That Poverty of Spirit, and inward Weakness, with which I was much tried the fore Part of this Journey, have of late appeared to me as a Dispensation of Kindness. Appointing Meetings never appeared more weighty to me; and I was led into a deep Search, whether in all Things my Mind was resigned to the Will of God; often querying with myself, what should be the Cause of such inward Poverty; and greatly desired, that no secret Reserve in my Heart might hinder my Access to the divine Fountain. In these humbling Times I was made watchful, and excited to attend the secret Movings of the heavenly Principle in my Mind, which prepared the Way to some Duties, that in more easy and prosperous Times, as to the Outward, I believe I should have been in danger of omitting. From _Newport_ we went to _Greenwich_, _Shanticut_, and _Warwick_; and were helped to labour amongst Friends in the Love of our gracious Redeemer: And then, accompanied by our Friend, JOHN CASEY, from _Newport_, we rode through _Connecticut_ to _Oblong_, visited the Meetings of Friends in those Parts, and thence proceeded to the Quarterly-meeting at _Ryewoods_; and, through the gracious Extendings of divine Help, had some seasoning Opportunities in those Places: So we visited Friends at _New York_ and _Flushing_; and thence to _Rahaway_: And here, our Roads parting, I took Leave of my beloved Companion, and true Yoke-mate, SAMUEL EASTBURN; and reached Home on the tenth Day of the eighth Month, 1760, where I found my Family well: And, for the Favours and Protection of the Lord, both inward and outward, extended to me in this Journey, my Heart is humbled in grateful Acknowledgments; and I find renewed Desires to dwell and walk in Resignedness before him. CHAPTER VIII _His Visits to_ Pennsylvania, Shrewsbury, _and_ Squan_--His publishing the second Part of Considerations on keeping Negroes_--_His visiting the Families of Friends of_ Ancocas _and_ Mount-Holly _Meetings_--_His Visits to the_ Indians _at_ Wehaloosing _on the River_ Susquehannah Having felt my Mind drawn toward a Visit to a few Meetings in _Pennsylvania_, I was very desirous to be rightly instructed as to the Time of setting off: And, on the tenth Day of the fifth Month, 1761, being the first Day of the Week, I went to _Haddonfield_ Meeting, concluding to seek for heavenly Instruction, and come Home, or go on, as I might then believe best for me; and there, through the springing up of pure Love, I felt Encouragement, and so crossed the River. In this Visit I was at two Quarterly and three Monthly-meetings; and, in the Love of Truth, felt my Way open to labour with some noted Friends, who kept Negroes: And, as I was favoured to keep to the Root, and endeavoured to discharge what I believed was required of me, I found inward Peace therein, from Time to Time, and Thankfulness of Heart to the Lord, who was graciously pleased to be a Guide to me.