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Beyond Penn's Treaty

Journal of Joshua Evans

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1795. 8th month.
the Bay that in a Vessel which was to sail that afternoon for
New-Brunswick

; we thought it best to take leave of them, and go
on board. We were on the water all night, which was to me very
trying, as the motion of the vessel caused me to be very sick. In about 22
hours we landed: it is called about forty Miles from Digby to this
place.

8th.

One who was called a Bishop of the Church of England, was
with us on board of this Vessel. The man was respectful, and desired to
see my Certificate; on it's being shewn to him, he commended it, and the
Order settled among friends; saying, It well agreed with his Sentiments.
After this his kindness towards me increased; for he came frequently
to enquire how I was; saying, "Friend Evans, are you any better: And
when we parted, he gave me his blessing, as also divers others did, in their
way

9th.

At New Brunswick

we had two large and fa
voured Meetings, to the tendering of many hearts, and bringing as I thought honour
to the Cause of Truth; many expressed their Satisfaction, and I admi
red their solid sitting, as there was long silence, and a number of them
never before at any of our meetings. It was the Lord's mercy; Blessed be
his great Name; I am but as a worm, and no man. ----

Many of the People hereaway, have had an education amongst
Friends, and are friendly; But appear to be as Sheep without a Shepherd
I felt Love flowing towards them; and I thought great openness appear'd in
this town towards the Doctrine of Truth: a number expressing their tenderness