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Returning home I visited several sick persons to our mutualJoy. At our week day meeting, were a large number of Youth; a goodMeeting crowned with the divine presence. 1796 1st. month. For six days I have been about home, &; done little good.Instead of attending with other Friends the committee on In-dian Affairs, I let in reasoning, that I was of so little conse-quence, I might as well stay away; and thus have lost time. 8th. My mind was inclined to attend a neighboring Mo.ly Meeting, butthe Adversary endeavour'd to defeat me here also: I was kept lingeringabout home till it was almost too late; when trembling seizedme; &; I said, let me not fall by the hand of Saul; I was favouredwith a little Strength to press thro': and my bow was renewed, sothat I had a favoured Opportunity, both amongst Men and Women friends.I was engaged to speak to Parents and Children concerning a worldly spirit, and the inconsistency of Superfluity in dress and furniture; and had to press in plain Language the evil of theseThings; believing it was not a time for speaking smooth Words. It wasthought the meeting ended well. I also attended another Monthly Meeting next day where myservice was pretty much in the same line; And I can say intruth, Blessed be the name of the Lord; He is a rich rewarderof those who serve him faithfully. 11th. I was at our Monthly Meeting at Haddonfield, Where theMinutes of our Yearly Meeting were revived which advise against