We called by the way at Thomas Barrow's, of Wenington Hall, and drank tea; then proceeded to Wray.

There were but few Friends here, but they have a very large ancient meeting-house, and my concern being principally towards the inhabitants, and proper information thereof being given, abundance attended; the meeting-house both above and below stairs was pretty well filled; and their behavior was deserving of commendation.

The Lord's presence eminently crowned the assembly, and the truths of the gospel were largely and livingly declared amongst them, and it was a time of extraordinary favor to many.

I had first a long testimony to bear therein, from Luke iv.41.A pretty long time of silence then ensued, and great was the solemnity which appeared to cover the assembly.

After which John Yeardley stood up and said, Some were ready to say there was no worship without words, but from the precious solemnity which he believed had covered many minds since the former communication, he was ready to conclude many were feelingly convinced to the contrary.