thy Holy Spirit be upon me, that good may be done by thy word and power; and if thou hast not called me, chain my tongue in silence.The verse that struck my attention, was the 14th of the 22d chapter of Revelation; Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. As I read these words, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon me, and the words appeared the most simple in the bible to speak from. It appeared that the Lord had wonderfully favoured me in granting the word of his grace and Spirit. That day I spake to the people with great liberty, and the word of the Lord was made powerful that day to sinners. After I had done speaking, I requested those that felt the need of religion, to come forward if they desired the prayers of Christians. Many came forward, and among the number were Mr. Harvey and his wife, the man that invited me to hold the meeting. He afterwards became a deacon of a church, and a very useful brother in the cause of Christ. A number in that region were converted that season. Elder Taylor was sent for to baptize in that place, and baptized among others, brother Harvey and his wife. I continued my meetings in that place, some time, and large numbers assembled as long as I continued to meet with them.

CHAPTER IV.

Visit Plymouth-Kind treatment of the inhabitants, tho' strangers to me-Preach in Middleborough, and some converted-Leave Taunton and reside at Middleborough a short time-Visit Freetown, and some revival takes place Called to go to a place in Dartmouth, named Ponigancet, where a revival takes place-Remove to Asonet, and commence business in company, at my trade.

Some time about the first of February, this year, the word of the Lord was to me to go to Plymouth, the place where our forefathers landed in the first settlement of this part of North America. I did not know at this time as there was one person in the place that I had ever seen, never having been in the place. I concluded to collect a little money to defray my expenses when I arrived there; but it so happened I was disappointed in getting any the day I was to proceed on my journey. It occurred to me, that when our Saviour was here on earth, he sent his preachers forth into the world, without purse or scrip for their journey. That he told his servants not to provide gold, silver nor brass in their purses, for the workman was worthy of his meat; and into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there abide, till ye go hence; and when ye come to a house, salute it, and if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. And whosoever shall not receive you nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your

feet. It then appeared to me I must go in the same way. I then commenced my journey without one cent in my pocket. I started on Saturday afternoon, and travelled on foot 15 miles, and arrived among my friends at Middleborough,about nine in the evening. The next day, met my brethren in the church where I had joined the year before, and had a good meeting with them. I then had 20 miles to travel through the snow, to reach-Plymouth. The wind blowing heavy from the south in the forenoon, and there being a deep snow on the ground, it began to melt, which caused very disagreeable travelling. A short time before I got to Plymouth woods, it began to rain powerfully; it was not long long before my clothes were wet through, and a woods to travel over four miles in length, and not a house on the way. The snow had so melted that every step I took I went in over my boots; and being much fatigued, I began to fail in walking, and a dark and rainy night was coming on. I kneeled down in the snow and prayed to the Lord to give me strength to get through these woods. Through his goodness I was enabled to arrive in sight of the town about the going down of the sun.

The reader can judge what must have been my feelings at this time, not having one cent of money, wet and cold, and not knowing where to go, the inhabitants of the place being all strangers to me. As I entered the town, I looked to God for help The first house I entered I inquired if any lived there possessed of the religion of Jesus. An aged sister who was

present, told me she had made a profession of religion some years before, and belonged to a church of the same denomination of myself, previous to her removal to this place. She got me some dry clothing and refreshment. Mr. Thomas, her husband, came in soon, when I told him the cause of my coming. They were very friendly, and made me welcome, at the time I needed friends. For the kind treatment which I received from this dear family, I hope God will reward them in eternity. I thought I could say like Abraham's servant: I being in the way, the Lord led me to the house of my master's brethren at this time. The next day I was informed that brother David Bradford, a young man of my acquaintance, was in the place. I went to see him at his father's house, and told him my object in coming.

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informed his parents I was one of his brethren from Taunton, and had come to hold meetings if doors were opened. These friends granted me the privilege of having one at their house and made the appointment. The people met about candle-light, and a large number gatheréd. I had great freedom in speaking. Before I closed the meeting, I told the people I had calculated to tarry one week in the place, if doors were opened for meetings. A number said their houses were free, and held a number with Christians of different denominations.One Sunday evening, just before the meeting commenced, I went to the house, and there was such a crowd of people about and in the house, I found it difficult getting in. I had a desire that evening that God would make his

power known among the people. I spake that evening from that important subject contained in the 25th chapter of Matthew, beginning at the 31st verse. The meeting was very silent and solemn; many were led to see their lost condition, and requested the prayers of the people of God; and some before I left the place professed to have found peace in the Lord, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

The night before I left Plymouth, I dreamed that I was on my way home, and saw by the side of the way a grove of pine trees; and that a wind came among them and bowed them to the earth. I started the next morning and got to Middleborough village a short time before sunset. As I entered the village the Spirit of the Lord seemed to say you must stop here and have a meeting. I saw a man before me in the street, whom I asked if he knew a house that the people would open to hold a meeting. He said there was a place in the village where the people met sometimes for religious meetings.This man asked me to his house; he then told me he would see Maj. Peirce that had the care of the hall where they held meetings. The Maj. came to see me, and asked me if I had any recommendations. I told him I had; he read them and told me that there was not many in the place of my denomination. I told him that made no difference to me; if doors were opened I was willing to preach any where the Lord called me. He granted me the privilege of having a meeting that evening at the hall, and a large number came together. I spake from John iii. 19: And this is the condemnation, that