the Tregelles family. Her kindness to 
 me was great and uniform, and I believe she has heard the 
 blessed language, " Well done, good and faithful servant 
 . . . enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." 
 
 Second Month 14f/h — I received a kind cheering letter 
 from Oswald Baynes, in which he says, — 
 
 " The heart knoweth its own bitterness," There are 
 seasons when it is given us to realize this in our own ex- 
 perience ; sometimes it may be when suffering from close 
 and sore bereavement in the loss of those most near and 
 dear to us, and at other times, when outward trials and dis- 
 appointments overtake us ; but what cause for thankfulness 
 
374 SIIOTLEY BRIDGE. [1858. 
 
 if at the same time we are jDermitted to possess a measure 
 of that joy with which the stranger cannot intermeddle. 
 Be not dismayed, my dear, brother ; remember, that with 
 that peace which our blessed Lord left as a legacy to His 
 followers, there was to be tribulation in this world. Faith 
 and patience may bs closely exercised by those tribulations 
 and trials, but if rightly borne, they are not the things 
 which separate from the love of Christ ; far otherwise, they 
 deepen the Christian in that experimental knowledge of 
 Him and of the Father, which is life eternal. 
 
 Caroline Fox to E. 0. Teegelles. 
 
 Penjeyrick^ Seventh Month 17th, 1858. 
 My dear Cousin, — 
 
 When looking in my beloved mother's desk for something 
 this morning, I discovered the enclosed beginning of a letter 
 to thee, written I think on the morning of Second-day, Fifth 
 Month 31st (Maria Fox died Sixth Month 4th). It is 
 exactly in keeping with every other characteristic of those 
 beautiful, ever-memorable, ever-precious last earthly days. 
 It is as follows : — 
 
 " Thy letter, my dear Edwin, awakened so many tender 
 recollections in my very susceptible heart, of present, past 
 and future, that I was obliged to put it aside till some 
 ability was afforded (for of myself I can do nothing), and 
 patiently abide under that which my dear Master knows is 
 best for me, and when faith enables us, like Peter, to plunge 
 into the water to meet Jesus from the love we feel to Him, 
 it must be a total surrender of our will, or we shall hear, 
 'Oh, thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?' 
 His own promise is, ' Lo, I am with you alwa}', even to, 
 the end of the world.' " 
 
 How perfectly that promise which she last quotes was 
 fulfilled to her a few days later, thou wilt have heard long 
 since, and I ought in gratitude to add that the same mercy 
 
52.] CAJROLINE FOX. 875 
 
 has been wonderfully continued to us all, in a way which 
 ought to deepen our faith and love for the rest of our days. 
 "With much love from our party to yours, 
 
 Thine affectionately, 
 
 Cai^oline Fox. 
 
 Eighth Month 22nd. — For some days pasf: our faith has 
 heen called into exercise by continued rain hindering our 
 harvest, and causing serious apprehension of considerable 
 loss. This subject has pressed on me much to-daj'' in both 
 meetings, where the cares of the world are sadly too apt to 
 intrude. It is well, however, when they are converted into 
 blessings, like wings lifting us to heaven, rather than as 
 weights depressing us to earth. I was much cheered by 
 the thought that the Lord Jehovah had had the key of my 
 granarj'- for many years, and I did not wish to withdraw it 
 or m^'Self from His keeping. 
 
 Ninth Month Vdth. — A fine comet has been visible for ton 
 nights just below the pointers of the Great Bear. 
 
 Eleventh Month bth. — Whilst watching the sowing of 
 wheat yesterday I was impressed with the undivided atten- 
 tion the husbandman bestowed on his work, keeping his 
 eyes intent on the ground before him, and I was instructed 
 in comparing it with the care the spiritual husbandman 
 should bestow whilst sowing the gospel seed. 
 
 Dencent Hill, First Month 2iid., 1859. — Yesterday was 
 passed very peacefull}^, kept in the fear of the Lord. A 
 happy commencement of a new year. Attended a large 
 and excellent temperance meeting in the bo3"s' schoolroom. 
 Black Hill. 
 
 Second Jlonth iHh. — My sister Elizabeth came to us from 
 York. To-day she ministered to us in meeting, "The name 
 of the Lord is a strong tower : the righteous runneth into 
 it and is safe.'' 
 
 2bth. — My dear friend Joseph Sturge has been gathered 
 to the just of all generations. After labouring abundantly 
 
376 SHOTLEY DniDCE. [1859. 
 
 for the relief of others' woes, he lias been called as at a 
 moment to cease from all his labours. 
 
 Eighth Month 19f/?.— My dear brother Nathaniel's birth- 
 day. Sweetly have we been united for man}' years. He 
 has been a kind and helpful adviser. 
 
 23>y/. — For several days Ave have had the company of 
 John and Eliza Clark, of Browns Town, Jamaica, also that 
 of James Jesup. This morning, after breakfast, John 
 Clark knelt in pra3'er on our behalf, craving that the Lord's 
 blessing might rest upon us, and that we might " finish our 
 course with joy," which petition took deep hold of my 
 mind ; and earnest are my desires that neither heights, nor 
 depths, things present nor to come, may be able to separate 
 ns from the love of God through Jesus Christ. 
 
 24f7?. — Yesterday was the anniversary of dear Henry's 
 decease, thirty-eight years ago. I thought much of the loss 
 Nathaniel and I have sustained by losing him, and of the 
 strength that might have existed in the threefold cord. 
 But I do not question the wisdom and mercy of our un- 
 slumbering Shepherd. Dear Henry was taken in youth 
 with a heart set on heavenly things, and we have had to 
 war a constant warfare. 
 
 'di)th. — On First-day John Clark and his wife accompanied 
 us to meeting. He addressed us on the love of God manifest 
 in creation, and visible in the outward world, and on the 
 love manifested by sending His Son to be a propitiation for 
 all mankind. James Jesup alluded to the sacrifice of a 
 broken spirit being acceptable to God. I spoke on the 
 nature of the gospel, its freeness and blessedness ; alter 
 which praj'er and praise were offered, and a blessing craved 
 on our beloved Queen and Councillors. 
 
 Ninth Month Gth. — I feel sure that I miss much by not 
 availing myseK' of the privilege of the Christian b^' praying 
 much, in confidence that the promise will be fulfilled, 
 "Ask, and ye shall receive." 
 
 htt!>.- -I heard yesterday of the decease of J. K. Brunei, 
 
53.] GHACECHUECH MEETIXG. ST? 
 
 at tlie age of fifty- four. He had been a kind friend to me,, 
 and I sincerely regret his death. Unnatural exertions, and 
 an overwrought mind have contributed to his somewhat 
 premature deciij. He had just completed the Great Eastern 
 steamship, and was taken from this vessel to his bed. 
 
 Tenth Month bth. — We returned from Darlington to-day,, 
 where I called with AVilliam Scarnel Lean to see S. B., 
 who is a great sufferer. It was an instructive visit to me,, 
 for I saw how he was sustained by grace to bear his trial 
 with cheerful patience and resignation, saying, as he- 
 stretched himself on his couch, " I call this my happy 
 home." I had to encourage him to aid his brethren by 
 intercessory prayer, reminding him of the case of Moses. 
 on the mount praying for the success of Israel against 
 Amalek. 
 
 23nl. — Much interested in the perusal of John Yeardley's 
 Memoirs, and I am cheered by seeing that our young people 
 like it. 
 
 Eleventh Month 11th. — On the 8th I went to London. 
 After completing my business with Thomas Hawkesley^ 
 I went to Gracechurch Street meeting, where we had a 
 very favoured time, and I felt empowered to speak to my 
 dear young friends : " Stand fast, therefore^ in the liberty 
 wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled 
 again with tho yoke of bondage." Cousin Samuel Fox and 
 Joseph Bevan Braithwaite were also present. I felt thank- 
 ful in being there to worship with them. On my return 
 home in peace, gratitude is due to the Lord who has pre- 
 served me, and given me to partake of His blessing. At 
 York I saw my dear sister Rachel. After breakfast I 
 addressed the girls on the charge of Joshua, " As I was 
 with Moses, so will I be with thee ; I will not fail thee, nor 
 forsake thee. Be strong, and of good courage." 
 
 18th. — On reading this morning Ephesians v. 2, I was 
 much impressed with the blessed thought that Christ hath 
 given Himself for me. On this I would desire to build all 
 
378 SIIOTLEY BBIDGE. [1860. 
 
 my hopes. Lord, keep me in Thy fear, and help me to walk 
 in humility and all lowliness before Thee. 
 
 20f/<. — As I entered our chamber for my evening reading, 
 the words of fervent prayer passed sweetly through ni}^ 
 mind, " Hear me when I call, God of my righteousness ; 
 Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress ; have mercy 
 "upon me, and hear my prayer,"' and as I surrendered myself 
 to Divine influence, I thought of the blessedness of setting 
 the Lord alwa^'s before me, and knowing that because He 
 is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 
 
 Second Month oth, 1860. — Last Third-day we had a very 
 nice meeting at Dervvent Cottages. The schoolroom was 
 crowded, and thirsty souls were there, to whom the gospel 
 ilowed freely. The hearts of many were prepared by the 
 recent sad bereavements, when three lives were lost in 
 Medomsley Pit, about three weeks ago. The wire rope 
 broke, and they fell forty feet, causing speedy death. I had 
 to speak on the words, " Oh that they were wise, that they 
 understood this, that they would consider their latter end ! " 
 I alluded also to sudden death being sudden glory, when 
 the soul was prepared for the change, but not else. It was 
 a blessed meeting. The power of the Lord was over all. 
 
 Fourth Month 12th. — Yesterday we went to North Shields 
 monthly meeting. It was an interesting time. Several 
 spoke from the body of the meeting, tending to solemnize 
 and benefit us ; these were followed by Henry Binns and 
 Edward Backhouse, jun. At the end of the second meet- 
 ing, C. S. W. knelt iu pra^'cr, his first offering of vocal 
 ministry in public. 
 
 t^ixth Moiith (jth. — At meeting this evening I v,-as led 
 very unexpectedly to reflect on the case of Henry Bath, 
 who used to live at Portreath, and was a clerk to my i'ather 
 and partners. During a storm he was swept off the pier. 
 He was an excellent swimmer, and sui)ported himself until 
 a rope was thrown to him, which he grasped, and by which 
 he was hauled up the piei'. When he reached the top, it. 
 
53.] VISITS CUMBERLAND. 379 
 
 was found that tlie rope had nearly shpped througdi his 
 hand, jnst enough to hold by, and not an inch to spare. 
 Herein I saw how mercifully I too have been dealt with, 
 marvellously preserved from a vortex, with nothing to 
 spare. 
 
 Sixth Month dth. — Our uncle, Edward Backhouse, died 
 two days ago. He is the last of our uncles, and we are 
 almost insensibly sliding into the class of the elderly, though 
 ver}^ conscious of wanting the judgment, stability, and use- 
 fulness of many who have gone before us. 
 
 14ith. — Yesterday I attended the monthly meeting at 
 Shields, and was liberated to visit the meetings of Cumber- 
 land and Northumberland, under which prospect I feel 
 peaceful, though seeing no way for accomplishing it easily. 
 
 Wigton, Eighth Month llfh. — I came here yesterday 
 evening, and have enjoyed being at the house of my kind 
 young friends William and Sarah Dodshon. To-day we 
 attended the interment of Alexander Derkin, after which 
 I went to AVigton school, and had an interview with the 
 children, and also with the family. At Allonby meeting 
 I alluded to the importance of reading the Scriptures in 
 retirement, as a means of helping a growth in grace. 
 
 Dencent Hill., Sl.sf. — I went to Lanchester yesterday to 
 memorialize the bench of magistrates at the Brewster 
 Sessions on the prevention of licenses for publicans. I saw 
 one of the magistrates to-day, who told me they had not 
 increased the number of licenses. 
 
 I had a pleasant walk in the fields yesterday, and a season 
 of devout prayer in the shed of the far-field, when the 
 language came with sweetness, " Have faith and struggle 
 on." 
 
 Ninth Month 8th. — Continued cloudy moist weather causes 
 considerable apprehension respecting the safety of the crops. 
 Although at times I feel ready to tremble for the ingather- 
 ing, yet do I desire to have my mind stayed on the love 
 as well as the ffcodness and wisdom of Him of whom it is 
 
380 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [18G1. 
 
 written, " As for God, His way is perfect ; the word of the 
 Lord is tried. He is a buckler to all those that put their 
 trust in Him." 
 
 Ticelfth Month 13th. — M3' dear Gertrude was united in 
 marriage with Charles Gillett. The meeting was one which 
 may be classed as a time of precious solemnit}^, for which 
 we may well be reverently thankful. A large company 
 assembled at tea. At about nine my sisters Rebecca Gib- 
 bins and Rachel projDOsed that Psalm xci. should be read. 
 Our young guests cheerfully joined us, and the season felt 
 to many as one of solemn worship, when ability was given 
 to bow the knee in praise and prayer. '• Hallowed be Thy 
 great and ever excellent name ! " 
 
 Derwent Hill, First Month 18th, 18G1.— For nearly five 
 weeks we have suffered from frost, at times very intense. 
 Now it seems thawing. Great distress prevails in conse- 
 quence of the number of persons out of work. Corn is 
 scarce and dear. Every trade is depressed. Much appre- 
 hension is entertained respecting America, where the Slave 
 and Free States are threatening each other with war. 
 
 Third Month drd. — I was informed b}^ my brother, 
 Jonathan Richardson, that the serfs in Russia were to be 
 liberated this day. A merciful deliverance, for which many 
 good men have laboured with the Czars for more than 
 twentj^-five years. Now that they are free from earthly 
 fetters, may they also become spiritually free. 
 
 These are eventful times. The Bill for the Abolition of 
 the Church Rates was read a second time in the House of 
 Commons last week, and to-morrow is the day on which 
 the separation of the Southern from the Northern States 
 of America will probably take place. This is one step 
 towards the liberation of the Southern slaves in all pro- 
 bability, although the leaders of the movement do not 
 expect such a result. 
 
 Fourth Month 4th. — At a conference of men and women 
 Friends at Darlington quarterly meeting, Isaac Sharp men- 
 
o4.J UEXRY BIXNS. 381 
 
 tionecl his prospect of visiting Iceland, Greenland, and the 
 Faroe Islands. The meeting heartily united in approval of 
 the concern. 
 
 22nd. — Isaac Sharp and Henry Binns left us this morning. 
 Yesterday, after breakfast, we had a time of worship to- 
 gether, when Isaac Sharp addressed us individually in a 
 memorable manner. Henry Binns quoted with reference 
 to me, " Joseph is a fruitful bough by a well, whose branches 
 run over the wall ; the archers have sorely grieved him, 
 and^ shot at him, and hated him ; but his bow abode in 
 strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong b}' 
 the hands of the mighty God of Jacob." 
 
 TottenJiam, Fifth ILontli Idfh. — ^When at York, we were 
 speaking of the sudden death of Thomas Harvey, of Yonghal, 
 whilst attending Dublin Yearly Meeting. My dear Eliza- 
 beth and sister Lydia agreed in the exceeding blessedness 
 of such a transition ; it may be that such a lot will be 
 theirs. 
 
 Derwent Hill., Sixth Month 12th. — The Yearly Meeting 
 closed on Seventh-day evening, the 1st of Sixth Month. Many 
 Friends spoke of the comfort they had had in attending the 
 meeting ; in this I could heartily unite. I went to London 
 with a heart sadly too fearful and unbelieving, but the 
 nourishment granted to my almost famished soul was more 
 than I expected. 
 
 At our monthly meeting a minute was framed liberating 
 me to go to the Hebrides and part of Cumberland. There 
 was much expression of cordial approval. 
 
 Secenth Month Ath. — We had a good meeting yesterday 
 evening. I was late in arriving, and a precious evidence 
 was granted as I entered the house that true worship was 
 being offered, and I felt engaged to tell the company so. 
 The committee of the Shotley Bible Association was after- 
 wards held. 
 
 In the service described in the following^ memoranda 
 
382 SUOTLF.Y BlilDGE. [1S61. 
 
 E. 0. Trcgelles was accompanied by liis friend Charles 
 Wilson. 
 
 "We had a good meeting at Kirklington on the 21st. I 
 felt much helped in commenting on the words, '"Almost 
 persuaded to be a Christian."' The Lord's power broke some 
 strong hearts ; may the contrite feelings be enduring. 
 
 Carlisle^ 22nd. — Charles Wilson and I Aasited the Boys' 
 E-eformatory School under the care of George Head. Of 
 the forty-three boys several are learning to be shoemakers, 
 some to be tailors. Six shillings per week is paid by the 
 magistrates on committal. 
 
 The evening was wet. We went to Moorhouse, where 
 about sixt}' met us. I had peace in proclaiming the gospel 
 message. 
 
 23>'fZ. — In the afternoon Francis Redford called, and we 
 enjoyed exchanging thoughts on Trinidad, Jamaica, and 
 Hayti, for which places he had given James Jesup and me 
 letters of introduction. 
 
 F. Redford had kindly arranged for our meeting, though 
 as a clergyman he did not feel at liberty to lend his school- 
 house. The meeting was largely attended and the quer^' 
 went forth, " What thinkest thou of Christ ? " 
 
 Silloth, 24:f/z.— Charles Wilson and I went to breakfast 
 with Francis Redford and his wife at the Vicaraire. Ere 
 we left, I aUuded to the passage, " One Lord, one faith, one 
 baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and 
 through all, and in 3'ou all ; " to which F. Redford re- 
 sponded very feelingly, and knelt in prayer for a blessing 
 on our labours, that we might have seals to our ministry 
 and souls for our hire. His excellent wife begged that we 
 would bear her and her children on our hearts before the 
 Lord in prayer. 
 
 Diunfriesj 2GtJi. — I felt exceedingly low and depressed be- 
 fore the meeting, but I found that " help was laid 0)i One 
 that is mighty," and ability was given to take of the things 
 
54.] SCO TLA Xn. 3SB 
 
 of Grod and hand them to others. The doubting of Tliomas 
 was alluded to, and I am ready to hope that an arrow shot 
 at a venturo, shot in faith, pierced between the points of 
 the armour of one present, 
 
 Sfranraey, 27fJi. — We left Castle Douglas by a line of 
 railway opened about four months ago. It passes through 
 a varied country, in which part of the way is wooded, well 
 watered and fertile, and part rocky and barren, with wild 
 moors very thinly inhabited. It is difficult to imagine that 
 enough trafiic can be found to support the cost of the line. 
 
 237?, First Day. — Charles AVilsoii and I sat down together 
 in my chamber, and a precious season of Christian fellow- 
 ship we had. Prayer was offered that the blessing of the 
 Lord might descend on us, and that those who tarried at 
 home might divide the spoil. 
 
 2dth. — After an early breakfast we drove to Port Patrick, 
 and called on Andrew Urquhart, the Free Church minister^ 
 who at first was cautious, but soon expanded, and made ar- 
 rangements for us to have a meeting that evening in their 
 school-house, which was well filled. Psa,lm cxxxix. 23 was 
 brought prominently forward, and the need for personal 
 holiness, with the benefit to the world if all who named the 
 name of Christ would depart from iniquity. At the close of 
 the meeting Andrew Urquhart came to me and softly said, 
 " ' One Lord, one faith, one baptism.' I have rejoiced that 
 you have brought before their minds the need of individual 
 piety." Under very precious feelings of unity we parted, 
 never perhaps to meet again. 
 
 '2Gth. — Often during the day my spirit has had communion 
 with my Lord. I believe we should tliank our heavenlj' 
 Father for the privilege of this spiritual communion ; thus 
 the precious intercourse would be prolonged, and, I believe, 
 oftener renewed, until at last it would be almost constant, 
 and thus heaven would begin on earth. 
 
 On Ninth Month 5th, Edwin 0. Tregelles and Charles 
 
384 SHOTLEY BlilDGE. [1861. 
 
 Wilson again left home for a series of meetings in 
 Scotland and the Hebrides, going over much the same 
 ground as in the visit he paid in 1855. They held 
 meetings at Fort William in the Free Church, at Broad- 
 ford and Snizort. AVriting of a meeting in the Free 
 Church at Portree, when GOO were present, he says : — 
 
 Several tourists were there. To this class I had refer- 
 ence in selecting the season for our visit, and the places for 
 our meetings on First-days. 
 
 Ninth Month 11th. — We embarked on the Clansman, and 
 lodged at Tobermory. James Reid (the minister at Portree) 
 was on board the steamer, and we parted most lovingly, he 
 giving me a letter as follows : — 
 
 F. C. Manse, Portree, 
 
 September IGth, ISGl. 
 My deau Sik, — 
 
 I have much pleasure in stating to 3'ou that your visit, 
 and simple and loving addresses to our people have been 
 much appreciated, and will, I trust, bear fruit. It was 
 very gratifying to hear from 3'our lips so distinctly the 
 fundamental truths of our religion. Man's ruin is of him- 
 self, his salvation of the Lord. In other words, ruin through 
 the fall, redemption by Christ ; spiritual life and holiness 
 through the effectual operation of the almighty and blessed 
 Spirit of all grace. May you see the desire of your heart 
 fulfilled in Christ reigning in the hearts of many sinners, for 
 His own glory and their everlasting salvation ; and may 
 you be carried in safety, in good time, to the bosom of your 
 family, and be more and more blessed and made a blessing 
 to the Church of God in the earth. 
 
 I am, yours sincerely, 
 
 James Reip. 
 
 Ninth Month 24//*. — We left Carlisle by railway for Kirk- 
 
55.] MEETIXG AT KIRKBRIDE. 385 
 
 bride, a meeting having been appointed in one of our un- 
 used meeting-b.ouses. We were kindly cared for by the 
 station-master, and were met by a young friend from Wig- 
 ton school. The meeting-house was crowded ; our young 
 friend was engaged in supplication, Charles Wilson said a 
 few words, and afterwards I spoke on the text, " As many 
 as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." 
 The people were deeply attentive, and it proved a season 
 of true worship. At the close I observed a person sitting 
 wrapped up in a large blue cloak ; he came to me and said, 
 " I thank you for the excellent address you have given to 
 my people." It was the clergyman of the parish, who was 
 there with his wife and sister. 
 
 Eleventh Months 2bth. — A very boisterous day. I met 
 Robert Marshall, of AVhitton Hall, the county surveyors of 
 Northumberland and Durham, and several others, about a 
 bridge across the Derwent at Ebchester. 
 
 I received from Joseph Pease by post a choice little book, 
 " Breathings of the Soul," by P. B. Power. I have much 
 enjoyed the beginning, which reminds me of two lines of 
 Samuel Miller Waring : — 
 
 "How sweet shall ba the iocense of my prayer, 
 Since He who bids me gives the power to pray." 
 
 Twelfth Mouthy IWi. — At the close of this week thoughts 
 came over me as to the close of life. It is a comfort to 
 be able to leave all my future for time and eternity in the 
 hands of One who promised me at Barnstaple, nearly thirty 
 years ago, " I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." 
 
 iMst. — Brought in peace to the end of thei year 1861. For 
 the mercies of the past year, and indeed all the years of my 
 deeply proved and richly blessed life, I desire to bless the 
 Lord. 
 
 " We'll praise Thee for Thy mercies past, 
 And humbly hope for more." 
 
 First Month llth^ 1862. — My heart has been full of praise 
 L. T. 25 
 
38G SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1862. 
 
 for the continuance of peace "with America. Mason and 
 SHdell, who were taken out of the Trent by the »b'a» Jacinto., 
 American frigate, are to be given up by the Federals. 
 
 Second Month 7th. — I was much depressed to-day. Pass- 
 ing through (if I may venture to write of making any pro- 
 gress) a kind of winter of the soul. What the end of this 
 dispensation may be the Lord alone knoweth. My praj'er 
 is, " Keep me, and I shall be kept ! " 
 
 dth. — The depression of which I wrote above has been 
 mercifully removed, and I think I have known something 
 of the meaning of those words, " being filled with the 
 Spirit." 
 
 Fourth Month 4:th. — John L. Edd}^, from Ohio, was present 
 at our quarterly meeting at Darlington with certificate, also 
 James Backhouse, who spoke on the words, "Have you re- 
 ceived the Holy Ghost since ye believed ? " J. L. Eddy 
 spoke on the parable of the virgins. And he addressed a 
 state of dangerous unbelief. 
 
 Fifth Month 1st. — This is the day for the opening of the 
 International Exhibition, A mournful day to many from 
 the absence of Prince Albert, taken from works to rewards. 
 The country mourns his loss. 
 
 I was much pleased with the following remarks in " The 
 Christian Daily Life," by Hetty Bowman : " You feel j^our 
 disease, and you come to the Good Physician, acknowledg- 
 ing that 3'our comparative insensibility to it is perhaps its 
 worst feature ; j'et not wanting to have that insensibility 
 removed before you come to Him, but coming to Him in 
 order that it may be removed, ' Do not think,' says Dr, 
 Chalmers, ' that it is j^our office to heal up one part of the 
 disease, and Christ can heal up the remainder. I come to 
 Him with my heart such as it is, and I pray that the opera- 
 tion of His Spirit and the power of His sanctifying grace 
 may make it such as it should be.' Come to the Saviour 
 just as you are. Let your hand of faith take the gift which 
 He offers, while you ask not so much, ' What must I do to 
 
So.] PRESERVING GRACE. 387 
 
 lie saved ? ' as ' Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.' " 
 For several years past I have rejoiced in holding and pro- 
 claiming this doctrine. 
 
 Sixth Month bth. — The meeting at Sfcaindrop was a time 
 ■of close exercise to me ; on waking in the morning the 
 language rested on my mind, " First cast out the beam out 
 •of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out 
 the mote out of thy brother's eye," which I trust was a 
 profitable watchword for myself, whilst I sought to en- 
 ■courage my friends to avail themselves of the great remedy 
 for sin and transgression. I reminded them that " all we 
 Jike sheep have gone astray ; we have turned every one to 
 his own way ; and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity 
 -of us all." " Who His own self bare our sins in His own 
 body on the tree, that we being dead to sins should live 
 unto righteousness." 
 
 Eighth Month, 12th. — My thoughts have been turned to- 
 day to the consideration of the gift of directing and pre- 
 serving grace, distinguished as it is from saving grace — 
 redeeming grace purchased for us by the blood of Christ. 
 For many years past I have desired much to have correct 
 .scriptural views of this subject, and I wish to give my heart 
 more and more to be taught of the Lord. 
 
 2Gth. — I have been happy throughout most of this day in 
 recurring frequently to the pardoning love of Jesus. I have 
 dwelt much on the blessings we may derive from His media- 
 torial offering as a substitute for poor man. This blessed 
 condition I regard as an answer to prayer, which I have ol 
 late often presented, that I might have a deeper, clearer, 
 more abiding and practical sense of my obligations to Jesus, 
 because of His atoning sacrifice. 
 
 16th. — My dear sister Elizabeth has had a very alarming 
 .attack of illness at York, where she was visiting Rachel ; I 
 have had several very precious interviews with her. When 
 conversing of former years she told me that her first serious 
 impressions appeared to be made by reading Law's " Serious 
 
388 SHOT LEY BUI DUE. [18()2. 
 
 Call," when slie was nine 3'ears old, to lier great uncle 
 Samuel Tregelles, who died in 1805. 
 
 Tenth Mouth Of/?.— The Lord hath been mindful of us, 
 giving us beautiful weather for harvesting our oats, and 
 though late in the season, we are favoured beyond our ex- 
 pectation or desert. 
 
 31sf. — In the morning meeting John L. Eddy said that 
 it was a well-known principle of the Society of Friends that 
 the ministry was not premeditated ; and that he came feel- 
 ing remarkabl}'' void of any preparation for vocal labour. 
 He then went on to speak of our Lord's language to Peter, 
 " Satan hath desired to have you, that he might sift you as 
 wheat." The more we were devoted, to the Lord's service, 
 the more vigorous would Satan be in sifting us, '' but I 
 have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not ; and when thou 
 art converted, strengthen thy brethren." J. L. Eddy rose 
 a second time, and spoke of the need of possessing rather 
 than professing the Truth, that birthright membership 
 would of itself avail us nothing, and impressed on us the 
 need of personal holiness. 
 
 Twelfth Month 11th. — Tidings have reached us that my 
 dear sister Rebecca Gibbins was released from her state of 
 suffering yesterday. Deeply do I feel this bereavement of 
 one who watched over and cared for me tended}^ from in- 
 fancy. But sweet is the thought of her reunion with her 
 precious husband. 
 
 Mary S. Lloyd to Edwin 0. Tregelles. 
 
 Woodgreen, Twelfth Month, 1862. 
 My dear FniEXD, — 
 
 . . . Wc are ill prepared to part with those we have 
 loved so long. Wo cling to them, because we can have- 
 none to succeed them in our heart's affections. 
 
 It is pleasant, yea, delightful to know of so man}' coming. 
 
.^6.] MAJRY S. LLOYD. 380 
 
 up, we may hope and trust, in the renewings of heavenly 
 light and grace to their position in the church. Neverthe- 
 less there is a void, which must be felt to be understood, 
 that can never be supplied at my time of life. There is 
 .also this rich consolation, it cannot be, in the course of nature, 
 for a long period we have to struggle on in the fight of 
 faith. 
 
 My dear friend, long accustomed to think of thee as my 
 younger brother, I was truly pleased to find I held that 
 place in thy affectionate remembrances that led thee to 
 recall the early seasons of our intercourse at Glenvelyn. 
 . . . So many have been gathered home lately that we 
 are become familiar with the messenger of death. When 
 he comes as a herald to open the gate of life and glory, we 
 ought surely to strive to be unselfish. Jesus wept for the 
 sorrow that fell on his. friends Martha and Mary, and we 
 too may weep whilst we may take the comfort He ad- 
 ministered to them, " Thy brother shall rise again." . . . 
 
 Mayst thou be strengthened by the Spirit to hold on thy 
 way, and finally to adopt, in humble hope, the apostle's 
 testimony when he saw the crown of glory ready for him. 
 Farewell, beloved Edwin, from 
 
 thy aged sister in the truth, 
 
 Mary S. Lloyd. 
 
CHAPTER XXII. 
 
 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. 
 
 "Visits at Newcastle Gaol a condemned Murderer — Capital Punish- 
 ment — Matamoros — Answer to Prayer — William Tanner — Yearl3^ 
 Meetings Committee — Illness of his Wife — Death of his Sister 
 Elizaheth— Goes with his Wife to Scotland — Holds Meetings at 
 Perth and Inverness — Isabella L. Bird — Meeting at Oban — Der- 
 went Hill Harvest Home — Meeting with Navvies — Eebecca 
 Collins — Ann Eliza Dale — Loss of The London Steamer — 
 Escape of Sailors fi'om Shipwreck — Sympathy for Sufferers by 
 Financial Failures — Death of W. Tanner — John Henry Douglas 
 and Eobert Alsop — David Hunt — Severe Winter — Death of Albert 
 Fox — Yearlj' Meeting — Slave Children in Brazil set free — Mar- 
 riage of Son — Syhil Jones relates Experience in the War— Fal- 
 mouth — Death of John Pease — Amos and Edith Griffith —Accident 
 at Abergele — Meeting at Blackball Mill. 
 
 Derwent J[ill, Third Mouth 12th, 1SG3. In consequence- 
 of knowing that a poor felon ^vho had been convicted of 
 murder was under sentence of death in Newcastle gaol, I 
 ventured to bring before Friends, at the close of the monthly 
 meeting at Sunderland, the subject of capital punishment,, 
 and trust vigorous measures will bo taken to have the law 
 altered. 
 
 After meeting I consulted Joseph Procter, John Mounsey, 
 and Daniel Oliver, about having an interview with the 
 convict, of Avhich they approved. D. Oliver kindly under- 
 took to arrange it. He obtained the requisite order froni 
 Sir John Fife, a visiting magistrate, who said he wished to 
 smooth the passage of the poor creature to the other world,, 
 and also expressed a desire that a longer interval should bo 
 granted between conviction and execution. 
 
 390 
 
5G.] VISIT TO A MURDERER. 391 
 
 Dauiel Oliver accompanied me to the prison. The chaplain 
 and governor went with us into the condemned cell, where 
 we found the poor man standing by the fire, guarded by a 
 warder. The chaplain explained the object of our visit, and 
 urged him to be earnest in making his peace with God by 
 the alone means. When the chaplain left we all sat down. 
 Very solemn was the silence for several minutes, when I 
 addressed him with the language, " If any man sin, we have 
 an advocate with the Father," and urged him to lose no 
 time in fleeing for help to Him who came not to call the 
 righteous, but sinners to repentance. Much more was said, 
 but all seemed received with a stolid indifference, such as I 
 have rarely if ever witnessed. Before we left, prayer was 
 offered that his heart may be softened to receive the im- 
 pressions of the Holy Spirit, become changed and fitted for 
 a kingdom of purity. I crave for the poor condemned man 
 that he may know his peace made with God through Jesus 
 before he comes to the scaffold to-morrow. 
 
 Fourth Month 1th. — I was at Middlesbro' and heard from 
 Isaac Sharp details about Iceland and his prospects of further 
 service in that island, Greenland, and Labrador. 
 
 I would profit by the remark of a Friend who spoke of 
 a case where a wealthy man was about to die, and said, " It 
 is true I am about to die, and I leave much property : this I 
 cannot take with me, but how I gained it, and how I spent 
 it, I take with me.'' 
 
 Fifth Month 20f/^— To-day the Yearly Meeting com- 
 mences. My thoughts have been much with those assem- 
 bled there. As I stood leaning against an oak tree in the 
 Copse- field my heart was lifted up in prayer for the gathered 
 assembly, that they might be found waiting for the Bread 
 which cometh down from heaven, and realize the fulfilment 
 of the promise, " I will be as the dew unto Israel." 
 
 22«rf. — Matamoros, the Spanish Protestant who has been 
 imprisoned for reading the Bible, is now to be banished 
 from Spain, the sentence of imprisonment having been 
 
392 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1S63. 
 
 commuted on the presentation of a memorial from the 
 Meeting for Sufferings. 
 
 Sixth Month 12th. — This morning I read the interesting 
 book " Remarkable Answers to Prayer." It has helped me 
 through the day, when considering how I could meet some 
 heavy claims. Whilst walking in the Far-field I felt led to 
 pray for help, and to my surprise the means were supplied 
 by persons bringing me the needful funds. Surel}' we do 
 not avail ourselves as we might of the blessing and the 
 power of prayer. 
 
 Eighth Month 22nd. — Yesterday the railway between 
 Falmouth and Truro was to be opened, a great event for 
 that locality. It is now eighteen ^-ears since I commenced 
 my engagement as a civil engineer on that line. 
 
 Tenth Month 21.^t. — At the quarterlj^ meeting William 
 Tanner quoted the words, " Make to yourselves friends of 
 the mammon of unrighteousness, that when ye fail, they 
 may receive j'ou into everlasting habitations ; " showing 
 how utterly at variance with the way cast up for the re- 
 deemed to walk in, are the v/cljs which man pleases himself 
 by contriving for himself. " Ye cannot serve God and 
 mammon." All the gifts and talents must be consecrated — 
 not the tenth only — but all held subservient to the great 
 Giver. 
 
 Twelfth Month 11///. — On the Stli wo went to Newcastle 
 to attend the meeting of ministers and elders ; Josiah Forster, 
 Charles Fox, Isaac Brown, J. Bevan Braithwaite, Samuel 
 Bowly, and Thomas Pierce were present as part of the Yearly 
 Meeting's committee. Much excellent counsel was given 
 as to the care of young ministers. We do not chide our 
 little children because they trip when they attempt to walk. 
 At a very interesting and profitable social meeting some 
 account was given of the First-day School by Henry Clapham 
 and George Kicliardson. In speaking on reading the Scrip- 
 tures, Charles Fox dwelt on the solemnity of their being 
 read in any family for the last time. He told us of a ship 
 
tie.) ILLNESS OF HIS WIFE. 393 
 
 ibmidering with the captain, whose Avife and child were 
 rescued, and how the widow dehghted in re-periising the 
 chapter thej^ had read together a short time before the ship 
 went down. 
 
 I'ith. — Letters from my sisters at Fahnontli give us cause 
 to beHeve that our dear sister EUzabeth is very near her 
 end, and her gentle spirit sustained, though in great feeble- 
 ness, by a sense of Jesus being near. 
 
 l^otli. — The state of my dear wife's health has for some 
 weeks been very frail. I read to my comfort this evening, 
 '' The God of all grace, who hath called us unto His eternal 
 glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered awhile, 
 make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." ' 
 
 In the winter of 1863-4 Elizabeth Edwin Tregelles 
 w^as very ill. This great trial is alluded to in the 
 •diary v^^ritten on Fourth Month 1st, 1864. 
 
 It would not be possible to describe the depths of anguish 
 •endured, and the strength of the support granted in our 
 extremity by One mighty to save, and able to deliver to the 
 very uttermost. My dear sister Elizabeth was very ill at the 
 time my darling wife was so near the verge of eternity, 
 Sister Elizabeth lingered until the 19th of Third Month, 
 18G4. 
 
 The OTadual return of streng^th of Elizabeth Edwin 
 Tregelles Avas accelerated by change of air and scene 
 to the homes of her cousin Lucy Mounsey, at Hendon 
 Hill, Sunderland, and her friend Lydia Proctor, at Low 
 Lights, North Shields. She was able to accompany her 
 husband in a journey to Scotland in the Eighth Month. 
 
 Ohan, Eifjhth Month 2nd.— On the 28tli of Seventh Month 
 we had a meetino: in the evenin": at Perth with James 
 
394 SJIOTLEY BRIDGE. [1864. 
 
 Feiiwick and famil}^ At Inverness we called on Donald 
 Frazer at the Manse, who kindly arranged for a meeting in 
 the Free Church, which was attended by 400 persons in 
 great stillness. The Lord gave me ability to comment on 
 the language, " There is none other name under heaven 
 given amongst men whereby we must be saved." 
 
 Dencent Hill, Eighth Month 15f7L— This day week we left 
 Oban, where we had almost unmixed enjoyment. Dearest 
 Elizabeth delighted in being in a boat, cruising on the 
 water along the lovely coast. Our pleasure was much 
 enhanced by meeting Dora Bird, and her daughters Isabella 
 and Henrietta. 
 
 Isabella L. Bird is the lady so well known for her 
 interesting travels in unfrequented places, and (as 
 Mrs, Bishop) for her journey in 1890 through Persia, 
 and other Eastern countries in the interest of Medical 
 Missions. For many years Edwin 0. Tregelles had 
 been a co-worker with her in assisting to supply the 
 poor fishermen in the Hebrides with boats and nets. 
 
 On First-day we had a good meeting in the Independent 
 Chapel, kindly lent by the minister, who being absent w as- 
 glad to have it thus occupied. Our friends, I. L. and H. 
 Bird kindly promoted this meeting, and aided in giving 
 the notice. Wo called on them after meeting to take leave. 
 It was a solemn season, when thanksgiving arose for the 
 privileges we had enjo^'^ed of precious fellowship. Prayer 
 ascended that the widow and the fatherless might be 
 comforted. 
 
 I'enth Month 22nd. — We have had a very interesting 
 gathering of about twenty of our work-people at a harvest 
 home tea. I read the '• Autobiograph}' of a Thief ; What I 
 was. What I am, and How I Became so ; " also the remarks 
 made on temperance, at York, by the Rector of Stilton^ 
 
58.] HARVEST HOME. 39^ 
 
 and finislied with Psalm Ixv. James Edwards (the hind) 
 spoke very nicely on harvest homes, and on the relation 
 of master and servant, and prayed earnestly for a blessing^ 
 on all. A sweet hymn was snng, — 
 
 " We talk of the realms of the blest, 
 But what must it be to be there ? " 
 
 Eleventh Month 30th. — I have been this evening to a 
 meeting with the navvies now engaged in constructing the 
 railway. I began by reading Psalm Ixiii. May the Lord 
 bless the few words spoken. 
 
 Twelfth Month 28th. — I have attended the reading for the 
 navvies this evening, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Ebchester, 
 and read in " The Light on the Line ; a Memoir of T. 
 Ward," by Catherine Marsh. More of the navvies wera 
 present this evening than on the two former occasions. A 
 good feeling was manifest. My neighbour, John Hunter, 
 engaged in prayer. 
 
 First Month bfh^ 1865. — A letter from my friend James- 
 Jesup informs me of his being very infirm with paralysis, 
 which grieves me. 
 
 Eighth Month Ibth. — A long time has occurred without 
 a note, embracing very varied experience ; joy, peace, and 
 comfort have abounded, but now we seem passing through 
 a dispensation of a very proving kind. I pray that the 
 purposes designed by my heavenly Father may be accom- 
 plished. 
 
 21.9^. — Tidings have reached us of the arrival of the Great 
 Eastern steamer, after a fruitless attempt to lay the cable- 
 for the telegraph, which broke about 1,100 miles from 
 Valencia. 
 
 Eleventh Month 10th. — I called to-day at Westwood Farm 
 to see Dorothy Currie, who is sinking rapidly in consump- 
 tion. She is fully aware of her critical state. I read tO' 
 her the hymn in the Olney hymn-book commencing, " Come, 
 my soul, thy suit prepare." I pointed her to Jesus, the 
 
396 SJIOTLEY BItlDGE. [1865. 
 
 ■sinner's FrienJ, and found much liberty in praying that 
 her soul might be accepted for His sake who died for her, 
 the Just for the unjust. 
 
 OQth. — Yesterda}^ my dear Elizabeth felt very low and 
 <liscouraged, and during a call on Ann Eliza Dale, the con- 
 versation turned on the silence which has been my dis- 
 pensation of late in our meetings. In consequence I felt 
 best satisfied to write to A. E. Dale on the subject. 
 
 31.yf. — The following is a reply of Ann Eliza Dale to 
 my note : — • 
 
 " Iluricorth, Ticelfth Month 29th, 1865. 
 
 ^' My dear Fkiend, — 
 
 " Thy very kind and Christian note was as acceptable 
 as unexpected. I ventured to express to thy beloved wife 
 a little of the sympathy and anxiety I had been feeling for 
 thee, under an impression of the difficulties and responsi- 
 bilities of thy position in your little meeting, with so few 
 to comfort thee under them all. Deeply unworthy as I am 
 to convey a word of encouragement to one so much more 
 experienced in the Divine life, yet I must entreat thee, my 
 dear friend, to rise above all hindrances from within and 
 without, looking unto Jesus, casting all thy cares upon Him. 
 Remember His gracious promises. . . . 
 
 " May He who hath called and chosen thee to minister 
 in His name, strengthen and help thee as in times past, 
 faithfully and affectionately to do so, keeping all outward 
 •things under, that the enemy of souls may not cause them 
 to prove stumbling blocks to thyself and others. Yet a 
 little while and the victory Avill be given. 'Be thou faith- 
 ful unto death.' . . . 
 
 "1 am thy aifectionato but unworthy friend, 
 
 " A. E. Dale." 
 
 31.s-^. — Yesterday was a day of remarkable trial ; it seemed 
 .as though m}^ way in business matters was hedged up. 
 
59. J ,SHIP-S CBEW SAVED BY OIL. 397 
 
 But yet there was a precious sense of calm confidence in 
 the over-ruling power of Divine providence. 
 
 First Month 18//?, 1866.— I heard to-day of the loss of the 
 steamship London^ from London to Melbourne, with more 
 than 250 persons on board. She foundered, and only seven- 
 teen escaped by boat in a fearful gale to Falmouth. 
 
 2^rd. — I have thought much of Thomas Harvey and "Wil- 
 liam Brewin, who, with W. Morgan of Birmingham, left 
 for Jamaica by the La Plata steamer. Heartily do I sym- 
 pathise with them in their work, and feel for them in con- 
 sequence of the gales, which have been unusual]}^ numerous 
 and heavy this winter. In the second week of this month 
 400 vessels were lost with many lives, and £2,000,000 worth 
 of property, to the ruin of man3^ 
 
 Second Month Idth. — The Arago steamer, on her return 
 voyage from America, by some means deviated very much 
 from her course, and when about 1,200 miles from Falraouth,. 
 found a vessel in a sinking state, which had been disabled 
 in a storm on Christmas Day. She was laden with oil from 
 Newfoundland to Liverpool. They had cast their cargO' 
 overboard, and, marvellous to relate, the waters had been 
 so calmed by the oil, that the ship floated in a smooth sea, 
 scarcely moving her position for five weeks. The man wha 
 first spied the Arago fainted with exhaustion as soon as the 
 others saw her, and only recovered when they said, " She 
 sees us, and is bearing down toward us." In two hours they 
 were on board of her, and in two hours more the deserted 
 vessel sank. The men had access to Bibles, and had read 
 with earnestness in the Psalms and Jeremiah as they had 
 never read before. 
 
 Sixth Month 26th. —On going to the Bromhill colliery 
 to-day, the men told me that they had had a narrow escape 
 yesterday from the roof of the headway having fallen 
 whilst they w^ere in the cabin at lunch. Only one hour 
 before I had warned them of the danger I apprehended 
 from a fault which they thought Avould not affect the roof. 
 
398 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [18G6. 
 
 Seatoii Cdi-eic, Eiyhili Month (Jth.—Hlie, time of retirement 
 and prayer whicli my dear Elizabeth and I liad before we 
 left Derwent Hill to-day was exceedingly blessed. When 
 bowed before the Lord, asking for His guidance, support, 
 and blessing, an evidence was granted that the Maker and 
 Upholder of all things would care for all our wants, and 
 protect His own gifts. " Behold, I have graven thee upon 
 the palms of My hands ; thy walls are continually before 
 Me." 
 
 Y^tli. — I went to Stockton meeting yesterday morning. I 
 was led to hand sympathy to many in that meeting in much 
 affliction consequent on the failures which have taken place, 
 I spoke of Job as an example of sudden and entire bereave- 
 ment ; his friends sitting by, speechless, seven days and 
 seven nights. Job's resignation, " The Lord gave, and the 
 Lord hath taken away ; blessed be the name of the Lord." 
 Consolation to be found in Christ, who came to comfort those 
 who mourn, and give " beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for 
 mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness." 
 
 Dericent Hill, 21.sf. — I have had remarkable evidence 
 to-day that the Lord is mindful of us. A sweet calm came 
 over my spirit whilst I was bowed in wonder and thankful- 
 ness for His providences. Truly " those who will mark 
 providences will not want providences to mark," 
 
 Ninth Month 12th. — Earnest have been my desires to keep 
 very close to my Shepherd, and to know His staff to uphold 
 me. AVhilst standing in a crowd at Sunderland station, 
 taking my ticket, the promise came sweetly before me in 
 a way I could take hold of, "Fear thou not, for I am with 
 thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen, 
 yea, I will help thee : yea, I will uphold thee with the 
 right hand of My righteousness." 
 
 Tenth Month 10th. — This day brings me to the period of 
 threescore years — an important one in the life of man. 
 May my descent be marked by humility, circumspection, 
 charity, and, above all, the fear of the Lord. 
 
<50.J WILLIAM TAXXEB. 399 
 
 Eletenth Month llfh. — On the 9th Isabella and Henrietta 
 Bird came to us from Edinburgh. 
 
 Yesterday tidings reached us of the decease of dear 
 AVilliam Tanner from pleurisy. I feel his removal deeply, 
 remembering with pleasure the many sweet seasons of 
 intercourse we have had, especially the walk from Sidcot 
 to Cheddar a few months before I left for the AVest Indies, 
 when a beautiful rainbow seemed to bear witness to the 
 covenant of friendship for each other, and peace with God. 
 
 Twelfth Month 13th. — At our meeting John Henry Douglas, 
 of Ohio, spoke on the case of Job, afflicted, yet with his 
 heart stayed on God, enabled to maintain his integrity. 
 He referred to the trials and changes of life, the trial of 
 faith being more precious than gold which perishes. Ho 
 prayed fervently for all classes, for me as the aged minister 
 who had proclaimed the gospel in other lands, that I might 
 be kept to the end, to which I say, Amen. Robert Alsop 
 spoke on the text, " By grace are ye saved, through faith : 
 and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God." I have 
 been considering how best to retain the benefit of such 
 privileges, and believe it will be by yielding the heart as 
 plastic clay in our heavenly Father's hand. 
 
 First Month ovd^ 1867. — I attended the quarterly meeting 
 at Sunderland, which was large. David Hunt, Isaac Brown, 
 and John Cowgill were present. In the evening, at Ash- 
 burne, David Hunt spoke in a calm effective manner on 
 " the Ordinances," a kind of simple lecture. He said the 
 Passover supper was in remembrance of the Paschal Lamb, 
 but in its continuance our Lord, not the lamb, was to be 
 remembered as often as the passover supper was eaten. If 
 the rite had been effective in sealing its recipients as ser- 
 vants of Christ, how was it the disciples denied Him and 
 forsook Him immediately after that rite, which surely was 
 one calculated to make a lasting impression ? 
 
 20th. — I struggled to meeting through deep snow, which 
 has fallen more or less for three weeks, and found very few 
 
400 SHOTLF.Y BItlDGE. [18G7, 
 
 there. But met with the Lord on the way, and found Him 
 also there. He comforted me, and seemed to commission 
 me to comfort others. " The secret of the Lord is with 
 them that fear Him, and He will show them His covenant."^ 
 
 26^/«. — Much distress prevails at Blackhill, Consett, and 
 the other villages round. The intense and enduring frost 
 renders work very scarce, in addition to the general slack- 
 ness in the iron trade. Soup kitchens are being established^ 
 one in an abandoned brewery. 
 
 31.S'f. — A letter from Nathaniel to-day mentions the 
 decease of our cousin Albert Fox, at Linares, in Andalusia^ 
 of severe small-pox. Gathered promptly home. 
 
 Tottenham, Fifth Month 22nd.— ^Ye left Derwent Hill at 
 seven this morning in a snowstorm. At Grantham two 
 persons joined us, with one of whom I had a very interest- 
 ing conversation on temperance. She queried whether 
 Friends were Unitarians. Li our conversation I endeavoured 
 to preach Christ. 
 
 28th. — Yesterday I paid a visit to the women's yearly 
 meeting. It was a service which seemed to be laid upon 
 me, even before I left home. Ability was granted to give 
 utterance to truths which I trust were sealed by the Lord 
 on the hearts of many young mothers and sisters. Paul's 
 obedience to the call of the man of Macedonia, the work 
 of grace in the hearts of the visited, first giving themselves 
 imto the Lord, were the leading features of the message 
 committed to my trust. 
 
 An announcement was made this morning that the 
 Emperor of the Brazils has liberated the children of slaves,, 
 born after this time, and the adults to be free in twenty 
 years. It is supposed that two million slaves are now in 
 the Brazils. 
 
 2',)th. — Joseph Thorp alluded to the cause of thankfulness 
 that freedom was in prospect for our fellow creatures in 
 the Brazils, but that we should boar in mind that many 
 thousands of our fellow countrymen are in a bondage worse 
 
60.1 ELI AND SYBIL JONES. 401 
 
 than negro slavery, the bondage to drink. He then spoke 
 powerfully on the claims of this class to our care. Many 
 Friends followed him, deploring the misery resulting from 
 the drinking usages. It was agreed to prepare a minute of 
 earnest counsel. 
 
 Derwent Hill., Sixth Mo7ith 19th. — Dear Arthur was married 
 on the 11 til to Jane M. Wright, at Darlington. They came 
 to their home at Benfieldside this evening. 
 
 Eighth Month dth. — At meeting this morning we had the 
 company of Eli and Sybil Jones, and Sarah Tatham. Eli 
 Jones spoke on striking hands with the world. That the 
 religion Jesus came to establish was that best suited to the 
 wants of man, simple, unadorned, real, not symbolic, and 
 that it is a mistake to suppose that the mission of Friends 
 is ended. 
 
 Sybil Jones related at " the Park " (Charles Wilson's), 
 where we dined, some of the circumstances of the death of 
 their son, who fell in the Northern army just after he had 
 by his arrangements gained a victory over the Southerners, 
 Wounded in the thigh by a stray shot, he bled to death in 
 two hours and a half. He sent a message to his mother, 
 saying all was well. That very evening Sybil Jones was 
 walking under some trees, looking at the moon, thinking 
 that her son was looking at the same moon, and an im- 
 pression came to her, " Thy son is safe in heaven before 
 thee." In agony she ejaculated, " Not so, Lord ! It 
 must not, cannot be ! " The messenger was then on his 
 way to inform the bereft parents of their sorrowful loss. 
 His enlistment had been a fearful grief to them. Sybil 
 Jones could not bear the thought of being a mother of a 
 murderer ; for in that light she regarded the profession of 
 of arms. 
 
 When Eli and Sybil Jones stopped at our door, Sybil 
 Jones said, " We have admired the scenery of your lovely 
 valley." I remarked, " Many parts of the way you have 
 come are truly lovely, but the valley is far more beautiful 
 
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402 ISHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1868. 
 
 beyond." Sybil Jones replied, " This may apply to another 
 journey." 
 
 FaJ mouth, Ninth Month 22nd.— 1 left home at 7 a.m. of 
 the 16th, and reached Plymouth at 12 p.m., and was off 
 next morning before six, reaching Falmouth at 8,30. I found 
 my dear sisters in the garden, and a joyful meeting it was. 
 At half-past ten I went to the monthly meeting, which was 
 very small and greatly changed. At four o'clock was the 
 meeting of ministers and elders. Friends kindly acceded 
 to my wish to have a meeting with sailors. The Bethel 
 could not be obtained, and it was arranged to have it in 
 the Friends' Meeting House. It proved a good meeting. 
 
 Derwent HiU, Tenth Blonth 2nd. — After a time of unusual 
 enjoyment I left Falmouth on the 26th of last month, 
 visiting relatives on my return journey at Liskeard, Ply- 
 mouth, and Kingsbridge. 
 
 Fourth Month 26th, 1868. — On my way from meeting, 
 when thinking of the varied besetments of my path, the 
 language was presented to my mind, " I have arranged 
 things marvellously for thee ; wilt thou trust Me still ? " to 
 which my heart responded, " I will." 
 
 " And we know that all things work together for good 
 to them that love God " (Rom. viii. 28). 
 
 " All things, dear Lord ! is there no thread of woe 
 Too dark, too tangled of the bright design ? 
 No drop of rain too heavy for the bow. 
 Set in the cloud in covenant Divine. 
 
 I know that all Thy full designs are bright, 
 
 That darkest threads grow golden in Thy hand ; 
 That bending lines go straight — the tangled right — 
 The bitter drops all sweet at Thy command. 
 
 Why these enigmas ? Wherefore not receive 
 
 Their bright solution ? Then a voice drew near, 
 
 * Blessed are tlie.y who see not, j^et believe ! ' 
 
 And One I knew approached, and wiped my tear. 
 
61.] JOHN PEASE. 403 
 
 27^7?.— Tidings have reached us to-day of the fall of 
 Theodore, King of Abyssinia, and the release of his captives. 
 Lieutenant Prideaux, a great nephew of my sister Dorothy 
 Tregelles, being amongst them. 
 
 Seventh Month 1th.— A. day long to be held in grateful 
 remembrance. The Lord has been gracious to the voice 
 of my cry, and has granted deliverance from many pressing 
 cares and threatening trials. With reverent gratitude I 
 may say, " Blessed be God, who hath not turned away my 
 prayer, nor His mercy from me." 
 
 ^th. — Strong were my desires that the Lord would be 
 pleased to keep me near to Himself during the remainder 
 of my pilgrimage, and sweet was the evidence to my soul, 
 and comforting, that He would continue His gracious care 
 " by the way and to the end." 
 
 30^^. — This evening Jonathan Priestman informed us of 
 the decease of John Pease. Such information coming just 
 as we were assembling for meeting was calculated to make 
 a deep impression. I was reminded of the words, — 
 
 " Take no thought for the morrow, its dawning may find thee 
 A spirit at rest 'neath the altar of God, 
 The last battle fought — the last conflict ended, 
 The victory won through Emmanuel's blood." 
 
 Eighth Month 7th. — On the 4th I went to Darlington to 
 attend John Pease's funeral. The meeting-house was filled 
 to overflowing. J. B. Braithwaite was engaged in prayer, 
 closing with the words, "Unto Him that loved us, and 
 washed us from our sins in His own blood . . . unto 
 Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever." Then 
 Edith Griffith rose, and said that the words just used were 
 the last she had heard uttered by John Pease before he 
 left the shores of America. She bore testimony to his 
 service as being blessed to many, and to herself in par- 
 ticular. 
 
 I went to see A. and J, after meeting, and had a precious 
 
4W SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1868. 
 
 season of prayer with them, when we sought to commend 
 each other to the care of Israel's Shepherd. 
 
 For several weeks we have had very hot weather. This 
 afternoon the atmosphere became much cooler, and a strong 
 south-west wind is bringing down the valley a large 
 volume of smoke from the moors of Waskerley, which have 
 been burning for several weeks, threatening much loss. 
 The whole valley seems filled with blue smoke, scenting 
 our house as if we were burning peat in our grates. 
 
 Eighth Month Ihth.—Oxv the 11th Amos and Edith Grifath 
 came here. Our meeting, held in the evening, was a greatly 
 favoured season. 
 
 I was led this morning to consider the blessing that 
 attends me in having so much less of business care than 
 heretofore, and it seems to be right for me to give up more 
 time for retirement, 
 
 26^^. — On the 20th a terrible accident occurred near 
 Abergele, in North Wales, to the Irish mail train from 
 London to Dublin. Some trucks laden with paraffin ran 
 back from a station where they had stopped, and were met 
 by the mail train, which was going at the rate of forty 
 miles an hour. The paraffin took fire, consumed the fore- 
 most carriages, and burnt to death thirt^'-three of the 
 passengers. Lord Farnham was one of the victims, and 
 Judge Barwick. The post-office and letters were saved, 
 also the Duchess of Abercorn and her family, who were 
 in the hinder carriages. The combustion was so complete, 
 that the relics could not be identified, and it was thought 
 best to bury all the remains of the thirty-three persons 
 in one large grave. The rich and great mingled their 
 tears of unaffected sorrow with the struggling poor who 
 mourned the loss of their life's support. 
 
 Ninth Month 2nd. — We had an interesting and I hope 
 profitable meeting at Blackball Mill. John Richardson 
 Procter, Charles Wilson, and Francis Snaith kindly accom- 
 panied me. The meeting was held in an upper room, used 
 
62.] CO VEX ANT MADE, ABERSYCHAN. 405 
 
 by the Wesleyans as their chapel. Ability was given to 
 set forth the means appointed by our Father in heaven for 
 all who are in bondage to sin and Satan to be made free, 
 and turn from darkness to light, and from the power of 
 Satan unto God. 
 
 Tenth Month l^th. — Sixty-two years old this day. Of late 
 my thoughts have recurred often to the times at Abersychan. 
 Well do I remember the hour which I spent there, forty- 
 two years since, in blessed communion with my Father in 
 heaven. The spot was a simple rude of&ce, made of rough 
 planks. It stood in front of the blast engine-house which I 
 was then erecting. The covenant made without ceremony, 
 with no other witness than the Holy Spirit, has through 
 mercy been kept. I then gave my heart to God, and never 
 have I desired to draw back. Very little have I accom- 
 plished in His service. Very much has He done for me ; 
 unnumbered mercies have been granted from year to year. 
 
CHAPTER XXIII. 
 
 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. 
 
 Yearly Meeting — Conference at Newcastle — Attends United Kingdom 
 Alliance Meeting at Manchester — Yearly Meeting, Dublin — James 
 Owen — Death of Sarah Eichardson — Visits Scotland — Neath — 
 Public Meeting, Cardiff — War Declared between France and 
 Prussia — Aj^peal for the War Victims — Letter from Robert Alsop 
 — Manchester Meeting — Decease of Abraham Fisher — Marriage of 
 Daughter — Liskeard — Mirfield — Prayer for Recovery of Prince of 
 Wales — Death of Thomas and Jonathan Richardson — Yearly 
 Meeting — Surbiton — Esher — Alabama Arbitration — Visits 
 Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmorland — Attends Aber- 
 deen General Meeting — Inverness, Oban, Tobermory — Joel and 
 Hannah Bean visit Derwent Hill — Yearly Meeting — Neal Dow 
 and Dr. F. R. Lees at Shotley — Meeting at Nenthead — Death of 
 Sister Dorothy Tregelles — Joins Yearlj' Meetings' Committee in 
 Oxfordshire — Conference in London on the State of the Society of 
 Friends — Speaks on Temperance at Monthly Meeting, Newcastle 
 — Decease of his Sister Rachel — Proposition on Temperance in 
 Yearly Meeting — William C. Westlake — Deborah Thomas and 
 Mary Haines — Joins Yearlj' Meeting Committee in Visits to Ack- 
 worth School and Yorkshire — E. 0. and E. Tregelles go to Neath, 
 Plymouth, and Penzance — Meetings at Marazion and Mousehole. 
 
 Derwent Hill, Shotley Bridge, Sixth Month 13th, 1869, — We 
 felt it a privilege to attend the Yearly Meeting, wliicli was a 
 favoured time. The blessing of the Lord will rest ou these 
 gatherings so long as they meet in His fear, but if there be 
 departure from the counsels of the Lord, and expediency be 
 preferred to principle, the glory of the Lord will soon be 
 removed. 
 
 Seventh Month 12th. — Robert Clarke, one of our colliers, 
 was at work with a hay reaper, mowing a field of hay for 
 
62.] COXFEREXCE AT NEWCASTLE. 407 
 
 Roger Armstrong, and it is said that a fly went down his 
 throat, soon after which he felt unwell ; his malady in- 
 creased, and he died yesterday, leaving a wife and young 
 children. I desire that we ma}^ profit by the lesson we have 
 had of the uncertainty of life, and the need there is to give 
 heed to the warnings we receive. " Be ye also ready ; for 
 in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh." 
 
 Eighth Moiith 29^/t, First Bay. — AVe had a remarkable 
 meeting this morning. Edwin Pumphrey spoke on the 
 liability to sudden death as claiming our notice, seeing that 
 as in a moment the Lord could lay His finger on His servant, 
 and call him from works to rewards, from the cares of life 
 to the joys of eternity, either by accident or in our sleep. It 
 was, I believe, a rightly directed warning, by which I trust 
 we may all profit. When dear Elizabeth and I spoke to one 
 another on the subject, she remarked that preparation for 
 such a change was the best preparation for the right enjoy- 
 ment of life. 
 
 I was impressed to-day with some remarks of John New- 
 ton, 1764 : " I believe myself to possess the privileges of a 
 child of God, yet am I lean, uncomfortable, unfruitful. 
 Why is this? It arises from two grand causes which 
 mutual]}'' produce and run into each other, a want of faith 
 or a want of watchfulness. I suffer much from both, much 
 from the latter. Self-seeking, earthly care, worldly conform- 
 ity, neglect of the means of grace, or formality in their use, 
 are the enemies to comfort and usefulness." 
 
 In the autumn Edwin 0. Tregelles attended a 
 conference of Friends at Newcastle on the best way 
 of making a holy life attractive to the younger mem- 
 bers. After this he spent some days at Manchester, 
 at the annual meetino^ of the United Kino^dom Alliance 
 for the prohibition of the liquor traffic. 
 
408 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1870. 
 
 Dericent Hill^ First Month SOth, 1870. — In meeting to-day 
 I alluded to the need of each day being sanctified with 
 prayer, and crowned with praise, walking with God, and 
 being divinely blessed, feeding on the bread which cometh 
 down from heaven, eating the flesh, and drinking the blood 
 of the Son of God, thus truly partaking of the Supper 
 (Rev. iii. 20). 
 
 Second Month 1st. — I sent off to-day to H. A. Bruce, the 
 Home Secretary, a memorial from the working classes 
 on local option in reference to the drink traffic. Lord, 
 be pleased to grant Thy blessing on the efforts now being 
 made to remove from this land the grievous sins that are 
 hourly, and without number, caused by this fearful traffic. 
 
 Third Month 20//?.— On the 26th I went to Scotby, and 
 was kindly received by William Sutton and his wife. At 
 their First-day morning meeting I was engaged to speak 
 on the words, " I intend at some future time to give my 
 heart to God." 
 
 Fourth Month 4:th. — My dear Elizabeth and I went to 
 Darlington quarterly meeting, which Avas large, solemn and 
 profitable, chiefly a prayer meeting. 
 
 Dubliii, 2dth.—At the Yearly Meeting of ministers and 
 elders I sat besides James Owen. It was deepl}' interesting 
 to see many in this meeting whom I had known thirt^'-one 
 years before as very young persons. In the meeting for 
 worship to-day James Owen queried, " What is Chris- 
 tianity? What is Quakerism?" I rose with the words, 
 " Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath 
 made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of 
 bondage." 
 
 Fifth Month 2nd. — I went into the women's meeting. The 
 duty had impressed me for several days, and way was readily 
 made. Adam Woods and John B. Haughton accompanied 
 me. The subject of my address was the absolute neces- 
 sity for the new birth, '' Except a man be born again, he 
 cannot see the kingdom of God." There is no salvation 
 
63.] SARAH RICHARDSON. 409 
 
 without baptism, and eating the flesh of the Son of man and 
 drinking His blood ; these are not elementary, but spiritual 
 and realized. 
 
 Sarah Richardson, the unmarried and much attached 
 sister of Elizabeth Tregelles, had for some time shown 
 signs of serious illness. This increased rapidly, and 
 she passed away on the 13th of the Fifth Month, 
 clasping her sister's hand, when the language of 
 thanksgiving arose that the victory had been won 
 through the blood of the Lamb, and another blessed 
 spirit had joined the ransomed multitude around the 
 throne. Her brother Thomas left at once his changed 
 home at Snows Green, and came to reside temporarily 
 at Derwent Hill. 
 
 After many weeks of pressure from anxiety and 
 grief, and needful attention to her sister's affairs, 
 Elizabeth Tregelles needed rest and change. She 
 and her husband spent some weeks in Scotland. 
 After their return home, Edwin 0. Tregelles visited 
 his relations and old friends at Neath. He attended 
 the quarterly meeting there, and took part with 
 Stanley Pumphrey and Henry S. Newman in a public 
 meeting in the Victoria Hall, Cardiff. 
 
 The news of the declaration of war between France 
 and Prussia came like a thunder-clap to grieve the 
 hearts of millions. Under the circumstances it was 
 not strange that many Friends, and lovers of peace, 
 were stirred to take steps to relieve the poor innocent 
 sufferers — the victims of war. 
 
410 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1870. 
 
 Derwent Hill, Tenth Month 6th, 1870.— On the 25tli of the 
 Ninth Month Arthur Albright and I were at Clementhorpe, 
 North Shields ; we discussed with John R. Procter the pro- 
 priety of issuing an appeal on behalf of the peasantry who 
 had been desolated by the armies in Europe. The measure 
 has met with much encouragement ; and we hope that the 
 Meeting for Sufferings will take the matter up fully to- 
 morrow. 
 
 The following " Appeal on Behalf of the Victims of the 
 War " was written in my chamber at Clementhorpe, approved 
 by John R. Procter and Arthur Albright, and revised by 
 John Hodgkin. 
 
 " The condition of the peasantry whose homes have been 
 recently devastated by the ravages of war, or who have been 
 driven from their homes, has claimed the attention of many 
 in this country. The extent of the distress thus occasioned 
 can be very imperfectly known, described, or imagined. 
 Utter destruction of homes and crops and cattle has in many 
 cases marked the track of both armies, and many of the 
 desolated families are wandering, seeking with difficulty to 
 obtain a precarious existence. 
 
 " Any effort to supply their need will probably fall far 
 short of their requirements ; but, whilst we cannot doubt 
 that the cry of the homeless and helpless will ascend to our 
 Father in heaven, and that He will hear it, and succour 
 them, we trust also that His servants in this and other 
 Christian lands will do their part in mitigating the woes 
 which may be too deep for entire cure. 
 
 " It is proposed that a fund should be raised, to provide 
 for the victims, food, shelter and clothing, and in some cases 
 seed-corn, and other supplies ; such fund to be called " The 
 War Victims' Fund," and placed under the care of trustees 
 to be appointed by " The Meeting for Sufferings " in London, 
 i.e., the standing committee of the Society of Friends. . . . 
 
 *' Information may be obtained from John Hodgkin, 
 
64.] WAR VICTIMS' FUND. 411 
 
 Lewes ; Chas. Lloyd Braithwaite, Kendal ; Robert Foster, 
 Newcastle-on-Tyne ; John R. Procter, North Shields ; Arthur 
 Albright, Birmingham ; William Ball, Tottenham ; William 
 Rowntree, Scarborough ; or Edwin 0. Tregelles, Derwent 
 Hill, Shotley Bridge. 
 
 " Newcastle-on-Tyne, 27th of Ninth Month, 1870." 
 
 RoBEET Alsop to E. 0. T. 
 
 Stoke Newington, Tenth Month 1th, 1870. 
 My dear Friend, — 
 
 I send thee a hasty line to say that the Meeting for 
 Sufferings entered with great feeling into the concern, which, 
 I believe, owes much to thee, and took action upon it, which 
 includes the appointment of a committee. I have seen the 
 minute in type, and I suppose that it will reach thee as soon 
 as this will. . . . 
 
 Thy affectionate friend, 
 
 Robert Alsop. 
 
 Tenth Month Ibth. — The Meeting for Sufferings took up 
 the subject most heartily, and a lively interest is awakened 
 throughout the country on behalf of the sufferers. 
 
 Mmichester, 28th. — The Alliance Meeting on the 26fch was 
 a time of much interest. Yesterday I attended Manchester 
 meeting. Mary Waterhouse engaged in prayer for increase 
 in purity, holiness and dedication. Early in the meeting 
 I had craved on bended knees for a blessing on the peace- 
 makers, and on those now gone from amongst us to minister 
 help to the desolate ; also for a blessing on those engaged in 
 liberating the slaves around ns in a condition worse than 
 the bondage of Egypt, through drink. 
 
 Derwent Hill, Twelfth Month 4dh. — This is the anniversary 
 of our wedding day, twenty years ago. Goodness and mercy 
 have followed, and are still following us. May the Lord con- 
 tinue to guide with His counsel, and afterwards receive us 
 to glory. 
 
412 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1871. 
 
 29f^. — Dear Elizabeth and I attended a meeting on the 
 war victims' fund, at Newcastle, when William Jones and 
 Robert Spence Watson addressed us. 
 
 First Month V2th, 1871, — My dear father-in-law, Abraham 
 Fisher, died on the 8th very peacefully. My thoughts turned 
 towards the company met at Neath this morning, with the 
 words, " Gathered to the just of all generations." 
 
 31.y^. — Yesterday came the announcement of the capitula- 
 tion of Paris, after an obstinate resistance of more than three 
 months. No tongue can tell, or mind imagine correctly, the 
 amazing misery which has been caused. 
 
 Third Month 28th. — This has been a memorable month in 
 the world's history. The preliminaries of peace were 
 arranged between Thiers and Bismarck, on behalf of France 
 and Prussia. Grreat efforts were made immediately to feed 
 the starving Parisians. Many of the War Victims Com- 
 mittee went to the places devastated by the armies, seeking 
 to assist the sufferers. But a grievous check has been 
 experienced by the outbreak of revolt in Paris, when the 
 National Guards seized the cannon, and defied the regular 
 troops, causing much bloodshed. 
 
 Falmouth, Fourth Month 26th. — A favoured day, when our 
 dear Sarah Elizabeth entered into the covenant of marriage 
 with Joseph Kingston Fox. Cousin Samuel Fox was en- 
 gaged in prayer for a blessing. I said a few words, referring 
 to the importance of the covenant, and of the other cove- 
 nant, yet more important, to be sealed with the blood of 
 Jesus. A cheerful party met at Penjerrick in the afternoon. 
 
 LisJieard, Fifth Month bth. — We went to see our dear 
 cousin, Eliza Allen, who is wasting away, but yet rejoicing in 
 her lot. I reminded her of her address to me in 1843, before 
 I went io the West Indies, setting forth the importance of 
 being daily anointed with fresh oil. This led to a precious 
 reply from her as to the guidance she had experienced all 
 her life long, and how she confided and rejoiced in the 
 promise, " Even to hoar hairs will I carry thee." 
 
65.] ILLNESS OF PEINCE OF WALES. 413 
 
 Berwent Hill, Tenth Month 29th.— We went to Mirfield 
 on the 23rd to see dear A,, who was seriously ill, I re- 
 minded him of the benefit of giving the helm to Christ, and 
 then, however fiercely the storm might blow, we were safe 
 for time and for eternity. 
 
 Twelfth Month 29th. — I went to Newcastle, and attended 
 the week-day meeting, where I felt engaged to bow in 
 prayer on behalf of the Prince of Wales, who is lying ex- 
 tremely ill of typhoid fever at Sandringham. 
 
 Third Month 17th, 1872.— The restoration to health of the 
 Prince of Wales has caused much expression of satisfaction 
 throughout the country. The reply of the Queen to an 
 address from Friends was cordial and excellent. 
 
 During the past winter and spring the two elder 
 brothers of Elizabeth Tregelles, Thomas and Jonathan 
 Richardson, were removed by death : in the case of 
 the latter quite suddenly, while the former lingered 
 for several months as a feeble invalid ; for many years 
 his health had not been strong. She had also to part 
 with other loved relatives. 
 
 Edwin and Elizabeth Tregelles attended the Yearly 
 Meeting, which he says " was a season of much inter- 
 est; the subjects of home and foreign missions, tem- 
 perance, slavery, and war claimed attention." 
 
 Surhiton, Sixth Month 2nd. — Last week I was at the Esher 
 morning meeting ; and to-day we had a public meeting 
 there, which was well attended, and a precious time. 
 
 Derwent Hill, Seventh Month 4:th. — The quarterly meeting 
 at Newcastle, and a nice public meeting the previous even- 
 ing, were both times of spiritual refreshment to my soul 
 from the ministr}'- of others, as well as from the blessed 
 visitations of the Holy Ghost. 
 
414 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1872. 
 
 The political horizon of England has been much cleared 
 by the proceedings of the Convention at Geneva with refer- 
 ence to the Alabama Question, Avhich seems likely to be 
 settled peacefully and honourably. 
 
 Edwin 0. Tregelles had a certificate for service in 
 Nortlmmberland, Cumberland, and Westmorland, 
 which he accomplished during this summer. He and 
 his wife also spent some time in Scotland, attending 
 Aberdeen general meeting. 
 
 Allendale, Seventh Month 13fA.— Met by Isaac Hall. "We 
 had a good meeting in the morning with Friends, and a 
 public meeting in the evening. 
 
 Carlisle, 21.9f.— I attended Carlisle meeting in the morn- 
 ing, and in the afternoon went with Robert Doeg to 
 Kirkbride, where the old unused meeting-house was 
 crowded when we arrived, and was intensely warm, Robert 
 Doeg and Richard Brockbank were both acceptably en- 
 gaged in ministry and prayer. R. Brockbank drove us 
 (with his nice young horse "Robert") to Brough, where a 
 meeting, which was owned of the Lord, was held in the Hill 
 Barn, a large place fitted up by R. Brockbank on his farm. 
 
 Aberdeen, Eighth Month ISth, First Day. — The morning 
 meeting was good ; but that in the evening was better. The 
 house was nearly full, without any invitation having been 
 given. Dear Isaac Sharp was well engaged in every 
 meeting. 
 
 Inverness, '^%id. — We called on Mary Tillman and her 
 sister. She told me of Albert Fox, and the interest they 
 felt in his religious engagements at Inverness, where he 
 preached at the Market cross. I walked with my precious 
 Elizabeth to the riverside after tea, and much enjoyed the 
 stroll in the lovely scene at eventide. 
 
 Oban, 21th. — Went by the Clydesdale steamer to Tober- 
 
66.] ROBERT CHARLTON. 415 
 
 mory to see Henrietta A. Bird — a mucli enjoyed visit. Her 
 sister, Isabella L. Bird, had recently sailed in tlie Ben Nevis 
 for Australia. 
 
 30^^. — We went off in a boat to take a book entitled, " The 
 Slave Trade in Africa, 1872," for the Duke of Argyle, and 
 left it on board his steam yacht. 
 
 After remaining a month at home, Edwin 0. Tre- 
 gelles, accompanied by his wife, recommenced his 
 service in the northern counties, visiting friends and 
 holding meetings at Carperby, Askrigg, Grarsdale and 
 Sedbergh, Maryport, Beckfoot, Scotby, Moorhouse, 
 AUonby, and Kirklington. 
 
 Derwent Hill, Eleventh Month 25^/1.— Thankful for the 
 many mercies from our Father in heaven, and for the kind- 
 ness of His children. 
 
 First Month bth, 1873.— This day month our dear cousin, 
 Robert Charleton, was taken from works to rewards, after a 
 few days' illness, aged sixty-three. Many besides ourselves 
 feel that the loss of his services in the Church is great. Deep 
 was the impression made on myself and on the meeting 
 when Eobert Charleton spoke on the Lancashire quarterly 
 meeting committee, quoting the lines : — 
 
 " Oh, let me kiss Thy sacred feet, 
 
 And bathe and wash them with my tears ; 
 
 The story of Thy love repeat 
 
 In every drooping sinner's ears ; 
 
 That all may hear the quickening sound, 
 
 Since I, e'en I, have mercy found ! " 
 
 Robert Charleton was a teaching example of humility, 
 combined with active benevolence. 
 
 On First Month 3rd we had the pleasant company of Joel 
 and Hannah Bean, of Iowa, who attended our meeting. J. 
 Bean commented on the words of Jesus : " I am the Vine : 
 
416 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1873. 
 
 ye are the branches." We greatly prize the visits of such 
 messengers. 
 
 Second Month 2nd^ First Day. — I rode to meeting this 
 morning, and walked home in deep snow, which fell while 
 we were there. I can look back with thankfulness to the 
 blessed feelings I enjoyed while recently indisposed, espe- 
 cially when the words came with power, " Thine iniquity is 
 taken away, and thy sin purged ; " and then the sense that 
 it was because of the cleansing efficacy derived from Christ, 
 the great atoning Sacrifice. 
 
 Third Month 2nd. — I was troubled in meeting with busi- 
 ness thoughts, and helped to obtain relief by the words of 
 our Lord : "Take these things hence ; make not My Father's 
 house a house of merchandize." 
 
 Third Month dth. — Hannah Pumphrey was engaged in 
 prayer in the meeting this morning, beginning with the last 
 lines composed by Jane Crewdson : — 
 
 " Saviour, I have nought to plead 
 In earth beneath, or heaven above, 
 But just my own exceeding need. 
 And Thy exceeding love." 
 
 Edwin and Elizabeth Tregelles attended the Yearly 
 Meeting of 1873, wliich was one of much interest. 
 Joel and Hannah Bean, Mary H. Rogers, Robert 
 Walter Douglas and Frederick Hansen were present 
 from America. 
 
 Derwent Hill, Sixth Month 7th. — I took tea at Shotley 
 Park with Neal Dow and Dr. F. R. Lees, preparatory to our 
 Alliance meeting at the Shotley Town Hall, which was a 
 great success, crowded and enthusiastic. 
 
 SOth. — The day before yesterday dear Elizabeth and I 
 drove, by way of Edmund-byers and Stanhope, to Nenthead, 
 where William Dal ton had made arrangements for a public 
 
66.] YEARLY MEETIXG'S COMMITTEE. 417 
 
 meeting. It was lield on Firsi-clay morning in tlie new 
 . scliool-liouse, a capital building erected by the London Com- 
 pany, who have lead mines there. The meeting was well 
 attended, and proved a good time. A meeting at Alston in 
 the evening was also well attended. We left Nenthead at 
 nine this morning, and arrived here about seven o'clock. 
 We had much satisfaction in distributing tracts freely in 
 Wear Dale on our return home. 
 
 Seventh Month 9th. — Henry Richard carried his motion in 
 the House of Commons approving of arbitration instead of 
 war, ninety-eight in favour and eighty-eight opposed to the 
 measure. 
 
 2ist. — R. W. Douglas came to us, and went to a public 
 meeting, which was a highly favoured time. He spoke on 
 the words, " As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news 
 from a far country." 
 
 SOih. — My dear sister-in-law, Dorothy Tregelles, died on 
 the 28th. For many years our love for each other has been 
 strong and true. She has been a dear sister, inexpressibly 
 kind to me. I like to think of the lasting joy of her reunion 
 with many loved ones gone before to glory ; and of the 
 words of our dear brother Samuel, when he was near his end, 
 ■'' Dorothy, my darling, I shall not be with thee when thou 
 art passing over Jordan ; but the eternal God will be Thy 
 refuge, and underneath will be the everlasting arms." 
 
 In the Tenth Month Edwin 0. Tregelles writes of 
 Tisiting Banbury and attending meetings afc Sibford, 
 Witney, HeDley, and Reading, Adderbury and Hook 
 Norton. In some of these he had the company of 
 JosejDli Jesper, Josiali Merrick, Samuel A. Maw, and 
 Thomas Emmott, his colleagues in the Avork of the 
 . Yearly Meeting's committee for visiting the quarterly 
 meetiDgs. 
 
 L. T. 27 
 
.418 . SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1873. 
 
 Edwin 0. Tregelles, in tlie next month, was again 
 in tlie south, having gone to London to attend the 
 Conference on the state of tlie Society of Friends. 
 
 Dencent Jlill, Eleventh Month 1 If/?.— Before I. left home I 
 was very low in the prospect ; but in a season of retirement 
 I was enabled to lay hold on the promise to Abraham : '• I 
 am thy shield and thy exceeding great reward." 
 
 I have a hope that the results of that gathering will be 
 blessed, not by widening the pathway for the followers of 
 Christ, not by hedging up the way, or doing works of pen- 
 ance, but in a full surrender of our all to Him, who has a 
 right to our powers and possessions. I kept silence until 
 near the close, when I expressed my belief that a great 
 blessing would rest on the conference, if all who were 
 assembled would that day give their hearts to God, and 
 say with the psalmist, " Lord, truly I am Thy servant ; 
 I am Thy servant, and the son of Thine handmaid ; Thou 
 hast loosed my bonds." Then we should feel that we are 
 not our own, that we are bought with a price, and bound 
 to glorify God with our bodies and our spirits, which are 
 His. The conclusion of the meeting, when Isaac Brown 
 was engaged in thanksgiving and prayer, was a very solemn 
 time, worth going to London for. 
 
 Twelfth Month 10th.— kt the close of the monthly meeting 
 at Newcastle I ventured to speak about temperance, the 
 need that there is for our Society to be more earnest in the 
 matter. The response was cheering and general. Many 
 spoke, and all in favour of some action in the matter. A 
 committee was named. I crave that in all such movements 
 we may act in the Divine fear, and then we shall have the- 
 power of God on our side. 
 
 23>yZ.— When at the new cottages I am now building, 
 " Templar Terrace," I was standing by a wall on which the 
 men were engaged, when a thick piece of iron fell from a. 
 
57.] DEATH OF RACHEL TREGELLES. 419 
 
 height, and struck the ground heavily by my side. If I had 
 been nine inches nearer the wall it might have struck my 
 head. This is the second escape of the kind I have had. 
 
 First Month Ibth^ 1874. — There was a conference on mis- 
 sion work at the quarterly meeting. This made way for me 
 to bring forward the proposition on temperance, which, with 
 a little faint opposition, was well received, and a committee 
 appointed to prepare a draft of a proposition for our next 
 Yearly Meeting. 
 
 Third Month 1st. — Last Third-day evening. Second Month 
 24th, our much-loved sister Rachel exchanged her bed of 
 languishing for an inheritance incorruptible and that fadeth 
 not away. Just before her death she uttered the name of 
 .her precious twin brother Henry three times, as though the 
 vista of the celestial glory was breaking on her sight ; thus 
 in her dying moments revealing a sacred, life-long affection, 
 for this much-loved brother, who died in 1821. 
 
 For our dear sister Lydia we keenly feel. We had sup- 
 posed that she was the feeble one, needing the kind nursino* 
 of her sister, who has been unremitting in her tender care 
 of her for more than seven years of weakness ; but now dear- 
 Rachel is taken and she is left. 
 
 tiixth Month IGth. — This day month dear Elizabeth and I 
 left home for London. We esteem it a great privilege ta 
 have been able to attend and enjoy the Yearly Meeting. The 
 burden on my spirit throughout much of the time was the 
 temperance question, for it fell to my lot to have to say a 
 little in support of the Durham proposition ; and the fear of 
 saying too much led me to fall short in explaining, as I de- 
 sired, the measure which is so deeply important. The sub- 
 ject was well taken up by the meeting, a petition agreed on 
 for Parliament, and an appeal to our members. The Yearly 
 Meeting's epistle also contains a paragraph on this deeply 
 important subject. 
 
 On First-day we were at Stoke Newington meeting, 
 which was much crowded. I felt engaged to speak on the 
 
420 SHOTLEY BBIDGE. [1874. 
 
 words, " We have found Him, of whom Moses in the law 
 and the prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth." AVe have 
 found ; not we expect to find, or hope to find, but we have 
 found. Well for us if we can say this. It was a good meet- 
 ing. Hannah Whitall Smith was there, also the Duchess of 
 Sutherland, and Thos. B. Smithies. 
 
 AVe dined at Stafford Allen's with a very interesting com- 
 pany. Amongst the party who met on the lawn under 
 sheltering trees were Theophilus Waldemier, of Beyrout; 
 Sarah Street and Elizabeth Valentine, from America; 
 Charles Thompson, and many others. 
 
 On reaching home we found our little dog Mora had 
 died. She has had a happy ten years of life, beloved by all 
 who knew her — so gentle, intelligent, and highly affectionate. 
 She lies under the weeping ash near the arbour, by the side 
 of her former happy playfellow, Piff, and poor Carlo. 
 
 Seventh Month Ibth.—We went to the quarterly meeting 
 of ministers and elders at Newcastle. In the public meeting 
 in the evening Richard Ball Rutter, soon after we collected, 
 quoted the hymn, " Jesus of Nazareth passeth by," and sat 
 down. Elizabeth L. Comstock spoke earnestly on the same 
 words ; how He not only healed the blind man, but restored 
 the leper, quelled the storm on the lake, and was able now 
 to help us, and willing also. 
 
 Eiglith Month 9th, Fivf^t Day.— We had a large meeting 
 this morning. William C. Westlake offered fervent prayer 
 for the assembled company, for other companies of wor- 
 shippers after our manner, and for all worshippers believing 
 in Christ ; also for the Lord's blessing on the recent First- 
 day School Conference at Darlington. After this I spoke of 
 one of the early copies of the English Bible calling our Lord 
 Jesus "the Healing One," desiring that the striken ones 
 might prove Him to be the Healing One. Then W. C. 
 Westlake spoke on the passage in the Revelation, how " some 
 would call on the mountains to hide them from the wrath of 
 the Lamb, from Him who had followed them with looks of 
 
67.] ACKWORTH SCHOOL. 421 
 
 love, but now turned into wratli, altliougli He had offered 
 to be the HeaKng One." 
 
 IQtli. — Deborah Thomas and Mary Haines had a meeting 
 with us. D. Thomas spoke on the text, " AVait on the Lord ; 
 be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart ; 
 wait, I say, on the Lord." 
 
 Hidl^ Xinth Month 13th. — I left home for Ackworth on 
 the "ith, and met there the Yearly Meeting's committee ; 
 present, Stafford Allen, William Ball, J. B. Braithwaite, 
 James Clark, Samuel Elliott, Thomas Hodgkin, and Joseph 
 Jesper. 
 
 The evening reading with the children was a precious 
 season. After William Ball had spoken at some length, I 
 referred to Moses floating on the Nile, watched by his elder 
 sister, wdio was not then aware of the importance of her 
 duties in caring for one who was to be king in Jeshurun. 
 
 On the 8th we met the Ackworth teachers, and afterwards 
 the superintendent and students of the Flounder's Institute, 
 amongst whom was a youth from Madagascar, E-asoami- 
 aramanana by name. 
 
 In the evening the party from the Flounders came to the 
 school, also Friends from Pontefract, and we had a social 
 gathering of 117, a deeply interesting and instructive time. 
 J. P. Braithwaite spoke on the authority' of Holy Scripture, 
 and the evidences of revealed religion in opposition to science 
 falsely so called, illustrated by allusion to the mechanism of 
 a watch. I rejoiced that the students were there to hear the 
 address. Very much was said, and well said. William Ball 
 asked me to speak. I said that I felt I must practise self- 
 denial ; but I quoted the stanza : — ■ 
 
 " My God, Thy sarvice well demands 
 
 The remnant of my days ; 
 "Why was this feeble breath renewed, 
 But to renew Thy praise?" 
 
 At a good social gathering at Wakefield J. B. Braithwaite 
 
422 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1874. 
 
 spoke on the importance of giving our energies to our special 
 duties ; and thougli we may feel pleasure at the success of 
 Christian effort among other professors, j-et, as a Church, we 
 have our own line of service. The recorded experience of 
 Thomas Shillitoe, "William Allen, Stephen Grellet and 
 "William Forster showed how way was made for the Lord's 
 sei-vants. 
 
 Woodhoui^e^ Ninth Month 20th. — Went with Joseph Jesper 
 to Woodhouse meeting, a small but interesting gathering, to 
 whom the gospel message flowed freely. At the close of the 
 meeting Dr. Le Tall, by whose side I sat, said to me, " AVhy 
 cannot this gospel message be made known to those outside 
 our borders ? " " By all means," I replied ; " we should like 
 multitudes to hear the message." So the neighbours were 
 invited to an afternoon meeting. The place was full on our 
 arrival ; and a blessed time it was. At Woodhouse Daniel 
 Wheeler first attended a Friends' meeting. He then came 
 in his regimentals. His sister Barbara lived there. 
 
 Sheffield, Ninth Month 22nd. — At a social meeting on the 
 school premises James H. Barber gave us a brief, interesting 
 outline of the origin of First-day Schools. A Friend was 
 walking one day on the sands at Scarborough with Sarah 
 AVheeler, when she said she would willingly give £5 to pro- 
 mote a First-day School at Sheffield. This was the nucleus ; 
 many others aided in the work. 
 
 Yoi-lx, Ninth Month 28th. — We attended a social gathering 
 in the meeting-house, at which my cousin, Alfred Lloyd 
 Fox, was present. It was a season of renewed favour. At 
 the close I left, and reached home at 7 a.m. next morning, 
 with a heart full of thanksgiving for the undeserved and 
 multiplied mercies. 
 
 Neath, Tenth Month ISth. — After paying a ver}'' enjoyable 
 visit to our cousins, Elizabeth and Sarah Backhouse at 
 Holgatc York, Elizabeth and I reached The Craig, Neath. 
 Having a minute from my monthly meeting for any service 
 that opened on the journey, I was glad to appoint a public 
 
68.] PENZANCE. 423 
 
 meeting liere. I visited cousin Christiana A. Price at Glen- 
 velyn. I saw lier alone, and a deeply interesting time it 
 was. Before we separated, praise and prayer were offered 
 to tlie Father of mercies. Cousin C. A. Price addressed me 
 in cheering language, animating my heart for dedication. 
 
 Plymouth^ Tenth Month 21st. — We were at the Fourth-day 
 morning meeting. "Sweet is the sleep of those who rest 
 in Jesus," was the language that arose in my heart, and to 
 which I soon gave utterance, followed by dear cousin Rachel 
 C. Fox and by Helen Balk will in prayer. 
 
 Penzance, Tenth Month 26th. — Oar quarters here are at 
 Mount's Bay House, by the sea, which is beating heavily 
 against the sea-wall, and throwing up showers of spray. 
 Lawrence Candler and Margaret Trembath accompanied us 
 to Marazion, where we had a public meeting in the Primi- 
 tive Methodist Chapel. 
 
 27th. — We went to Mousehole for a meeting in the Wes- 
 leyan Chapel, which was well owned, I believe, of the Lord. 
 Our ride there was lovely. We could see the line of coast 
 from the Lizard. Many vessels were passing, and fishing- 
 boats going out. 
 
CHAPTER XXIV. 
 
 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. 
 
 Snow-storm, Five Trains Llockad — Isaac Sharp goes to Xorwaj', 
 Denmark, and Minden — Death of Dr. Tregelles— Yearl3' Meeting 
 — Alteration of Queries — -Care of Religious Instruction of Youth 
 — Constitution of Meetings of Ministers and Elders — Family 
 Gathering at Surbiton — Ira D. Sankey — At York visits Elizabeth 
 and Sarah Backhouse — Allen Jay — Sedbergh General Meeting- 
 Thomas Handley — Commences First-day Afternoon Cottage 
 Meetings at Templar Terrace — Women Friends' Address to the 
 Queen on Temperance — Kinsey and Caroline E. Talbot hold large 
 Gospel and Temperance Meetings each Night in the Derwent 
 Valley — Yearly Meeting — Rufus P. King, Edward Scull, and Dr. 
 Richard H. Thomas, jun., at Surbiton — Remarkable Dream — 
 Holds Meetings amongst the Northumbrian Colliers — Friends* 
 Temperance Conference at Leeds — Rufus P. King — At Temperance- 
 Conference, London, read Paper, " Temperance the Allj- of 
 Christianity " — Death of Jane Fisher — Strike amongst his Col- 
 liers — Friends' Temperance Union — John Bright on Temperance 
 — Isaac Sharp, Theodore Harris and Langley Kitching depart for 
 South Africa. 
 
 DEmvENT Hill, Shotley Bridge, First Month 3rd, 1875. — As 
 we heard tlie last stroke of the clock, tollino- of the past year 
 being closed, the bells of Shotley were dimly heard through 
 the storm which raged, and which rendered nearly inaudible 
 the " buzzer " of the Consett Iron Works, telling of the birth 
 of another year. The gale from the south-east was terrific — 
 the thermometer 18°. The storm continued through New 
 Year's Day, so as to keep us all close at home. It increased 
 and caused deep drifts of snow. 
 
 On retiring to rest that night we heard a strange noise 
 
69.J BNOW-DIilFT. 425 
 
 like some one calling earnestly for help, and soon after tlie 
 sliort, powerful whistle of a locomotive. This call was re- 
 sponded to by another engine ; apparently they were near 
 each other, and seemed asking earnestly for help. AVe con- 
 cluded they wanted aid to clear a snow-drift, but we were 
 powerless to assist. I had been unwell all day, and even 
 if I were well it is doubtful whether I could have reached 
 the spot. Again next morning we heard the same earnest 
 calls and responses, and Ave learnt that two trains had 
 stuck in a snowdrift in a deep cutting. The passengers 
 had gathered into the first and second class carriages to 
 pass the night, and proceeded to Newcastle next morning. 
 Five trains were thus stuck fast between Newcastle and 
 Consett. 
 
 Fourth Month 2bth.—A. conference was held at the close 
 of the quarterly meeting at Darlington last Fifth-day, when 
 Isaac Sharp was liberated for service in Norway, Denmark 
 and Minden, with prayer and much cordial expression of 
 encouragement. In the same conference a testimony for 
 John Dodshon was read. It was a very interesting sketch 
 of a good man's life. 
 
 Fifth Month 2nd. — Our niece, Anna E. Tregelles, informs 
 us that her brother, Dr. S. Prideaux Tregelles, sank to rest 
 on the 2Ith of Fourth Month, after several days of uncon- 
 sciousness following many weeks of suffering, and ten years. 
 of feebleness from paralysis. And now we may well believe 
 that " he rests before God with the angels in light," in 
 companionship with his Lord, whose presence he longed to 
 behold. 
 
 Seventh AFonth 11th. — Since the last date Elizabeth and I 
 have been to the Yearly Meeting, which was the most 
 agreeable I have ever attended. Such a blessed, heavenly 
 feeling prevalent from sitting to sitting. Allen Jay, of 
 North Carolina, was with us acceptably. Caroline Talbot 
 and Deborah Thomas, from America, visited our meeting. 
 The alterations of the Queries occupied much time, and were 
 
42G SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1875. 
 
 passed to my comfort. The other subjects of the Yearly 
 Meeting were peculiarly important and interesting. In- 
 creased care in the education of our younger members in 
 religious matters. The report from the committee appointed 
 in 1873 for visiting the counties. Arrangements for holding 
 general meetings, also the question of the constitution of the 
 meeting of ministers and elders. 
 
 I was desirous of bringing before the meeting the condition 
 of the poor slaves in various parts of the world, but a verj'' 
 brief portion of time was allowed — too brief to do justice to 
 a matter of such serious moment. 
 
 After the Yearly Meeting Ave went to Surbiton, joining 
 there our sister L3-dia, and Nathaniel and Fanny. It felt to 
 mo a final family gathering. 
 
 On Second-day we went to T. H. B.'s to tea, where were 
 also Ann Gardner and E. Sarah Chalk, Ira D. Sankey 
 and wife, and other visitors. AVe had tea in the garden. 
 Afterwards we met in the drawing-room and I. D. Sankey 
 sang the hymns, " The ninety and nine " and " Oh, think 
 of the home over there," which seemed to solemnise us 
 and bring us to the place of true prayer. I. D. Sankey 
 followed me in a vocal prayer, after which Ann Gardner and 
 E. S. Chalk ministered to us. Our very precious gathering 
 was finished by a prayer from T. H. B., in which he quoted, 
 " What is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world 
 and lose his own soul ? *' 
 
 At York we had a kind reception from our cousins 
 Elizabeth and Sarah Backhouse. Soon after we were 
 gathered in the meeting I knelt in prayer, " Hallowed be 
 Thy name ; Thy kingdom come," and then spoke from the 
 words, " Ye must be born again." 
 
 Eighth Month 11th. — AVe had Allen Jay's company and 
 that of Helen Balkwill at the monthly meeting at Sunder- 
 land. It was ii favoured time. A. Jay spoke of the im- 
 potent man at Bcthesda's pool — his unquestioning faith. 
 \Vc had a conference with women Friends to consider the 
 
69.] SEDBERGH GENERAL MEETING. 427 
 
 course to be taken in giving instruction in the sound prin- 
 ciples of Friends to our children when young. 
 
 Dear Elizabeth and I were liberated to attend the general 
 meeting at Sedbergh, and to hold other meetings where 
 drawn. 
 
 t^edbergli^ Xinth Month ?>rd. — The general meeting was 
 small. Isaac Brown of Kendal, Isaac Brown of Leeds, 
 Joseph Jesper, George Satterthwaite, and Hudson Scott 
 were present. In the evening meeting I was cheered by 
 the dedication of dear Elizabeth, who reminded us that two 
 hundred years had passed since that house was built, and 
 queried, Where shall we all be ere another two hundred 
 years have passed ? This had a very solemnising effect. 
 
 On the 7th we went to Narthwaite. Dear old Thomas 
 Handley ministered to us ; both he and I are much changed 
 since we met there thirty-five years ago. 
 
 Amhleskle^ 12th. — I was alone at Colthouse meeting, and 
 spoke on " cross-bearing disciples of a crucified Lord." 
 
 IQfh. — We went to Kendal, and were met by Charles 
 Lloyd Braithwaite. Kinsey and Caroline E. Talbot were 
 at the quarterly meeting. 
 
 IStk.—'We left Kendal for AVhinfell Hall, where we had a 
 hearty welcome from W^ilson and Elizabeth Robinson and 
 their children. 
 
 21st. — On First-day I was at Pardshaw meeting, walking 
 there and back, with John AVilson Robinson, in our shirt 
 sleeves, because it was a very hob day. We saw lightning 
 in the evening, and found there had been a fearful storm 
 at Manchester and Liverpool. A church was struck at 
 Birkenhead, and two persons killed. 
 
 At Beckfoot we had a good meeting, and experienced 
 much kindness from Mary Bigland. I walked with dear 
 Elizabeth on the sands, and after an early dinner was driven 
 by one of M. Biglancl's daughters to Allonby, where we 
 had quarters with Ann Fearon. We met Caroline E. Talbot 
 and others at Sarah B. Satterthwaite's. A meeting in the 
 
428 . SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1875. 
 
 Public Room was crowded, and a capital time it was. I 
 have rarely attended such a meeting. 
 
 Dericent Hill, Tenth Mouth 30th. — There was a large 
 gathering at our meeting-house, when the gospel was 
 preached and earnest prayer offered on our behalf by our 
 visitors, Jane Gurney Pease, Isaac Sharp, Lucy E. Mounsey, 
 Thomas AVillis and E. Robson. 
 
 Eleventh Month 7th. — Our afternoon meetings are discon- 
 tinued to-day for four months, because of the smallness of 
 our numbers. I believed it my duty to go at 3 p.m. to 
 No. 1, Templar Terrace, where, in James Armstrong's house, 
 I met about thirty of our colliery people, to whom I read 
 John i., also some tracts and the hymns, " Jesus of Nazareth 
 passeth by " and " Safe in the arms of Jesus." I feel thank- 
 ful for the blessing apparent on the occasion. 
 
 14th. — The monthly meeting at Sunderland last week was 
 very interesting. In the conference with women Friends 
 a proposal was brought forward to present an address on 
 Temperance to our Queen from women Friends of North 
 Durham, which was cordially united with. At the con- 
 clusion of this conference I knelt in prayer, pleading for 
 the removal of intemperance from our land, and asking 
 the Lord to bless our beloved Queen, that the glitter of 
 royalty may not dim her vision, or hinder her from laying- 
 aside every weight, and running with patience the race set 
 before her, looking unto Jesus, and that her family may 
 be saved with an everlasting salvation. 
 
 21st. — Though our meeting was small this morning, it was 
 one of much comfort. Soon after we gathered I felt en- 
 gaged to thank the Lord for the mercies of the past week 
 and the unnumbered mercies of our lives. I went to No. 3, 
 Templar Terrace this afternoon, and met an interesting 
 company there, to my comfort. May it prove a blessing to 
 some present. 
 
 First Month 9th, 187G. — A week filled with mercy and 
 goodness has passed ; Kinsey and Caroline E. Talbot being 
 
CO.] CAROLINE E. TALBOT. 429 
 
 with US. The meeting for worship in the Town Hall, Shotiey 
 Bridge, was a blessed season. Carohne E. Talbot was much 
 favoured, and the message went home to the hearts of man}^ 
 amongst the 700 who were present. At the close the people 
 begged earnestly for another meeting. Next day the gospel 
 was again preached with simplicity and power at the 
 Templar Hall, Medomsley, we may trust to the converting 
 of many hearts. 
 
 On the 4th there was a crowded, overflowing meeting at 
 Ebchester Wesleyan Chapel. On the 5th the temperance 
 meeting in the Town Hall at Shotley Bridge was crowded 
 and very impressive ; sixty-three signed the pledge. C. E. 
 Talbot seems to look back with comfort to her visit to this 
 valley, and said that her stay under this roof " had been as a 
 little heaven on earth " to her. On leaving she said to dear 
 EUzabeth, " The Lord bless thee ; I know He will." 
 
 12fh. — I was encouraged to apply to our monthly meeting 
 for a minute for holding public meetings in Northumberland, 
 which was granted me. 
 
 Just at this time Elizabeth E. Tres^elles had a sliirlit 
 attack of paralysis. Meekly and sweetly she bore the 
 intimation of the doctor as to the nature of the at- 
 tack, and she regarded it as a decided warning of the 
 uncertainty of life. 
 
 Fourth Month IGth. — We had a blessed meeting. The 
 first time dear Elizabeth had been present for thirteen 
 weeks. She knelt in thanksgiving and prayer, giving praise 
 for the mercy shown her. 
 
 Sixth Month 10th. — Various engagements have hindered 
 any notes being made for many weeks, during which we 
 attended the Yearly Meeting. It was to me a season of 
 peculiar interest. Some important changes of our constitu- 
 
430 SHOTLF.Y BUI DOE. [1S7G. 
 
 tioii were arranged. We may hope that good will result. 
 The subject of slavery clairaed much attention, consequent 
 on a proposition from Western Quarterly Meeting, and that 
 resulting from a few words in the Epistle of 1875 ; so the 
 day of small things must not be despised. 
 
 For the first First-day in the Yearly Meeting we went to 
 Surbiton, and much enjoyed our visit to dear H. and S. E. 
 Here we met Rufus P. King and Edward Scull, also Dr. 
 Richard Henry Thomas, who were at the evening meeting 
 at Kingston. 
 
 The next First-day we spent at Stoke Newington, dining 
 with Christine Alsop, who kindly interested herself about 
 the address to our Queen on temperance. 
 
 Dencent Hill, IWi. — I woke this morning after a delightful 
 dream, when I seemed pleasantly occupied with Eufus King 
 and Edward Scull in arranging for meetings ; before I 
 awoke I was repeating the hymn, — 
 
 " Plenteous grace with Thee is fonucT, 
 Grace to pardon all my sin ; 
 Let the healing streams aboiiml, 
 Make and keep me pure within." 
 
 When I was walking to the colliery two days ago, and 
 communing on heavenly things, I had such a clear view of 
 Jesus as my Sin-bearer ; the Lord having laid on Him the 
 iniquity of us all. " Shall we continue in sin, that grace 
 may abound?" By no means. I desire ever to remember 
 the time and place. It was just as I turned the corner of 
 Watling Street and Medomsley Road. 
 
 JEhcenth Month dfh. — For many months I have been much 
 hindered from making any entry in this journal. 
 
 In the Eighth Month I was engaged in holding meetings 
 for worship amongst the collieries of Northumberland. 
 These engagements were, I believe, blessed to my own s(,ul^ 
 and I trust to the souls of others. 
 
 The corner stones of a Temperance Hall at Shotley Bridge 
 
70.] TEMPERANCE CONFERENCE, LEEDS. 431 
 
 were laid by Arthur Pease, Thomas Carrick, and George 
 Charlton. All pleaded with true eloquence for the libera- 
 tion from the bondage of drink of the enthralled sons and 
 daughters of Britain. Lord, hasten the day ! 
 
 Leeds., 12th. — The Temperance Conference commenced 
 by a devotional meeting. On First-day we had two good 
 meetings for worship. Samuel Bowly engaged in prayer in 
 the morning. In the evening I alluded to the call of Moses, 
 '' I have seen, I have seen the affliction of My people in 
 Egypt, and I have come down to deliver them.'' During the 
 three sittings of the conference great harmony and earnest- 
 ness prevailed. A committee of sixty Friends of the northern 
 counties was nominated to assist in promoting Temperance. 
 A minute was passed encouraging support of the Irish Sun- 
 day Closing Bill, another to check the sale of liquors by 
 grocers, another to promote the local option principles in 
 checking the liquor traffic. 
 
 Twelfth Month 3)'d. — The Turkish question is engrossing 
 many minds now that the Conference of Plenipotentiaries is 
 about to meet at Constantinople. 
 
 This morning, in our little meeting I felt constrained to 
 pray that the hearts of the councillors at the Conference 
 may be so influenced by the Prince of Peace, that strife 
 may be averted by Him who is God over all, blessed for 
 ever, and that the Lord in His mercy may repair the woes 
 of Bulgaria caused by ruthless invaders. 
 
 10th. — Very beautiful weather. The barometer has been 
 lower than for twentj^-four years. Fearful storms have 
 occurred, causing great loss of ships and life. 
 
 31s;. — At our meeting this morning dear Elizabeth called 
 our attention to the Avay in which we had been helped in 
 many trials " to keep hold of the Rock which never moves," 
 and desired " that remembrance of past mercies may encour- 
 age us to hope for all our future." 
 
 First Month 22nd, 1877. — Rufus P. King came to an even- 
 ing meeting here. The silence was broken by his companion, 
 
432 SHOTLEY BlilDGE. [1S77. 
 
 James Terrell, in prayer, followed soon by R. P. King on 
 his knees, saying, " We would linger yet a little longer near 
 Thy mercy-seat." After an earnest prayer he spoke in a 
 way that must have impressed most hearts. 
 
 Surhiton^ ^>econcl Month 18fh. — I came here in order to 
 attend the Temperance Conference in London. I met 
 Samuel and Louisa Bowl}' at the Institute, and read to them 
 the paper, " Temperance the Ally of Christianit}^ " I had 
 prepared, which they approved. The Conference showed 
 a great advance in the minds of Friends on the important 
 subject of Temperance. 
 
 I attended the week-day meeting at Kingston — a good 
 season according to my feelings. I felt impressed with the 
 importance of abiding in Christ, asking what we desire, and 
 having our prayers granted. 
 
 At Exeter Hall in the evening — a large and important 
 meeting on Moderate Drinking ; excellent speeches from Dr. 
 B. W. Richardson, Canon Farrar, and Edward Baines. 
 
 Derwent HIU^ Third Month 2bfh. — Much interested in 
 reading in the report of the Meeting for Sufferings, William 
 Jones' letter respecting his visit to Bulgaria. Such pacific 
 Avork is a great contrast to war. 
 
 Fourth Month 8th. — Another blessed and refreshing 
 Sabbath, in which my soul has been fed and refreshed, of 
 which it seemed to be m great need from perplexities with 
 the colliers. I was engaged this morning to quote the text, 
 ^' That we might have a strong consolation, who have fled 
 for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us, which hope 
 Ave have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, 
 and which entereth into that within the veil ; whither 
 the forerunner is for us entered." I have remembered the 
 lines : — 
 
 " From every stormy wiiul tli.it blows, 
 From every swclliiis' tide of woes, 
 Tlicrc is a calm, a sure retreat ; 
 'Tis found beneath tlic mercy scat ! " 
 
70.] FRIENDS' TEMPERANCE UNION. 433 
 
 16/7^ — A note came from dear Isaac Sharp informing us 
 that the monthly meeting of DarUngton had liberated him 
 for a visit to Cape Town, South Africa, Madagascar, 
 Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, California, and other 
 parts of America. 
 
 2dfh. — At the quarterly meeting at Darlington Dougan 
 Clark spoke effectively on Jesus being the daysman, able to 
 lay hold of God and man, and who addresses the Father in 
 prayer, saying, '' I will that they also whom Thou hast 
 given Me be with Me where I am," At the conference 
 after the meeting for worship Isaac Sharp Avas cordially 
 liberated for his extensive service. 
 
 On our return home we found a telegram announcing 
 that my dear mother, Jane Fisher, had died. She passed 
 quietly to her eternal and glorious home. 
 
 Russia has declared war against Turkey. Yesterday we 
 were comforted in learning that our Government has 
 decided to be neutral, being friendly with both powers. 
 
 Fifth Month 13//?.— The Irish Sunday Closing Bill has 
 passed the select committee of the House of Commons, at 
 which we are rejoiced. 
 
 I have been much perplexed by my colliers striking 
 for higher wages, and have found it needful to move 
 very circumspectly. I have sought to cast my cares 
 altogether on the Lord, and can say, " As for God, His 
 way is perfect . . . He is a buckler to all those who 
 trust in Him." 
 
 LondoHj 21st. — I attended the Temperance Conference, 
 when it was agreed to blend the four Conferences of 
 Friends in one, entitled, " Friends' Temperance Union." 
 
 Derwent Hlll^ Sixth Month bth. — Each meeting during the 
 Yearly Meeting proved to me a season of blessing, whether 
 it were on Society matters, in committees, or the meetings 
 for worship in Peel, Westminster, Kingston, or Stoke 
 Newington. 
 
 Eighth Month bth. — AVe had a meeting in the Primitive 
 
 L. T. 28 
 
431 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1S77. 
 
 Methodist Chapel at Cullercoats, largely attended. A very 
 full message of glad tidings was extended. A sweet praj^er 
 from Ransome Wallis concluded the meeting. 
 
 Qtli. — A meeting at Shankhouse in the Weslej'an Chapel 
 thinly attended. Thomas Pumphrey also engaged in minis- 
 try and prayer. 
 
 1th. — A meeting was held at Seaton-Delavel. Richard B. 
 Rutter accompanied John R. Procter and me. It was to 
 my comfort, and I hope to the edification of several present. 
 
 DarUngton, Tenth Month 17th. — At the last sitting of the 
 quarterly meeting dear Isaac Sharp bid us affectionately 
 farewell. On parting I handed him a packet, not to be 
 opened until he reaches 48^ N. latitude. It contains a refer- 
 ence to some of the many providences that were shown me 
 in my travels in the West Indies, which ma^' tend to cheer 
 his heart. I now feel as though I have parted for ever, as 
 to this life, with a dear friend by whom I have regularly sat 
 for thirty years in the meetings we have attended together. 
 In the meeting for worship dear Elizabeth quoted the 
 words of our Lord, " Watch ye therefore, for ye know not 
 when the master of the house cometh ; at even, or at 
 midnight, or at the cock-crowing, or in the morning ; lest 
 coming sutldenl}^, He find 3'ou sleeping. And what I say 
 unto you, I say unto all. Watch." The few words were 
 blessed to the meeting. 
 
 Dericent Hill, Eleventh Month 14fh. — I attended the anni- 
 versary of the United Kingdom Alliance at Manchester. It 
 was very enthusiastic. Every one seemed cheered by the 
 progress of Temperance principles during the 3'ear. 
 
 On my way through Leeds I called on Langley Kitching, 
 who was busy preparing to leave for London to join Isaac 
 Sharp and Theodore Harris. They embarked at Dartmouth 
 on the 2nd in the Diinrohin CmtJe steamer for the Cape of 
 Good Hope. 
 
 A few days before these dear Friends sailed I sent them a 
 copy of the hymn extracted from the " Book of Praise." 
 
DEPARTrRE OF I. SHARP FOR AFRICA. 435 
 
 " Spsed Thy servants, Saviour, speed them ! 
 Thou art Lord of winds and waves : 
 They were bound, but Thou hast freed them ; 
 Now they go to free the slaves : 
 
 Be Thou with them ! 
 'Tis Thine arm alone that saves. 
 
 Speed them through the mighty ocean 
 In the dark and stormy day, 
 
 When the waves in wild commotion 
 Fill all others with dismay : 
 
 Be Thou with them ! 
 Drive their terrors far away. 
 
 When they reach the land of strangers, 
 
 And the prospect dark appears. 
 Nothing seen but toils and dangers. 
 Nothing felt but doubts and fears, 
 Be Thou with them ! 
 'Hear their sighs and count their tears. 
 
 In the midst of opposition. 
 
 Let them trust, Lord, in Thee : 
 
 When success attends their mission, 
 Let Thy servants humbler be : 
 
 Never leave them, 
 Till Thy face in heaven they see ! 
 
 There to raap in joy for ever 
 
 Fruit that grows from seed here sown ; 
 There to be with Him who never 
 Ceases to preserve His own, 
 
 And with triumph 
 Sing a Saviour's grace alone ! 
 
 Thoma.s Kelly. 
 
CHAPTER XXY. 
 
 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. 
 
 Origin of E. 0. Tregelles' Zeal for Temperance — Letter to Alliance 
 News on Local Option — Kars taken by Russians — Dr. Temple, 
 Bishop of Exeter — Business Trials — "William Hoyle — Sudden 
 Death of his Wife — Leaves Derwent Hill — Eesides at Falmouth 
 and Banbury — Letter of Isaac Sharp from Kuruman —Cornish 
 Sunday Closing Bill. 
 
 Edwix 0. Tregelles first became alive to tlie evils of 
 the drinking customs of the country when a young- 
 man in Ireland. He afterwards passed through a 
 time of suffering in the change of his business prospects, 
 rather than in any way promote the drink traffic. In 
 later life he became increasingly earnest to encourage 
 others, as well as to work himself, in the Temperance 
 reformation. He joined nine different organizations, 
 including the Good Templars and a Ministers' Associa- 
 tion, and entered heartily into the movement for the 
 legal suppression of the traffic by means of local option. 
 
 To THE Editor of the Alliance News. 
 
 Shofley Bridge, Eleventh Month Wi, 1877. 
 Dear Friend, — 
 
 The present season is rife with political addresses. It 
 is interesting to mark the utterances of the leaders of pubhc 
 thought when they touch on great social and economic 
 
71.] LETTER ON LOCAL OPTION. 437 
 
 questions, especially tlie all-absorbing Drink question. It is 
 not a new subject, and some persons who feel constrained to 
 say something respecting it, seem appalled by its magnitude, 
 and the interested opposition to anything having the sem- 
 blance of compulsory legislation ; hence the importance 
 that the legislation should be permissive, and not compul- 
 sory. 
 
 When gas lighting became popular in Glreat Britain, 
 Ireland was long debarred from the advantage, because 
 of the expense of procuring local Acts for each town ; 
 but relief was granted by an Act passed, 9th George IV., 
 empowering ratepayers, by a majority in any town in 
 Ireland, to adopt the Act, and levy rates to cover the 
 expense of constructing the works and supplying gas- 
 light. This was not compulsion, not oppression, but a 
 boon, and a happy condition of " local option." AVhere lies 
 the difference between a permissive or empowering Gas 
 Act for Ireland, and a permissive or empowering Liquor Act 
 for the British Isles ? There is this difference : the one 
 involved the outlay of an expenditure year by year, proving 
 very beneficial to the public ; in the other case leading to a 
 saving in the annual expenditure, besides promoting the 
 elevation, order, and happiness of the people. 
 
 The passing of that Lighting Act for Ireland was a kind, 
 judicious, beneficial, and appreciated measure. It did not 
 infringe on liberty ; each town was free to choose, without 
 compulsion, between darkness and light. The adoption was 
 very gradual ; one town after another elected to profit by 
 the Act. 
 
 Here we have the epitome of the Permissive Bill, which 
 is not compulsory ; the ratepayers are free to choose between 
 darkness and light, between bondage with poverty, and 
 freedom with prosperity. 
 
 Does any one doubt that England is sorely distressed by 
 the losses occasioned by drink ? Canon Wilberforce, in his 
 admirable address in the Sheldonian Hall, Oxford, said, 
 
438 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [187 
 
 a 
 
 England was in jeopardy, and no country can receive the 
 blessing that gained revenues from the drink traffic, and 
 forced opium on China, and colonized with the Bible in one 
 hand and the brandy bottle in the other ! 
 
 I believe all this is true, and that we cannot break any 
 of the laws of God without suffering the consequences. 
 
 Thy sincere friend, 
 
 E. 0. Tregelles. 
 
 Dencent Hill, Eleventh Month 2bth. — Kars was taken from 
 the Turks by assault of the Russians on the 18th. Easily 
 written of, but full of woe to the sufferers. 
 
 " Oh, when will those glad tidings 
 Of mercj^, love, and peace, 
 Cause man to spare his brothei*, 
 And deadly feuds to cease?" 
 
 This morning, at meeting, Elizabeth spoke of the visit of 
 Nicodemus to our Lord by night, listening to His counsel, 
 but ashamed to confess full belief, and yet bringing spices to 
 anoint the body that had been " lifted up," of which He 
 had spoken to Nicodemus, and then she quoted a stanza : — 
 
 " Ashamed of Jesus ? just as soon, 
 Let midnight be ashamed of noon ; 
 'Tis midnight with my soul till He, 
 Bright morning star, bids darkness flee." 
 
 ''l^th. — I have been reading an extract from a letter 
 describing an address of Dr. Temple, Bishop of Exeter, to 
 the Free School, Plymouth ; nothing could be more earnest. 
 He never says what he does not feel, and he speaks often of 
 the doubts he has had, and as if these were all removed by 
 giving himself to the Lord ; and he says others will find 
 their difficulties removed in the same way. His discourse 
 was on " the consistency of the Christian life." He told his 
 crowded audience, who call themselves Christians, that if 
 they would be real, those who belong to Christ must depart 
 
71.] ANSWEIi TO PRAYER. 439 
 
 from iniquity. And if they did not show this sign by their 
 lives, they certainly could not belong to Him. 
 
 Twelfth Month 2^nl. — When our friend, Barnabas C. 
 Hobbs, in crossing from America, was near Liverpool, his 
 steamer cut another vessel in two, which sank in two 
 minutes. The crew was saved with difficulty in the dark. 
 The cry of a cat was heard in the distance, and on seeking, 
 it was found that a cat was perched on the head of a poor 
 fellow who was floating on the water, but insensible. The 
 man was rescued and restored to animation. 
 
 During the past week I have had a sore mental conflict 
 connected with a business arrangement. In my distress I 
 bowed on my knees in my office before the Lord, and prayed 
 that He would keep me safe from yielding to temptation. 
 To my comfort this prayer was answered, and since theni I 
 seem to have been kept by the power of God, relying on the 
 promise, " Be careful for nothing ; but in everything by 
 prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests 
 be made known unto God ; and the peace of God which 
 passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds 
 through Christ Jesus." 
 
 First Month 13f/i, 1878. — An armistice between the Turks 
 and Russians has been proposed by the Turks, which we 
 hope may lead to an early peace after fearful conflict and 
 misery. 
 
 21th. — -William Hoyle of Tollington came to us last week. 
 A few met him at Shotley Park to discuss the merits of the 
 Permissive Bill ; the consequences of the profuse waste of 
 wealth by the drinking customs of Great Britain ; and the 
 part which these customs have in the deep and wide-spread 
 distress now existing. 
 
 The Russians have been advancing towards Constanti- 
 nople, after taking possession of Adrianople, and the balance 
 of this country seems vibrating oftener than the day between 
 peace and war. 
 
 Second Month 2Atli. — The fears reirardino: a war in the 
 
440 SHOTLEY BRIDGE. [1878. 
 
 East have very much passed away, and arrangements are 
 making for a Conference at Baden-Baden. 
 
 On the 20th Jonathan Priestman and I went to Bishop 
 Auckland to attend the marriage of Edward Backhouse 
 Mounsey to Rachel A. Fryer, of Smelt House, where a large 
 and pleasant company assembled ; an occasion I much 
 enjoyed. It seemed right for me to minister, " As ye have 
 therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in 
 Him." 
 
 This is the Last entry in Edwin 0. Tregelles' journal 
 previous to the removal of his much-loved wife. 
 
 At the quarterly meeting at Darlington Elizabeth 
 Tregelles quoted the words, " Work while it is day ; 
 the nio^ht cometh when no man can work." The 
 address, though short, made a deep impression, and a 
 dear intimate friend says that " she seemed ripening 
 for heaven." 
 
 On the night of Third Month 2nd, 1878, she retired 
 to rest, apparently in usual health, and at half -past 
 twelve conversed with her husband, who, on awaking 
 an hour after, found her by his side, speechless and 
 insensible. She continued in this state for twelve 
 hours, wdien her spirit passed aw^ay to be for ever 
 ■with her Lord whom from childhood she had. loved. 
 
 The sudden death of his Avife was a sore trial to 
 Edwin 0. Tregelles, and w^as followed by a severe 
 illness. But there was still work to do for his Master, 
 and he was restored to health, but never recovered his 
 former vigour. 
 
 The home at DerAvent Hill, which he had so much 
 
71.] DEATH OF HIS WIFE. 441 
 
 enjoyed, was given up, mainly on account of the 
 feeble state of his health. From this time he resided 
 at Falmouth with his sister Lydia Tregelles, and 
 at Wood Grreen, Banbury, the home of his eldest 
 dauo;hter. 
 
 From Isaac Sharp. 
 
 Knruman^ South Africa. 
 
 Fifth Month IGth, 1878. 
 My beloved Friexd, — 
 
 Many words need not be penned to express my tenderly 
 awakened sympathy on hearing of thy sore bereavement, 
 but surely the gain should be reckoned with the loss. I 
 have long felt we scarcely do justice to our loved ones on 
 the other side, if we fail to joy in their joy, even while 
 pensively stricken with grief. 
 
 Last night I was dreaming of thee as stripped and peeled, 
 stripped and peeled, yet not overwhelmed. It may be that 
 the Lord has thus prepared the way for thy early entrance 
 on the unseen and eternal. . . . Earth's little while 
 here short, then for a glorious duration untold and inex- 
 pressible. . . 
 
 Trace from the sea upwards on the 24th degree east longi- 
 tude, till Ivurum.an is reached, the scene of the early labours of 
 Livingstone, and most of half a century the home of Robert 
 Moffat, that veteran of the mission field. I write these lines 
 in the room which was his study, now for a little space my 
 domicile. A kindly cordial welcome has awaited us here as 
 elsewhere. The Lord is good and gracious, and the labour 
 in this part of His vineyard is sweet, for a sense of the near- 
 ness of the good Shepherd is, in unmerited mercy, richly 
 with us to His praise. 
 
 My love largely to thee, from thy old and 
 
 Ever affectionate friend, 
 
 Isaac Sharp. 
 
442 FALMOUTH. [1881. 
 
 During some months of liis residence at Falmouth, 
 in 1881, Edwin 0. Tregelles was very diligently 
 devoted to the cause of the Sunday closing of Public 
 Houses in Cornwall. He attended meetings in various 
 towns, kept up a large correspondence, and. prepared 
 a large number of petitions, as well as coming to 
 London, in order to support the cause. All this work 
 told severely on his feeble frame, and it seemed best 
 for him to retire for rest to the south of France. 
 
CHAPTER XXVI. 
 
 FALMOUTH AND BANBURY. 
 
 Spends "Winter iu South of France — Justine Dalencourt — Nimes — 
 Congenies — Lydie Majolier — First Quarterly Meeting — Protes- 
 tants — L. Majolier's Illness — Aigues Mortes and Tower of Con- 
 stance — Fontanes — Samuel and Clement Brun — Le Vigan — 
 Congenies, Nimes — Returns to England — Eesides at Falmouth 
 with his Sister — Temperance Tract Distribution — Encouraged 
 bj^ Temperance Work at Medomsley — Death of Samuel Bowly — 
 Isaac Sharp returns — Removes to Banbury- — Dr. Gabriel S. 
 Dobrashian — Meets old Friends from Trinidad — Journal ends — 
 Two Yeai's of Weakness — Letters to his Grandson and Sister — 
 Death — Recollections by Elizabeth N. Capper. 
 
 "MY HOME IS NOT HEKE." 
 
 " When I gaze on the light of yon beautiful sky, 
 And the curtains of azure unfolded on high, 
 Their glory and splendour recall to my thought 
 The blissful inheritance Jesus has bought. 
 I fancy the portals of heaven appear, 
 And I feel at this moment, my Home is not here. 
 
 When I see all around me those flowers so bright, 
 Which God hath implanted to ravish my sight, 
 I hail them as pledges of heavenly love, 
 And think of the bright ones now blooming above ; 
 Their fragrance reminds me of hopes that are dear, 
 And I love to remember my Home is not here ! 
 
 As I list to the song of the lark as she flies. 
 Still warbling her notes as she mounts to the skies, 
 I think of the time when my heavenward flight 
 Will, like hers, be directed to regions of light. 
 I shall sing, as I leave every trouble and fear, 
 My home is in heaven, my Home is not here ! 
 
 443 
 
444 xImES. [1882. 
 
 Oh, land of enjoyment ! Oh, home of my heart I 
 
 What blessed delights can thj- image impart. 
 
 In the midst of affliction, of sorrow and grief, 
 
 One thought of thy glory brings instant relief, 
 
 And quickly the darkening clouds disappear. 
 
 As the feeling steals o'er me, my Home is not here I " 
 
 Ximes, Eleventh Month 2Qth, 1882. — The above was copied 
 by my precious Elizabeth in S. E."s MS. book, Fifth Month, 
 1855, and seems to foi'm a suitable preface for the renewal 
 of my own memoranda here in the house of Jules Paradon. 
 May I be watchfitl, faithful, and obedient, especially in 
 doing the Lord's work in a land to which, in His providence, 
 my feet have been guided. Earnestly do I pray that my 
 every thought, action, and word may have reference to the 
 spread of the kingdom of Christ in this land. 
 
 ^Yhen at Surbiton a few weeks ago, and contemplating a 
 visit to France, I was somewhat alarmed at the tidings that 
 reached us of the disturbances near Lyons, consequent on 
 the scarcity of work. In this condition I was strengthened 
 by the promise, '• Fear thou not, for I am with thee ; be not 
 dismayed, for I am thy God ; I will strengthen thee, j'ea, I 
 will help thee ; jea., I will uphold thee with the right hand 
 of My righteousness."' 
 
 "While ignorant of these feelings of apprehension and 
 cheer, dear S. E. repeated to me these verses of a hymn, so 
 appropriate to my case : — 
 
 " ' I will uphold thee ' ! Redeemed one, the greeting 
 Is thine from thy Father to strengthen, to cheer; 
 And soft chimes of promise thy list'ning heart meeting, 
 Re-echo His word who with blessing draws near ; 
 ' For the cross and the glory My love hath enrolled thee, 
 I will help, I will strengthen, yea, I will uphold thee.' 
 
 Oh, pilgrim, thy path through the valley maj- steepen, 
 But strong is the arm of thy God and thy Guide. 
 Oh, mourner, though sliadows and solitude deepen, 
 Thou art not alone — thou hast Him by thy side ; 
 
76.] LYBIE MAJOLIEE. 445 
 
 ' I am thine ! thou art Mine ! ' there is no separation, 
 
 Thine the 'joy of thy Lord,' through the ' much tribulation.' " 
 
 I left the house of my dear friend J. B. Braitliwaite, 
 Eleventh Month 15th, accompanied by my grandson, C. E. 
 Gillett. Our route was Folkestone, Boulogne, Paris, Lyons 
 and Avignon. At ''Hotel Normandy," Paris, we had a call 
 of deep interest from Justine Dalencourt, who is engaged in 
 very useful Christian work in that city, and whose labours 
 are abundantly blessed, not only in Paris, but in other parts 
 of France. 
 
 Twelfth Month 24:th. — Very thankful do I feel that I came 
 to Nimes five weeks ago. The weather has been ver}^ severe 
 in England, but here generally fair. 
 
 31.s'^. — Through the mercy of the Lord brought in safety 
 and in peace, great peace, to the close of another year. 
 
 Congenies, First Month 3i'd, 18S3. — I came here yesterday 
 bj'' invitation from Lydie Majolier, at whose house I have 
 been very kindly accommodated. 
 
 The quarterly meeting was held at the close of the meet- 
 ing for worship this morning, which was a blessed time. 
 Mary Brown ministered, interpreted for by Marie Bernard. 
 Jules Paradon interpreted for me. In the second meeting 
 my certificates were read, and some minutes relative to the 
 affairs of the Society of Friends in the South of France. 
 The meeting was large ; all the scholars from the Nimes 
 school were there, and many of the Cougenies people. May 
 the blessing of the Lord rest on this effort to extend the 
 kingdom of Christ. A large proportion of the inhabitants 
 are Protestants, this village being near the Cevennes moun- 
 tains, which in the days of persecution were their stronghold. 
 
 7th. — Lydie Majolier has been so unwell with a cold and 
 cough that we have been quite anxious about her. More than 
 a week ago a little boy came to her house selling matches. 
 She pitied the poor child, and gave him some food in her 
 kitchen, leaving him there for a minute or two. When she 
 returned, her gold watch, that was hanging on the wall, was 
 
446 COXGEXIES. [1883. 
 
 gone, and the boy also. He was pursued and captured, and 
 confessed where he had hidden the watch, which was restored. 
 This circumstance has preyed on her mind, and doubtless 
 has something to do with her being unwell. This morning 
 she told me that she wished me to know that during the 
 night she had felt it was uncertain how the illness might 
 terminate, but that she was " cheered by the belief that 
 there was no condemnation." 
 
 28^/?, Fii'fit Day. — The past week has been one of no 
 common blessing to my soul, why or how, I scarcely know, 
 unless it be that I have sought and found more frequent 
 communion with our heavenly Father, through the media- 
 tion of His ever blessed Son. 
 
 Second Month lith. — On the 5tli Jean and Marie Bernard 
 and their daughter Blanche, with Edith and Jane Eichard- 
 fon of Moyallen, and I went to Aigues Mortes and saw the 
 Tower of Constance, where many Protestants in former and 
 evil days suffered cruel imprisonment and death, "We also 
 went to the end of the canal, and dipped our hands in the 
 waters of the Mediterranean. 
 
 Fontanes^ 2C)fh. — I was met at the station by Clement 
 Brun. Anna Vally arrived a few hours after. She in- 
 terpreted nicely for me yesterday. The woman of Samaria 
 was the subject on which I spoke. It is one of great impor- 
 tance, for it was on that occasion, and almost the only time, 
 that our blessed Lord avowed Himself to be the Messiah. 
 
 Third Month 4th. — Yesterday was the anniversary of the 
 day when my earthly joys were so much blighted, but, 
 through mercy, there is still much happiness left in seeking 
 to know and do my heavenly Father's will. On Second-Day 
 a party went by railway to Le Vigan. We visited a silk 
 mill, and saw a large number of women and girls winding 
 the silk off from cocoons. Augustin Verdier, the superinten- 
 dent, seems to be a serious, intelligent Christian. We had 
 a brief season of worship together, refreshing though un- 
 expected. 
 
76.] FOXTANKS. 447 
 
 Congenies, Jhird Month IStli. — The record of the past 
 week may be, " Mercies abound ! " Day by day the manna 
 has fallen, body and soul being refreshed by heavenly food, 
 because the sustenance for the body is, as well as the spiri- 
 tual food, the gift from heaven. 
 
 Fourth Month l.s^. — Still at Congenies, which appears to be 
 the allotment of my heavenly Father. Earnest have been 
 my desires that I may seek hourly to know and do His holy 
 will. In my waking hours my frequent query, mentally, 
 is, " "What can I do for Jesus ? " There seems to be much 
 that wants mending, but the way appears hedged up ; so 
 many of the educated class in these localities are more or 
 less connected with the wine trade. When seeking to know 
 my duty, the answer seems to be, " Be thou an example to 
 the believers." In our meeting this morning the message I 
 had to deliver was, " Blessed are they which do hunger and 
 thirst after righteousness ; for they shall be filled." Lydie 
 Majolier followed, confirming the word. 
 
 Fontanes^ 16th. — AVhilst indisposed I have been most 
 kindly nursed by Clement Brun, his wife, and daughter. 
 Their attentions were judicious and successful. 
 
 Nhnes, 2dth. — Surely goodness and mercy have followed 
 me all the days of my life, and may I dwell in the Lord's 
 tabernacle for ever. I left Congenies four days ago by 
 diligence. It felt serious work to leave a place where so 
 much needs to be done, and where I could do so little ; but 
 my prayers were frequent that the Lord would reveal His 
 will as to His work, and that I might do it in simplicity and 
 with godly sincerity. 
 
 We have had a good meeting this morning. I quoted 
 Matthew v. 23, 24 ; that in the evening was a refreshing 
 season of renewed favour. Mary Brown concluded the 
 meeting by a precious prayer, in which reference was made 
 to my rejoicing in glory, which I trust may be realized. 
 
 At a later date lie writes : — 
 
448 FALMOUTH, [1883. 
 
 Oar journey from Nimes to London was pleasantly and 
 safely accomplished. The stay at Avignon was specially en- 
 joyed. Jane Gr. Richardson was my companion; we were 
 going home, the scenery fine, the weather delightful, and 
 the views of the river, bridge, and the castle very im- 
 posing. 
 
 After attending the Yearly Meeting, and staying 
 awhile at Banbury and Surbiton, Edwin 0. Tregelles 
 visited his brothers and sisters, Edward and Gulielma 
 Richardson, at Torquay, and Nathaniel and Frances 
 Tregelles at Liskeard, reaching Falmouth on the 6th 
 of the Eleventh Month, 1883. When there, his home 
 was with his sister Lydia. For some time he was an 
 invalid, so much so that he had to postpone intended 
 visits amongst his relations. He Avas, however, much 
 cheered when his children and grandchildren came to 
 see him. "When well enough he found opportunities 
 for Temperance work, especially in the preparation 
 and circulation of tracts. 
 
 Falmouth, Eleventh Month ISth.- — The meeting this morn- 
 ing was largely attended, and seemed like a season of 
 worship to many. It gathered punctually. The comfort 
 of a meeting is much influenced by coming together at one 
 time, and in one place, 
 
 2bth. — I received this week an interesting note from 
 Ralph B. Robson, once a poor boy who worked for me in 
 my colliery at Medomsley, and now a curate at Norton 
 Kingsley ; mostly self-educated, 
 
 TiceJfth JMonth, dfh. — Soon after the meeting assembled 
 this morning I quoted the words of our Lord, " Where two 
 or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in 
 
77.] TEMPERANCE TRACTS. 449 
 
 the midst of them '' : if this be our case, we shall know that 
 in His presence there is fulness of joy, and at His right 
 hand pleasures for evermore. Peace, and a good meeting 
 followed. 
 
 IQth. — I have enjoyed, this morning, the perusal of " Pil- 
 grim's Progress," the view of the Delectable Mountains, and 
 also the mention of Christian's ascending to bliss. Thankful 
 do I feel for the glimpses of glory granted to me in my 
 recent illness, and thankful and restful I am, in the renova- 
 tion of health. 
 
 23 >y/.— Another week passed, with many mercies granted; 
 the greatest of these being daily companionship with Jesus 
 — the same blessed Jesus who said, " Lo, I am with you 
 alway, even unto the end of the world." 
 
 We have had a favoured meeting this morning, several 
 offerings in prayer and testimony. The prayer at the close 
 
 by was very real. The Advices were read. I felt at 
 
 the end, intimate dependence on Jesus. It is not by works 
 of righteousness that we have done, but of His mercy He 
 saveth us, by the washing of regeneration and renewing of 
 the Holy Ghost. 
 
 30^^. — Yesterday a note came from John Weddle, of 
 Medomsley, informing me that the Temperance Society 
 there had been revived. I had previously prepared some 
 parcels of religious and temperance tracts as New Year's 
 gifts, so I posted him one in time for the New Year's greet- 
 ing. It is delightful to think of this movement among a 
 people for whom I have been interested about thirty years. 
 May the Lord strengthen and bless their efforts. 
 
 Second Month lOth^ 1884. — Another year of mercy has been 
 granted me. Conflict has been my portion, the flesh want- 
 ing to look into the pages of the unrevealed future, the 
 spirit at times desiring to leave all my future in the hands 
 of a covenant-keeping Grod, who long since promised,""! 
 will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." '' Behold, I have 
 graven thee upon the palms of my hands." 
 
 L. T. 29 
 
450 BANBURY. [1884. 
 
 TTiird Month 2bfh. — The death of my dear friend Samuel 
 Bowly took place on the 22nd, his eighty-second birthday. 
 In 1826 he and his wife Jane [nee Shipley i visited us at 
 Neath Abbey, when Sister Rebecca, Nathaniel, and I lived 
 together. They were travelling in a gig, and I accompanied 
 them up Neath Valley to Merthyr, and on next day to Pont- 
 y-pool and Raglan Castle. A delightful time we had, com- 
 mencing a friendship that strengthened with time, and was 
 cemented by our mutual earnestness in the Temperance 
 cause. 
 
 30fh. — Isaac Sharp arrived in Liverpool two days ago, and 
 to-day there has been forwarded to me from Banbury, I. S.'s 
 telegram as follows : "Please forward to Tregelles ; just landed, 
 peaceful and well. Oh, magnify the Lord with me. No 
 equinoctial storm." What a mercy that this dear friend 
 has returned home, after an absence of six and a half years. 
 
 Fourth Month 6th. — After our Bible reading this evening 
 my heart and voice were engaged in prayer specially for 
 Falmouth, that the work of the Lord might go forward in 
 every soul, and a great blessing rest on all the people. Soon 
 after we had finished, a young man called, asking for tracts 
 to distribute ; which felt like the budding of the answer to 
 my prayer. 
 
 Banbury, Fifth Motith, loth. — I arrived at Wood Green 
 yesterday week, having found the journey very trying, and 
 more wearying than I had expected. Yesterday, to my 
 great delight, Isaac Sharp came from London to spend four 
 hours. Our interviews were deeply interesting and affect- 
 ing ; the last was while I was in bed, when dear Isaac 
 prayed beside me. 
 
 Sixth Month Sth.—Qince the 3rd of Third Month, 1.S78, 
 when my precious Elizabeth was so suddenly taken from 
 me, I have not known one day of former vigour. And now 
 my desire is that each day I may live under a sense of my 
 dependence for every blessing on the Lord, whose wisdom 
 and goodness I would trust to the end. Much do I crave 
 
77.] LAST WORDS OF JOURNAL. -451 
 
 sucli meek submission that I may not be elated or depressed 
 by fluctuations. 
 
 15^//. — Tiie question of salvation has been often present, 
 and pressing ; and while considering the important subject 
 this evening, the hymn "Just as I am, without one plea," 
 seems appropriate. I desire to have every thought brought 
 into subjection to the Spirit of Christ. 
 
 Dr. Gabriel S. Dobrashian, of Constantinople, has been 
 here for a week. I trust that he may be kept by the power 
 of God, and made instrumental in spreading the knowledge 
 of Christ in that dark land. 
 
 Seventh Month 6^7?.— David and Emma Horsford, of 
 Trinidad, came to tea. We showed them the picture of 
 Petit Bourg, where I was taken ill of yellow fever. We 
 spoke of Dr. Johnson, and of Dr. Louis Philip. My heart 
 overflows when I think of the Lord's dealings with me. My 
 dear companion James Jesup lived an exemplary life, and 
 was safely gathered to his heavenly home many years ago. 
 Lord, keep me walking in Thy fear, and in the comfort of 
 the Holy Ghost ! Have not been at meeting to-day, not 
 feeling strong enough. 
 
 These are the last words of the journal commenced 
 fifty-five years previously, when in the warmth of his 
 early love the same desire was uppermost, to be kept 
 walking in the fear of God, and the comfort of the 
 Holy Ghost. 
 
 On the 12th of Seventh Month Edwin 0. Tregelles 
 was taken seriously ill with cramp and sickness, and 
 was much prostrated for several weeks. After this he 
 was frequently subject to attacks of indisposition 
 which gradually reduced his strength. He attended 
 meetings only a few times, and that mostly on the 
 week-day mornings. In a memorandum dated Eighth 
 
^2 B AX BURY. [1885. 
 
 Month oth, 1885, lie writes, " Had a time of favour 
 this morning while others were at meeting." 
 
 The following twelve months he continued in much 
 weakness, often engaged in numbering his blessings, 
 and seeking patiently to Avait until the summons 
 should come. A friend who freciuently saw him when 
 he was in this feeble state, writes as follows, of con- 
 versations she had with him : — 
 
 Banbury, Ninth Mouth 18th, 1884.— Something was said 
 about several of his grandchildren returning next week to 
 school. He remarked, " I do not expect ever to see them 
 again." I said, " There is a land where there will be no more 
 parting." He said, " Yes, and a far more exceeding and 
 eternal weight of glory. What should I do now without 
 the consolations of the gospel ? I have not followed a 
 cunningly devised fable, but a great reality. ' God was in 
 Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself.' " 
 
 Seventh Month 14th, 1885.— Called to see dear E. 0. 
 Tregelles. He alluded to his increasing weakness, and how 
 different it was in old age to the time of 3^outh, but said he 
 did not wish to have his life to live over again, that he felt 
 thankful for the mercies of the present. I said, '' It is a 
 comforting thought that we are nearing the Haven," He 
 said, " Yes ; and with the good Pilot on board, as I believe I 
 have. He knows all the hidden dangers. He is almighty 
 to save. Him first, Him last, Him midst and without end." 
 
 The following note to his grandson, Edwin H. Tre- 
 gelles, refers to a visit paid by the latter to the grave 
 of Elizabeth Tregelles. 
 
79.] LAST LETTERS AND DEATH. 453 
 
 \st of Eighth Month, 1886. 
 " . . . Thy mention of thy visit to Consett is interest- 
 ing. 
 
 " Not to the gi'ave, in}' soul, descend to contemplate, 
 The spirit is not there." 
 
 Interesting as it is, and should be, to visit the resting 
 place of those we loved who are gone before, I often think 
 of those lines in reference to the deeply interesting subject — 
 a subject which I have to contemplate with fixedness, but 
 without fear ; trusting in the mercy of God through Christ 
 Jesus, who said, " I am the Way, the Truth, and the 
 Life. . . . 
 
 E. 0. T. 
 
 To Lydia Tkegelles. 
 
 Banbury, 31st of Eighth Month, 1886. 
 My dear Sistek, — 
 
 For several days I have been meditating on taking up 
 the pen and acknowledging thy welcome note, but I do not 
 find it easy to write at the right time, and indeed at no time 
 is it easy, for my writing powers have become very frail and 
 defective. ... I like to think of thee enjoying the pri- 
 vilege of good companionship on thy Homeward way. The 
 angel of the Lord encampeth about them that fear Him, 
 now and for ever. That this may be thy blessed portion, is 
 the prayer of 
 
 " Thy affectionate brother, 
 
 "Edwin 0. Tregelles." 
 
 On the 16th of Ninth Month, 1886, in one of his 
 attacks of sickness, with its attendant weakness, he 
 passed away to his home above ; unconscious, it is 
 believed, that the time had come for the great and 
 glorious change, though he had lived for years in ex- 
 pectation of it. A few days before his death he had 
 
454 SECOLLECTIOX.^ BY E. X. CAPPEB. [1886 
 
 alluded to it in the words, " I am goins: home, to a 
 bright and glorious home ; it is a going home which 
 has no fears foi* me, but T look forward to it with 
 
 joy." 
 
 It may not be out of place here to insert a few re- 
 collections penned by Elizabeth TV. Capper. 
 
 2'2n:/ of Xhith Month, 1886. 
 
 My first recollection of Edwin 0. Tregelles was, I think. 
 in the year 1831 ; I am not quite sure whether it was not a 
 year later. He and Jeuepher Tregelles came, very soon 
 after their marriage, and stayed a few days at our house. 
 I do not remember much about her, except her very sweet 
 and attractive appearance ; but I never lost the reverence 
 which impressed me for him, and which now seems to me 
 wonderful for so young a man to inspire. 
 
 It was, perhaps, seven or eight years later that he came 
 to Bristol, I think only for the purpose of having a meeting 
 for the young men, about which I heard something, enough 
 to make me feel much admiration for the devotedness and 
 single-ej^'ed faithfulness which must have been his for such 
 a service. He evidentby felt it very deeply, as he did not 
 remain in Bristol for any ordinary meeting. Doubtless a 
 rich blessing rested on this faithfulness, and thus he was 
 made a blessing all his life long. 
 
 I longed that all the dear young people present (at the 
 funeral) could have seen, as it were, that long life of dedica- 
 tion spread out. If they could see it even in the small 
 degree that I see it, they would feel animated with a fresh 
 sense of the blessedness of an early and full surrender. 
 
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