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