He departed this life the 22d of the Eleventh month, 1793, aged upwards of 42 years; and has left an example which speaks loudly to us his survivors; Follow me, as I have followed Christ.'

Signed, by order, and on behalf of our HalfYear's meeting for the nation of Ireland, held in Dublin, the 1st of Fifth month, 1794, by

JAMES FISHER,

Clerk to the men's meeting.

ANNA SHANNON,

Clerk to the women's meeting.

CONTENTS.

CHAP. I.

His birth and parentage. The early impressions

of Truth on his mind. On children in general.

Adam's situation. A series of visitations of divine

love. His frequent transgression. Trials about

water-baptism, predestination, &c. PAGE 1 to 27

CHAP. II.

His exercises continued, and particularly about

using the plain Scripture language. Of Israel's

wilderness travel, and the forerunner. Reference

to the seasons and to the book of Job. On hu-

mility: his entrance into the work of the ministry,

and considerations thereon.
28-46

CHAP. III.

His exercises continued. Passes through some dis-

couragements. A word of encouragement to the

exercised traveller. A view of God's goodness,

and anciently with Noah, Abraham, &c. Trials

about the war, paper currency, and taxes. An

address to Zion. His sickness, and other trials.

Waits in silence, &c.
47-69

CHAP. IV.

On Taxes for War. Visit to some Families in

Dartmouth, and to Moses Farnum, in his last

sickness.
His Marriage. Visit on Rhode

Island. Concerning spirituous liquors. On

procuring this world's Goods. Thanksgiving,

Family visit in his own Monthly

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Meeting.

70-86

CHAP. V.

His removal to Gloucester. His sister Sarah's

death. On silent waiting in families. Visit to

the Quarterly and Monthly meetings.

plainness and simplicity of living.

On strict

Visits fa

milies at Richmond. The true light, sun, moon,

and stars, alluded to. On the six and seven days.

On the seven seals.
87-117

CHAP. VI.

The folly of self-importance. The author's concern,

́that himself and others may experience an entire

reduction of self, and perfect resignation to the

divine will. His visit to Friends of Oblong and

Nine-Partners, in the State of New-York.

CHAP. VII.

118-130

Prospect of visiting Friends of Pennsylvania and

New Jersey. Exercises and sickness preceding

his journey, and occurrences therein. 131-190

CHAP. VIII.

Trials and exercises he passed through. Exhorta-

tions. A prospect of visiting the Southern States.

Preparatory exercises; proceeds in the visit.

CHAP. IX.

191-281

An account of his wife's last sickness and death;

some of her dying sayings, and his peculiar ex-

ercises and trials at that time, and especially on

that occasion.

282-287

CHAP. X.

Extracts from his diary, and an account of his visit

into Connecticut.

CHAP. XI.

288-316

Account of his voyage to Europe. His arrival at

Dunkirk. His travels in England and Ireland.

His last illness and decease.

317-988