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for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world: that as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord.

After a pause Edward said, May we return to the history of George Fox?

Mo. Yes, my dear: there is much that is deeply instructive recorded of this eminent man, who was, I have no doubt, raised up by almighty power, for the special purpose of reviving some of the most important doctrines and testimonies of the Christian religion, which had been nearly lost sight of, amidst the darkness and corruption that had overspread Christendom. Like the great apostle of the Gentiles, he suffered many things for the sake of Jesus; for like him, he appears to have been a chosen vessel to bear the Saviour's name before his fellow-men, to whom he declared the unsearchable riches of Christ; and the following passage in his journal will show, that he believed himself called to the solemn office of preaching that Gospel which breathes salvation to all, by the

same divine authority which separated Paul to the work of the ministry. I should like Edward to read it to us.

ED. George Fox says, "The Lord God and his son Jesus Christ sent me into the world to preach the everlasting Gospel. I was sent to turn people from the darkness to the light, that they might receive Christ Jesus. I was to direct people to the spirit that gave forth the scriptures, by which they might be led into all truth, and up to Christ and God, as those had been who gave them forth. I was to turn them to the grace of God, and to the truth in the heart, which came by Jesus. I saw Christ died for all men, was a propitiation for all, and enlightened all men and women with his divine and saving light. I saw that the grace of God which brings salvation, had appeared to all men, and that the manifestation of the spirit was given to every man to profit withal. Those things 1 did not see by the help of man, nor by the letter, though they are written in the letter; but I saw them in the light of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by his immediate spirit

and power, as did the holy men of God, by whom the scriptures were written; yet I had no slight esteem for the holy scriptures; they were very precious to me, for I was in that spirit in which they were given forth and what the Lord opened in me, I afterwards found was agreeable to them. I could speak much of these things, but all would prove too short to set forth the infinite love, wisdom, and power of God, in preparing me for the service he had appointed me to, letting me see the depths of Satan on the one hand, and opening to me on the other hand, the divine mysteries of his own everlasting kingdom."

Mo. William Penn, speaking of George Fox, says, "He was remarkable for the inwardness and weight of his spirit, the reverence and solemnity of his address, the fewness and fulness of his words; his very presence expressed a religious majesty, yet he held his place in the church of God with great meekness, and a most engaging humility."

We must now close our conversation, as

the morning is far spent, perhaps this evening when your father is at home, he may be willing to resume it with us, and give you some further information.

CONVERSATION II.

When the family was assembled in the evening, Edward said, Dear father, we have spent an interesting morning. Mother was giving us some account of George Fox, and she said perhaps thou wouldst tell us more respecting him, and give us some further information about our religious society. Wilt thou indulge us with conversation instead of reading to-night?

FA. Yes, cheerfully; it is a gratification to me, to find that you feel interested in these subjects; your dear mother and myself have designed to give you, as suitable opportunities presented, some instruction on the important doctrines and testimonies contained in the scriptures of truth. Have any of you a question to propose?

ED. Yes, father, we should like to know why our meetings are sometimes held in silence.

FA. A state of inward retirement and

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