nowing the things that shall
befall me there. It may be that bonds and afflictions abide me. But I
feel that I have done nothing worthy of bonds or of death; and none of
these things move me; neither count I my life dear unto myself, so
that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have
received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the Gospel of the grace of God.

THURSDAY, May 19. Come to Hagerstown and dine at Brother Brown's.

FRIDAY, May 20. Visit Sister Molly Clemmens; dine at Brother Jacob
Fesler's; sup at Brother Peter Fesler's, and by request have meeting
again in Columbus to-night. My subject is Matt. 7:13, 14. Stay at
Peter Fesler's all night. Warm and pleasant day.

SATURDAY, May 21. Visit Andrew Fertig's, where I stay till after
dinner. I then come to Middletown; and from there to Fall Creek
meetinghouse, to Brother David Miller's meeting. John 14 is read. I
speak upon the spirit and general scope of truth comprehended in the
chapter. Jacob Fry and wife are baptized. I then go home with old
Brother Jacob Miller, and after supper go to Brother David Miller's,
where I stay all night. Fine and warm day.

SUNDAY, May 22. Visit Absalom Painter; he is sick, and I think poorly.
Attend meeting at the meetinghouse. John 3 is read. I speak upon the
new birth, the most important matter that can possibly engage the
thought and occupy the heart of man, inasmuch as without it, there is
no salvation. Dine with Jacob Miller, who is a son of George Miller.
In the afternoon visit Joseph Funk's and from there I go to George
Hoover's where I stay all night. A fine but warm day.

MONDAY, May 23. Stay at George Hoover's till after dinner. In the
afternoon call at Joseph's and John's, and visit the Sulphur Springs.
Night meeting. Speak from First John, second chapter, last part of the
twenty-ninth verse: _"Every one that doeth righteousness is born of
him."_ A righteous life is the proof that one is born of God. Charity,
which is the love of doing good, is the child of the new birth. This
leads to righteousness or justice in all our dealings with one
another. I can not love my brother and at the same time seek undue
advantage of him, or try to cheat him in any way. The same is true in
dealing with those outside the Brotherhood. This righteousness shuts
down the gate upon the stream of all evil affections and lusts,
because it springs from that love which forever whispers in the heart:
"All things, whatsoever ye woul