and that a reformation is begun; Therefore let not the little
ones be discouraged; For though the first who step forth to change
evil customs may meet with exercise and sore conflicts, yet
as they stand simple, & keep humbly resigned to the Lord's disposal,
their reward will be sure.

14th.

Leaving Danby

I came
to Easton; and on the 16th, crossed the North River to the Week
day meeting at Saratoga; which was a trying season.

The day following I went back to their monthly mo.ly meeting
at Easton

; at the close whereof the Shutters were opened at my re-
quest, and I was exercised in close labour with Friends of both sexes
on the subject of a reformation, having to touch on the particular
things which, as above, were mentioned at Danby: Also on the harm
arising extensive Trade, (with that of declining to use our own coun-
try produce:) advising that children be brought up to industry: &c.

18th.

Travelling to White-Creek

, the following day, I had a large and
solid meeting there; after which an aged man came to me, and
said, he had thought much of being a Quaker, yet had been afraid
to join them, but this day the Truth had been declared to his com-
fort: and at parting he expressed his wish that the Lord might prosper the
work in my hand.

20th.

The following first day I was at Pitts-town

Meeting;
the first which was held in their new Meeting house, being a large
gathering; I believe the Truth was in Dominion among us; and it see-
med marvellous to see such a mixed multitude sit so still & solid.