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I have had to review the Vanity which prevails with the youngPeople of our time, and the Avarice &; Extortion that seem visible amongolder Ones, which produce mournful feelings. Nor has it felt pleasant tomy exercised mind to observe so much of the free use of Silk in forfor clothing in our Country, which is so plentiful for Wool and flax; Might notthese seem to be sufficient on many occasions, without showing the desireof over much delicacy. --- I have been at Greenwich and Woodberry Meetings, where Poverty was perceived, I fear the Truth is at a low ebb among too many of us. 5th mo I have apprehended the Hearts of many professors resemble the sto-ny ground; So that altho' favour to them is renewed, for want of depth inroot they fall into old customs again. Close work on answering the Queries in our Preparative Meeting; Ifeared that evasive answers to them, would be likely to become a Snare. 8th. I had to minister Sound Truths, tho' it seemed hard work; andhard for people to hear; yet I hope our Meeting ended Well to day. Next day was our Monthly Meeting: where my Concern mention'd lastmonth was united with, and a certificate granted according to myprospect, signed with Unanimity. The day following I had a desireto See a number of friends come together at a suitable time &; place, who hadlet in hardness one against another; which desire prevailed, so that a timewas fixed, all uniting therewith except one person who had lost his rightamongst us: He went to the others, with a view to discourage their attending, and