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Journal of Joshua Evans 1795-1796 (E)

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and that a reformation is begun; Therefore let not the littleones be discouraged; For though the first who step forth to changeevil customs may meet with exercise and sore conflicts, yetas they stand simple, &; keep humbly resigned to the Lord's disposal,their reward will be sure. 14th. Leaving Danby I came to Easton; and on the 16th, crossed the North River to the Weekday meeting at Saratoga; which was a trying season. The day following I went back to their monthly mo.ly meetingat Easton; at the close whereof the Shutters were opened at my re-quest, and I was exercised in close labour with Friends of both sexeson the subject of a reformation, having to touch on the particularthings which, as above, were mentioned at Danby: Also on the harm arising extensive Trade, (with that of declining to use our own coun- try produce:) advising that children be brought up to industry: &;c. 18th. Travelling to White-Creek, the following day, I had a large andsolid meeting there; after which an aged man came to me, andsaid, he had thought much of being a Quaker, yet had been afraidto join them, but this day the Truth had been declared to his com-fort: and at parting he expressed his wish that the Lord might prosper thework in my hand. 20th. The following first day I was at Pitts-town Meeting;the first which was held in their new Meeting house, being a largegathering; I believe the Truth was in Dominion among us; and it see-med marvellous to see such a mixed multitude sit so still &; solid.