“1847.—­A friend came to request me to write to a sister, who is in trouble through bereavement.  Never did I so clearly apprehend the responsibility of acting for the Lord.  May the attempt be blessed.—­Visited the School, and was glad to find that some of the children remembered what I said to them a year ago.  This shows the importance of storing the youthful mind with what is worth remembering.  I requested them to commit to memory the 23rd Psalm.  Six or eight have done so, and repeated it correctly.  Addressed and prayed with them.  This finishes my month of visitation.—­I have to record the merciful interposition of Providence, beyond my expectation, in a matter which has occasioned me much pain.  On this account I wish to be thankful.  Surely the Lord has heard my prayer.  Let this induce me to exercise a firmer reliance upon His promise, being ’careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, making my requests known unto God.’—­In visiting some of the Lord’s people, I think I was directed aright.”

  I would, in every footstep, move
  To meet the Saviour whom I love.

“Called upon Mrs. W., in dying circumstances.  I have seen her twice, and feel encouraged.  The world becomes more empty.  Christ is all.—­Believing it to be my duty, I visited the surviving sons of Mrs. W., to urge them to follow their deceased parent.  They seemed to welcome my visit, and invited me to call again.

“Sinnington.—­Visited several of the villagers, with an anxious desire that I might be useful to them.  Visited my departed friends in the churchyard; I hope to join them soon.  On one of the gravestones I read

  ’The grave has eloquence, its lectures teach
  In language louder, than divines can preach.’”

“I was again solicited to take the presidency of the sewing meeting;—­a position, which to me appears increasingly important.  Want of punctuality, and other evils, are creeping in.  Lord, I am Thine, I would do that which is right in Thy sight, teach me; and, by the control of Thy providence, let this organization be placed on the best footing, that it may contribute to Thy glory.—­Mrs. Wilson from Fiji, came to spend the day with us before she returned home.  How sweet is the cement of prayer!  How it knits us to one another!  My heart filled when I saw her.  I could have wept.  She brings pleasing tidings from my son.—­After much deliberation we determined to go to Harrogate.  I believe it is the right time.  While on my knees before the Lord, it was suggested, ’He shall bless thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and for evermore.’  I felt it was from the Lord, and believed it.  We had an agreeable journey, and on our arrival a person accosted us, and asked if we required lodgings.  We went with her to look at them, and found them congenial to our wishes.  The parties are members of our society:  another proof of our heavenly Father’s care.—­This