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we are not our own, nor have we any real oc-¡ store us; so long as we are not wilful, but casion of regret or discouragement, that we have given up all for the sake of Him, by whom we enjoy all things. It is a great favor that I am enabled to say, the Lord has helped me on my way.

On Sixth-day I went to Chesham meeting; I trust the Lord was amongst us there in an eminent degree; nor do I recollect often being so enlarged in the heavenly gift. O! may the word have entrance and prosper, among a backsliding and halting generation. That evening we returned as far as Amersham, having a meeting there with Friends.

On Seventh day we went by Jordan's meeting-house; it is well known as the burial place of William Penn, Isaac Pennington, and Thomas Ellwood;-a secret solitude in the midst of a woody and hilly district. I saw some original letters of Isaac Pennington, &c.

On First-day morning I attended Wycombe meeting, and was favored to declare the truth without fear of man. That evening we reached this place, (Berkhamstead,) a newly settled meeting, and were comforted, I hope, together. Yesterday we went to Hemel Hempstead, an appointed meeting, and returned hither. My health is preserved, but at the end of some days' work I feel much wearied; it is a comfort to have some evidence, that, however small my measure of labor, it is nearly as much as my frame is equal to; yet the Lord makes up all.

1827, Tenth month 7th.-First-day I attended the meetings at Devonshire House; was silent in both; glory be to the great

name!

First-day, the 14th.-Attended the meetings at Uxbridge; on the 17th, the Monthly Meeting; and on Second-day following I reached our comfortable home at Alton, through the matchless condescension, goodness and forbearance of my Maker, Preserver and Redeemer!

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singly desire to be right in our movements. We may be, and some of us know we have been, long borne with, in much that borders on, and, indeed, proves to be little better than thorough unbelief and disobedience. We read that "rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft :" we may have held back on different grounds, very reasonably as we have thought; but we have been chastised for this,-leanness and feebleness have come over us, so that when we would afterwards have given up, the Divine sense, strength and blessing have receded :— neither have we enjoyed the answer of, "Well done." Our situation, perhaps, has somewhat resembled that of the Israelites, who, after refusing, attempted to enter the promised land; there is, nevertheless, forgiveness with Him, that he may be rightly feared, and also plenteous redemption. I believe we are safe in resting under a holy, simple fear and caution, as to so awful a proceeding as the first exercise of the ministry; but how far this should be carried cannot well be defined for another; vessels are variously moulded, and variously dealt with or used;-there may be too much of this, as well as too little, for our snares and our tendencies differ. Even though we wait for what we may suppose only adequate strength and clearness for the occasion, this may stand in the way of our having that degree of it, which was intended for us, had we used more self-renunciation, or been more disinterested in our service. It is plain we are not to expect to have just what evidence would please or satisfy our own feelings, which may have become somewhat morbid by dwelling on things too much. Ah! the simplicity of a true babe in Christ is what we want most, far more than that kind of assurance we covet thus greatly: a little of this goes a great way; it is the faith which pleases God, and removes the mountains; and by which we are to walk, rather than by sight it leads to look not at self with anxiety how we shall be provided either with discernment, courage, or what else is needed; but to rest in the Lord, and cast our burden on him, knowing he is ready to sustain such, so that they shall lack nothing; nor are they much moved by what arises to perplex, discourage or prove them,-trusting over all in never-failing goodness.

ALTON, 15th of Twelfth month, 1827. Be assured thou hast my very tender sympathy under the important circumstances thy letter unfolds; and that my best, though feeble desires are, and will be, for thy best welfare. I cannot doubt but preservation and sufficient help will be extended, while a simple, upright, unreserved surrender of the will is sought after I hope if what is now handed should feel to and abode in. I have thought, in a case of thee to be as a word in season, and in any wise this kind, there is always abundant conde- coming from the right source, thou wilt not scension, gentleness, forbearance and long-suf- hesitate to accept it through the fear of leaning fering manifested towards us poor fallible crea- on man. I consider that when instruments are tures. He that putteth forth and goeth before rightly engaged for the help of others, they act us knoweth our frame, and himself took our in- not in their own name: such are ordained and firmities; when we take a step a little awk needful in the church; and if our eye be single wardly, or with too much forwardness, or mis- to the great Head, the giver of every good and takingly, mercy is near to hold us up and re-perfect gift, and to his inward appearing and

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not be in danger of hurt,-bearing always in
mind his injunction, "Take heed how ye
hear."

1828, Second month 9th, (Alton.)—Thus far
brought on my way through the gracious con-
descending care and preservation of my God.
Since I last wrote in this rough memorial, how
much do I owe for all the mercies poured upon
me every day! Disease has prevailed all
around; some of our acquaintance cut down in
the midst of youth and health; why are we so
dealt with, even in this one respect; and why
in all others so blessed? O! is it that we
walk more acceptably before the Lord than
those who may have been less privileged than
ourselves? No, far from it! who so worthless,
so graceless, in proportion to the talent be-
stowed as myself,-in dedication either in my
family or in the church! O! how the enemy
wounds and smites my life down to the ground!
so that my faith is ready to fail, and mine eye
in looking upward. To whom shall I go, to
whom flee in every conflict, if not to the only
resource and refuge? O! that my poor cry
may be regarded," Let not the enemy vault
and triumph over me;-let not that which
thou hast begun in me, O Lord, the author
and giver of all good, be evil spoken of; and
they that hate me rejoice when I am moved.
O God! the strength, the power, the victory
are thine; let me at this time return thee
thanks out of an humbled and honest heart, for
what thou hast hitherto effected in drawing
me out of darkness into thy marvellous light.
O! let me hope that thou wilt henceforth pre-
serve, guide and uphold my poor soul amidst
the sea of temptation and conflict, in which
thou mayst permit me again and again to be
plunged. Let me trust thee for mercy, re-
newed pardon, and plenteous redemption,-yea,
for victory over all my besetments and weak-
nesses; so that I may put on strength in thy
invincible name, and under thy holy banner
make war in righteousness against the world,
the flesh, and the devil. O Lord! thus un-
dertake and overcome for me, who cannot do
anything without thee. Thou hast been my
help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God
of my salvation! Break my bonds, I beseech
thee, and loose my captive spirit, which,
through thy grace, longs for deliverance more
and more;-nothing can satisfy my cravings
but thy unbounded goodness.

1828, Fifth month 18th.-First day during
the Yearly Meeting. Every meeting day, yea,
every day, every hour of my life do I stand in
the presence of Him, who is the God of the
spirits of all flesh, the Master of the assemblies
of the faithful, the King of saints, the Judge of
all the earth! "Fear ye not me? saith the
Lord."

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ALTON, 29th of Fifth month, 1829. Our Quarterly and Monthly Meetings were seasons of sadness and depression, as thou mayst suppose; but some of us were given, through and over all dismay and affliction, to trust and to cling to that which yet remains an immovable rock and refuge; and therein to rejoice and be thankful on many accounts, though in tribulation. Surely the effect of such shakings and provings of the foundation, whether it be the true one, and whether we be rightly established and preserved on it, must be ultimately strengthening and beneficial, at least to a remnant in our poor Society; who desire, in some degree of sincerity, to be searched and tried, and to be purified even

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[In the Ninth month of this year, 1829, removed to Croydon, within the compass of London and Middlesex Quarterly Meeting; he had been much engaged in the preparation of works for the press, and he believed the neighborhood of London would afford him greater facilities for such engagements. One work, which occasioned him great labor about this period, was the Diary of Alexander Jaffray, the original manuscript of which he had The decypherdiscovered at Ury in Scotland. ing of this manuscript, as well as its preparation for the press, called for much laborious exertion; memoranda frequently occur in his private note book of his being engaged "at Jaf"seven" to even "nine hours" a day; fray' and though it may be feared such close application was prejudicial to his health and delicate constitution, nevertheless he would often say that he believed it to be a line of service marked out for him by the Divine hand.]

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The Spirit is given to be our teacher, and to lead us into all truth, and as such He is a Comforter; for by rectifying our mistakes and setting things in a true light, he silences our doubts and fears, and sets things in a pleasant light. The Spirit is our remembrancer, to put us in mind of that which we do know, and as such He is a Comforter; for, like the disciples, we distrust Christ in every exigency, because we forget the miracles of the loaves. The Spirit is our Sanctifier; by Him sin is mortified, and grace is wrought and strengthened, and as such He is our Comforter; for nothing tends so much to make us easy as that which tends to make us holy. The Spirit is our Guide, and we are said to be led by the Spirit, and as such He is our Comforter; for under His conduct we cannot but be led into ways of pleasantness, to the green pastures and still waters.-P. Henry.

For Friends' Intelligencer.

BE NOT WEARY IN WELL DOING.

family of man. Should it not be the chief business, the leading concern of our lives, to let this heavenly seed of divine grace have its

Every age has its peculiar trials and embar-perfect work-so that the great end and object rassments to contend with; but success has ever attended all those who have persevered in strict obedience to individual duty as inwardly revealed by Him who writes his law upon the heart. It was a conformity to this that gave the victory to the Apostle Paul, and to the righteous of all generations. He (Paul) "conferred not with flesh and blood, but gave up to the heavenly vision."

In many places the members of the Society of Friends have become so reduced in number as to render meetings small; and, indeed, some can hardly be kept up at all, and this doubtless tends to discourage the attendance of those who are not members. The diminished state of these meetings forms a powerful influence for discouraging and paralyzing the labors of the living well-meaning remnant scattered here and there, and perhaps little known to each other. This is one of the trials of our day, and great as it is we may still be thankful that it forms not an impassable barrier to doing right. The fundamental principle professed by Friends is just what it was when first espoused by George Fox; by its power, then, some laws, which were in direct conflict with the divine law, were abated or abolished, and the evils and hypocrisy of a man-made ministry exposed. From this same principle of light and grace sprung up and grew those Christian testimonies by which the Society became distinguished, and by its power these testimonies were upheld and maintained, the strong arm of law and persecution to the contrary notwithstanding. The principle being heavenly and divine, it is all powerful for good; and its first work in the way of reform is effected in the hearts of those who espouse it as their leader. Under its government these become willing subjects of the cross of Christ, patterns of self-denial, and thus demonstrate the efficiency of divine grace for leading a Christian life, notwithstanding besetments and trials on the right hand and on the left. Surely, then, there is no occasion for any to slacken and become indifferent to well doing. It is important rightly to estimate the character of the work to be accomplished by the operations of divine grace, it being no less than the salvation of the immortal soul. Hence the zeal and earnest solicitude which so strongly marked the movements of the apostles, and likewise, George Fox, who seemed to be prepared to make any and every sacrifice in their power for perfecting the work of this sanctifying principle in their own and the hearts of others. Surely this presents a field for labor of such vast magnitude and importance that it should engage the candid consideration of the great

of our being might be answered in agreement with the design of divine wisdom. How unwise, then, for any to adopt the conclusion that "there are four months, and then cometh harvest," when behold the "fields are already white unto harvest." Now, in consideration of the undiminished, unchanging power and excellency of this principle professed by Friends, a principle adapted to every emergency, how little is the occasion for becoming weary of well-doing. Is there not on the contrary much encouragement for an increase of faithfulness and dedication in this the best of all causes abiding under a daily concern to stand open to the further manifestations of duty, and for its performance, seeking ability from the author of all good?

The testimony of Friends against all war has been made to hold an important place in forming the Christian character of the Society. Hence, the disciplinary exhortation that its members should demonstrate, that they are uniform in profession and practice. Again,

Friends are earnestly advised not to unite with any directly or indirectly in a way calculated to promote the spirit of war, or which may encourage or strengthen them therein." The war system has long had the powerful influence of law and custom on its side, and the exhibition of its subjects has opened the way for some Friends under the feelings of charity to come to the conclusion that these are in the line of their duty, and, having seen no further, are in the fulfilment of their mission, according to the light received, not having attained to the Christian state. Is the promulgation of such views calculated to place the testimony of Friends on its proper ground? Is it saying in effect to one class of the community, who claim to be acting from a series of duty, be valiant in fight-go on, the cause is good-and to another class, war is all wroug? The Apostle, in his persecuting career, might have claimed that he was acting from duty; for he testified that herein he thought he was doing God service. Was he not under a gross mistake? But why not, instead of pleading excuse for the warrior, leave that to be settled between him and the great Searcher of hearts? The testimony of the blessed Jesus in his sermon on the mount against war was full and complete, adapted to the best interests of all men, and was without reservation. "The sons of God are led by the spirit of God, and it is declared that God is love,' and also that he is light.' Is it possible, then, that, under the influence of this love, and guided by this light, any can embrue their hands in the blood of their fellow-men? If this

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be too inconsistent for belief, shall we conclude cases being empty. Upon the approach of that this true saving light, by which some are warm weather, the eggs hatch, and the little preserved from engaging in war, has not worms may be observed suspended by single They soon detach reached the hearts of others? Nay, this would threads from the cocoons. be assuming that God was partial or imperfect themselves, however, and each individual comin his provision for the preservation of all men. mences to prepare a silken house for itself, enWe believe the principle professed by Friends larging the same as the occupant increases in on the subject of war to be sound and sufficiently size, and incorporating pieces of green leaves broad to embrace the human family. In this and bark therein, so that it may resemble the view of the subject, would it not be well for all surrounding verdure. These cases are exceedwho espouse a testimony against war to be-ingly tough and leathery in texture; and are ware of attempting, also to bear a testimony in securely fastened to twigs until the owners have its favor, lest they pull down with one hand devoured everything green within a circumwhat they are aiming to build up with the scribed limit; it then removes its home to a fresh spot, refastens it to a fresh twig, and once more commences its work of destruction.

other?

D. I.
Dutchess Co., N. Y., 12th of 2d month, 1867.

The following letter, read at "Friends' Social
Lyceum," has been sent to us for publica-
us for publica-
tion :-

An aperture at the top, which may be closed and opened at the little owner's will, is so contrived, that upon the very slightest disturbance, appears as if it was hermetically sealed. Indeed so durable is the whole structure, that birds are unable to dislodge it, and no change of weather affects it in the least; even man, in his efforts to eradicate these pests, finds a difficult task. Whilst the insect is in the caterpillar state, it never wholly leaves its case; but at maturity, male moth selects the night time to sally forth

WEST CHESTER, PA., 2d mo. 21st, 1867. Esteemed Friend,-Since my return home, thy request as to "where a description of the Basket-worm might be procured" has recurred to my mind; and I have therefore taken the liberty of sending thee a rough and hasty The habits of the female sketch, compiled partly from my own observa-search of a mate. tion, and partly from my correspondence with are thus beautifully described by Dr. Leidy: "The female never leaves her silken dwelling, Professors Stauffer and Rathvon. This particular species is mostly confined to the "Cone- nor does she ever throw aside her pupa garbearing" family, although occasionally detected ment; it is her nuptial dress and her shroud. depredating on the Maples, and other genera of Within it she deposits her eggs, enveloped in deciduous trees. It is especially fond of the the down stripped from her body. The eggs Arbor-vitas (Thuja and Biota), Deciduous thus protected and enclosed in the mother's Cypress (Taxodium distichum), and the Larches habitation, remain suspended from the branches (Larix), evidently attracted by their peculiar of the tree, secure from the storms and the cold terebinthinate properties. In this country it of winter, until the following season." is known as the "Basket worm," "Drop-worm," &c.; and a friend who had a fine conifer entirely defoliated, suggests the name of "Littlevillain." In Germany they are known as the "Sack-bearers" (Sackstrager), and Hubner called them" Basket-carriers' (Canephora.) The scientific name of the most common species has been the subject of some controversy; it is, however, a Lepidopterous insect (Butterfly family), and belongs to the Oiketicus, of Harris, which should be spelled Eceticus, according to Guilding. Rathvon describes it under the name of Thyridopteryx ephememeraformis (a convenient name for a student to practice on), believing it to be synonomous with a species described under that name in the Smithsonian Report for 1864, but of which, however, there is some doubt.

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During the winter months their numerous spindle-shaped follicles or sacks may be noticed hanging from the branches of trees, the greater portion of which having been the former residences of the females, consequently contain her remains with a large number of eggs,-the male

The Ichneumon Fly, a curious insect, somewhat like a wasp in general appearance, is the basket-worm's most deadly enemy. The former pierces the body of the worms of the latter and deposits therein ber eggs, which quickly hatch out, and the young ichneumons commence feasting upon their foster-parent. I have thus hastily thrown together a few facts that I thought might possibly prove of interest to thee, as they have oftentimes to the writer. Indeed the more I learn of the wonderful operations of nature in her beautiful provision for every dependant creature, the more interesting does the study become, and well can I understand, that at the end of a long life, one has only just commenced the rudiments of his education.

Sincerely thy friend,

JOSIAH HOOPES.

If we are one with Christ, all things are adapted to promote our joy, enlarge our glory, become ours forever. We are enriched with all spiritual blessings in Christ, and all things are ours.-Tyng.

From the Western Christian Advocate.
PARENT AND CHILD.

your children, and let no period come when a caste will spring up in the household, separatIt is a momentous inquiry how the great ob-ing the old and young from each other by an ligations of the parental relation can best be impassable gulf. discharged. If results indicate the true method, we cannot but be convinced that some of the best of people have been sadly mistaken. If devoted piety, intense anxiety, perpetual watchfulness, and agonizing prayer could have perfected the training of their children, these children would in cases we wot of been paragons of excellence. But these were, perhaps, the very things that chafed and ruined the child. The piety was not childlike. It had in it no sympathy with the youthful heart, no appreciation of youthful desires. It forgot entirely its own childhood and youth. It draped the cross and its unspeakable glories with sackcloth. It made religion a yoke, but not an easy one; a burden, but not a light one. Parental solicitude became loathsome to the child, even when it went in tears to the Supreme Father in heaven, and the child was driven farther from God and good, while the parent was left to keenest disappointment and a shattered faith in Him who heareth prayer. There is too much of beauty in Christ to have it thus made deformity; too much power holy living and believing prayer to have it paralyzed. There is an "altogether loveliness," there are 66 garments of praise," there is a "beauty of the Lord our God," to which the sensitive heart of childhood will readily open, and the absence of which it will bear with difficulty. He who would exert a religious influence over young minds must cultivate a cheerful piety, be he parent, preacher, or instructor, or friend. If we would have an influence over our children, we must preserve our own youthfulness. When we find ourselves annoyed by their activities and noise; when we find their sports, their hopes, their fears, their griefs, all becoming of little consequence to us, let us beware,-all this fore-ing, from one who is not. shadows gray hairs and wrinkles. Look in the glass, they may have already come. The links of that golden chain of sympathies by which alone we can bind youth to our persons and to duty are weakening, it may be breaking, perhaps already sundered. On Christmas eve last we heard a friend lamenting that of late years so few good toys were made for children. We put him down with the grandame who despairingly lamented the smallness of the eyes of modern needles.

There is an excess, however, even in this direction. Perhaps we should say mistake rather than excess. It builds a gymnasium in the garret, fills it with the costliest apparatus, and then wonders the child prefers the street to its skylit prison, society to isolation, and mutters on about the ingratitude of children. Let common-sense say who is at fault here, child or parent. Where this is not the precise form of the mistake, it perhaps makes provision for nothing but amusement. If wealthy, it has its billiard-room and ten-pin alley at home; or, in any event, it has its dances, and its wines, and its games of doubtful propriety. It conceives that these provided in the sanctuary of home may prevent the ruin that so often accompanies them abroad. They compromise with either the world, the flesh, or the devil, or all three, in delusive hope of gaining by it. One half of the money expended if used in interesting chil dren in some praiseworthy association or enterprise of their own, or in providing them with good books, or in cultivating head rather than heels, would produce abundantly beneficial results.

This youthfulness cannot be put on, it must gush like a living fountain from the heart. Leave your business at the office, store- or shop, and as your enter your home let sunshine gleam all through it. Romp with the little ones awhile. Show them how much of youth there is in you. You can so postpone considerably old age, and make life happier. As life matures, maintain your interest in the advancing pleasures of

Well do we know that all parents are not so educated as to be in advance of the children sufficiently to do these duties as they would. They can but approximate to what is desirable. Very few indeed there are who might not, in some way, maintain fireside interest were they but in earnest to do it. But the wrinkled brow must be put off and the heart bent to the work.

So strong is the instinct of a child on this matter that you will find it, before you know it, on the knee of a stranger who is in sympathy with childhood, and shying off, and even flee

We dare not enter in detail upon this subject, beset with practical difficulties as it is. In our last and present articles we purposed only to indicate the true spirit of a Christian parent. He needs something more than unquenchable love and devout piety. These must be rightly directed, or they may ruin instead of save. We have shown how piety may do this, and your own memories will supply lamentable cases where the love of the parent, unbalanced by wisdom, has had a like effect.

The world in which the child is trained should be analogous to the world in which he is to live. Sometimes we see a boy housed from all knowledge of the world and its temptation, brought up with girlish delicacy and purity, and for a while cheering his parents by his propriety. The time comes when he must go out and brave the temptations of real life. Then his virtue uncoils like the main-spring of a

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