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to Maiden-Creek: On first day I was at that Meeting; itwas not very large, but an humbling season to many hearts of theYouth and others; I believe it is not one that will be forgotten soon, bythe youth especially: This is mention'd to the Lord's praise; I know that notany thing is due to mortal man: It is often my lot to enter themeeting-houses as an empty vessel; my joints nearly trembling, forfear any thing through me should give occasion for the holycause to be lightly spoken of: Let not the Lord's faithful serventsor Handmaids fail of being watchful, &; dependent on him in themost stripping seasons; so shall we know an establishment on the surerock, further and further. 9th. From Maiden-creek I went to a meeting in the town of Reading,in Berks County; which was large, and I may say, solid: Here, (as has been common where I have travelled) were all sorts that chose tocome; some from curiosity to see, &; to hear a man who wears his beard.This circumstance has given me as large opportunity to see the peoplewhom I should not otherwise have seen. This Meeting, I believeended well; Let the praise be given to him who is our Holy Helper.The next day, I was at Robinson meeting on the west side ofSchuylkill river; Tho' it was not large, it was a solid &; favoured sea-son; many hearts being tendered. 11th. I was next at Exeter; not a large meeting, and long in thegathering; when assembled it was but a poor low time. I