Journal of the Life and Religious Labours of Elias HicksHicks, Elias
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Journal of the Life and Religious Labours of Elias Hicks
Hicks, Elias
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830 -- Diaries; Hicksites; Quakers -- United States -- Diaries
On seventh day we rested, and wrote to our families.
On first day, the 21st of 9th month, we attended Horsham meeting,
which was very large. Strength was afforded me to communicate to the
people, and open many gospel truths, to the relief of my own mind,
and, I trust, to the general satisfaction, comfort and instruction of
the assembly, which was composed of various denominations of professed
Christians, besides Friends.
Second and third days. We attended meetings at Upper Dublin and North
Wales. In both of these meetings the heavenly Father’s power and
presence were felt to preside, in an eminent degree, breaking down and
reducing by its blessed influence all opposing and contrary spirits,
and covering the assemblies with a precious solemnity, especially the
latter, in which, truth reigned triumphantly over all.
On fourth day we had an appointed meeting in a village called
Norristown. It was held in their court-house, there being only a few
scattered members of our society living in the place. The meeting was
pretty large, principally of people of other professions; among whom
was the chief judge, and several lawyers and priests. All were quiet,
and through the condescending goodness of the Shepherd of Israel, it
was, I trust and believe, to most present, a very instructive and
precious season.
Fifth and sixth days. We were at Friends’ meetings as they came in
course, at Plymouth and Providence. Notice having been given of our
coming, they were much enlarged by the attendance of the neighbours
who were not members. These were precious opportunities, in which
help was afforded to preach the gospel of life and salvation to the
people, accompanied with a power which broke down and subjected all
to its blessed influence; for which unmerited favour, the hearts of
the faithful were made to rejoice, and in deep humiliation, to return
thanksgiving and praise to the benevolent and gracious Author of all
our blessings.
On seventh day we rested at Charlestown. On first day attended the
meeting at that place, which was large, many more attending than the
house could contain. The three following days we attended meetings at
the Valley, Pikeland, and Nantmill. These were all precious meetings,
in which the Lord’s presence and power were manifested for our help.
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