They immediately accepted the invitation.

The road, which was impassable for a carriage, was covered with mud and water.

They were received into a very humble dwelling by a pious young man and his family, with whom also they found some of the New Separatists from Schwartzenau.On.sitting down with this company the restraining presence of the Lord was felt, under which they remained for some time in silence.

Then the poor people opened to them their situation with humility and freedom.

The young man above-mentioned had just drawn up a statement of their religious principles, which had been sent to the authorities.