ments I often feel animated with the belief, that the Lord has not utterly cast us off as a people, but that it may now be said as of old; 'The Lord is with you whilg ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be fount of you.' 2 Chron. xv. 2.

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"I have been greatly encouraged by the success of the labours of this humble, meek, charitable, and Christ-like man (J. W.) and his coadjutors, in visiting those who held slaves, beginning with ministers, elders, and overseers. The root of the evil in those days was precisely what it is now, the love of the world, though manifested in a different form; and wherever this exists, and under whatever form, it separates from the love of the Father. When professors of the Christian name do not live up to their profession, but are loving the world, they must be stumbling blocks to the sincere inquirers i after the way to Zion. Let none however suppose that because they are making a less profession, they are more excusable. What will it avail such in a day that is fast approaching, to plead that they professed little, believed little, or cared not for these things? Let us all put the inquiry to ourselves, how far are we faithful stewards of the talents, of whatever kind, that are intrusted to us? If we were to feel as John Woolman did, with respect to luxuries and superfluities, we should be convinced that our testimonies, in favour of simplicity and moderation, had a right foundation."

The above extract will show, how deeply James Cropper gamented what he believed to be the low state of things sim the society; and how anxious he was that all classes f its members, whilst recognizing the all-important doc18 rines of Christianity, should be more concerned to live nder their influence :-to avoid separating the work Christ from the mind of Christ:'-to look more to is example, and to remember what he said of his folowers: "They are not of the world, even as I am not whof the world."

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ground of man's hope of salvation, is not prominently set forth in them. Recognizing this great scriptural doctrine as J. C. did, fully, cordially, and reverently, he could not but feel deeply pained at such an intimation. It was my intention," he says in the same letter, hotice the subject in the introductory remarks; but my health will not admit of close thought. I have lately been much interested in reading the latter part of the memoir of George Fox, recently published, in which, at page 275, these objections are ably answered." The folowing is part of the passage alluded to: They were charged with setting up this doctrine (the immediate eachings of the Holy Spirit) in opposition to the out

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ward coming, and propitiatory sufferings and death, of the dear Son of God, and to his divinity and mediation which false accusation they promptly denied, asserting that since they had come to the teachings of his spirit in their hearts, they had been brought to a more true reverent, and living sense and esteem, of his unmerited mercy in coming into the world to die for sinners, and of all his blessed offices in the work of man's salvation than they ever had before."

It is not impossible that the question may occur to some readers, in what then does Quakerism mainly dif fer from the other various professions of Christianity and though an elaborate reply to such a query will not be attempted here, yet it may be remarked, that it does not materially, if at all, differ from other orthodox creeds, in its estimate or apprehension of those great truths o the inspired volume, which are essentially necessary to our salvation as sinners.

The society of Friends heartily, honestly, and fully receives all these in their genuine import; at the same time, the full and practical recognition of the important scripture doctrine of spiritual influence, has led to the adoption of a high and pure standard of Christian prac tice. Quakerism therefore mainly differs from other professions in its estimate of our duty as Christians; maintaining the truth as it is in Jesus, not merely in its fundamental principles, but in all its practical bearings,

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the letter above referred to, dated 2nd mo. 10th 10, J. C. again reverts to the testimony of John Woolman against the holding of slaves, and to his meek nd self-denying labours in that righteous cause. It is not improbable that some copies of the present edition may be circulated in J. W's. native land. Those upon whom has devolved the care of conducting this work through the press, would avail themselves of the opportunity which it presents, to call upon their brethren in America still to uphold a noble testimony against all oppression, in the same meek and gentle, yet faithful and uncompromising spirit; and affectionately to suggest to them, whether the fact of their being separated, as a body, from the polluting influence of slave-holding, through the self-denying labours of John Woolman and others of a kindred spirit, does not throw upon the members of the society of Friends in the present generation, a great additional obligation, unceasingly to exert themselves, by every legitimate means, to promote the total nd immediate extinction of this crying evil.

In the year 1758, J. W. thus addressed the yearly meeting of Philadelphia: Many slaves on this contient are oppressed, and their cries have reached the ear of the Most High." Such are the purity and certainty of

his judgments, that He cannot be partial in our favour. In infinite love and goodness he hath opened our understandings from one time to another, concerning our duty towards this people, and it is not a time for delay. Should we now be made sensible of what he requires of us, and through respect to the private interests of some persons, or through regard to some friendship which do not stand on an immutable foundation, neg lect to do our duty in firmness and constancy, sti waiting for some extraordinary means for their deliver ance; it may be 'by terrible things in righteousness, God will answer us in this matter.'

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May the perusal of a life of so much holiness, and of benevolence so untiring, impress us deeply as to what the Gospel requires of its professors; and may this great truth be borne in mind, that the character of John Woolman, in as far as it was lovely and excellent, was but an exemplification of the power of the Grace of Christ to change the heart of man; and that his tender sympathy with the afflicted and oppressed, his unsparing self-denial, and deep sense of the purity of the true Christian character, as well as his continued efforts to extend the mild and peaceable Kingdom of the Redeemer, were gen uine fruits of faith in that Saviour, "whose name," he says, "to me was precious." And such fruits must be considered as better evidence than mere words could give, however correctly framed, of the obedience of Faith.