to what they believed from the evidence of truth on their minds to be right; telling them that it was the only way to know good from evil, and to receive strength to withstand all wrong things; often reminding them, that though little things were little things, yet to be faithful in little things was the way to be made rulers over more. Nor was her concern limited to her own family, it extended to all, and she sometimes felt herself constrained to call unto others to "come taste and see that the Lord is good;" encouraging them to place their whole trust and confidence in him. Love so pervaded her mind that she felt no satisfaction in hearing evil of any, nor a disposition to report the failings of her fellow beings, unless there was a necessity to do so. She was a kind neighbour, and helpful to the poor, sympathising with them in their trials, and relieving them as far as was in her power. A considerable time previous to her last illness, she appeared to feel but little enjoyment in any thing of an earthly nature, and much lamented the many and great deviations observable in the professors of Christianity from that humility and self-denial into which Truth leads the minds of the faithful, often saying, that "having food and raiment, let us therewith be content." On the 23rd of 3rd month, 1832, she was taken ill with the catarrh fever. During the short period of her illness, she manifested much patience and resignation to the Divine will, often expressing a desire to be still. The night previous to her death, she told one of her daughters who was watching with her, "that every thing in this world was stained in her view." On its being remarked that the God who had been with her all her life was with her yet, she added, "I hope it will continue to be so to the end." The next day her throat which had been swelled considerably before, became much worse, so that in the evening it was difficult for her to speak so as to be understood; but when any thing was done for her, she manifested a sense of the kindness by an interesting and expressive countenance. A few hours after, the swelling still increasing, the family gathered round her, (excepting her husband, who lay ill in another room,) she looked upon them severally with a sweet and composed countenance, and moved her lips, but was unable to speak; then gently turning her head on her pillow, she quietly breathed her last, and we doubt not her spirit is centred in that state, where the weary are at rest. Her remains were interred in the burial ground of Friends at Ancocas, the 3d of 4th month, on which solemn occasion, an affecting testimony was borne. William Blakey's Letter to his brother. DEAR BROTHER,-I have felt my mind in a degree of love drawn towards thee, with desires that thou and I may be preserved from the many temptations and snares that abound in this time of trial and difficulty; wherein I have been made to believe that nothing short of the Lord's teachings would stand us in any stead, however specious. If we have that sure word of prophecy to rely upon, and fully confide therein, where it is said, "When thou passest through the waters, they shall not overflow thee; when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee;"-however painful our exercises may be, and afflicting, as to the outward,-we shall be preserved through all the storms and tempests that may assail us. Methinks, if ever there was a time in which it was necessary for us as a people to dwell alone as Israel did, it is so now. I have found myself, at seasons, after mixing in conversation in regard to the times, that I have been left in great weakness and poverty; under which, I have been ready to conclude, that I would try even to dwell without converse: but through unwatchfulness I have often been caught to my hurt. I am persuaded, that through the prevalency of the spirit of the world, whereby the prince of darkness. gets the upper hand, many will be much hindered, and, I fear, some quite stopped in their spiritual progress. If we would but come to the resolution that Joshua did, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord;"-we should be preserved in safety, where the storms and tempests would not shake us, so as to jostle us off the sure Foundation and safe abiding place. These shall have a covert from heat, and a shelter from storm to flee to, when others that have no sure abiding place will be ready to flee to the hills and mountains for a refuge, and will find no place of safety; but will be as a vessel without anchor, tossed by every wind;-sometimes thinking they are safe in one place, and sometimes in another; but still fearful of all. Let us remember that gracious promise contained in the expressions, where it is represented that though it were possible for a woman to forget her sucking child, yet it is not possible for the Lord to forget those that love and fear him. From thy brother, WILLIAM BLAKEY. EXTRACT. Friends in early time refused on a religious principle to make or trade in superfluities (of which we have many large testimonies on record) but for want of faithfulness, some gave way, even some whose examples were of note in society, and from thence others took more liberty; members of our society worked in superfluities, and bought and sold them; and thus dimness of sight came over many. At length, Friends got into the use of some superfluities in dress, and in the furniture of their houses; and this hath spread from less to more, till superfluity of some kinds is common amongst us. In this declining state, many look at the example one of another, and too much neglect the pure feeling of Truth. A deep exercise hath attended my mind, that Friends may dig deep, may carefully cast forth the loose matter, and get down to the Rock, the sure foundation, and there hearken to that Divine voice which gives a clear and certain sound. J. WoOLMAN |