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 first day, the 10th of 5th month, we attended Horsham meeting, and
in the afternoon, the meeting at North Wales. It was a day of high
favour, the Lord’s arm was graciously made bare for our help; and
the meetings were very large, many not of our society attended. The
gospel was freely preached among them, in the clear demonstration of
the spirit. They were truly humbling seasons, especially the former,
wherein a great number were much contrited, and wept freely. The rocks
seemed to melt at the presence of the mighty God of Jacob, whose power
was prevalently witnessed in that large assembly, to the praise and
exaltation of his great and glorious name.
We attended the meeting at Plymouth on second day. Although there was
an evident want, affectingly manifest, of that primitive zeal and
integrity which distinguished our worthy predecessors, with too many
of those, who fill up their places in outward profession; yet it was
comforting to find, that the Shepherd of Israel was still graciously
pleased to continue his merciful visitations, and renew his gracious
calls to these, to return, and renew covenant with him. This was
the substance of this day’s testimony and labour; may the Master
of assemblies make it effectual, to all that were present of this
description, is my sincere prayer. On third day we were at Providence
meeting, which was small; nevertheless, through gracious regard, it
proved an edifying, heart-tendering season. The states of the people
were opened and spoken to, in the authority of truth, to their great
humiliation; many hearts were much broken and reduced, and the Lord’s
power exalted over all.
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