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26th And yet I leave these things to the Judge of all the Earth.That evening I crossed Delaware to my son in law's; and the next day came home, finding my family in health; which with many other fa-vours I have witnessed in my absence from them, I feel there is greatCause of humble thankfulness to the God and Father of all ourmercies. --- Though, with respect to my outward home, Ifeel myself but as a Sojourner or Pilgrim, Because of aProspect having been weightily opened to me, relating to a religi-ous visit toward the Southern Parts of this Continent before Long, if my health admits, and the way should be prepared with Clearness. 28th At our meeting on first day, tho' I with my friends rejoiceto see each other, (I believe never more so,) as I have been ab-sent three months and more; yet we sat in silence, a degree ofmutual sympathy being felt. 31st I have visited several friends; have had serious thoughtsconcerning reformation; and have believed those who go fore-most in the work to real Profit, must pass thro' great exercises for self must become of no reputation, before we can bear thecross, &; despise the shame for Jesus Christ's sake; And as it waswith our worthy fore-fathers, Great trading, and many worldlyconcerns, then "will be a great Burden": Fine houses and rich furni-ture an Eyesore," with Sumptuous liveing, rich Tables, many dishes,great attendance, and a lordly way of getting thro' the World &;c, &;c.