He had returned a reply to the questions, and was then waiting the determination of the synod, whether he was to be displaced from his cure or not.

The Friends examined his answers, and were well satisfied with them: the worship which he and his little flock (about thirty in number) practised was of a more spiritual character than that of the national church.

Martha Savory expressed her deep sympathy with him in his difficult and painful situation, and John Yeardley also addressed him in words of consolation and encouragement.
At Elberfeld, where they arrived on the 15th, they met with several interesting persons.

One of these, a young pastor named Ball, became greatly endeared to them.

He informed them that when he had been severely tempted, he had found support and deliverance in silent waiting on the Lord.