tween them. The impression made on my mind was, that the Lord was preparing her for her return. This view continued most of the day.

September 28, 1830. When I awoke in the morning, my mind was filled with the thoughts of what Elisha did after Elijah had cast his mantle upon him, in sacrificing the oxen with which he did his work-thereby intimating his determination never to return to worldly employments again. It appeared to me my determination to leave business must be of the same character, or that it was such.

Sunday, October 3, 1830. Had a season of earnest prayer for Sarah's resurrection in the body; though the Lord appeared displeased with me in other things, and rebuked me, yet he said concerning this, "Thy prayer is heard."

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Monday evening, October 4, 1830. Went to the Lord in earnest prayer-humbled myself, and made confession of sins. The Lord said, These are forgiven thee, go in peace." Asked whether I had done wrong in speaking about my faith in Sarah's resurrection to Mrs. D- and sister J The Lord answered, "Thou hast done no wrong." Asked if I ought to speak my mind about it in time to come. He said, "My Spirit will teach thee when to speak and when to forbear." Told the Lord how many thought concerning my being ordained of men. He replied, "Thou hast been set apart according to my mind, and hast no need to go to men. That I must be willing to bear reproach and be rejected as Jesus was. That I should have his power, and be succeeded in the work; yet I must follow his steps, and not expect better treatment. As the people rejected, I must stand still and see the salvation of God.""

The Lord gave me much precious encouragement and many promises after I had humbled myself.

Tuesday evening, October 5, 1830. Before meeting, while meditating, the Lord said, "I am come ;" and I felt as if it was really so-I felt the Lord was very present.

During the meeting, while one was in prayer and mentioned the grave, the Lord said to me, "This is nothing to thee (the grave), for thou hast triumphed over it by faith" (conquered it). This seemed spoken in relation to Sarah.

Friday, October 22, 1830. At the store opened to John xv. 15, 20. The word "remember," in connection with what follows, was deeply impressed on my mind. It seemed as if the Saviour

spoke it to me, and that I must ever keep in view what he there says, as to me, and as a warning that these things shall be so to me. O Lord, help me to remember!

Wednesday, October 27, 1830. This morning, before going out, went to my closet to pray. At the beginning I had a sweet gentle influence come over me. Jesus came and stood at my right hand, and, putting his hand on my head, said, "Peace be unto you, receive ye the Holy Ghost-as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. Whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained. Go into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. Teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost-teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, and lo I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."

Saturday, November 13, 1830. Went to my closet to pour out my soul to the Lord, who said to me, "Ask what thou wilt." Asked. Lord, I desire to have a heart to walk before thee as Jesus did.

Answer. I have granted thee a heart to do my will as I did my Father's."

Lord, confirm and seal to me from this day all that I have asked of thee of the graces, gifts, and qualifications of body and mind thou didst give Jesus for the performance of his ministry in the world."

Answer. They are sure to thee for ever more.

Lord Jesus, I ask to be delivered from the dominion of death and the grave. When I have finished thy work in the world, grant that I may come to thee (without passing through death) in the way and manner thou shalt see most for thy glory."

When I had prayed this prayer, a solemnity and feeling of the presence of the Lord came over me, and some passages of Scripture, as John xi. 35. I am the resurrection and the life, &c.; and 26th verse, whosoever believeth in me shall never die.

Answer to the above. "My son, this is a great thing; but as thou hast faith, it shall be as thou hast asked."

After prayer, in meditation, the Lord said, "John's ministry is fulfilled here. I am come to build up my kingdom. Thou art head of the corner. Thou shalt have power to work miracles in my name, and to do many mighty works. Write these things down, that others may know my power, and see my faithfulness. Thou hast asked all I designed: go in peace (from thy closet.) I have blessed thee, thou art my beloved son in whom I am well pleased."

Late n be suruma, M.. Folger and his wife havng returned to New-Yors, without, as it would seem, „rectly renewing their assenton with the Bowery Hul community, were sought out by Mr. Person and Mrs. * * *, and unhappily again fell under their miluence. Mr. Person repeated to them the exercises of his mind during their separaton, and informed them, among other things, that he had received the gift of the laying on of hands. He then laid his hands on the heads of Mr. and Mrs. Folger, their children, and on Mrs. ***. But his gifts did not stop at laying on of hands. He was next endowed with the power of working miracles. The following note in his diary is without date, but that which follows indicates about the time when it was probably written :—

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In relation to converts. I might have as many as I would, if it were to the number of one hundred forty and four thousand.

December 1, 1830. Thy petition for the gift of faith to work miracles in my name is granted.

Sarah must first be raised up-this is the first miracle to be wrought-this is to the work what the promise of the Spirit was to the disciples before the day of Pentecost. Nothing can be done till this is done.

Concerning the first resurrection, it was said, "The kingdom first to be set up; the way of the Lord prepared: the gospel preached among all nations. Thou shalt be with me in Paradise before that time, but shall come with me when I come.”

Mr. Folger and his wife being members of Mr. Pierson's church, regarded it as a duty to receive baptism by immersion. But difficulties were in the way, inasmuch as he had applied to the clergy in vain for ordination. These parties, and Mrs. *** having (as he states in his diary) expressed a willingness to be baptized by him, he asks counsel of God on the 9th of December:—

Now, Lord Jesus, I commit this matter to thee, and pray thee to take it into thine own hands; direct all things concerning it; bring it to pass in thine own way and time, and let us know it.

Answer. I have accepted this burden of thee. I will bring it to pass in my own time and way, and will glorify myself in it. Thou shalt know the time.

December 11, 1830. Lord Jesus, thou hast said to me, as my Father sent me, even so do I send you. Go teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world.

Lord Jesus, I do gladly receive thy command, and promise obedience, relying on thy gracious promises.

Answer. My grace is sufficient for thee.

Now, Lord Jesus, I do make a firm covenant with thee this night, take me for thine own servant, do with me what thou wilt. Send me when and where thou wilt, to preach thy Gospel, and in every thing let thy grace be sufficient for me.

The Lord said, thou art a wonder to Angels, because of thy faith.

This evening the Lord said, "This is my covenant with you, saith the Lord; thou shalt have Sarah thy wife, and she shall be with thee in all thy work, and shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name James. Thou shalt have Abraham's blessing."

Sunday, November 21, 1830. Went to the closet_to pray; had sweet communion with my beloved Saviour. Entreated the Lord to confirm to me the covenant and blessing above written (13th November) respecting Sarah, that it might be an everlasting covenant between us, and that my soul might rest upon it with unwavering confidence.

Answer. It is confirmed unto thee this day for an everlasting covenant between us, and thy soul shall rest upon it as upon the rock of ages. Go write it down."

Late in the autumn, Mr. Folger and his wife having returned to New-York, without, as it would seem, directly renewing their association with the Bowery Hill community, were sought out by Mr. Pierson and Mrs. ***, and unhappily again fell under their influence. Mr. Pierson repeated to them the exercises of his mind during their separation, and informed them, among other things, that he had received the gift of the laying on of hands. then laid his hands on the heads of Mr. and Mrs. Folger, their children, and on Mrs. * * *. But his gifts did not stop at laying on of hands. He was next endowed with the power of working miracles. The following note in his diary is without date, but that which follows indicates about the time when it was probably written :—

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The Lord encouraged me to faith; and, in relation to miracles, said I might do whatever I could. Nothing should be impossible to me.