M EMOIR
O F
PRISCILLA CADWALLADER.
"The Lord is their strength, and He is the sai{g strength
of His anointed."
PHIL A DELP HIA:
PUBLISHED FOR THE BOOK ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS,
BY T. ELLWOOD ZELL,
Nos. 17 and 19 South Sixth Street.
1862.








PREFACE.
Believing there was a debt due to the memory of
our beloved friend PRISCILLA CADWALLADER, this little
labor of love has been performed, with the desire
also that the remembrance of her humility and de-.
votion may encourage others to a like submission to
the regulating and qualifying power of Truth, that
so there may be a succession of standard-bearers,
who can say as she said, both by precept and practice, ", I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for
it is the power of God unto salvation, to every one
that believeth."
J. J.








_MZEMOIR.
It is well to bring to our remembrance the
character and virtuous lives of those faithful
servants and handmaids of the Most High who
have passed away from this state of being. Future generations, and many at the present time,
may derive strength and profit from the perusal
of the lives of those who have endeavored,
through the trials and discouragements that attended them here, to walk worthy of the vocation to which they were called.
"Who is blind, but my servant, or deaf as my
messenger that I sent," (Isaiah xlii. 19,) seems
especially applicable in connection with the
religious engagements and movements of that




6  MEMOIR OF
dlignified minister of the gospel, the late Priscilla Cadwallader.
Her writings having been destroyed during
her absence from home, and no connected account of her life preserved, we are unable to
represent her labors and exercises as fully as
would be desirable; but the fragments gathered
from various sources, will, we think, prove instructive and interesting.
She was born in North Carolina, the 10th of
7th mo., 1786. Her father, Matthew Coffin,
was a native of Nantucket, and her mother,
Hannah Coffin, formerly Mendenhall, was from
Chester County, Pa. Her mother died when
she was quite young. Her father was well
known and much respected as a man of superior
judgment; he was for many years an Elder of
Springfield Monthly Meeting, N. C., and endeavored to give his children the blessing of
a guarded education.
Priscilla's school opportunities were limited,
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struction, she had read the Bible through when
only six years of age. Her early fondness for
serious reading and the society of those much
older than herself, were the peculiar characteristics of her childhood. Her perceptive and
reasoning powers were large and early developed,
and she availed herself of all the means of study
furnished from books and other sources. The
great volume of Nature was marvellously unfolded to her comprehension, and she became
early in life interested in Geology, Mineralogy
and Natural History. Her acquaintance with
these sciences was remarkable, and afforded
throughout her life an unfailing source of enjoyment. She was in a great measure self-educated, and in after years, during the long journeys of many hundred miles, taken in the prosecution of her religious engagements, when not
under the immediate pressure of religious exercise, she would sometimes pour forth the rich
abundance of her mental treasury, dwelling with
beautiful interest upon the outward evidences




8'      MEMOIR OP
of her heavenly Father's love. To her mind
there was no contradiction in any of His revelations to man, whether communicated by books,
or unfolded through natural objects. She looked
"through Nature up to Nature's God," and
where she could not fathom, " learned to trust."
In 1811 she married Jabez Hunt, son of Nathan Hunt, of North Carolina, a member of the
Society of Friends, and in about two years was
left a widow in limited circumstances, with one
child.
In 1814 she removed to Indiana, then almost
a wilderness, and settled on a farm which her
father purchased for her within the limits of
what is now known as the Blue River settlement of Friends. She and her daughter were
recommended by certificate to Lick Creek
Monthly Meeting. Blue River Monthly Meeting was not at that time established. Priscilla
Hunt was afterwards one of its first members.
Her first appearance as a minister' was in
1815, and in about two years her ministry was




PRISCILLA CADWALLADER.           9
acknowledged by-her Monthly Meeting.  Before
she was thirty-seven years of age she had visited
in gospel love all the meetings of Friends then
established in America. She afterwards travelled extensively in Truth's service, again visiting all the meetings composing the Yearly
Meetings of Philadelphia, New York, Genesee,
Indiana, Ohio and Baltimore, as well as many
meetings in Canada. The records of Blue River
Monthly Meeting show she was liberated for
the aforesaid extensive journeys by minutes issued in 1829, 1839, 1846, 1850 and 1853.
In the testimony gathered from different
sources, the extraordinary character of her ministry is repeatedly alluded to. Some instances
wherein she was very closely introduced into
individual states, may appear almost incredible,
but a history of the ministry in our Society
abundantly shows that in addition to the;mmediate and powerful communings of the Most
High with the souls of his rational creatures, by
which they are made to know the things that




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make for their own peace, there is sometimes
conferred a gift, which introduces its possessor
into close sympathy with other minds.* The
possession of this gift, in the degree exhibited by
the subject of this memoir is rare. Other
minds must not therefore estimate their spiritual
advancement by the possession or non-possession
of it-doing so, would but discourage the humble traveller, in whose experience there has
been nothing of this character, and lead others
to overlook the usually simple, beautiful and
harmonious promptings to goodness, which are
common to all, while looking for that which is
supernatural.
It was an important part of the mission
of our beloved friend, to call the people home
to the eternal in-speaking Word, as she would
say on divers occasions, " This is all I have
to depend on, and all I have to call others unto.
* In the 12th chapter of Corinthians, allusion is
made to gifts of this nature.




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It. is in the heart of man that the Lord God of
Israel speaks to his people." In the prosecution of her extensive religious services, she was
an example of patient waiting for the word of
command. She was often a silent laborer, feeling there was a time to speak and a time to keep
silence, and as in child-like simplicity her dependence was placed upon the only wise Counsellor, " she was a minister when silent, and
impressive and powerful when engaged in vocal
testimony."
Perhaps few, in their daily living, have so
generally manifested a desire to walk closely by
the pattern shown, or were more concerned to
wait for the evidence of right direction. This retiredness of spirit may be said to have been her
marked characteristic; even when in company,
though her natural disposition was cheerful and
social, it was not unusual for her to be so abstracted as to be scarcely conscious of what was
going on around her. She frequently said, her
safety consisted in this introversion of mind.




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She was careful never to participate in party
strife, and her feelings saluted all in Gospel love
without respect to differences of opinion.  In
her social minglings she discouraged all species
of detraction, and if needful bore a vocal testimony against this pernicious practice: when
she could not check such conversation, nor
avoid hearing it, she would retire to her chamber, where much of her time between meetings
was spent in meditation or in reading the Scriptures. Owing in part to the records of Blue
River Monthly Meeting being in possession of
Orthodox Friends, and therefore difficult of access, little data has been obtained of the early
years of her religious service. The few memoranda and letters that have been preserved by
her travelling companions will show the character of her gospel labors. One remarkable instance of the exercise of the gift of discernment,
which was bestowed upon our friend, is thus related by a member of Blue River Quarterly Meeting as having occurred in the summer of 1822.




PRISCILLA CADWALLADER.          13
It refers to a man who had for many years
apparently rejected the fundamental truths of
the Christian religion.
"One morning, he said,' I am 60 years old today, I will go to Quaker Meeting.' He accordingly went to the meeting that Priscilla Hunt
attended. After the meeting was gathered, P.
arose and spoke as follows:-' I am 60 years old
to-day, and I will go to Quaker meeting.' These
words were spoken this morning by one who I
believe is now present. She then minutely described his state, and as arguments would arise
in his mind, she refuted them, as pointedly as if
she had heard him speak (as he afterwards said)
until he was entirelydisarmed of them all. She
then sat down. After a few minutes, she arose
again, and stated, the person was disarmed of all
the false arguments, wherewith he had fortified
himself, and unless he solicits a revival of them,
he may live in the way that will lead to peace
and salvation. On next meeting day he was
again at meeting, and when Priscilla kneeled
in supplication, he also kneeled, much to the
astonishment of the audience. After meeting
he made known the situation of his mind, and
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after some time he requested to be joined in
membership with Friends."
Rachel Johnson, who was Priscilla's companion at that time, confirms the foregoing
statement, and says that shortly after the communication, Priscilla had a private interview
with the individual, and information has since
been received that he continues to be a firm
believer in the principles of Christianity, and
attributes his conversion to the above mentioned
sermon.
On the 4th of Seventh month, 1822, Priscilla
Hunt, accompanied by her father, Matthew
Coffin and Rachel Johnson, attendedGoose Creek
Meeting, Virginia. This appears to have'been
the commencement, of her first visit this side of
the Alleghany mountains, as a minister. Bernard
Taylor, of Loudon Co.,Virginia, took her father's
place as companion, and was with her several
months. They appear to have travelled under
the feeling of Gospel fellowship, visiting the
meetings pretty generally in Virginia and Mary



PRISCILLA CADWALLADER.         15
land, and many in Pennsylvania and New
Jersey.
During this visit, our friend, in one of her
public testimonies, addressed an individual in
high standing, intimating that he was in the
path of error. After meeting, as they were
going to the place where they expected to dine,
Priscilla asked the Friend who drove them, if
he would be willing to drive a short distance
out another road, to which she pointed. He
replied, "yes, where dost thou want to go?"
Priscilla answered, " I do not know, but I want
thee to drive on." They went on about half a
mile, when P. requested they might stop at the
next house. Their driver queried,'" dost thou
know  who lives there?"- P. said, " No, but
please drive up." The Friend of the house came
out to the carriage, when Priscilla immediately
spoke to him thus: "I believe thou hast taken
to thyself what I said in meeting to-day. It
does not belong to thee, and I have thought it
right to come and tell thee so." The Friend re



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plied, thou hast taken a great burden off my mind
-one I could hardly bear." His manner manifested his great distress. He was an humble,
meek-spirited man, and easily discouraged, and
being in a low spot, had let in the reasoner, and
was made to believe a lie. Hence he had taken
to himself the searching testimony that belonged
to another. The Friend who drove, said, his
faith was weak and had almost failed, when
first told to go, he knew not where, but when
he had such clear evidence that Priscilla had
been rightly guided, and looked upon her
countenance radiant with divine intelligence,
he could no longer doubt her mission.
During the years 1823 and'24, our Friend
made a general visit through most of the middle
and eastern States and Upper Canada. The first
information we have in connection with this
journey is her attendance of a meeting held in
Arch street meeting house, Philadelphia, in.2d mo., 1823, when she delivered the following
searching communication:




PRISCILLA CADWALLADER.         17
"Men who work hard all day for nothing,
are truly to be pitied. My lips have been sealed
in silence since I have been in this meeting,
but not through the fear of man. I have been
viewing as in the vision of Light, men digging
a pit, and in making it large enough to contain
the Lord's servants that pass by that way, I
have seen that they have undermined their own
habitations. Thus the snare they would lay
for the weary traveller's feet, they have fallen
into themselves. Over this pit I have seen spacious buildings, which being undermined must
fall in the vortex of this destructive, horrible
pit. You toil hard all day long, and instead of
the sweet reward of peace for your labors, you
lay down your heads at night in anguish of
spirit, a clear evidence how hard the master is
you serve. You have forms, but deny the power
of the Eternal Word, which was in the beginning, which was with God, and which was
God. In Him was life; and the life was the
light of men. Like the persecuting Jews of
old, after stripping the body of Jesus, you contend for the raiment, little heeding that when
torn from that fprepared body, healing virtue no
longer remained in it. Still you contend for
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the very fragments of the garments, and cast
lots for the vesture, to the utter neglect of the
living eternal substance. That spiritual life
you (Pharisee-like) persecute, and would even
nail to the cross. But your power is limited;
not a bone can you break. Oh, I am weary;
the spirit within me is weary of high profession.
For religion, is substituted opinion. Hence
contentions, divisions and subdivisions; and in
blind zeal and self-will the blessed Truth and
its advocates are judged down, and the feet of
the messengers are turned another way. I have
seen the Gospel trumpet laid down in this city.
False alarms have been sounded here and believed. True alarms have been sounded and
not believed. These things I brought not with
me; you will judge of their correctness. Now
beloveds, in that Gospel love which I feel flowing
in me, and which embraces you all, and all the
human family without distinction, have I endeavored simply to lay before you these things,
desiring that none may take them to themselves
but those to whom they may apply. For I believe there is a remnant who go mourning on
their way, and who, on the wings of redeeming
Love, will be made to soar above all the devices
of cruel man."




PRISCILLA CADWALLADER.         19
In 4th mo., 1823, she attended Philadelphia
Yearly Meeting, and visited most of the meetings in the neighborhood of that city. John
Ward was her companion at that time. His
memorandums show that they travelled in unbroken unity. ~ He says:
" Our spirits have been often baptized together in the work and service to which we have
been called, and I have to commemorate the
gracious dealings of Israel's shepherd, who hath
led us about, and instructed us and preserved
us through many trials."
Of one meeting he says:
"This was a great meeting; not in numbers,
but in the power that attended. Our dear friend
was favored with gospel authority, and Truth
reigned over all."
Again he says:
" Attended meeting at B. Sat down poor
and pennyless —neither purse nor scrip, but
through the aboundings of that Love, which is
both ancient and new, our minds were favored
to rise above every obstruction, and we had a
memorable meeting. Our dear friend was emi



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nently furnished with matter, and there was a
precious opening to declare the doctrines of the
Gospel to a very large assembly. The meeting
concluded with solemn supplication, that all
might arise and come forth from a fallen state,
and freely partake of the joys of God's salvation."
"Attended meeting at R. This was a precious, comfortable time. We had, I think, a
clear evidence that the Lord hath not forsaken
his people, for divine Love was as a can.opy over
us, and all seemed to be gathered and centered
to the great First Cause. Our dear Friend had
to travail through deep exercise to minister to
several states; I united in the fellowship of the
Gospel with her close searching testimony.
The meeting was held, I believe, to the edification of the people, and closed with much solemnity."
We have the following notice from a Friend
in attendance at two meetings held at Wilmington, Delaware, about this time:
"I attended meeting on First-day morning,
which was very large, and many present not of
our Society. Priscilla Hunt commenced her




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discourse by observing that she' knew a woman
could not preach, neither could a man-that is,
preach the everlasting gospel, though they might
deliver an eloquent discourse.' She then proceeded to show the equal authority of woman
with man to preach the gospel. She mentioned
that she had read the Scriptures attentively
from Genesis to Revelations, and had never
found any prohibition, but quite the contrary.
That Deborah, Miriam and Huldah were prophetesses of the Lord; also that Anna is mentioned in the New Testament as a prophetess,
and Phebe is spoken of by the'Apostle as a servant of the church, and Priscilla as his helper
in Christ Jesus. She said she knew that the
same Apostle commanded that women should
keep silence in the church, and if they will learn
any thing they must ask their husbands at
home. This was in reference to women who
made impertinent inquiries in the assemblies of
the people, but could no more be intended to
prohibit woman's preaching, than to prohibit
their receiving religious instruction except from
their husbands at home, and if it were to be
thus construed, the poor women would be in a
miserable state, as not one-third part of mankind




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was capable of affording them religious instruction. She then added, (supposing it could have
been so intended,) that the command could only
have been given to those women who had husbands. She then remarked that she knew not
why she was thus led; it certainly was not intended as an apology for her preaching, for she
considered it beneath the dignity of a gospel minister to apologise for what she had to communicate. The remainder of her discourse was on
humility and love. She rose a second time and
remarked, she did not wish to be misunderstood
when she said it was beneath the dignity of the
gospel for a minister to apologise. There was
no dignity belonging to the creature; that must
be humbled and brought low.
1" I afterwards learned there were a number of
persons present who disclaimed the authority of
women to preach, and two young men particularly, who had said, on the evening previous,
they did not intend to go to meeting, as they
thought women had no right to preach.
" In the afternoon meeting P. sat perhaps one
hour and a half, the greater part of the time
apparently under great exercise of mind. When
she rose, she repeated the text, " Oh that my




PRISCILLA CADWALLADER.        23
head were waters and mine eyes a fountain of
tears, that I might weep day and night for the
slain of the daughters of my people." She then
said she had brought nothing with her, but
what she had received there she dare not take
away, and must tell them that the Truth was
groaning under oppression, —that there was
something among them, which, if not abandoned, would produce a famine in the land. She
exhorted them to try the matter in themselves,
and if found true, listen to the language of the
Spirit, Come away, come away from these things.
Having spoken at considerable length she sat
down, and after some time rose again and said,
she had heard nothing respecting them, but she
believed there was an attempt to explain the
Scriptures in man's own wisdom; she knew not
whether among the gay or the plain, but that
they who were striving to draw most to their
side, might be compared to those who divided
the garments of Jesus and cast lots for his vesture."
Many of the families of Friends in Philadelphia were visited about this time. From our
remembrance of the engagement, the visits were




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made somewhat informally, as her mind was
arrested and drawn to different places. Very
many instances might be brought into view, as
evidences of the spirit of discernment, and even
of prophecy, with which she was gifted. Several
are now living whose paths through life were
at that time clearly pointed out by her. They
are living witnesses of the truth of her prophetic
declarations. James Walton, formerly of Byberry, Pa., was her companion in these visits.
He also accompanied her in an extensive journey through Pennsylvania, New York, and
Upper Canada. From his notes we make copious extracts, to show not only the character
of her religious services, but also the difficulties
then attendant on a journey of 2400 miles-so
different from the easy and rapid means of
transportation now afforded by rail-road.
Extracts from  the Journal of James Walton.
" I left my habitation in Byberry on Fourth
day, the 7th of the 5th month, 1823, in company
with Priscilla Hunt and Rachael Johnson, (who




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were on a religious visit to the meetings of
Friends within the compass of Baltimore, Pennsylvania, New York, and Rhode Island Yearly
Meetings,) and attended our Quarterly Meeting
of ministers and elders held at Horsham, and
next day the Quarterly Meeting, in both of
which our friend P. I. was silent.
" 9th.-Had a large meeting at Abington,
wherein our dear friend was livingly opened in
the power of the Gospel, to set things close
home to individuals and the meeting at large;
it ended well.
"12th.-Attended a meeting appointed at
Wakefield; a memorable one to me and perhaps
many others; although I had, before I set out,
a more full evidence of its being right for me
to give up to go this journey than has been
usual for me to see or feel, yet I now began
to be tried about leaving my family so long
to go so far as Canada. Although I could not
get over the feelings I had witnessed on the
occasion, yet on entering that house I felt a
strong desire that I might have some further
evidence in that meeting of its being right, if'
it was so, which was granted to my astonishment
and satisfaction. The evidence furnished gave
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full proof to my mind of my dear friend's mission and the propriety of my present engagement. All doubts were dispersed, and my mind
set at liberty from my concern respecting affairs at home.
"' 13th.-Attended Newtown meeting. Our
beloved friend had hard work among them.
Some close things to point out, especially to one
individual who was much affected. Experienced
Friends thought it a favored time.
" 14th.-Attended their meeting at the Falls,
where there were two marriages. A large collection of different denominations was present,
to whom our dear friend was enabled to preach
the Gospel with life and power. After a feeling supplication the meeting concluded.
" 15th. —This morning the individual who
had been so particularly spoken to at Newtown
called to see us, and informed us that he had
wished to have an opportunity with P. H., but
having been at the meeting yesterday and had
time since to digest the matter, he had been
satisfied without, but wished to be a little in her
company and attend the meeting this day at
Pennsbury. He then informed us of his situation for some time back, which exactly corres



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ponded with what had been described at Newtown.
" 18th.-First of the week, we took a solemn leave of my family, and attended Middletown meeting, which was very large; here
the Gospel was preached in Divine Authority,
and things opened in a very close manner to
some, after which a solemnizing and heart-tendering supplication under a renewed and feeling sense that the Gospel trumpet was yet
sounded among us.
" 7th of the 6th month and 1st of the week,
we attended a large and crowded meeting at
Muncey, where our beloved friend Priscilla
Hunt, was powerfully opened in the life to
search the camp as with a lighted candle; it
was a memorable day; the Gospel flowed freely,
and many were sensibly affected. Dined at
Mercy Ellis', and went on toward Elkland, and
lodged at a house of entertainment.
" 8th.-Towards evening had a meeting with
the few Friends of that place and others, which
was a comfortable opportunity.
" 9th.-Returned back to Muncey. This
route has exceeded any thing I have -yet seen,
for dangerous travelling, over the Alleghany




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mountains and through the wilderness woods,
stumps, rocks and stones; some places it appeared as if we must be cast overboard, but
through all this difficulty our women remained
unmoved, entirely composed, and showed no
symptoms of alarm; we lodged at a tavern on
our way to Fishing Creek.
"10th. —Had a meeting at Fishing Creek;
I thought a heavenly one. The Gospel was
preached by our dear friend with great power, and
after a solemn supplication the meeting closed."
"16th.-Set out for New York State; the
country very rough and the roads bad; crossed
the river Susquehanna at Crane's Ferry, and
passed down it to Oswego; dined on our way at
a tavern, and lodged at a public house six miles
from Oswego.
" 17th.-Passed on through Danby, a little
village, to Ithica, where we dined at a very good
tavern. From Friendsville to this place, 54
miles; from thence to Hector, 13 miles, over a
very rough road.
" 18th.-Attended Hector meeting, it being
small and our beloved friend very unwell. She
was not so large in testimony as at some other
times, yet we had the evidence of its being




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right: a comfortable solemnity was over the
meeting, but it was one of those times when it
was especially necessary to look for the steppingstones. Dined at Caleb Carman's, and went on
to Elmira, a distance of 20 miles, through a
wooden country and excessive bad roads; here
we passed some of the finest pine timber that I
have ever seen; on our way we travelled near
the Cayuga Lake for some distance, halted at
what is called the Johnson settlement, took tea
at a tavern, and arrived at our destined port at
about 10 o'clock; the people having gone to
bed, we were admitted, after some hesitation on
the part of the woman of the house, the man
being from home. She felt some doubts about
letting strangers in so late at night; however as
soon as we made known our business and who we
were, she very soon opened her house and took
us in. Next day, 19th, at 3 o'olock, afternoon,
we had a meeting of a mixed multitude; it was
held in a barn, and was a precious opportunity.
Our friend P. H. had much to do among them
in opening the doctrines of the Gospel. Some
deep things were opened with great clearness
to their satisfaction.
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" 20th. —Returned'to Hector, and lodged at
Charles Carman's.
" 21st.-Passed through a handsome part of
the country to the Cayuga Lake, and crossed it
in a horse-boat, three miles wide at this place;
from thence to Thomas Hutchinson's; lodged
and were kindly entertained. Next day was
first of the week and 22d of the month-a day to
be remembered by many. Our dear friend was
enabled through the aid of Him who laid this
concern upon her, and who I believe put her
forth and is going before her, to sound an
alarm. Being furnished with a clear sight and
sense of things among them, she was enabled to
point them out in a very clear manner, to the
great satisfaction of the sincere-hearted. It
was a good meeting.
"' 6th mo. 23d.-Jos. Frost went with us to
Salmon Creek, Semphronius, and Skaneateles;
all these were favored meetings; the everlasting
Gospel was preached with Divine authority.
On our way from this place we halted at Aurora, where we expected to lodge, but our friend
P. H. felt a stop as I was preparing to help her
out of the wagon. She said it would not do to
lodge there. We therefore went on and reach



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ed another port some time after dusk. We
here found no notice of a meeting had been
spread or sent into the neighborhood. The
omission was by accident. It was well that we
attended to P. H.'s feelings, otherwise we should
have lost a day and deranged our prospects. I
have found it safest to consult her feelings on
all occasions respecting our movements. Notice
was immediately spread that evening.
A"26th.-Attended the meeting at Union
Spring, where we had another convincing proof
that our dear friend was qualified for the service whereunto she is called, a prophetess indeed.
Accompanied by Wm. Bunting, we set out in
the afternoon for Junius; crossed the Cayuga
Lake on a bridge, passed by the outlet of the
Seneca Lake, and through Waterloo, a handsome village and place of great business.
" 27th.-Took a walk this morning to look at
the country, which is handsome; good land and
fine timber, but poorly watered. I met with
solme Friends, who gave me a description of their
situation, which was poor indeed-they having
fallen out some years past about building their
meeting house, and the breach was not made
up. It was nearly meeting time when I re



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turned, and we went to meeting without a word
being said respecting their situation. We had
not sat long before our friend P. H. arose and
immediately described their situation exactly,
and told them more than I could have done
with all that I had heard. We have frequent
evidence of her being enabled to penetrate into
the situation of individuals and of meetings.
After this meeting we dined at the same place
where we lodged, and immediately set out to
attend another meeting seven miles distant, at
Galena; a small-meeting, but a satisfactory one.
" 30th.-In the afternoon had a meeting at
South Farmington. Hard work for a time, but
light sprang up, and our friend had good service among them.
" 31st.-Attended Quarterly Meeting of ministers and elders at Farmington; dined and
lodged at Asa Smith's.
"' First of the 7th month attended Quarterly
Meeting. In both of these meetings our dear
friend sat in silence, and I believe I may add,
in suffering.
" Second of 7th month and 5th of the week,
we attended a large general meeting at this
place; a pretty large house and much crowded.




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The everlasting gospel was preached with Divine authority. Many hearts were tendered,
and many sensible minds nearly united to our
friend and her service. After a very solemn
supplication this meeting concluded.
" 7th mo. 8th.-Had a meeting at Orangeville, to be remembered by many. Our dear
friend P. H. was led, in a very remarkable manner, to point out two states; one that had so far
deviated as to doubt the immortality of the soul.
This individual was spoken to in a very close
and feeling manner indeed; and invited to look
over the past days, and consider the feeling in
younger life. The other, an individual who
was called upon, in a very pecculiar manner, to
prepare for another state of existence, which
change was stated to be very near at hand. The
warning was given in such a clear and powerful
manner, that it seemed as if the whole assembly was shaken and led into close examination.
It was indeed a solemn time. She supplicated
in a very feeling manner, but in a most affecting
and extraordinary way was she drawn forth to
petition for the one whose system was shortly to
float in the elements. Such seasons as this I
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"11th. —Got another horse, and went 16
miles to Somerset, on Lake Ontario, through
woods and swamps. The only woman's saddle
in the place was furnished for Priscilla Hunt.
R. Johnson rode on a man's saddle, and I with
a blind halter. Our rigging created some sport
for us, but we got along safely. Had a meeting at 3 o'clock; though the company was not
large, it was a precious opportunity. I may
say that these women exceed any thing I have
any knowledge of; they rode over bridges and
causeways, where there were holes so large that
if the horses had made a mis-step they would
have gone in up to their bodies, and consequently thrown their riders. Here they rode
with as much composure as though they were
sitting in a house.
" 12th of the month and 1st of the week.We attended Heartland meeting; a mixed multitude, as is generally the case. Our dear friend
had much to do among them in opening the
doctrines of the Gospel, being afresh qualified
therefor.
"14th.-Had a meeting at Stockport, a very
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saw, yet we had a crowded and very solemn
meeting; the people of different denominations
sat very quietly, while our dear friend was
livingly engaged on the subject of woman's
preaching, water baptism and the ordinances;
all of which she opened in so clear and powerful a manner that the audience was all attention, and it seemed as if every one said amen.
After this followed the subject of hireling ministry and bartering the Gospel. Such power
attended, that all seemed borne down before it,
and I said in my heart, what more can be said
to open the eyes of the people. In some places
individuals have been so powerfully spoken to
in meeting, that on taking leave of her they
have even cried out, and in their way poured
out blessings upon the Author of good for sending such a powerful instrument among them.
"l 15th.-Travelled  through  Buffalo and
through the Indian settlement to Hamburg, a
handsome town. Here our dear friend P. H.
was taken unwell. Next morning, the 16th,
she appeared to be very much amiss. I doubted
her being able to attend the meeting, as she
could not sit up nor take any nourishment; but
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notice had been given,) she concluded if we
would get the carriage she would try and go,
and if she could not remain she would motion
to me, and I might inform the meeting, and she
would return. We had not sat long before she
arose and expressed a few sentences, which
were accompanied with a power that produced
great solemnity over the meeting. She paused
a short time and rose again, being eminently
clothed with the power of the Gospel. It was
considered by many to be the most angelic and
clear communication they had ever heard: After which she appeared in supplication in a
powerful and heart-tendering manner. An ancient elder mentioned to me before we left our
seats, that he believed he had never before sat in
such a meeting. Indeed it was solemn and heavenly. It seemed as if all present deeply felt it.
As soon as the meeting closed she was taken ill;
we hurried back, got her to bed, and called in
a physician. In the afternoon we moved her
three miles to Elisha Baker's; he and his
wife; were very kind. Our dear friend bore
this and her sickness throughout, with all the
patience and composure that could be expected
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der was very distressing, but through all, when
the pain would subside a little, she was so cheerful and pleasant that it was a pleasure to be
with her and wait upon her.
"' 19th.-Our beloved friend continued very
unwell. Rachel staid with her, and I went to
meeting.;' 21st. —In the afternoon P. H. was so much
recovered that we went on.
" 8th mo. 3d and First of the week, we attended the meeting at Nerwick; a large and
crowded meeting; four Methodist ministers and
nearly their whole congregations attended. Two
of these ministers were strangers in the place,.
being travelling preachers of very considerable
note. They had met at the Methodist meeting.
house that morning, with the expectation of holding a meeting agreeably with their appointment
about two miles off, but by some means heard of
our meeting, and having heard previously of our
Indiana Friend, a consultation took place which
ended with this conclusion; to adjourn till 3
o'clock in the afternoon, and all hands go to!
Quaker meeting. They came in very late, but
were quiet and attentive, especially the ministers.
They, the two strangers, were seated facing our
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gallery. After meeting they came up to us,
and spoke to us in such a manner as evinced their
affection and great satisfaction.  This meeting
held till 2 o'clock and their me-ting was to be
at 3, but notwithstanding its length, it was quiet
and solemn. The Gospel was preached with
power and authority. Some particular states
were pointed out in a very peculiar manner. It
was a precious meeting.  Many Gospel truths
were clearly and livingly opened to that large
assemblage of people: after which our dear
friend appeared in a feeling and heart-tendering
supplication. O! saith my spirit, that this labor may not be lost, but that many minds may
be strengthened and encouraged, and the Lord,
the helper of his own, be praised. Our beloved friend appears to be fitted for any service
to which she is called, either in great meetings
or small.
"5th.-Set out for Yarmouth.  This day exceeded any thing: the musquitoes scemed as if
they would devour us, and the roads were intolerable with mud and stumps.  This being al
new road through the woods, there was no place
to turn out. The musquitoes were so troublesome that the women had full employ, with




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each of them a bush, to keep those creatures
off me and themselves; with all their exertion,
our faces had the appearance next day of
chicken-pox. My time was taken up with minding the horses, though sometimes I had to drop
the lines and fend off. We had not gone very
far before our horses mired in a very deep mud
hole, the wheel struck a root, and we were now
planted in the mud, and these living creatures
playing away upon us and our horses. We had
two friends with us, one on horseback the other
on foot;-the latter sprang into the mud nearly
to his waist, and released the horses from the
carriage; they were just able to extricate themselves. We then made a kind of bridge to get
the women out to the side of a tree; after which,
with ropes we fastened the horses to the end of
the tongue; the friend, who was already covered
with mud, put his shoulders to the wheel, and
I, getting on one of the horses, with much ado
we got the wagon out, and went on about half
a mile; stopped at a cabin and dried our clothes
and went' on; arrived at Falbut Street that
evening.
" 6th.-Left for Yarmouth, 16 miles through
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sible to get there with our carriage, the neighborhood was searched for saddles and bridles:
not a woman's saddle could be found. At
length we were furnished with one horse, three
men's saddles, (so old that we should think in
our country they had done their duty,) then
some kind of bridles, with which we made shift,
and landed safely after crossing fields, over
fences and ditches,-sometimes no road at all,sometimes just a horse-path, over trees that had
fallen across the road.  Sometimes we were
forced to lay down on our saddles to avoid the
timber,-at other times to hold fast by the mane
of the horse to keep from falling off.
" 7th.-Had a meeting at Yarmouth to good
satisfaction, and returned to Falbut Street.
" 11lth.-Set out for Yonge Street, about 90
miles. No Friends on the road, we were obliged
to take tavern fare; a long, lonesome road, a
great part of the way through the woods. We
stopped a number of times to pick whortleberries,
and our friend Priscilla entertained us some of
the time with very interesting poetry. Their
company and conversation being very agreeable,
the time passed pleasantly through this lonely
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"12th.-Went on to York; halted there some
time; passed on and again lodged at a tavern.
"13th.-Arrived at Yonge Street.
"14th of 8th month and 5th of the week, we
attended Yonge St. Monthly Meeting. Notice
having been spread, a large collection of different denominations assembled, among whom our
dear friend was largely opened in the spring of
the Gospel; many subjects clearly explained;
some pretty close work after meeting; dined
and lodged at the same place; had much company to dine with us and spend the afternoon.
" 19th. —Had a meeting at Pickering, where
our beloved friend P. H. was enabled, in a lively
and powerful manner, to sound an alarm among
them; the everlasting Gospel was preached.
Some things pointed out in a very remarkable
manner, being a highly favored time, after
several days of deep trial and heavy wading,
wherein she seemed to take but little satisfaction in any thing around her. Dined at Nicholas Brown's.
" 20th.-Set out for Cold Creek, a distance
of 60 miles, accompanied by Ira Brown, brother to Nicholas. This day we had a pleasant ride
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santness rather more than common. We made
out 50 miles. It was late at night when we arrived at our destined port. The people were
gone to bed, but soon got up and set us supper.
The friend's name was Freeman Clarke.
" 21st.-Travelled many miles by the side of
Lake Ontario. The last ten miles of this day's
journey rather exceeded for dangerous roads
any thing that I have seen. 2 o'clock.-Had a
meeting in a barn near Lake Ontario; a large
collection. Although I had been in a tried state
of mind, and much unwell as to bodily health
for nearly 24 hours past, yet in this meeting I
was much recruited, it being a memorable time,
and our dear friend much favored, and enabled
to speak to the situation of many, especially to
one individual, who had been much opposed
to woman's preaching. A solemn and powerful supplication near the close of the meeting,
produced a very great solemnity. After this
good meeting, dined at a Friend's, where came
a gaily dressed person, and informed us that he
was the man addressed in the meeting on the
subject of woman's preaching, he having been
greatly opposed thereto, believing they had no
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said he had made use of the very arguments,
yea, the very words she had mentioned in the
meeting, and he had felt most easy to call and
inform us that he was now satisfied he was mistaken, and that she was qualified and rightly
commissioned to preach the Gospel.
"24th. —I ad a meeting at Adolphus: the
latter part of this meeting was a memorable time;
our dear friend's appearance among them was attended with so much power, so full and so affecting, that the people appeared unwilling to leave
the house. One individual was so tendered by
being particularly spoken to, as to be brought to
trembling and shedding abundance of tears. In
her supplication she implored Divine goodness
for our preservation in a most powerful manner,
seldom, perhaps, if ever exceeded; her soul being poured forth to the sovereign Lord, the God
of heaven, for the preservation of our little band,
that they might be kept from harm, and enabled
to move on under Divine appointment. It was
a melting, heavenly time.
" 26th.-Attended a meeting at First Town.
Our beloved friend had acceptable service; spoke
very particularly to an individual who denied
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tion she appeared very fervent on behalf of that
individual, that his eyes might be opened to see
things clearly as they were. After this meeting,
went on to Kingston, a considerable town, got
our carriage mended, and lodged at a tavern.
" 27th.-Travelled 45 miles, through a poor
and rather desolate country; lodged at a house
of entertainment.
" 28th.-About 3 o'clock we arrived at Leeds.
" First-day, the 29th, attended their meeting.
It was held in a barn. Much might be said of
this meeting, but suffice it to say, the Gospel
was preached with Divine authority, after which
our dear friend appeared in a powerful supplication. She then opened the subject of women's
preaching, which was handled in a masterly
manner, to the great satisfaction of many present.
She then bade them an affectionate farewell; after
which she appeared again in a solemn supplication. Thus ended the last meeting in Canada.
"Eighth month 29th.-Left for Brachville,
sixteen miles —lodged at a tavern. Early next
morning we went down to the ferry, and got our
carriage on board, but this great river, the
St. Lawrence, being so moved with the wind in
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the ferrymen refused to go, and we were obliged
to take out our carriage and return to the tavern.
Took breakfast,-waited then till noon and
dined, and about 5 o'clock set out in earnest,
but a number of villagers followed us to the
side of the water, and persisted in saying it
would not do to venture, confidently asserting
that the boat would fill before we got half over.
A person who was in the boat for the purpose
of crossing, took the alarm, and stepped out
just as we were about to set off. In the midst of
this clamor and confusion, our friend, P. H., spoke
in an audible voice and said: "' We have been
detained too long already. There is no danger;
we shall land safely."  We set off immediately.
Soon the wind ceased,-a perfect calm ensued,
and the water, that just before appeared dangerous, now became still, and a very pleasant
ride we had over that great river. The ferrymen noticed it as something remarkable. Lodged
at a tavern on the York side.
"31st. —Travelled  about forty-five miles;
some very bad roads; arrived at John Strickland's about dusk, and lodged there.
" Ninth month 2d. —Had a meeting at Indian
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Hard work in the fore part, but ended well,some things were opened perhaps in a clearer light
than many of them had before heard. A good
meeting.  Dined at John Strickland's, Jr.went on to Leray.
"83d.-Had a meeting there-a mixed company. The subject of Baptism was treated on
with such clearness that no room was left for
gainsaying.
" Ninth month 7th.-Had a meeting at Lee
in the morning, and one in the afternoon at
Western; both these meetings were somewhat
remarkable. An unusual degree of solemnity
prevailed. Individual states were impressively
addressed. Priscilla said there was one present
who was not a member of our Religious
Society.  He had been engaged in preaching
the Gospel, though his labors had not been
received by all, but if he was faithful, he would
be enabled to sound the trumpet with more
clearness and power, and his accusers, or those
that had persecuted him, would come and
acknowledge theywere wrong and he was right.
It was a memorable time; after which, a minister
among those called Christians arose. His heart
seemed full.  He spoke a few minutes im



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pressively. I thought it tended to increase the
solemnity of the meeting. He appeared very
candid and sincere.  Our dear friend P. H.
being eminently clothed with the spirit of supplication, the meeting closed in a very comfortable manner.
"' 8th.-This afternoon had a meeting in
a school-house, where our beloved Friend had
hard work. She said it was trying to find that
her love to them was not reciprocated. She
had come a great way in the love of the Gospel
to visit them, having no other view than the
good of their souls, and the peace of her own
mind. She moved on, carefully, steadily watching the stepping stones, and was led to speak
in a very remarkable and personal manner.
She turned towards an individual and told him
that if he did not repent, turn about, humble
himself, and amend his ways, he would be so
left to himself, that an ignominious prison
would be his portion. The company was small.
and the circumstances such that her service must
rest upon one out of two or three. She was, I
think, sensible who-it was, and I thought it not
difficult for me to determine. A solemn supplication ended this meeting.




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"' 9th.-Went on to WVestmoreland, attended
a meeting appointed at 10 o'clock, where
we sat long in silence; every thing seemed
cold and uncomfortable. I thought there was
nothing to be done, and so I closed the meeting,
and was walking out, when I heard some person
speaking. I looked round, and saw P. H. on
her feet.  I again took my seat; she told
them she was sensible they had been negligent
in notifying their neighbors of this meeting;
that she had come far to see them, but through
their neglect she must now leave the neighborhood in pain.  Some of them were much
troubled, being sensible the charge was true.
After meetings several expressed that the like
cause of complaint should not occur again
while they resided in the neighborhood. P.
H. mentioned to me that she had looked round
at me to close the meeting, for she felt nothing
to do there, but while the people were rising,
it opened upon her mind to leave a few hints of
that kind, which, I expect, will be long remembered by some of them. It was a satisfaction
to find that I had not closed the meeting too,soon.
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very much made up of other societies,-a favored
time. The Gospel was preached with great clearness. A free ministry was treated on, and the entire insufficiency of human abilities, though aided
by theological study, to confer the power to
preach, was clearly shown. An impressive
caution was also given, not to attempt to
preach the Gospel without being taught and
empowered by the Great Head of the church.
A young man was present, who had entered or
was on the point of entering upon the study of
divinity. He was so affected and reached by
the communication, that it was thought by some
who afterwards heard him converse on the subject, that he would undoubtedly give up his
pursuit. He said he had never before heard
any thing upon the subject which affected him
so powerfully.
" 12.-Had a meeting at Madson, in which
our dear friend was enlarged in Gospel authority, and enabled to set forth with convincing
clearness and power many subjects of vital importance, closing her communication by a most
impressive description of the New Jersualem,
or state of the redeemed. When she sat down,
a solemn silence continued over the meeting,.5




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when a person, not a member with Friends;,
from the far end of the house, arose and fully
united with what had been said, recapitulating
some of the subjects which had been mentioned,
and begging those present to treasure them up,
and endeavor to profit by them. The solemnity
of the meeting was not disturbed, and under this
covering P. H. fervently supplicated for our
preservation and the enlargement of the Alessiah's kingdom.'-This blessed meeting held
long, yet the people did not seem willing to
leave the house, those in the gallery having to
move first.  I consider we have had many
and abundant evidences of the divine authority
of the mission of our Friend.
"'13.-Attended a meeting appointed at
Brookfield; a number of different denominations
collected.  This Imeeting  continued long in silence, but light and life at length arising, our
dear friend arose therewith, and was enabled to
clear herself.  Many things of deep interest
were opened in the life and clearly explained, I
believe, to the satisfaction of that mixed multitude; a short but very lively and powerful supplication closed the meeting, which, I believe.
was a good one.




PRISCILLA CADWALLADER.          51
16th. —Had a meeting at Smyrna, mostly
of other societies, which was a heavenly season;
many truths were illustrated in a manner, I
believe, exceeding any thing of the kind that I
have ever heard in clearness, power and authority.  The audience was very attentive.
Water baptism was shown to be a Jewish rite,
and the people were called to that spiritual
baptism, which immerses souls in the stream
of love and life. After a short and solemn
pause, she appeared in an angelic supplication.
"Wewent on towards Burlington. On our way
we were overtaken with a most tremendous
storm. It was truly awful. The clouds, which
were of an uncommon color, came over us
very fast, producing almost midnight darkness.
The lightening flew round our carriage like balls
of fire, and the thunder seemed to shake the
earth.  We reached a tavern shed, just as
it began to rain, and it was the most favorable
place we could have found for several miles.
The storm ~came on so rapidly that we were
obliged to stay in the carriage. The rain fell
in such torrents, that in a very few minutes a
sufficient quantity of water to turn a mill came
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would be washed away, the wind blew terrifically, and it very soon commenced hailing.
The hail stones broke all the windows, except
one, of the large tavern house. In the house
all was afloat, so that we fared better in our
carriage than if we had been in it. P. H. sat
in the carriage viewing the tremendous and
awful scene with entire composure and serenity.
We were within two miles of the place where
we expected to remain for the night. After the
storm had abated; we went on, but found, had
we reached there before, we should, in all probability, have fared worse than we did, the house
being more elevated, and consequently more exposed to the fury of the storm.  The friend
came out to receive us, and told us they would
have been very glad of our company, but the
house was in such a condition, the windows
broken, and the floors all afloat, that they had not
a dry bed, and they doubted their being able to
accommodate us with any degree of comfort.
We passed on some distance, and lodged at a
tavern; though the windows here were much
broken, and part of the house in a poor plight,
yet we were comfortably accommodated.
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ceeded very slowly, for the trees were so blown
across the road, that our pilot was obliged to get
the supervisors and several hands to cut a road
through, while we sat in the carriage. As they
cleared away, we moved on a short distance, and
stopped again for them to clear away further;
and so we went on.  We got through to our
lodging place.
" 18th. —Had a meeting at Burlington; some
close and plain work here. Many hearts were
tendered, and some nearly united with our beloved friend and her labors of love among
them.'" Ninth month 19th.-We attended a large
and crowded meeting at Butternutts, general
notice having been given. Some time previous
to our arrival, a newspaper had circulated
through the village and neighborhood some account of our dear friend's meeting and communication at Merion, in Montgomery County,
Pennsylvania, which created a great anxiety in
the minds of the people of different denominations to see and hear her. In the early part of
this meeting, it being a large house and very
crowded, some boys appeared to be much unsettled.  They were spoken to on the subject,
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54. MEMOIR OF
which seemed to have a good effect; they
settled down at length and all became quiet. A
solemn covering spread over the meeting, under
which P. H. arose, being eminently clothed
with power from  on high.  Her clear and
cogent reasoning, her matter and manner, her
language and strength of utterance, I believe
exceeded the most sanguine expectations raised
by the account they had received. Perhaps I
should not say amiss if I set it down as the
greatest display of oratory that I ever heard flow
from human lips. Several of the latter meetings have been extraordinary seasons, but I
think, for beautiful language, clearness and
strength of utterance, this has exceeded them
all.
" 20th. —Had a meeting here in a schoolhouse;
though small, yet a comfortable one.  Dined
at a tavern on the way, no Friend's house being
near, and the distance to next meeting not admitting our going back over the hills. Had a
very rough ride along a branch of the Susquehanna.
"2lst.-Had a meeting at Unadilla.  Some
close work with individuals who made a high
profession, but the gospel flowed freely to the




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poor in spirit. It was an instructive meeting to
many.
" 22d.-Had a large, crowded meeting at
Laurens, in which our beloved friend was very
lively in communication and powerful in supplication. It appears very evident she is qualified
for the arduous task in which she has embarked,
and fitted for every service.
" 23d.-Set out for Harpersfield, a distance of
twenty miles; the roads were thought too bad for
our carriage, and so N. N. took us in his open
wagon. We arrived there in the afternoon; and
that evening, by candle-light, we had a highly
favored meeting. A few Friends, but mostly
other societies. Some acknowledged they were
well paid for coming; others said they could
have been content to have stayed till day-light.
The Gospel flowed freely among them, and the
meeting ended with a heart-tendering supplication.
"'25th.-This morning our dear friend did
not feel easy to leave the place without having
the people collected; which was done, and I being
absent, was informed by some that were present
that it was a memorable time. From thence they
proceeded on to Middlefield, I having returned




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with N. N. to Laurey, where we had left our
horses and carriage.
"' 30th. —Attended their meeting at Duansburg.
P. HI. was clear and powerful in communication
and supplication.  A comfortable and instructive meeting.
" Tenth month 2d, and first of the week
we were at Renselaerville meeting. It was large,
and the fore part was dull, but light sprung up
and truth prevailed.  Our beloved friend had
excellent service among them; some deep mysteries were unfolded, and evidences furnished
that we were not left, but that He who laid a
concern upon our dear friend, was still with
her, giving ability to perform every required
duty.
"Tenth mo. 3d.-Left for Middleburg. Had
a meeting at this place.  Our dear friend expressed her travail and desire for the people,
that they might come to the inward Teacher,
who stood prepared to teach all who were willing to be taught of Him.  An instructive
meeting.'? 4th.-Attended a meeting appointed  at
Oakhill; a very extraordinary time.   The
Gospel was preached with power, and was ex



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pressed pure and without mixture. Our dear
friend was surely eminently favored. We were
solemnized, and I believe could have said amen
to her supplication. After meeting went on to
Coeymans.
" 5th.-Attended meeting at that place. P.
H. sat the meeting through in silence.  She
evidently felt that something was wrong. After
meeting we found that notice had not been
given to others, and but little among Friends,
it being their usual meeting day, for which
neglect she felt easy to leave the meeting in' silence, and let it rest upon the neglectful or lukewarm.
" 6th.-Attended a meeting at New Baltimore.
Some time before, in the neighborhood, a report was circulated that P. H. was preaching
the Baptists' doctrine, and promulgating their
principles. A man who had been disowned
from our Society, and was now a minister of
another, had said he would go forty miles to
hear her, and if she did not preach such doctrines as he approved, he would openly oppose
her in the meeting. All this was told me the
evening before the meeting; several Friends
having convened at our lodging, were desirous




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of having our friend P. H. informed of what
was reported. I urged the impropriety of such
a measure, and informed them that I believed
she would be furnished with knowledge and
strength for the occasion, be that what it might.
After considerable more being said on both
sides, it was concluded to say nothing to her
about it, and not a word of it was imparted to
her.
" 7th.-Went to meeting. After sitting some
time in silence, our exercised sister rose on the
subject of baptism, being eminently qualified
to do it justice.  She cleared up all the disputed points in a remarkable manner. It was
a highly favored time. The communication and
supplication were attended with that power
that chains all down that stands opposed. After
meeting, a Friend expressed satisfaction that,
without any outward knowledge of the facts,
she was so peculiarly led and enabled completely to clear up the matter.  It was a great
relief to concerned Friends; they thinking it
would have a salutary effect on the neighborhood.
"' 9th.-We had an evening meeting, which was
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stream ran high. Many subjects were opened
and treated on with great clearness and authority.  A profound silence spread over the
meeting, and our dear friend was eminently
clothed with the spirit of supplication. It was
a remarkable time to me, and I believe to many
others. It was mentioned by some as being a
most heavenly meeting. Next day, being 1st of
the week and 10th of the month, we attended
Ghent meeting; a large concourse of people.
Hard work in the fore part; some opposition
felt, but Truth gained the victory, and all opposition seemed to be removed.' 4th of the week and 13th of the month we attended a meeting at Troy; notice having been
given, a considerable collection of people assembled.  We sat long in silence.  At length
iP. H. arose and said: " Because thou art neither
cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my
mouth," and then took her seat.  But before
tile meeting closed, she delivered a short and
close testimony calculated to impress the hearers.
"11 ith.-Set out for East Hoosack or Adams.
This day I suppose we were in both Vermont
and Massachusetts States; travelled a distance
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ble meeting, and returned part way back.
Lodged at a tavern. In the night it began to
snow, and continued nearly all day; we travelled ten miles in the storm.
" 15th.-Had a meeting at Pittstown; a precious, good meeting.  Our beloved friend was
enabled to preach the Gospel with life and
power, and was much favored in supplication.
Many hearts were tenderly affected in these meetings. John Lawton, a Friend from Athens, met us
here with a prospect of taking my place, and I
am about to be released to return home. It is
{a close trial to me to part with those with
whom I have travelled nearly six months in
sweet union, they being very near to me. I
had been out longer than I expected, and as I
could now resign my charge to a suitable Friend,
I felt it was the right time'for me to return to
my family. Some time previous to our arriving
in this neighborhood, I had spoken to some of
our friends of my prospect of leaving, desiring
the service might fall on one fitted for it. John
blawton was mentioned, without knowing that it
%would suit him to leave home. When we came
to his house and the subject was' opened to him,
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pressions, he had been preparing to leave home,
apprehending it would be his duty to accompany
some Friend on a religious visit, but who it might'
be, or where he would go, he knew not, until we
came into the place.  He was ready in a few
hours to leave his home for several months.
This made it much easier for me to leave them,
and the attraction to my family, from whom I
had long been absent, was powerful. Next
day we parted. They to pursue their northern
route, and I for home. I reached home on Fourthday, the 19th of 10th month, 1823, and found
my family enjoying usual health, for which, and
other favors, I felt very thankful.
" Upon a retrospective view of this journey,
and the different scenes we have passed through,
I have seen, in some instances, where I have
fallen short of nmy duty, and perhaps in many
where I have not done as well as I might
have done, but through all I can now say, I
feel a satisfaction in having given up to what
I believed was required of me, being furnished from time to time with sufficient evidence of its being right. Some trials were
permitted to assail me, which, perhaps, might
have been avoided if I had more closely' at6




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tended to my proper business; but He who
weighs the mountains in scales, and the hills in
a balance, sees not as man seeth, but looketh
at the heart, and judgeth of the motive; and
happy for us that we have such a judge, who
judges not as man, but righteously.  I have
seen the hand of Providence in many instances.
Sometimes in opening a way where there appeared to be no way; helping through difficulties that otherwise would have been insurmountable.  In  and through  all we have
abundant cause to thank God and take courage.
We have had some close trials to pass through,
and some pleasant scenes, and some truly edifying and instructive seasons.  Some passages of
Scripture have been more clearly explained than
I have before heard, and views given on different subjects that were new and interesting.
The closing of many of the meetings under a
clear and powerful supplication has been very
solemn and affecting: many marks of unity and
sympathy with our dear friend and her labors
have been evinced, not only by the members of
our Society, but abundantly among others, and
my mind has again and again been furnished with
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was moving, so that the language of my heart
then was, and still is, to her, as a humble, devoted handmaid of the Lord, "go on and prosper."   May the God of Heaven be with and
go before her, making way through all opposi* tion, so that through her as an instrument in
His hand, qualified and anointed for the service,
sons may be gathered from afar, and daughters
from the ends of the earth. I wish not to exceed the proper bounds, but to ascribe the praise
where she herself would place it, to Him who
alone can qualify for such service. Yet those
who are truly devoted, who travel far and
wide, and are willing to spend and be spent for
the good of others, are entitled to our sympathy,
and demand our respect, and agreeably to the
apostle's sentiment, are worthy of double honor.
"I have many times thought it was a favor
that Priscilla was so agreeably furnished with a
companion from  her own Quarterly Meeting.
They appear to travel in great unity and harmony, and my desire is that it may continue,
and that on their return to their families and
friends, they may each experience that reward,
which is the result of continuing faithful to
the end'"




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Although James Walton had travelled for
six months in close unity and sympathy with
these Friends, he was not without many discouragements, and doubts would sometimes
arise as to the propriety of so long a separation
from his family.  On one occasion these doubts
pressed so heavily upon him that, for several
days, his secret conclusion was, that if Priscilla
should tell him  she was released from  further service, he would willingly wait upon her
all the way to her home in Indiana, if by that
means he might be at liberty to return to his
own home.
These feelings he kept to himself; but one
morning as they rode along, they came to a fork
in the road where there was a finger board, one
finger of which pointed to the West, toward her
home, and the other towards the place where
her next meeting was to be held. As they
neared this point, Priscilla laid her hand upon
his shoulder and said, "Stop, James."  He
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moments of soVkmn quiet, she said, " Now, James,
thou art to decide which road we take."   The
evidence thus furnished, that she had been drawn
into secret sympathy with his unexpressed feelings, and had shared a burden which he thought
he was bearing alone, was a confirmation to his
troubled mind, that it would be right for him to
proceed, and he cheerfully took the road which
led them into further service.
Some further account of Priscilla's religious
services during this visit have been furnished
by a Friend then residing in the State of New
York, which we give in her own language:
"In the summer of 1823, Priscilla Hunt
visited all the meetings of Friends in Seipio
Quarterly Meeting, several of which I attended.
I was deeply impressed with her sweetness of
spirit and deep indwelling.  Her communications were wonderfully adapted to the state of
the meetings she attended, and individuals were
frequently addressed publicly, and their characteristics described so minutely as to leave no
doubt to whom her remarks applied. At one
meeting she was very prophetic, saying that the
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time was not far distant when the meeting would
go down, through the creaturely activity of one
individual, adding,'Dear brother, thou hast
done much harm; thou hast drawn thy sword
in defence of the Truth and ran, saying the
Lord has sent thee, when He has not.  The
Truth has no need of thee to defend it, but if
thou will come to the Truth, it will defend thee.
When thou art gone the meeting will be re-established, and will increase in numbers.' This
prediction has been strictly fulfilled. It was
truly a memorable and deeply affectingtime. The
solemn rebukes and affectionate warnings were
so humbly, and faithfully, and needfully given,
that some were comforted, many were alarmed,
and others awakened to inquire and wonder."
An extract of a sermon delivered by P. H.
in one of the New England cities in 1824, is
worthy of record in this connection, as containing a prophecy, which has since been literally
fulfilled:
"The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up."
Where are the wise men? Where are the
counsellors of Israel? Are they on the housetop, or have they fled to the mountains? Call




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home my people, saith the Lord. They have
departed from my councils; they have risen in
judgment against one another. They have forsaken the living God; have hewn unto themselves broken cisterns, that can hold no water.
There has been a departure in those who stood
at the helm of government.  Had truth been
at the helm, you would not now be in your present
state of confusion.  You have gone forth in
your own strength to do the work of the Lord;
you have run before your guide. You have
called Lord, Lord, when you had no command;
you have asumed the seat of judgment in your
own wills; you have suffered wrath and fierce
contention to arise among you; you have
poured out boiling water on the heads of the
brethren, and called it the waters of life. My
soul is bowed down within me, and woe is me
if I deliver not this message; the voice of it to
my mind is as children pouring boiling water
upon one another's heads, and each dipping
from  the same fountain. For want of true
judgment my people lay slain on the right and
on the left, and if you cease not to act in this
spirit, the people will be scattered, till not one




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shall be left in the meeting of the name of
Friend."
She then went on to describe the state of the
meeting, and said:
"You have looked at one another till your
own image was reflected as in the vapor, and
the evil which is in yourselves you have attributed to a brother. If we only rightly examine ourselves, what appears like a mountain in
another, will be little more than a mole hill.
The door of mercy is still open, and the language is this day, come home, come home, and
you shall be favored again to drink of the living
stream which will quench the spirit of contention within you. Until self is cast out, the
pure spirit of truth cannot reign.  It is self
that strives to have the ascendency, and wishes
to be thought great, while the true follower of
God is humble, esteeming himself as the least
and as a servant. When man sees his heart as
it really is, and this the light of truth will
show him, he finds enough to do there, without
condemning a brother.  If a man be wise, he
will be careful to have the beam removed out of
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out of his brother's; for, while he is in error,
he cannot point out the right way to others.
Therefore I entreat you, beloveds, to take this
home into the secret chambers of your hearts;
there will be room enough to apply it there.
Say not it belongs to a brother, but each take it
to himself. Of our blessed Lord it was said,' in
his humiliation his judgment was taken away.'
When all that is of the creature is humbled, we
feel no disposition to judge one another. What
was the language of Jesus when he was reviled,
persecuted and nailed to the cross, and this, too,
by the high Priest and rulers of the people,'Father forgive them, they know not what they
do.' I believe from present impressions that
there are those within the sound of my voice
whose hands hang down upon their loins, whose
mouths are bowed down in the dust, who are
willing to be counted as nothing amongst men,
if they do but stand firm in their obedience to
God. To these I may say, you must be numbered with the transgressors and condemned
with thieves; you must be reproached, and the
finger of scorn pointed at you, and you may
enter into a state comparable to that of being
entombed, or' as dead, and your usefulness




70              MEMOIR OF
among men may appear to be at an end. But
the ministering angel will appear, and the stone
will be rolled away from the mouth of the sepulchre, and you shall rise in glory and sit at the
right hand in the kingdom.
"'But it appears to me that the number of
these is very small. I know nothing of you but
from my feelings. I am a stranger in a strange
land, and I have often to feel that I am alone
and among a strange people. I feel sensible that
I am rejected by some among you, and those,
too, of high profession; but I am delivered
from the fear of man, and in the love of God
my heart salutes you all.  I know that I love
you, and I know that I love God, and in that
feeling I can rest unmoved.  The frowns and
scoffs of men, their flattery and theirpraise, are all
nothing to the soul that is united and centered
in God, that depends upon Him alone. But I
entreat you, beloveds, for your own sakes, not to
despise the message this day delivered to you,
however weak the instrument, for those that
despise the least servant of God, despise Him.
They that reject the message, reject Him that
sent it: the truly wise are alone ready to be instructed. The least among us may be made




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useful; we may learn wisdom from the mouth
of a child; but the poor man who is unwilling to
receive what is sent him, and always gives to
others what was designed for himself, must ever
remain poor."
After her return from this visit, she formed a
second marriage connection.
In alluding to this chapter in her history, we
feel a tender caution towards all concerned, and
desire to withdraw no further than is absolutely
necessary the mantle which time has thrown
over the painful circumstances connected with
her second marriage, by which her name became
Priscilla Cadwallader.
There cannot be a doubt that our dear
friend was fully impressed with the importance
of humbly seeking divine counsel in a proceeding which has such an important and lasting
influence, for good or ill, as that of choosing a companion for life, and we know that this counsel
was not withheld from her on this occasion; but
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edged, she allowed the persuasions of others to
prevail over the clear sense of right with which
she was favored, and took a step that brought
upon her yeArs of sorrow and suffering. These
trials she bore with Christian meekness, their
seeming effect being to deepen and refine; and
she quietly and uncomplainingly pursued the
path of duty, leaving her cause to Him who
knows the secret of every heart, and who, in
his unfailing mercy, withdraws not his lifegiving power from the contrite spirit, because
of one act of disobedience. Under the humbling influence of this Power, she was enabled
eminently to manifest that her daily dependence
was on Him, who could not only redeem from
weakness, but renewedly qualify for the work
to which she was appointed, and she subsequently
gave abundant evidence, through the deeply
baptizing character of her ministry, and the
solemnity attending her supplications, that she
experienced near access to the ever-living
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The record of this mis-step of our beloved
friend, may teach us, that gifted and chosen instruments do not always furnish models for our
example, and that our only safety is in reliance
upon the inward Director, and obedience to its
monitions.
In the year 1829 our friend, Priscilla Cadwallader, opened a concern in her Monthly Meeting as expressed in the following certificate:
"' Our esteemed friend, P. Cadwallader, in a
weighty manner, opened in this meeting a concern that had rested upon her mind for some
time, to pay a visit in Gospel love to the inhabitants of North America and some of the West
India islands, as truth may open the way,
After a time of weighty deliberation thereon,
this meeting fully unites therewith, and she is
left at liberty to pursue her prospect as best wisdom may direct, she being a minister in good
esteem among Friends, and as such. we recommend her to all people to whom these may come,
with a desire that she may be enabled to return
to her family and friends with the answer of.
peace to her own mind. Signed by direction of.
7




74              MEMOIR OF
Blue River Monthly Meeting, held in Washington County, Indiana, the 4th of 7th mo., 1829.
MICHAEL,NEWBY,  Clerks."
MARY D. NEWBY    Clerks
We believe this was her first visit east of the
mountains after the separation, which took place
among Friends in 1827.
Some of the causes which produced this event
were seen and publicly alluded to by Priscilla
Cadwallader, (then Hunt,) several years before
it took place.  Her mind was introduced into
deep exercise on this account, and in the openings of Truth she felt it right to remain in religious connection with those, who she believed
were concerned to maintain the original ground
upon which our religious Society was established.
In the prosecution of the service alluded to,
she was engaged about seven years.
As she travelled from place to place her society was again much sought, and large gatherings would assemble wherever she rested from




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the labor of the day.  The following incidents furnished by M. H. C. show her simplicity of character and general watchfulness, and
that she was not drawn into expression, either
in public meetings or in private circles, merely
because it appeared to be expected of her.
" On one occasion at my father's house, where
there was a large company collected, a dear old
friend from the city, who was often with her
and was looking for and desiring a religious opportunity, soon had the company all quiet. After sitting a long time in silence, Priscilla calmly observed, that'it was an important lesson
which every Christian should learn,' to be silent
when commanded,' and the opportunity closed."
The same Friend says:
" I attended a meeting appointed for her
several miles distant. We sat, perhaps, an hour
in silence, when she arose with these words:'What meaneth this, that there is no preaching
to-day?' A young man of our company remarked after meeting, that she uttered the exact
language that was passing through his mind at
the time.'




76              MEMOIR OF
Among the items concerning this visit, which
we have been able to obtain, is an extract of a
sermon, delivered at Friends' meeting, Darby,
Pa., 7th mo. 21st, 1831.
"What shall I do unto thee? O Ephraim; O
Judah, what shall I do unto thee, for your
goodness is as the morning cloud and as the
early dew that passes away.'  Therefore get
thee into thy tent, and dwell in it, lest that which
has been so abundantly handed forth shall be
entirely withdrawn." This language was sounded in my ears soon after I took my seat among
you.'What shall I do unto thee, 0, Ephraim;
what shall I do unto thee, O Judah; for I hear
your goodness is as the morning cloud and the
early dew, that passes away.'  I was willing to take it to myself, conceal it in my own
breast and improve upon it. But finding it is
not for me alone, I feel a woe if I warn not this
people, and take not warning myself. Therefore,
my beloved friends, let us gather home; let us
dwell in our tent, and that is God. And there
is no other tent in which the mind of man can
safely dwell. And I believe there never was a
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this people to dwell in their tents-for here our
safety assuredly lies. For I believe, from awful
impressions as I pass through the land, there
are more storms arising; greater than have yet
been witnessed by this people. And those who
are not founded in God, whose souls are not anchored in perfect love, will be wiped away, and
carried wholly into the vortex of confusion. For
behold there cometh storms and tempests and a
deluge of blood. And I do not find that I have
much more to say unto you, than to warn you
to gather home to your God-for nothing else
will screen you from danger, and no other arm
can protect you.
" Do I niot hear, in my spiritual ear-I have
long heard it —the alarm of war, the loud roar of
cannon, the clashing of swords, and horsemen
rushing to battle? And I believe that this day
is nigher at hand than many are aware of; a
day of treading down, and a day of bloodshed;
And it will be'seen that every battle of the warrior is with confused noise and garments rolled
in blood.' But this shall be a day, like the day
of the Lord,'that cometh with burning and
fuel of fire.' And I entreat you to be willing
to come to this that is' with burning and fuel qof
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fire,' that it may consume all the sin and transgression of the heart, purify the soul, and bring
it unto God. I can tell you, beloveds, and I do
tell you in awful fear, that I have long seen,
sons wrestling in bonds, and their bands will
burst, and they will leap as tigers, from their
dens, and then, wo, wo, to the inhabitants of
North America. Thus I feel engaged to warn
all that are now present, and to invite you to
come home and centre in Him who is perfect
love.  And there is no other weapon that will
defend you but perfect love, and you will find
this to be a rock of safety; and although the
deluge of blood may come, yet this will bear
your souls above all. For God will preserve his
children who depend upon him, and who have
no other arm nor place of refuge; these he will
marvellously protect and hold them in the hollow of his holy hand. And all who do experience this day of the Lord, do find the truth of
this, that it comes with'burning and fuel of
fire,' and will consume all that is comparable
to wood, hay or stubble; it will burn up all vain
notions. And thus it is'that righteousness will
come unto us, and the Sun of righteousness
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by the mouth of one of the prophets;' Behold
the day cometh saith the Lord, that shall burn
as an oven, and all that are proud, and all that
do wickedly, shall be as stubble, and the fire of
the Lord shall utterly consume them; but unto
them that fear my name, shall the Sun of righteousness arise, with healing in his wings.' Now
this is the reward of the righteous, and these
have nothing to fear. But the sinner and transgressor must perish, fearfulness shall surprise
the hypocrite, and sinners will be made afraid.
This language was used formerly, and it may
be used in the present day,-and the time is
near at hand when it will be applicable; for' the
sinners in Zion will be made afraid, fearfulness
[shall] surprise the hypocrite.' Now,'who
among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings;
who among us shall dwell with the devouring
fire? he that worketh righteousness, and speaketh uprightly; he that despises the gains of oppression; that shutteth his hands from the holding of bribes; that stoppeth his ears from the
hearing of blood; and shutteth his eyes from
seeing evil-his place of defence shall be the
munition of rocks-his bread shall be given him,
his water shall be sure.'




80              MEMOIR OF
" Here the righteous can dwell in safety, and
be at peace with God.  And blessed are they
who receive him in the way of his coming, and
who endure this day that consumes all that his
holy will'hath a controversy with; blessed are
those who can, in sincerity of heart, adopt the
language of Jesus Christ,' Not my will but
thine, 0 God, be done.' For in this blessed
state, where the mind comes to dwell in perfect
love, all fear is cast out, and where there is no
fear there is no torment, said one of the Apostles,-and if our souls dwell in this perfect love,
we have nothing to fear; for it is this that triumphs over death, hell, and the grave. It is
this that makes us perfect, even as our Father
who is in heaven is perfect; and though many
may think this is an impossibility-and say it
is impossible for man to become as perfect as
God-yet there is nothing required of us but
what we have ability given us to perform, and
this is a divine commandment, an injunction of
Jesus Christ, " Be ye therefore perfect even as
your Father who is in heaven is perfect." And
how are we to come to this. The only way that
we can come to it, is to live in perfect obedience to his Divine will. And as we come to




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dwell in God, and God in us, we shall dwell in
perfection, for God is perfect, and we shall
dwell in perfection, just so far, as we live in
obedience to the Father's will; and every rational soul may come and dwell in the love of
God; all have power to receive his kind offers.
He is a God nigh at hand —He is Omnipresent, and all who come unto him, are enlightened to walk in the paths of peace and perfection.
But if we remain in darkness and ignorance,
the fault is our own-for man was not designed
to dwell in darkness, he was made to inherit the
bright regions of eternal day, to come forth in
light, and to be alive in the eternal Word.
Therefore if man remains in darkness it is his
own fault, and the reason is, because he transgresses the Divine law; he will not hearken to
the call of God, nor open to the beloved of souls;
while he stands inviting all, wooing all, calling all,-saying unto them'open unto me.'
Now here is the express invitation of his eternal love.'Behold I stand at the door and
knock, if any man will hear my voice and open
unto me, I will come in and sup with him, and
he with me."'




82              MEMOIR OF
WAe are informed that on the afternoon of the
day in which this sermon was delivered, a Friend
queried of her, " Priscilla what didst thou mean?
For what was this prophecy?"  She replied, "I
cannot tell when it will be accomplished, I may
not live to see it, but, whoever lives 50 years
longer, will see America very different from
what it now is, in regard to African Slavery."
In the spring of 1832, she made a general
visit through Cape May, Cumberland and Salem Counties, also to the meetings composing
Haddonfield and Burlington quarters, to the
satisfaction and comfort of the visited. Many
meetings were appointed in school-houses and
the places of worship of other religious dendminations. Some were among the colored people
in their own houses. These meetings were times
of great favor and enlargement.  She visited
many places where no Friends' meeting had
previously been held, sometimes pointing out
with her finger the direction to which her mind
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ed to, small isolated settlements would be discovered and meetings held in them to edification and comfort.  Several years after, intelligent persons, not members of our religious society, acknowledged to one of the Friends who
accompanied her through these parts, that they
were the most remarkable meetings they had
ever attended, and the individuals appeared
much impressed with the Truth as she declared
it.
One meeting held at Shiloh, in the meeting
house of the " Seventh-day Baptists " was a truly baptizing season. At the close of Priscilla's
communication, the minister of the congregation, an aged man and a most excellent and
practical Christian, bore testimony to the truths
delivered, and commended them to the pious attention of those present.
An evidence of her ability to feel closely with
those she visited, is thus narrated by one of her
companions as occurring during this visit.
"The meeting we were about to attend, was




84              MEMOIR OF
gathered when we arrived, and when I went into the meeting house, after fastening my horses,
I observed that Priscilla's face was towards the
men's gallery. This was so unusual, that it attracted my attention. After a time of silence
she arose with a close, searching testimony, addressed to an individual. At length she said,' I feel that I could lay my hand on thy head.
Wilt thou sell thy soul, for ten dollars?' etc. etc.
The silence and awe which covered the meeting
may well be imagined. I was afterwards informed that Friends of that place had been exceedingly tried in consequence of a disagreement
between two of their members.  One believed
that in paying the other a debt, he had given
him in mistake two 10 dollar notes instead of
one. The other said he had received only 10
dollars. In this way the matter stood, when
Priscilla visited the meeting, and the Friend
who was charged with wrong doing, sat in the
place toward which her looks were directed."
We have some further particulars, taken from
the letters of our late friend John Jackson, who
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" Cape Island, 2d. mo. 1832.
* * * * "' Although there are no Friends
in these parts, and many of the people much
prejudiced against women's preaching, yet the
way is remarkably opened; the mountains of
opposition skip like rams and the little hills like
lambs. The first: place where we stopped, after
we got from among Friends was at the house of
a Baptist. They treated us with that respect
and hospitality, which form a striking feature
in the character of a Christian. We had an appointed meeting near this place in a school
house, which was full to overflowing, and the
people appeared to be well pleased. Several of
the Baptists followed on to several of the other
meetings, and when we parted with them, some
of them shed many tears and expressed a wish
that if we or any of our friends should come that
way again, we should not pass them by.
* * * *  " Sea Shore. Last evening we held
the first Friends' meeting that was ever held at
this place, and many of the people had never
heard a woman nor a Friend preach. One of
the ministers made all the opposition he could
to a meeting being had; he refused to let us
have his house, and told his congregation that
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he had good reasons to oppose it. He said, women had no right to preach; it was contrary to
Scripture, for they were expressly commanded
to keep silence in the churches.  Our meeting
was held in one of the large boardinghouses,
and the people were very still and paid great attention. Although Priscilla.knew nothing of
what their minister had said against her, she
was lead to offer a different view of Paul's language, and showed clearly, that in Christ male
and female are one-it being the immortal soul
that constitutes the man in Christ; and that to debar women from preaching the gospel, was going back to the Mahometan religion, instead of
coming into the brightness of the glorious gospel day.  The people appeared to be well
pleased with her views and manifested great
kindness toward us at the close of the meeting.
"Port Elizabeth. Friends in N. Jersey feel
great interest in the extensive prospect of our
friend Priscilla, and they endeavor to bear their
part of the burden and thus fulfil the law of
Christ. We have had meetings every day since
I wrote, mostly along the sea side, and although
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people appear well satisfied. I believe Priscilla's
labors in these parts will be long remembered,
for impressions have been made upon the minds
of many, that time nor circumstances will not
be likely to erase.
" The people have been accustomed to hear
spoken of from the pulpit,'the terrors and
frowns of an angry God,' and when they come
to hear a gospel that speaks peace to the obedient soul, —that publishes the glad tidings of salvation, and saith unto Zion thy God reignethwhen they hear that the judgments of Heaven
are not sent in anger-when they hear the dark
doctrine of election and reprobation overturned
by Scripture testimony, and the terms of salvation set before them in language that they can
comprehefd-when they find the strong walls
of prejudice which have existed in their minds
against women's preaching broken down-when
they find that Priscilla covets not the money nor
the applause of men, but has at. heart the present and future well-being of her fellow heirs to
a never-ending eternity-they cannot but give
her the right hand of fellowship and wish her
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May County; they appeared well satisfied and
the man told me at the last meeting, that he
had heard much about Priscilla, and wished to
hear and judge for himself; that now he was
satisfied and could give a favorable report to
others.
"At Cape May we had an appointed meeting
in a house that was built for the accommodation
of all societies. There were many Methodists,
Baptists, some Presbyterians and a few Friends
in attendance. Priscilla commenced with the
language of Scripture,' Come brother, come sister, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the Godof Jacob; He will teach
us of his ways and we will walk in his paths;
then shall we know the law to go forth out of Zion
and the word of the Lord out of Jerusalem."
Many very interesting subjects, connected with
the happiness of man, were brought into view,
his fall-his restoration and redemption, etc.
Toward the close she remarked,' There is not
one among you who loves his native home better
than I do, and if I could remain there in the
love of God, I would not be seen travelling among
you; but when I hear the language'all souls
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forth and proclaim the glad tidings of the gospel of my Lord and master, my greatest peace
consists in obedience to his command, and I find
the truth of what the blessed Master declared,' In this world ye shall have tribulation but in
me ye shall have peace.'  In that love which
desires your present and eternal welfare, I bid
you farewell; and remember the way to farewell,
is to do well. Live in love with one another,
and the God of love and peace will be with you
-and that you may be happy in time and
through all eternity, is the desire of your tribulated sister."
" Cedarville, 3mo., 1832. —On First-day afternoon we had a large meeting in a Baptist meeting house. Priscilla rose with this language,'Behold mine elect, whom I have chosen-behold the body of Christ.  But my friends,
where is the body of Christ, seeing that outward body is now no more?'  She then set
forth in a very plain manner, what the body of
Christ was-that it was composed of living and
sanctified members, who alone could constitute
a church, that will reign triumphant in Heaven.
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"We were very kindly entertained that night
in the village, and on Second-day had a pleasant ride about four miles to Newport, where
we had a large meeting in a school house, and
the word was preached with power.  Priscilla
commenced with the language of Paul,'One Lord,
one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of
all, who is in all, over all and through all.'
Here she pointed to the great inconsistency of
professing Christians contending one with another about opinions, seeing that we all profess
to have the' one Lord, one faith, one baptism.'
All profess to have Christ for their Saviourall are bound to the same eternity, and expect
to be judged at the same tribunal,' and I find,'
she said,'as I travel up and down in the land,
living members of the true church of Christ,
among the various professors of Christianity.,
And although many of these may be assailed
with deep trials, in their journey toward the
promised land of rest, yet, as in the outward
world, it is necessary there should be day and
night, heat and cold, rain and sunshine, and
the various vicissitudes that occur in the outward elements, that the earth may bring forth
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it is necessary to pass through trials and tribulations, that by undergoing a fiery trial of our
faith with patience, we may be made the happy
partakers of divine enjoyments, even while we
remain in a probationary state of being.
"The people in these parts are so unacquainted with our manner of worship, that some
are very unwilling to believe that our Friends
speak from immediate impressions, but rather
say that they have studied all these things and
prepared them beforehand; and many of them
look upon our manner of silent worship as a
dead form. But it may be that the day will
come, when He who has promised to teach his
people himself, will unfold to the understandings of those who now believe not, the mysteries of that kind of worship, which is not performed only in the mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, and bring them to understand the language addressed to the woman of Samaria,' The hour cometh and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father, in spirit
and in truth.'
"Priscilla tells the people, she does not
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from all sectarian prejudices and the traditions of men,'to the word nigh in the heart
and in the mouth,' that they may no longer be
scattered abroad as sheep without a shepherd,
on the barren mountains of an empty profession,
where they are liable to be blown about, with
every wind of doctrine, and the cunning craftiness of men, whereby they lay in wait to deceive.
" Priscilla's feelings of love and interest are
not confined within the narrow limits of sectarianism-but to her, all denominations of people are equally near and dear, for she is aware
that a true follower of the Lamb must have
that mark of discipleship, by which alone they
can ever be designated,'Love one unto another.'
" We have had a large and deeply interesting
meeting in a meeting house of the Seventhday Baptists at Shiloh. I think it was the
largest meeting we have had since we have
been in New Jersey, except Salem Quarterly
Meeting. These people who differ from many
others in their form of worship appear to have
the right thing at heart. Plain in their ap.
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among men, their hearts appear prepared to
receive good, let it come from whom it may.
Dear Priscilla was very much favored, her doctrine descended as the dew; and like the early
and latter rain was distilled upon the tender
herb. But, what shall I say of her enlargement in the house of prayer? How shall I
describe the depth of that solemnity, that
brought many into the fellowship of the Truth.
Her service was as the beams of the morning
to the weary traveller who has walked in untrodden paths through mists of darkness, and
now sees unfolded, through the light of Truth,
the pathway to the habitations of tranquillity."
During this visit through New Jersey, Priscilla's service was remarkable at several of the
meetings which she attended. We give another
circumstance as related to us, from the remembrance of a late valued friend, who knew the
parties most directly interested.
" After Priscilla hadbeen engaged for some
time in gospel communication, she somewhat
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of painful exercise, she addressed a brother present, whom she described as holding a high position in the meeting, but yet was secretly indulging in a temptation, which if yielded to
would close the door of mercy to his soul. In
earnest and solemn entreaty she endeavored to
awaken him to a sense of his condition, and
closed by informing him that he had heretofore
received an unmistakable warning, but now
this was the last, and she believed his end was
near.
" As this message was delivered in a meeting
where there were but few members, and all well
acquainted, astonishment and doubts respecting
its applicability were expressed at the close, by
the various groups collected around the house.
One aged Friend, who had always lived in the
neighborhood, thoughtfully pondered a long
time on the matter while riding home with his
family, and then exclaimed,' Well, I do not believe there is such a person in our meeting!'
"But the word sent forth had accomplished
that for which it was intended. The individual
spoken to, confessed to his wife when the day
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moderate use of intoxicating drink, which had
deadened his moral perceptions, and at times so
overwhelming had been its depressing effects as
to occasion the desire to end his life by his own
hands.
" The' warning' previously given was from a
female Friend, who at the same place had spoken
similar language, and after describing the individual, had with much emotion expressed surprise that she should be led to speak thus
among her family and her kindred.
"This' warning' was unheeded, but now
another merciful visitation was offered and accepted, though at the eleventh hour. Short was
the remaining measure of his life, and he passed
away from time, testifying to the saving power
of the Word of the Lord, through his chosen
instrument, which word had been spoken to his
soul, ere it was too late to ask and to obtain forgiveness."
After this visit through the southern and
middle counties of New Jersey, our friend P. C.
attended Philadelphia Yearly Meeting.
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we think be in place here as being a written
testimony to the religious discernment with
which Priscilla was gifted. It refers to a time
of deep trial in Elizabeth's experience, wherein
heavenly light seemed to be withdrawn, and
she almost ready to believe she would not again
know the revealings of Divine guidance. In
this season of close proving our friend P. C.
was made an instrument of help, and she was
lifted out of the slough of despair. The extract
from her diary is as follows.
"During all this period (of trial and temptation,) I never divulged my state to mortal man,
but would lie awake night after night bemoaning my condition. When despair seemed to be
at the very door, our friend P. C. came to Philadelphia to attend the Yearly Meeting and made
her home with us.'She told me afterwards, that during the
first and second days, her suffering on my account was almost insupportable, but no door
opened for relief, until Seventh-day evening,
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ner disclosed her feelings concerning me. She
told me she was only a messenger sent to prepare the way of the Lord, who would accomplish His own work in his own time, if I were
willing to obey His will. She had much to
say by way of caution and encouragement; not
pointing out what I would have to do, but that
which I had omitted, as being the cause of my
present desolate state. I was then enabled to.
resign to my heavenly Father the government of
my poor tossed and weary heart, and received
the assurance that He would be with me and prove'strength in weakness, riches in poverty and a
present help in the needful time."'
From Philadelphia, Priscilla went on to New
York. Attended Yearly Meeting there and
then proceeded to New England. The Friend
who accompanied her a few months in this visit,
furnishes the following account of some of her
movements and services.
"6mo. 3d, 1832.-During the week of the
Yearly Meeting, Priscilla Cadwallader had an
evening meeting appointed at Brooklyn. Many
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closed; after sitting some time in silence she revealed her feelings by simply expressing these
few words:'The spirits of the prophets are
subject to the prophets.''I feel my spirit in
subjection.'  Other ministering Friends then
addressed the assembly.  On our returning
from meeting, Priscilla said there had been
nothing for her to do. She believed those she
wished to see were not present, neither had
they been generally invited. Upon inquiry this
was found to be the case. She felt comfortable
in having done what she could.
" 5th.-We are now on the East river, bound
to Nantucket, into which quarter P. C. apprehended herself called of the Master. She had
for some days been looking towards a general
visit on Long Island, but this view entirely
closed and the other opened, and so increased,
both in clearness and weight, as to call for immediate compliance.
"' 7th.-An appointed meeting at New Bedford. Much valuable matter was communicated.
An emphatic warning went forth to an individual present to delay no longer the work of
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pass by, and he or she should not be gathered.
Our friend was much favored.
" 14th.- Nantucket. After having an appointed meeting, we attended their Monthly
Meeting to-day. The word of encouragement
went forth to the little handful of Friends living here, and the belief was expressed that as
there is a withdrawal from all outward dependencies and a desire to dwell near the principle of Truth, sons will come from far and
daughters from the ends of the earth, who by
the powerful language of conduct will be instrumental in calling the minds of the people
away from all useless forms, and in opening to
their view the beauty and simplicity of that
worship which is performed in spirit and in
truth.
" 16th.-Met the colored inhabitants of the
Island to whom Priscilla felt her mind drawn.
It was a season of instruction.
"' 17th.-In the afternoon a large meeting. P.
C. was abundantly qualified to feed the hungry,
clothe the naked, and refresh the thirsty soul.
The truths of the gospel were clearly opened,
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at whose command the seed of the kingdom was
at that time sown.
" The mind of this devoted handmaid seems
peculiarly drawn to call the people home from
the barren mountains of an empty profession.
Great openness in the minds of those visited.' "7th mo. 3d.-Again at New Bedford. The
meeting here was a season of deep exercise,
though also a time of refreshment. P. felt
called to testify that talents of a superior order
had been bestowed upon some who were present,
which had they been used in accordance with
the design of Best Wisdom, would have made
their possessors stars of the first magnitude in
Truth's galaxy; but instead of being employed
to the honor of the beneficent Giver, they are
buried in an eager pursuit of the emoluments
and pleasures of this world.
" 5th. —We left New England for New York
city. Friends met us at the wharf with the information that the cholera was prevailing there;
and as Priscilla had had no view of present religious service in that city it was thought best
not to land, but to proceed direct to Rahway.' 8th.-Last evening we had a meeting in the
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full and the meeting solemn. This morning,
First-day, sat with Friends of Rahway, and in
the afternoon went to Woodbridge to attend an
appointed meeting. A large concourse assembled at the Presbyterian meeting house. P. C.
cited attention to the appearance of Christ in
the heart of man, where his appearance is too
often disregarded; the mind being so filled
with other guests, there is no room for the reception of the heavenly Visitant, which, if entertained, would bring all into the purity of the
Divine nature.
" 13th.-Plainfield.  Friends usual meeting
day; general invitation had also been given to
the neighbors. After a long silence, P. merely
expressed,'When the poor servant can do
nothing, he is not accountable for idleness.
Formerly, when the servant was sent to water
the flock, being unable to remove the stone from
the well's mouth, there was no condemnation
for the non-performance of the service; so now
there is something cast in my way which I am
not able to remove, whereby the pure flowing of
gospel communication is obstructed.'
" 22d.-For the past ten days we have had
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Friends; the congregations were large and attentive, and, at the close, satisfaction was frequently expressed with the gospel labors of our
friend. It is grateful occasionally to meetwith
those who, though making a different outward
profession, feel, and by conduct manifest, that' in Christ all names and sects and parties fall.'
This morning had a meeting at Johnsonburg,
and in the afternoon another ten miles further
on, in an Academy. As that was found much
too small to contain those assembling, the Presbyterian minister offered his house, which was
soon filled.
"24th. —We are with a Moravian family.
Several of the children unite with Friends in
principle; one has joined in membership with
us. The nearest Friends' meeting is sixteen
miles from here.'It is refreshing thus unexpectedly to meet with kindred spirits. The
father and mother, though bearing a different
name as religious professors, received us with
great kindness. We left their hospitable dwelling, and went on to Hamburg, expecting to proceed next morning. No Friends reside here.
"' 25th.-Early this morning P. felt her mind
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had a religious opportunity with the inhabitants
at this place. They assembled at their meeting
house in the afternoon in accordance with her
request. After deep travail she had satisfactory
service. I believe there were some present,
who, though they went disposed to ridicule,had
to acknowledge the power of the Most High was
abundantly manifest.
"29th.-Attended meeting at Cornwall by
appointment. It was a season of deep exercise
and trial to Priscilla, who had to testify against
a spirit of rebellion or disobedience to Truth's
requirements, whereby death reigned.
"31st.-Came on 40 miles to Kakiat, a remote branch of Cornwall Monthly Meeting.
About four families compose a Preparative Meeting here. A considerable number collected.
After a long silence Priscilla arose and expressed
her belief that the way for gospel communication was closed by the unfaithfulness of some
one present. An unwillingness simply to arise
and lift the latch, prevented the flowing of the
gospel stream, which she believed might have
been even as a river to bathe in. When it was
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mony to find some relief. This testimony came
home to a young Friend present, who acknowledged there had been an unwillingness on that
occasion to yield obedience to a duty that had
been unfolded before her.
Passed on through Newberg, up the western
side of the Hudson river, having many meetings on the way. Crossed the hills, or rather
mountains, and went back towards the interior
of the State, to Neversink, Thompsontown or
Thompsonville, &c. At the latter place there
are no Friends but one family, and one other
individual.  The meetings were comfortable
seasons. The few under our name were encouraged to dwell so near the principle of
Truth, that their conduct might bear witness,
among their neighbors, to the reality and allsufficiency of this Indwelling Power, and they
were told that if faithful to their profession,
they might be instrumental in drawing other
minds away from the barrenness of external dependencies, home to the living spring in themselves.
" Eighth month 19th. —Have returned to the
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we have had a large and satisfactory meeting at
Esopus. The table was bountifully spread with
heavenly dainties.
" 26th.-At Athens, N. Y. On reaching this
place yesterday we were informed the cholera
was prevailing to a great extent. We drove to
the Friends' house where we expected to stop,
and found it was in the infected district; nearly
every house in the street was closed, twelve
deaths having recently occurred in the square.
The Friend (John Lawton) came to the door
and told us how they were situated, saying,' You are welcome, if you think it best to stop.'
Priscilla was silent for a few moments, and then
said,'I am  ready to get out,' which we accordingly did. John Lawton had on a former
occasion travelled nine months with P. C. in
the prosecution of one of her religious engagements, and he and his wife were now acting the
part of good Samaritans to the sick and dying
around them.
"Attended meeting here this morning. Itwas
very large and solemn. All the meeting houses
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habitants of the city generally attended our
meeting and it was a memorable season.
"27th.-We had an appointed meeting at
Catskill, five miles off. When we left the
house of our kind friend at Athens, to go to the
meeting at Catskill, his next door neighbors
were living and well; when we returned in the
evening, they were dead and buried. We feel
serious in thus being in the midst of an infected
district, but believing we are right in being
here, we both are satisfied, let the event be as it
may.
" 31st.-Coeymans. J. L. accompanied us to
this place. On our arrival P. felt her mind
drawn in gospel love to have an evening meeting appointed at Coxsackie, a village five miles
distant, where there are no Friends. Some
discouragements were thrown in the way by the
Friend to whom the concern was mentioned. He
said there was no openness there to receive such
a visit, but he would willingly make arrangements for a meeting about a mile from the place
designated. Priscilla replied, she' had nothing
to do at the town he mentioned; she would be
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rest her burden upon him.' At this juncture
J. L. came in, and at once offered to give all
needful attention to the matter. The Friend
went with him, and on going to Coxsackie they
found no difficulty in making satisfactory arrangements for a meeting. In the evening we
hid a large gathering. While the people were
collecting, much lightness and idle curiosity
were visible, but soon silence prevailed, and the
minds of all appeared solemnized. I think it
may truly be said, truth reigned triumphantly,
and that this devoted handmaid has abundant
cause to thank God and take fresh courage.
Although most of those present were entirely
unaccustomed to Friends' usages, and there were
more present than could find seats, no impatience was manifested during the silent part of
the meeting, and much satisfaction was expressed at the close.
" Ninth month 2d.-At Staunton Hill meeting we had a very large gathering of other
societies. The deportment of the people showed
that their attention was measurably centered to
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by our dedicated friend, who was eminently
favored.
" 3d.-Had a meeting at a small settlement
about five miles distant from Thomas Nelson's,
where we lodged last night. The neighbors
generally collected. A very trying meeting to
Priscilla, who had very close doctrine to deliver,
and a very solemn warning to sound to some
present, who scoffed at and reviled the way of
salvation, as acknowledged by the Society of
Friends. The people were called to the Indwelling Power of the Highest, or Christ within,
which was shown to be' the way, the Truth,
and the life.'
" 5th.-Meeting at Rensselaerville. Had the
acceptable company of our friend, Ruth Spencer, sister to Job Scott.
"6th.-Bethlehem, N. Y. For some days
past the time has seemed near for my release
from my present engagement as Priscilla's
companion. On reaching Berne, we found
Martha Rushmore prepared for such a service.
I now purpose turning my face homeward. The
prospect of leaving this dear friend and mother
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language,' what avails thy presence to one who
is under my protecting care.' Surely His power,
which has abundantly proved to be her battleaxe, her shield, and her exceeding great reward, through many and deep exercises, will
continue with her to the end of her arduous undertaking."
The fall and winter of 1832, and some months
of 1833, were spent by Priscilla in Scipio, N. Y.
Much of this time she was suffering under severe indisposition. An extract from a letter
written by our friend, A. P., of Western New
York, gives an interesting picture of her Christian patience, and cheerfulness, under this trying allotment.
"In 1832 and 1833 we were the glad recipients of a religious visit from Priscilla Cadwallader, and we were deeply impressed with her
devotion and purity of purpose. After attending
and appointing meetings in most parts of Scipio
Monthly Meeting, she was taken sick at the
house of our kind friends, J. and F. F., where
she remained about four weeks. She was then
taken to F. and M. A.'s, where she was very
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kindly and tenderly cared for, for three months.
In the winter, when a little better and able to
be removed, we invited her to come to us. She
came and remained under our roof about seven
months, during which time she was mostly confined to her bed, and, at times, a great sufferer,
her pain sometimes being very acute. But her
spirit was always beautifully serene and quiet.
Never a murmur escaped her lips; neither a
dissatisfied look nor gesture. It was then we
learned to love and appreciate her value in private life, for she was ever cheerful and instructive in conversation, when alone with our family
circle, though often somewhat reserved when
strangers were present. We all found it a privilege far beyond the common opportunities of
life to wait on her, and I have no words to express fully our love and admiration."
We have no reliable information of Priscilla's
movements from the date of the fore-mentioned
severe attack of indisposition, until Sixth mo.
1834, when she thus wrote to her husband from
Uxbridge, Upper Canada.
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sketch of my travels since my companion wrote
thee last. We left Pelham and travelled West
about 400 miles, visiting the towns and inhabitants between Pelham and London; and since,
we have been travelling N. E., and are now
about half way between Yonge Street and Pickering. How much further North and East I
shall have to go, is yet concealed from me, therefore must leave that to Him who knows what is
best, and how far to lead so feeble a being, who
can live where the good Master is pleased to
lead; and I find He is always present to enable
me to do whatever he requires at my hands. I
have none other to look unto nor to spread my
cause before, but God my Redeemer, in whom I
trust, and find rest, let the tribulations of this
world be ever so great. He ofttimes lifts me up
to ride with Him in the chariot of Love, and
it is the breathing of my heart that thou mayest
enjoy the same, through faithful walking, and
stand prepared to hear the last trump with joy."
No further notice of this visit to Canada has
been obtained. On her return to the States,
she was again prostrated upon a bed of sickness,
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"When Genesee Yearly Meeting came on,
though still sick in bed, she felt drawn to go to
Farmington, and was able to visit both men's
and women's meetings, and to deliver in each
the message with which she believed herself intrusted. In the women's meeting, she spoke
beautifully and impressively of that divine love
that had inspired her soul, and given her strength
to arise from her sick bed to come and sit with
us. In the men's meeting they were engaged
in the consideration of a revision of our discipline, and she exhorted them to great care therein,
and to seek for divine guidance in reference to
every proposed change, lest they should inadvertently put it in the power of some to oppress
others, and thereby obstruct that growth which
Truth would sanction.
"She remained at Farmington during the remainder of the Yearly Meeting week, but was
only able to attend one other meeting. This
was the public meeting held on Fourth day. She
then spoke interestingly to a very quiet, though
very crowded audience. At this meeting she
predicted our present national conflict, saying:'I hear the cannon's roar, and the beating of
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clash of arms and pools of human blood. Oh,
Carolina! Carolina! how I would gather thee as
a hen gathers her chickens, but thou wilt not
hear the call. Slavery will go down sooner or
later, and I entreat you to wash your hands in
innocency.'
"About this time my husband and I took an
opportunity to go and sit alone by her, when she
told us she had been trying to go home, until
she had lost almost all her strength; whenever
she looked that way, she saw nothing but darkness and dismay, and she knew of no better way
than to dwell in the light, even if she lost all
of this world's friendship thereby."
Her long absence from home was the occasion of much uneasiness and painful surmisings
among some of the Friends of her own Yearly
Meeting.  They, perhaps, were not aware of all
the attending circumstances, including her many
severe and tedious attacks of sickness. On one
occasion, when on a sick bed, to which she had
been confined several months, a letter was received expressing this dissatisfaction. This was
a great stroke to her, but she bore it quietly,
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merely remarking, " I have striven hard to make
the cloak of charity large enough to cover it."
She was at one time confined by sickness at
the house of her kind friends, C. and P. F.
After one of these severe attacks of indisposition, a friend inquired where she had been all
this long time?-intimating she had been almost
forgotten. Priscilla meekly replied: " In the
hollow of the good Hand."
In a letter written by B. U., of Henrietta,
Monroe county, New York, Tenth month 24th,
1835, to Priscilla's husband and son-in-law, are
the following remarks:
" The stay in this country of our much beloved
friend, your dear Priscilla Cadwallader, seems
to be remarkably protracted. I willingly devote
a few moments to inform you of her getting
along since our last Genesee Yearly Meeting, in
the Sixth month, 1835, which she attended.
She was then in a comfortable state of health,
which she had recovered after many months
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unity and sympathy with her, as noticed in the
Epistle to the Indiana Yearly Meeting. After
which she again commenced traveling in the
prosecution of her religious labors, although she
had taken a heavy cold which settled on her
lungs, but she continued to travel among Friends
and others, in some places visiting the families
of many different persuasions. She was cordially received by them, and very great openness was manifested towards her; and her labors
of love under the anointing power of the Truth,
on which her mind seemed to be centered, were
often refreshing to many minds, and bore evidence that she realized the fulfilment of the ancient promise,' Lo, I am with you alway.'"
The Friend, at whose house she had been
confined several months by severe indisposition,
speaking of Priscilla's long visit in their neighborhood, says:
" I think it right to notice her sudden release
from further labor in this part of the country,
and her hasty departure for home, after her long
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visiting the families there; after riding several
miles in silence, Priscilla said:'Isaac, thou
mayst turn back; I am released from the service,
and at liberty to go home.' This unexpected
releasement was so welcome to her, we could
hardly persuade her to stay one night longer.
Next morning she left us."
The following Testimony, issued by Junius
Monthly Meeting, soon after her return home,
and addressed to her Monthly Meeting, possesses an interest which gives it a place in this
memoir. It shows the esteem in which she was
held by those Friends, among whom she was
often detained months at a time by illness:
" To Blue River Monthly Meeting of Friends, Indiana:
" Dear Friends,-Our beloved Friend, Priscilla Cadwallader, having been long absent from
you, in the prosecution of her religious visit,
and during a considerable portion of the time
which has elapsed, her lot having been cast
within the limits of this Yearly Meeting, (Genesee,) where also she was long confined by bodily
indisposition, we deem it right to inform you
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weeks the past summer in this neighborhood,
held a number of public meetings, and visited the
families belonging to this meeting, in all which
her services have been truly satisfactory; her
conversation among us has been such as becometh the gospel, and her ministry living and
edifying. Having returned again to her outward abode with you, our prayers accompany
her, that the care of the Shepherd of Israel,
which has been vouchsafed in the restoration of
her health and her preservation in the life of
Truth, may continue to be abundantly her experience; and in that love which binds together
the Lord's children everywhere, we commend
her, as a sister beloved, to your sympathy, Christian fellowship, and unabated affectionate regard.
"' Signed by direction and on behalf of Junius
Monthly Meeting of Friends, in the State of
New York, held Second month 21st, 1838.
WEBSTER LAING,  Clerks."
DEANNA BONNEL, 
In 1839 she obtained a minute to visit Friends
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In 1846 another minute was obtained for religious service within the limits of Blue River
Quarterly Meeting. This service was also performed. We have no particulars of either journey.
In 1850 a minute was received to visit the
meetings constituting Baltimore and Ohio Yearly Meetings, and also some belonging to Philadelphia and New York Yearly Meetings. We
have no account of her visit in Ohio, and but
little of her labors within the limits of Baltimore
Yearly Meeting, only that she was in Loudon
county, Virginia, in the Eleventh month of 1850.
A Friend who travelled with her as companion in a subsequent part of this journey, has
furnished a record of it, portions of which we
extract.
It may be well to remark, in this connection,
that in making extracts from the few journals
that have been available, while we have omitted
much that no doubt would have interested many
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such parts as most clearly show the character of our friend's labors. To avoid being
prolix, we also have omitted in most cases, the
names of persons by whom she has been kindly
entertained.
" Twelfth month 29th, 1850.-On First-day
morning we were at Little Britain meeting.
Priscilla spoke clearly and satisfactorily on the
subject of woman's preaching. After the meeting had been some time settled, she said in a
low voice, without rising from her seat,' Withholding more than is meet tendeth to poverty.'
Upon which a friend arose and said a few
words. After meeting Priscilla told this friend
she was sensible she had something to offer,
but was disposed to withhold it; had she done
so, her (P.'s) way would have been closed.
" 31st. West Nottingham.-We had a close
searching time. Hypocrisy and a persecuting
and envious spirit were testified against. Christian love was beautifully explained, and the
people were called to the principle of light and
life within, which would redeem from every sin.
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given, the meeting at New Garden was large.
After a powerful communication, P. C. bowed
the knee with this language:'Wilt thou, O
Father! show  mercy unto this people.  Thy
handmaid heareth the strife of swords and the
clashing of tongues.' On coming into this neighborhood, an unusual weight of exercise rested
on Priscilla. This was somewhat relieved after
the attendance of this meeting, but she found
it would be safest for her to attend the Monthly
Meetings belonging to the Western Quarter, as
they came in course.
"In the attendance of these meetings, P. C.
was often engaged to call the people home to the
pure love of the everlasting Gospel, which would
restrain them from all strife and contention.
Her testimonies in the different meetings to the
importance of home work were powerful and
impressive; and her addresses to individual states
with which she had to feel, bore evidence that
she was qualified to sit where the people sat.
On one occasion, under a sense that the gospel
stream was obstructed, the enquiry was solemnly
sounded,'who hath filled Jacob's well with
trash, that so the pure water of life cannot rise?'
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doctrines, and watching over ouir neighbor's gurden to the neglect of our ozvn. Those who were.
tempted to look upon prayer as a needless or
formal thing, were counselled to draw near to
the fountain of Light and Love, and in humble
prostration before Him who is the alone source
of wisdom, seek for that spirit which is' first
pure, then peaceable, and easy to be entreated.'
She repeatedly testified, that as this Divine
power is submitted to, it will preserve from envy,
backbiting, and every feeling that would separate brother from brother, and sister from sister.
The reverse of thus dwelling in unity and
brotherly kindness was clearly portrayed, and
that its effect would be'to divide in Jacob and
scatter in Israel.' But she believed there were
those who would be able to stand firmly upon
the sea of glass that John saw. mingled with fire 
having the harps of God in their hands. This
view cheered her on her way. and strengthened
her to call her endeared brothers and sisters to,
that principle which would ensure their everlasting peace. Under the spirit of supplication
which often remarkably rested upon her, she
fervently petitioned that He who ruleth in the
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ers back from the barren mountains into the
green pastures of life, even to that valley where
the dew lies long and the grass is forever
green.'"
In 1851 and 1852 Priscilla visited many of
the meetings within the limits of Philadelphia
Yearly Meeting, and the families of Friends belonging to the three Monthly Meetings in Philadelphia.
Our valued friend, the late Samuel Comfort,
a short time before his death, furnished the following memorandum, which refers to two meetings held in his neighborhood, during the prosecution of the visit now before us:
"Tenth month 17th, 1851.-We went with
Priscilla Cadwallader and companions to meeting,-a full meeting. Priscilla, after a considerable time of silence, and deep spiritual travail,
spoke in the demonstration of the Spirit and with
power many gospel truths,-not speculative but
practical,-beginning with these words:' Who
shall speak in the name of the Lord?' enlarging
upon the view that our God is a consumingfire; —
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that none but those who are obedient to his law,
and have known him to consume sin by the
baptism of the Holy Ghost and fire in the soul,
can speak in the name of the Lord; —that
obedience was all He required;-that it was
disobedience which expelled man from Eden;that Eden could not be regained nor enjoyed but
by obedience, the obedience of Christ Jesus,
the blessed example and way to the Father;that reason, though a noble gift, could not know
God, but by divine illumination and revelation;
-that Christ was the tree of Life in the midst
of the garden;-that the believing and obedient
freely partake of the fruit;-that the flaming
sword at the east of the garden was the love
of God, to cut down and consume, or burn up
all the transgressing nature-all sin in the soul,
and subject all the propensities of man's mind
and will to the will of God.' These subjects
were extensively spoken of and illustrated.
"18th.-My wife and I, and our M., went
to P. C.'s meeting, appointed at Pennsbury, at
3 P. M. She preached the gospel of salvation;
had a sense given her of the state of the members of the meeting, and was much favored in
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dience, and warning against disregarding and
rejecting the offers of divine love and mercy.
After a long and interesting communication,
she bowed in solemn supplication."
During most of Priscilla's labors within the
limits of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, at this
time, our esteemed friend, the late Hannah Lukens, whose humility and devotion of life justly
endeared her to many, was her sympathising
companion. From the memoranda which she
occasionally made we have been allowed to
make extracts.
The account is not continuous, but it shows
the nature of the services in which they were
engaged, and embraces the time of the foregoing
record of our friend, S. C. There are also but
few dates given, enough, however, to enable us
to decide the time when these meetings were
visited.
" Second month, 1851.-Left home to attend
the Southern Quarter, as companion to P. C.
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had a good meeting. Most of those present
were not Friends, and they told us there were
but' four men who were members;-no woman
Friend belonged there; and the meeting was
often attended by only one man, and sometimes
his little son, seven years old,-a remarkable
child, lately deceased. The Quarterly Meeting
held three days;-was small, but very comfortable. Many of the Friends came a great distance to attend. Our home was at Sarah Cowgill's, a dear old Friend, aged 88 years, but
bright and lively as though it was still the days
of her youth. When we arrived at the house,
she was standing on the porch; some one said,'this is Hannah Lukens.' She said,' not Mary
Lukens' daughter?' When told it was, she
took me earnestly by the hand and said:' Oh!
come in,-that dear good woman,-T never expected to see one of her children. Oh! how I
loved her.' Sarah Cowgill was so kind and so
much interested in the company of her friends,
that she made me think many times of my dear
mother. She seemed so alive in the Truth and
in best things. We had an evening meeting at
Camden, and at the Neck. At the latter, P.
began with saying,' The Lord loves all-the high
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and the low, the rich and the poor. He loves
the poorest beggar who begs his bread from
door to door equally with the king on his
throne.' She proceeded in a way that attracted
the serious attention of every one, and her
prayer was so affecting, that it seemed a very
solemn meeting. Centre came next. Itwas afavored time. I thought the feeling was enough
to soften the hardest heart. But, as she told
me afterwards, when she first stood up, she felt
there was great opposition to the principle, and
she had hard work for a time. I said in my heart,
surely the faithful will be clear. It was very
grateful to my feelings to be present at these
meetings. Pine Grove and Snow Hill meetings
were both attended, and were favored seasons.
Things were laid down (or opened) so plainly,
that a child of ten years old could understand
them. At Easton had a large meeting. It was
a very ancient place, and looked like such an
one. They told us that George Fox and Wm.
Penn had held meetings there, though not in
the same house. This made me take more notice of the places. These dear, good men, who
have long gone before, and left us such a bright
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loving-kindness,-they were faithful in their
day, and the remembrance thereof seemed to
create anew the desire that we of the present
day may be alike faithful to what may be our
part and measure to fill up. Having attended
all the meetings that were laid out for us, Priscilla says she cannot see any way further at
present. We are here at J. D.'s, and feel very
comfortable, waiting to see which way we are to
go next. Oh, it is good for us to wait, and
trust, and feel our dependent state, as we go
along from day to day. I have been glad to be
with Priscilla. I have never looked back with
regret, but have felt many times that I was in
my place, though often feeling great weakness
every way, and as a very little one: but blessed
be the holy One, He was near to comfort me.
At Bayside we had a good meeting among the
Methodists.  They were very attentive, and
seemed grateful for the favor. Here we staid
one night: it was very cold, being so near the
water. When I rose in the morning and looked
out at the waves rolling and foaming, all white
as far as the eye could reach, I said in my heart,
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dry land. Who can but praise Him! Priscilla
feels the weight of her concern almost continuously. She seems to be in her place, and I
have thought will do much good in gathering
poor souls from earth to heaven. A blessed
work! May it prosper. Next attended Tuckahoe
and Chestertown meetings, and several others.
Priscilla had to repeat the language many
times,' Come out of all noise and contention, and
the strife of words; come home, come home to
the Father's house.' The feeling was so solemn
and impressive, that I could but desire that the
call might be heard from one end of the earth
to the other; or, as she expressed it,' from the
North to the South pole,' that all might be
gathered to the one fold of eternal rest and
peace.
"Third month.- Have returned home. Feel
comfortable and satisfied with my little journey,
and, grateful for the favor of being at these
meetings, and other opportunities we have had
together."
" I again left home in Eighth month, 1851.
Met Priscilla Cadwallader in Philadelphia;went next day to Wmin. G.'s, in New Jersey,
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well. They were very kind to us. I hardly
knew how to receive so much kindness, without
the power of returning something back. On
First-day we were at two neighboring meetings.
In the afternoon P. had much to say to some
one present, who did not believe there was a
God. Her address was very serious and awful.
She said there was a very short time between
him and eternity, and encouraged him to set
about immediately the great work, that he
might attain a state of everlasting rest and
peace, adding, there is time enough and none
to spare. I cannot describe the attendant feeling, nor express the language fully. On our
way to Woodstown we were at several meetings,
and attended the Quarterly Meeting, which was
large, and very satisfactory.  Next at Greenwich, and a more favored season we have not,
had as yet. Priscilla had much to say to a
state of lukewarmness, wherein some one was
resting at ease, saying,'things are pretty well
with me. A little more sleep, a little more
slumber.' The call went forth,'awake, awake
thou that sleepest, and Christ shall give thee
light.' P. was much favored to speak that
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of all. She said the time was coming when the
true church will come up out of the wilderness,
clear as the sun, fair as the moon, and terrible
as an army with banners; when all the false
heavens and false earth will be shaken; while
those who have the name, but are not living
near the principle of Truth in themselves, will
little by little fall away.
"Tenth month lst.-Arrived at Reading,
winding around the hills and mountains, so
beautiful to behold.' Our road lay along the
Schuylkill river, and up a steep mountain. I
believe it was the very spot I passed many years
ago, with my dear parents, who are now no
more. I silently reflected on it, as I rode along,
it having been twenty years ago. Thanks arose
in my heart, that I had been protected and
cared for until the present time, by Him who
careth for the sparrows, and hears the ravens
when they cry. Oh, give thanks unto Him, for
his mercies endure forever. Had a large evening meeting at Reading. Staid two nights at
John James's, and then went to Stroudsburg.
A small meeting house here, but well filled with
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be in the midst. It was an humbling season,
The precious feeling that covered the meeting,
I felt all the day as we rode along. At Richland it was no less a favored season. It may be
said, as was formerly, Truth reigned over allblessed be the holy name. Next at Kingwood.
All of these last meetings seem to be very much
as the outskirts and bye-places, among the rocks
and mountains. In many of these remote places
we find the sincere in heart endeavoring to
live near the principle of Truth. At Solebury,
Priscilla told them never to be afraid of silence,
nlor ashamed of the Truth. She spoke to those
who sometimes have to speak to others. She
said:'We have nothing to give, until we have
something given us; and if we attempt to give
any thing of ourselves, it is only filthy rags.'
Then attended the other meetings of Bucks
Quarter. Some of these were exercising seasons.
In one, the language was uttered:' What is the
matter? There is something among you that
will scatter and divide, unless you come out of
it. Come out of Babylon; —come out of confusion and the strife of words, oh my people.' I
hardly ever heard such  preaching; and it
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meeting, within the limits of Burlington Quarter, Priscilla began with the query,' What is
the matter, Friends?  Afraid of silence?  Silence is the loudest preaching we can have.'
She spoke to the people for some time, in a very
feeling, close manner.  Next to the Mount
meeting; truly I thought we had come to the
mount that might be touched; and I believe
many hearts were touched with the feeling of
goodness this day.
"We are now within the limits of Abington
Quarter. At Byberry meeting-a close exercising time. We went to the house where dear
John Comly lived, and they took us into the
sitting room where he spent much of his time,
when at home. There were his arm-chair and
his desk, with some books, pen, ink and paper
on it, just as he had used it. All around looked
so plain, and seemed so serene and quiet. It,
was very pleasant being there, it so reminded
me of him. I always loved him.
"Eleventh month, 1851.-At Rahway Quarter. Priscilla began by saying, Watchman, what
of the night, repeating it several times, and
then queried,'have you been engaged to keep
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the enemy, the world, and the things of it?' At
Randolph meeting she queried:' Who is this
that drinketh in scorn like water, and maketh
light of Truth, and casteth it down under-foot?'
Much more was said in a very feeling and close
manner.  I was glad I was there.  Thereare
but very few Friends in this corner of the
world. But it is said,'they that fear God and
work righteousness, are accepted with Him;'
and I believe they will come from the East and
the West, from the North and the South, and
shall sit down in heavenly places, and there will
be one fold and one shepherd.
"After being at home a little while, I enga'ged with dear Priscilla in visiting the fanlilies of Friends in Philadelphia. The service is
only partly performed, her poor health requiring
her to lay by for a while. In the right time I
trust we will be able to move on again. The
Lord's time is the right time."
When Priscilla was ready to proceed, her
faithful companion, H. L, joined her, and they
went on to the completion of the visit without
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cord of the visits made,-thus we have no account of them.
Some notice of the opening of this concern
upon the mind of our friend P. C., will, we
think, be in place here. The facts connected
with it, show her dependence for daily guidance
on the secret pointings of the divine finger, and
for which she wearied not in waiting, neither
was she found hastening into action, by yielding to the judgment of those, who, sometimes,
in all honesty, would think they could see for
her. She felt she must see for herself before
she ventured to take one step in the prosecution
of her religious engagements; and although
sometimes it would seem that she waited long,
yet when light broke forth, there was a clearness of vision that left no room for doubt, and
amply repaid the humble, child-like confidence
of her trusting spirit.
When she came to this city, (Philadelphia,)
in the fall or winter of 1851, it was under a
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Two weeks were spent in quiet retirement,
at the house of the writer of this sketch, during
which time her mind appeared much released
from exercise. She would sometimes say, "she
knew not why it was so, but she had no fears.
She believed all would be right;-and perhaps
she was about being released from further ser.
vice." But the prospect of visiting the families
of the three Monthly Meetings of Friends here,
now opened upon her mind, and was received
by her with a feeling of sweet submission and
trust in the sufficiency of Him who put her
forth, and she entered upon the arduous undertaking with a cheerful spirit and a willing heart.
This labor of love and duty was not unattended
by trials and discouragements, but the seal of
her ministrations so remained with many of
the families visited, that the acknowledgment
was afterwards made, " Verily the Lord was in
it, though we knew- it not." This visit seemed
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3Monthly Meeting, that the minute which had
been given to our friend in 1850, was " returned
in 1853. Labors not fully accomplished. Minute renewed with like prospect. Returned finally in 1857."
After this renewal of her minute in 185:3,
she was engaged in religious service in Virginia. Of this visit we have no particulars
further than that she visited the meetings and
many of the families in that State and Maryland. Our beloved friend was often led into
the service of family visiting. The meekness,
humility, and simplicity which conspicuously
marked her every day deportment, were espeeially evidenced when thus engaged; and as
she passed from house to house, the blessing of
the solitary in families, and of him who was
ready to perish, rested upon her and her minis-:trations of love. A secret sense of this was often as a brook by the way, and refreshed her
spirit in the course of her exercising journey.
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phia Yearly Meeting. We extract from H. Lukens' memoranda, her testimony of P.'s services
therein:
"The first sitting on Seventh-day morning
was very comforting; enough so to pay me for
coming. I thought we were advancing a little,
and if it be only one step, if it be in the right
way, it is cause of encouragement. The feeling
over the meeting at times was very precious.
Many living testimonies were borne to the
Truth, and none more living than dear P. C.'s.
It was clear and impressive, and had great
weight. Oh! I thought, if we could only keep
under the covering that was then over us, we
could not err nor go from the right way. I
believe it had a tendency to strengthen us during the several sittings of the Yearly Meeting.
Let us give thanks, and take fresh courage."
The next items we have connected with this
visit, are from the pen of A. P., of Western
New York. They claim a place in this memoir,
and show that the Christian charity and liberality of feeling to which she was concerned to
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ctll others, were exemplified in her own conduct:
i' In 1855, P. C. came again with a minute of
the unity of her Monthly Meeting, and visited
the meetings all through this country; and although my husband and I had, in accordance
with our vision of light and Truth, withdrawn
our right of membership from  the Society
of Friends, and consequently were much shut
out from even social communion with its members, she came to our house with the same
loving freedom as before, thus practically evidencing the truth of what she -had often de-.lared, that she was no sectarian in spirit.
Afterwards when she came again and visited the
families of Friends in this meeting, she included
us in her mission of love. During this religious
opportunity, the few words spoken expressed a
sweet peace and satisfaction in thus mingling
with us.' At one meeting during her visit to this part
of the country, she particularized an individual
present, whose gold had become his god. She
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tage of the rich and grinding the face of the
poor. She entreated him to stop in his career
and repair the injuries he had done, or the time
would come when he would have to feel that'every man's hand was against him, and he
would not only be obliged to hide in the caves
and hollows of the earth from the sight of his
fellow-men, but would call upon the rocks and
mountains to cover him from the sight of the
All-seeing eye of Justice, Mercy and Truth.
And when all was gone from his grasp, what
poverty of soul would he feel.' One to whom
the description applied, seemed for a time to
realize that he was the person spoken to, but
after struggling several weeks with his convictions, he reasoned them away and went on as
before; but he has long since realized the truth
of all she said, and after skulking and hiding
in different places for some time, not daring to
go home to his beautiful mansion, he was obliged
to go to another part of the country to save his
life."
The minute with which she was now travelling was the last one obtained, and was returned
in 1857.




140             MEMOIR OF
The latter years of Priscilla Cadwallader's life
were spent with a beloved and only daughter.
A lively interest was manifested in the welfare and happiness of the large family of children now around her, by aiding in their education, and showing a deep concern that they
should by precept and example, have a careful
and guarded training.
Her home was about a mile from the meeting
house, and when bodily strength permitted, she
always assembled there with her Friends at the
hour appointed for divine worship; often walking when she had no other means of going.
In the Third month, 1859, her health visibly
failed, but in the Eighth month, though scarcely able to walk alone, she rode 120 miles to
attend her Quarterly Meeting, from which she
returned home much improved, but still very
feeble.
In the following Ninth month she felt a concern to attend her Yearly Meeting at Richmond, Ind., 140 miles distant. Though weak




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in body, she was strong in faith. She was unable to attend all the sittings, but her mind was
bright and unimpaired, and her gospel labors
at the closing opportunity were especially iimpressive and satisfactory to her friends. This,
we believe, was the last time she was able to sit
with her friends in a religious meeting.  H-er
social converse during the week was cheerful,
composed and innocent.  After the  Yearly
Meeting was over, her friends urged her to remain awhile with them as a means of improving7
her health; but she thought best to return to(
her daughter's, remarking afterwards, "she
would rather come home and die among her
children," expressing a belief that her day's
work was nearly accomplished.
A few weeks after her return to her family,
on awaking one morning from sleep, she colplained of a general coldness, and in about ar
hour, on the morning of the 13th of Eleventh
month, 1859, she quietly departed from  this
world, at peace with God and man.




142               MEMOIR OF
NOTE.-We close the memoir of our beloved friend
under the feeling that we have not given as full an
aiccount of her travels and labors as would be desirable. We believe there are very many incidents
-yf interest connected with her life, that are not here
recorded,-but we have done the best we could,
with our limited knowledge of her movements and
tlle material at our command.