26th

And yet I leave these things to the Judge of all the Earth.
That evening I crossed Delaware to my son in law's; and the next day came
home, finding my family in health; which with many other fa-
vours I have witnessed in my absence from them, I feel there is great
Cause of humble thankfulness to the God and Father of all our
mercies. --- Though, with respect to my outward home, I
feel myself but as a Sojourner or Pilgrim, Because of a
Prospect having been weightily opened to me, relating to a religi-
ous visit toward the Southern Parts of this Continent before Long,
if my health admits, and the way should be prepared
with Clearness.

28th

At our meeting

on first day, tho' I with my friends rejoice
to see each other, (I believe never more so,) as I have been ab-
sent three months and more; yet we sat in silence, a degree of
mutual sympathy being felt.

31st

I have visited several friends; have had serious thoughts
concerning reformation; and have believed those who go fore-
most in the work to real Profit, must pass thro' great exercises
for self must become of no reputation, before we can bear the
cross, & despise the shame for Jesus Christ's sake; And as it was
with our worthy fore-fathers, Great trading, and many worldly
concerns, then "will be a great Burden": Fine houses and rich furni-
ture an Eyesore," with Sumptuous liveing, rich Tables, many dishes,
great attendance, and a lordly way of getting thro' the World &c, &c.