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nineteenth year, in thy service, and proclaim salvation to a world lying in wickedness; that when my course shall be concluded, it may be finished with joy.

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During six days following, I met congregations in Groveland and Livonia, two in West Bloomfield, and one at Flint Creek in the town of Seneca. In the latter, the power of the Spirit was felt to the joy of many. Tuesday, Nov. 11, I rode twenty miles to Benton, and spoke from Ps. 85:10: "Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other." Wednesday, I preached in the Methodist chapel in Benton, at 10 o'clock, and in the evening, at Seneca; where enjoying but little liberty, my spirit was much depressed, and my mournful prayer was, "Lord, lift upon thy servant the light of thy countenance.' The day following, my mind was liberated, while speaking at the Methodist chapel in Hopewell, and many of the assembly seemed favourably affected. My next appointment was at the court-house in Canandaigua; but on my arrival, the key could not be found, so the people dispersed. Saturday, one o'clock, P. M., I met an assembly in the west part of the town; the Lord favoured us with his presence, and touched the hearts of some, one of whom had no rest till converted to God. Here I saw my Baptist friend, that nearly three years before, took me from Canandaigua to his house, when my soul was in affliction, and advised me to return home. Now he told me he had changed his mind; and advising me to continue my labours, bid me 'God speed.' In the evening I preached at East Bloomfield; the next day twice in West Bloomfield, and on the day following went to the south part of No. Nine, in Canandaigua. Here I tarried two days, and preached five times. Kind Heaven favoured us with some refreshing, and some mourned for their sins, viewing all to be lost unless they should find Christ.

Thursday I held two meetings in Bristol; at one of these a sense of the awful things of eternity seemed. to pervade the assembly. After this I preached in Mendon; and the day following rode twenty-four miles in a very unpleasant storm, and spoke to an as

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sembly in Lime. Sunday Nov. 23, I preached twice in Groveland and Geneseo, and the Lord blessed the willing and obedient with the light of his counThe week following I held two meetings in York, one in Middlebury, and one in the east part of Attica. The two last were especially blessed of the Lord. A considerable number were powerfully awakened, who from that day were persuaded to go mourning till they obtained forgiveness of their sins, and were brought to rejoice in the ranks of Zion. The children of God, seeing a cloud overshadow the church, were filled with ecstacy, and the refreshing dews of salvation gladdened the heart of his people in a thirsty land. O, what an hour of joy it is, when the Lord hears the groanings of his children, and comes down to deliver.

Sunday, Nov. 30, I preached in Attica and Alexander, and the next day proceeded to an appointment in Batavia. Here calling on brother Seymour I met with an affectionate reception; and found that my sleigh, which had been left there through the summer, was taken away the evening previous. A part of it was put on a hay stack about a quarter of a mile distant, and the other part was hung on a broken tree. As only one or two little things were injured, I would have thanked these nightly adventurers, could I have known them, for restraining their spirit to this little injury. But probably I shall know who they are, when God shall bring every secret thing" into judgment. In the meantime I understood that many slanderous reports were in circulation, and some were using much effort to injure me, and had reported that I would not attend my appointment. These things, however, moved me not, for I had to reflect, that as yet, not quite "all manner of evil" had been spoken of me. A goodly number attended my appointment, and the Lord favoured us with an impressive season. I believe he gave me words to speak, and thus it was easy preaching.

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Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1823, I preached in Bethany, and the day following heard Elder Jenkins in Middlebury. At the close of his sermon, I gave an ex

hortation, and the next day preached in the same town. At this meeting several weighty testimonies were given by converts, who had but lately been brought into the fold of Christ. More than twenty covenanted to seek the Lord from this time, and gave me their hand as a sign of their covenant. Friday evening, I attended worship in the west part of the town, and enjoyed a refreshing time, one not soon to be forgotten. Sunday, Dec. 7, I spent on the town line of Batavia. In the forenoon we had an interesting season; but in the afternoon it seemed as if the Holy Ghost descended and filled the house. Many wept, and many rejoiced. Bless the Lord for this visitation. In the remaining part of this week I held meetings in Stafford, Elba, Clarkson, Parma, and Ogden, and felt that I was not alone. In some of these places the state of engagedness was low. Sabbath evening, Dec. 14, I tarried with Elder Hinckley, my faithful friend; and the next morning, as I designed to go to New-England before I should return, I had a solemn weeping time on parting with the family, several of whom left each a piece of money in my hand.

I went on my way to Le Roy, and tarried the night with my brother; then proceeded to Groveland and Geneseo. I spent six days in these towns and held several meetings. The Lord was in our midst, and filled his children with his Spirit. I felt to say with the Psalmist, One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life." At this time, nearly a suit of new clothes was given me by several females, who had been converted in the late revival. I felt to thank the Lord, and pray that they may provide for themselves garments that wax not old." Sunday, Dec. 21, I preached my last discourse in these parts for the present, and to me it was a solemn time; for the saints in these towns were particularly. dear to my heart; yet the joyful hope of reaching a land where there will be no more parting was a source of great consolation. Monday, I left at the dawn of day, travelled thirty-two miles to. Farmington, and

staid the night with a deist. We had much disputation, and I could but groan in spirit while hearing his light and trifling remarks on that religion which alone can prepare us for the joys of heaven. O that God may have mercy on his soul. Tuesday, I preached a farewell sermon in Manchester, and enjoyed a good time. A collection was taken and given me at this meeting, to assist in bearing my expenses to NewEngland. Wednesday, though very blustering and tedious, I rode forty miles to Benton, where I tarried over Christmas and enjoyed a sweet refreshing in the worship of God. Friday, I returned to Junius; and found a step-mother in the empty place of the departed.

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CHAPTER XII.

My second visit to New-England.

In Junius I tarried two days, and attended the monthly meeting of the church to which I was attached. I also met two assemblies, to whom the Lord helped me to speak the word of life.

Sabbath, P. M. The time had now come, that called me to attend a line of appointments leading to New-Hampshire, which had been given out more than two years. Soon I expected to be in a land of strangers, where often the secret places would be preferred to the cold-hearted society of those who neither know nor feel a stranger's sorrow. My heart was full, and though I seldom attempted to sing, I gave vent to my feelings by trying to sing the following lines of Colby.

"O, if poor sinners did but know
What I for them do undergo,

They would not treat me with contempt,
Nor slight me when I say repent," &c. &c.

I retired alone, and entreated the Lord to reconcile me to my lot, and bless my labours in this journey. I then returned to bid my father farewell.

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As he took me by the hand, he said, My son, it is harder parting than it ever was before. We bid each other adieu. I went to Galen, and attended an appointment in the evening; the next morning, I proceeded on my journey, and on Wednesday arrived at Brookfield in Madison county. In this town I tarried several days, preached eleven times, and saw several awakened to feel their need of an interest in Christ. After this I gave six discourses in Plainfield; one in Burlington, and one at the Free Communion Baptist meeting-house in Winfield. Some of these were attended with much solemnity, particularly the last. Jan. 16, 1824, I left those parts, went to Western, and met with brother Jacob W. Darling, a young preacher from Rhode-Island. I attended a general meeting with him on the 17th and 18th of the month. This interview was graced by the presence of the great Head of the church-joy beamed on the countenance of Zion, and her children made mention of the name of the Lord. On Monday, we had a conference; backsliders confessed their wanderings, and returned weeping. In the evening I attended a meeting at the east part of the town.

On Tuesday I preached in Floyd, and enjoyed a sweet visitation of the Holy Spirit. Some were pricked in their heart' and wept bitterly: at the close of the meeting a young man came trembling, and giving me his hand, entreated me to pray the Lord to have mercy on him. After going to Western and preaching twice, I went to Rome and spoke to an attentive audience in the court-house: favourable impressions seemed to be made on the minds of some. I tarried and held two meetings; then went to Floyd and spent the Sabbath as usual. Monday, I had an appointment at a school-house in Floyd; but certain opposers appointed a spelling school at the same. place, and said they would prevent our meeting in the house, if they had to keep us out with clubs; so we repaired to the Baptist meeting-house. proved rather an advantage to us, for not half the assembly could have entered the school-house. I spoke from Heb. 12:25: "See that ye refuse not him that

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