Cruelty hardens the hearts of unrighteous Slave-holders;
But how they will answer for the Sins attending this odious
Business, when brought to the bar of a righteous Judge, is a Subject
that occasions awfulness to serious Christian minds.

11th.

We were now at a pretty large Meeting at Somerton

, nearly
one third, were black people, & they, as well as others sat solid: this
was a satisfactory season, and many appeared tendered; close doc-
trine was delivered on behalf of Truth's cause, & seemed to be well re-
ceived.

The

The 12th. attended a select Meeting of the Quarter
held at Western-Branch

, in much poverty. I believed there was
a want of more living zeal amongst it's Members.

13th.

Then had a large Meeting composed of people of different
Colours, which was held in Suffolk Courthouse

, many more came
than the house did hold. It was a solid & favour'd Season; satisfactory
in general I believed; But one family of friends dwelt here at this time.
From hence we returned to the Widow Ann Scotts', near the Western
Branch. Who being able & open-hearted, is about building a new
Meeting-house at her own expence. My affectionate desire for her
is that she may be preserved, so as to retain a blameless character in
the important Station she stands.

The 14th.

was their Quar.ly Meeting for business here: dull and exer-
cising