Had a poor drunkard asked their charity, doubtless they would have given him as much as a crust of bread, and a lodging by their fireside; but as I was a poor preacher, of a dissenting order, to me they would grant no favours. Some attempted to justify their conduct by this scripture, Receive them not ""* house.' your

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After requesting entertainment at a certain house, being asked of my business, I answered, "I believe the Lord has called me to labour in his vineyard; and in obedience to this requirement, I am endeavouring to preach the gospel." Then they said, that no one should preach without a collegiate education; and that such characters as I was, they considered the false prophets, that should come in the latter days; and on such they should bestow no favours. It was now about 9 o'clock in the evening; and having found no shelter, the possibility of perishing in the street by cold, was suggested. Without asking leave, I kneeled down, and entreated the Lord that my way might be opened; or if I must perish, that I might be reconciled, and submit to my fate, without a murmuring word, or a repining thought. On bidding them farewell, the woman of the house said, "Stop a minute, I wish to talk with you. What made you first entertain an idea that the Lord had called you to preach?" I answered, "The impression of his Spirit on my mind, and its agreement with the scriptures." After asking several more questions, she said; "You may stay the night, provided you will be civil, conform to our rules, retire in season, be locked in the room, and at 11 o'clock, have a young man come to your apartment and lodge with you." I observed, that we "I wished to leave early in the morning, and inquired at what time they would let us out. She replied, "At our own time." Not choosing to comply with such requisitions, we left them.

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house," [not houses] is the church; for it is contrary to the gospel to shut our doors against the poor, or strangers, even if they are wicked. "Do good unto all, especially unto those, who are of the household of faith." Gal. 6:10. "That thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God." 1 Tim. 3:15.

We next called on a man who was a deacon. He asked his wife if we could tarry, but she refused her consent. Being busy, he had no leisure to make further inquiries; but giving us a piece of money, said, "You can provide lodgings with that." I thanked both him, and my heavenly Father, and obtained lodgings at the next house. We retired to rest without any refreshment; and in the morning, our hostess, who was a widow, kindly gave us breakfast. And with a heart glowing with gratitude to Him who hears the young ravens when they cry, I went on to Sullivan, and there preached Jesus. The following day, we proceeded to Bradford, and tarried with a FreeWill Baptist deacon, who treated us courteously. We spent the next night in Wilmot, with a brother who received us affectionately; and my heart was comforted beneath his roof.

Feb. 10, was the Sabbath; and finding a congregation in Andover, assembled to hear Eld. Jesse Thompson, we went in, strangers to all present, and took a seat. At the close of his sermon, I gave an exhortation. This meeting was very solemn and refreshing. In the afternoon, Elder Thompson invited me address the people. In compliance with the invitation, I opened my mouth, and the Lord gave utterance: he made his word as sharp arrows in the hearts of his enemies, and almost every face was bedewed with tears. Near the close of the exercises, about one hundred, on being requested, arose to manifest their desires to find Jesus. In the evening, I attended a conference meeting; and the next day preached in a ball-room. Several, humbling themselves, bowed with christians in time of devotion.

About this time, Moses Manrow left me. He now took his own course; soon became irreligious; and at length a base impostor. May God save me, and all who read this, from pride, the snare of the fowler," which effected the downfall of this youth, who but for this, might have been a burning light.

During the four days following, I held two meetings in Wilmot; two in Sutton, in which several kneeled for prayers; one in Springfield; and on the

16th of the month, went to Enfield, and tarried the night with Elder E. Chase, editor of the Religious Informer.

Sunday, Feb. 17, Elder J. Thompson preached at Enfield, in a ball-room: after sermon, I gave an exhortation; and in the evening, enjoyed a solemn season at Canaan, while entreating sinners to be reconciled to God. Next morning, I left without breakfast, having twelve or fourteen miles to walk before 10 o'clock. After going nine miles through the deep and drifted snow, my strength was nearly exhausted; but embracing an opportunity to ride the rest of the way, I reached my appointment. The Lord gave me freedom in speaking from Romans 9:13, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated:" and my soul was filled with joy inexpressible. Many wept, and I believe good was done in the name of the holy child Jesus. In the evening, we enjoyed a solemn season in the south part of Wilmot. The four days following, I spent in Andover, and attended six meetings, in which were appearances of good; but not so much prospect of a revival as had been expected. Feb. 23, I held another meeting in Wilmot; the day following in Springfield, and my soul was filled with the joys of the heavenly world.

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I was now about to return to New-York. people here had received me in the name of the Lord, and shown me great kindness. I came to them pennyless; but through their liberality, had now $10. My prayer was, that Heaven would reward them; for I believed, agreeably to the words of Christ, Matt. 10:42, "Whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, shall not lose his reward."

Monday, Feb. 25, I commenced my journey; having a chain of appointments four hundred and fifty miles in length, and some of nine months standing. The day before, considerable snow had fallen, and the wind blew, so that in some places, the road was filled to the tops of the fences; yet I was enabled to walk twenty-two miles, and attend three appointments. The following day, after travelling fifteen miles to

Washington, I found that I could not get to my appointment in season, and hired a man to carry me four miles: still it was eight miles further, and the road not broken. Proceeding slowly, I arrived at the meeting about seven in the evening. The house was filled with people, and I commenced speaking; but was soon interrupted by some, that came to make disturbance. I entreated them to behave with decency, but they were the more outrageous, and swore violently. Some present, threatened them with prosecution if they did not desist; upon which, one laid aside his coat to fight. After expostulating with them a considerable time, and being convinced that all attempts to persuade them to order would be useless, I left the assembly, and it soon dispersed. This meeting was in Stoddard, N. H.; and the only one of my appointment that was ever broken up by the ungodly; probably this would not have been, had not the dis turbers been drunken.

I went to a tavern, and some of the assembly followed, wishing me to preach there; but the gang pursued us, and soon all was confusion. Some who appeared friendly observed, that as I was a stranger and had suffered abuse, they would make a contribution, as a kind of compensation. To this, I objected. A few cents were offered me, which I chose not to accept; being resolved, if the people would not hear my Master's word, to receive none of their substance. O the grief of my heart, while witnessing the rebellion of this people! My soul mourned, and mine eyes ran down with tears. I left the place, and walking five miles further, stopped for the night; but in the morning, finding that, amid the troubles of the preceding evening, a bundle of my clothes had been left at the tavern, I hired a horse, and after returning for them, proceeded again on foot.

The road being muddy, and the remaining snow melting, I was much fatigued. All things appeared gloomy; and for miles I strewed my path with tears. Then, sitting down by the way side to rest my weary limbs, I thought of my native land;-of the great and important work in which I was engaged; the powers

of unbelief; and the hardness of men's hearts. 0, how insufficient to preach the gospel, did I feel! But, while reflecting, that the Lord's strength is made perfect in weakness, in those whom he sends; that he knows all the sorrows of his children; that he hath said, "Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world," a voice whispered, My grace is sufficient for thee.' My heart was comforted, and I proceeded. Finding an assembly at a meeting-house in Keene, I took a seat in the gallery; and feeling an impression of duty, after the service I arose and began to speak. Two ministers who were present, looked towards me with an air of coldness, then made signs to each other, and put on their hats: the doors. began to fly open; and all were moving, when a man, laying his hand heavily on my shoulder, said; "Stop! what are you making disturbance here for?" and immediately hurried me out of the house. As I passed the people on the green, I shook off the dust from my feet, for a testimony against them," and then went to Chesterfield.

Feb. 28, I preached in Chesterfield, near the manufactory, and enjoyed the presence of my Master. The assembly heard attentively, and afterward gave me some over a dollar. In the west part of the town, after rising a hill near Connecticut river, I saw in the vale before me, a large assembly in front of a house; and recollected kneeling and praying near that place, four weeks previous, and making an appointment for a boy of sixteen to preach at this hour. Some, as they were passing by, heard it, and circulated the notice quite largely. As I approached the crowd, an aged, grave, and neatly dressed gentleman, met me; and inquired if I was the young man who appointed that meeting; being answered in the affirmative, he invited me to follow him. The people giv ing place, we came to the door of the house, which was already full. He handed me his bible, and placed a chair upon the door step. chair, I spoke from the scripture, but few are chosen." Matt. 22:14. show who are called, even all that

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