ligion. One evening we had a very powerful meeting, which disturbed some, who manifested considerable opposition, because a number prayed for mercy at one time. But the Lord was pleased to deliver them, and they were afterwards baptized by Elders Hicks and Howe. From the good fruits of the meeting, we have reason to believe the work was of God. I think many more would have been converted at this time, had they not grieved his Holy Spirit, and some that opposed the work have since confessed that they were sorry. Not long after the revival at this place, I was moved to go some distance down the river, near Westport Point, and held meetings at a school-house, where number were converted, and among them several persons of colour. I was received and treated kindly by the people of this place. I was one day at the Friends' meeting in Westport, and was moved to speak, and could say of a truth, they that are joined to the Lord, are of one spirit.

Some time this year, I went to house-keeping near Fall-River, and laboured considerable at my trade, and was much tried in my business. Many times after getting a little furniture made, it would be taken and sold for less than the worth of it, to pay debts that I never contracted, and by which, not the least benefitted; and often when I had made calculations to pay one that I owed, the means would be taken from me, and those I had promised, would be disappointed. And those that oppressed me in my tried circumstances, have met with similar misfortunes, and have sinee

confessed to me, that they were wrong in treating me as they did. But amid all my sorrows, disappointments, losses-and crosses, I have felt that I had a God to go to, that has supported me out of his inexhaustible fullness, and his. good Spirit has caused my mind to soar above all the waves of trouble in this transitory world, and with faith to view that glorious land of rest beyond this vale of tears.

In January, 1822, I felt it my duty to visit my brethren in different towns; on my journey I stopped in Pawtucket, and visited the Free-Will Baptist brethren. I put up with Elders Greene and Potter, and had a very agreeable visit with these servants of Jesus, and great freedom in speaking to the people at their meeting-houses; here I found a company of spiritual brethren much engaged in serving God. After staying a short time in this place, I started for Boston; I stopped at Wrentham, and held a meeting at the house of Major Man. I found in Boston one of my favourite friends, Lemuel Palmer, who with his wife were sharers in the glorious revival at Taunton. The next day I went to see Elder Clough, at the house of brother. Michael, and had a very agreeable visit with these friends. The brethren were much engaged in religion. Elder C. invited me to preach at his meeting-house, where I had great freedom in speaking. I held a meeting at the house of brother Tidd, and many attended. I staid in Boston about ten days, had many good meetings, and found some desirous of obtaining religion. Returning from

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Boston, I stopped at brother Gifford's, in Wrentham, and had a very good meeting; many of the Congregational brethren were present, and expressed, after meeting, the great satisfaction they had taken in hearing. The next day I went to see Major Man, who carried me to Deacon Bellows' in Cumberland, where I was kindly received; I held a meeting at his house. The next day I held a meeting at the Cumberland Hill meeting-house. Passed on to Swanzey, and put up at Elder Taylor's. The next, day returned home, and held a meeting with my brethren; one young man seemed desirous to have religion. He invited me to have a meeting at his father's house. He was the son of Deacon Boomer, and a very steady young man. We met at the Deacon's and had a very spiritual time; the young man seemed in great anxiety to be converted; his distress was so great, that he called on his friends in the night to pray for him. In a short time he became a happy convert, and has continued to the present time, much engaged in the service of the Lord. In 1823, I attended meetings mostly in Troy and Freetown, a few persons were con verted in Freetown, but there was no special revival. I visited my brethren at Mattiposset, and at Pine Island, and had a number of good meetings. In the fall I was called to part with my beloved sister, Sarah Sherman. I think I had some forewarning of her death. I dreamed a young man came to see me and said that he had important business with me. I thought, I walked out with him, and he shewed me.. DEATH inscribed on the bark of a tree; he

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asked me if I understood its signification; I told him yes; he said you do not realize it. He then wrote it again with chalk, and asked me again if I understood it. I told him I did. He said again, you do not realize it. I then awoke. I went to sleep and dreamed that I saw a vessel coming down the river, and her sails were all made of black crape, and a long strip of black crape on the top of the mast. I ́had received a letter from my sister but a few days before, stating that she was well; but she "thought ber days were few on earth. In a short time after I had the dream, a young man came into my shop with a solemn countenance, 'which ́reminded me of my dream. Before he spoke I told him he had important news to tell me. He said, "Yes, it is death. Your sister Sarah, who lived in Wrentham, is dead; and she is to be buried to-morrow, and I have come 'to let you know that her funeral is to be attendep at your brother's house to-morrow, at one o'clock. When I came to see her in her coffin, she never looked so happy in all her life. she went out of the world, a heavenly smile 'came on her countenance, and continued until *her remains were 'consigned to her grave. She was much beloved by a large acquaintance of religious friends, and she often warned others to seek the Lord. She was gifted in prayer and speaking, and often used to say her days were few on earth, and she must be about her Master's calling. When called to leave the world, she told her mother her work was all done, and she was ready to go.

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In 1824 I attended meetings a part of the

time in Troy, and had a number of meetings at the Baptist meeting-house at Somerset. A young man by the name of Slade preached statedly in this place. I was kindly received by brother Slade. I think him to be a very useful preacher in that place in keeping the church together. Some time in the fall of this year I went to visit the brethren in Wrentham, and was invited by Major Man to hold a meeting at his house. They told me it was a low time in religion among them at this time, and there would be but few that would attend the meeting. I told the Major that I would go out and compel them to come in, that his house would be filled. The afternoon before the meeting, I went from house to house. When I entered a house, I would tell the people I had come to invite them to attend meetfng. Some asked me who was going to preach. [ told them to come and see, and not make light of the invitation-that God in ancient times sent his servants out to invite them to come in, and they made light of it and the door was shut against such. When evening came, the house was crowded with people, and a number were awakened that evening. I had great liberty in speaking, and before I left the place a number manifested their desire to have religion, and a good work commenced. At this time, brother George Cilton came to the place, and his labours were much blessed, and he baptized a number. Soon after I left Wrentham, and felt it was my duty to go and labour in the place for the good of souls. But I refused, and got my mind engaged in some worldly