on high, and has received gifts for men, even the rebellious, to prepare the hearts of the children of men, that are truly willing to be thereby sanctified through faith, unto whom be everlasting praises given, forever. I have thought that none of the Lord's servants could well say that they had suffered enough; for the God of the living best knows when our sufferings are all through. But the best, ye my children can do, or I, or any one else, that truly are bent to follow the Lord through many trials, is this, let them shut their hearts up against the flesh, and steadily turn to the God of true hope, for he is able to help through all hardships. Oh, let us trust in him, the Lord Jehovah, for in him is everlasting strength.

She embarked, 11th mo. 8th, in the 64th year of her age, and returned home from her second visit in Europe, in the year 1746.

Third Voyage to Europe.

In the seventieth year of my age, I found drawings in my mind, by the spirit of my good Master, to cross the great ocean again, and visit Old England, in some parts where I had not been, which I gave up to the third time. I left my home, and came with my dear husband to Philadelphia Half years' meeting, which was held the 16th of the 3d mo. 1752, new stile. I staid there until the 21st of said month, and then embarked with Mary Weston, who was on her return from a religious visit in America, and a Friend from Long Island, named Phebe Dodge, who was under a concern of mind to visit the churches in Old England.

Note.-Sophia Hume was Susanna's companion, it appears, at least, in part of this last visit to England.

On the 21st of 8th mo. 1753, she and Phebe Dodge, set forward from London, to Gravesend, and embarked for America, in the 71st year of Susanna's age, landed at Philadelphia the latter end of 10th mo. after a pretty rough passage, where she met with her husband. She likewise noted:

In some places a constraint came upon me, to cry out against the too frequent use of tobacco, in all shapes, and the too frequent use of strong liquors. And, my dear fellow-labourers, let me say, I am fully of the mind, that these things are a great obstruction to that glorious work that is to be wrought out with fear and trembling; and I think I have the mind of truth therein, and sure I am that I was constrained so to testify to many, in this my journey to, and again, yea, in public meetings, and likewise against that unsound speech-you, to a single person.

It is to be regretted that these Extracts from Susanna Morris's Account of her Travels and Exercises, close thus abruptly. But none of her original manuscripts have come into the hands of the editors.

Counsel to a Young Person.

It is of very great importance to us, in our passing along through time, to make a right beginning in our early years. If, in the season of youth, we lay a good foundation, by wisely considering the value of our precious time, and habituating ourselves to a course of self-denial and humility, we shall be likely to pass along, through succeeding years, with much more tranquillity, peace and comfort to ourselves, and more usefulness and satisfaction to our fellow-creatures, than if the days of our youth are wasted in trifling, un

profitbale amusements,—our passions and inclinations indulged, and our minds unsubjected to the cross of Christ.

Now, as to every one there is given a sure director, an inward guide, or holy principle in the mind, to distinguish between good and evil, and to lead the attentive mind in the way to eternal life and happiness; how necessary it is, that we endeavour early to become acquainted with the voice of this internal teacher, and to give up our whole hearts, in obedience to its requirings. The Lord loves an early sacrifice. Let this be deeply impressed on thy mind; and also. remember the gracious promise; "They that seek me early, shall find me." There is, indeed, abundant encouragement to give up in obedienee to that which is made manifest in the heart. May thy mind be daily engaged, in seeking to know what is the holy, divine will, concerning thee. Love retirement and stillness. Love sobriety, and to meditate in the law of the Lord, written in thy heart. Accustom thyself to contemplate on the wonderful condescension and loving-kindness, of infinite wisdom and goodness toward the children of men. Let thy spirit be clothed with meekness and humility; for the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit is, in the divine sight, of great price. Strive always to dwell in the holy fear of the Lord, which is "the beginning of wisdom,” and which "keeps the heart clean;"-so shall thy days pass on in quietness and tranquillity; and that peace of mind, which none of the pleasures and vanities of this world can ever possibly afford, will be thy happy portion, both here and hereafter.

William Boen.

For the instruction and encouragement of survivors, it is desirable that a history of the upright life and conversation of this exemplary individual, might be published. His scrupulous regard to the principles of righteousness and truth, might operate as a stimulus to others to do likewise. The following anecdotes, perhaps imperfectly stated from memory, may induce others to furnish additional evidences of this kind, or a more detailed account of his life and character, than the annexed testimony of his friends, though highly valuable, exhibits.

William Boen was a coloured man, who resided near Mount Holly, New Jersey. Through industry and economy, he acquired a small property, where he lived in much simplicity, and in the exercise of benevolence and hospitality. He was very careful in his conversation, to keep to the plain language, the language of truth. An anecdote is related of him, to this effect. A wealthy neighbour, a white man, frequently availed himself of William's obliging disposition, by using his grindstone, instead of procuring one for himself. On an occasion of this kind, his neighbour told him he was obliged to him for the use of his grindstone, to which William returned the customary compliment of saying, he was welcome. After the man was gone, William became uneasy with his expression of reply, as being insincere. He, therefore went to his neighbour and made an acknowledg ment, that although he had told him he was welcome, yet it was only in conformity to custom, and was not the case, for he thought his neighbour was better able to keep a grindstone of his own than he was.

How much better for human society, if all men were careful to speak the truth in sincerity, on all occasions. Many customary compliments, and many vulgar expressions, might be dispensed with, as wanting in sincerity, simplicity, and truth.

William appears to have been as scrupulous in his adherence to the principles of justice and the rights of property, as he was in regard to truth and sincerity in his communications. He, with several others, being employed by a wealthy farmer, to mow the meadows attached to the place, called Breezy Ridge, on Lomberton creek; William unfortunately struck, with his scythe, a partridge that was concealed from his view, in the grass, and killed it. As it appeared to be in good order, his companions proposed that he should take it home for his own use. William, however, was not easy to do so; he said the partridge did not belong to him, but to the owner of the meadow.

On another occasion, he displayed the acuteness of his feelings in regard to the rights of property. With other labourers, he was employed to cut timber in the pines, at a distance from the settlements. They took provision with them, to encamp for a week or two in the woods; but finding an empty cabin on lands that did not belong to their employer, they made use of it. William's mind, however, was not quite satisfied, and after his return, he took an early opportunity to represent the case to the owner of the cabin, who lived some miles from him.

It appears that William had a testimony against hireling ministry, and the following circumstance brought it into active operation. A man, near Mount Holly, went to William to buy some wood. As he was in the habit of selling wood, he agreed to furnish