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a Formalist, whose Eyes, I thought were blinded by the God of this world. I told him in Substance, nearly on this Wise, that it grieved me to think, that while a remnent were trying to prevail with Young people &; others to come into the Practice ofmore plainness and true moderation consistent with the simplicity of ourProfession, those in high Station for worldly interest, should be keeping,and holding up Articles &; Things for Sale as a temptation to others tobranch out in purchasing, to deck themselves with Superfluities, &;c. 26th. In about three days after this time I reached to my own habita-tion again after a journey which took up near eight Months: andin which I had to travel about 4,000 Miles; and have now causeto praise &; magnify the Name of the Lord, who in a marvellous man-ner prepar'ed my way, &; carried me through; and now vouchsafeththe Sense of a reward which is sufficient for all my Trials &; Labours;That of finding my Wife &; near Connections alive &; in prettygood health was esteemed by me an additional Cause for humble thanksgiving. 12th. mo. 5th. At our select Quarterly Meeting, my mind was closely exer-cised concerning superfluities that appear; and particularlyI had to mention large Looking-glasses; whether having themin friends houses was not one cause of keeping pride alive in thehearts of those who spend time in standing before them to view theirdress, and to have all appear delicate &; nice; and whether such scrupulous