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At another house, I went to see an afflicted woman, and hermother who was a widow, they rejoiced at being visited; and Itho't they appear'd much in the innocency, like favourites ofHeaven. 13th. At a neighboring Meeting, I thought insensibility, andforgetfulness of God prevailed; with a worldly spirit to my grief. 17th. At our week day meeting, I hoped for an increase of livingFaith and life among us; Friends seem to bring out more of the youthto meetings then heretofore. ---- I visited a number more of thepoor and afflicted, who appeared thankful in being remembred. 24th. At Pilesgrove Mo.ly Meeting was a trying time; I seemed almostready to give out, the appearance was gloomy, and the floodsready to swallow me up; I feared also the Lord was about to hidehis face from me: ---- I said, Suffer me not, O Lord, to fall aprey to mine Adversary: I know my help is in thee. -----Next day I visited some in deep affliction of body, whom I thoughtwere in favour with God, a comfortable feeling. 27th. At Salem Meeting I had close doctrine doctrine to deliver whichseemed well taken, At their Monthly Meeting next day, mybow seemed to be renewed in strength; and I had close labour to dischargeboth amongst Men friends and the Women, to my own satisfaction, and totheirs, as far as appear'd. I was led to treat on the pernicious Effectsof a worldly Spirit, and a sumptuous way of living, aiming at fineHouses, rich furniture, particularly large looking-glasses &;c, &;c:. Returning