[Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel by John Yeardley]@TWC D-Link bookMemoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel CHAPTER VIII 14/36
He soon showed us all that was in his house and barns; and I may say he was equally ready to tell us all that was in his heart.
We could not get away without taking coffee with them. Having felt much towards seeing them together, the way seemed open to propose to this man to have a meeting.
He readily undertook to consult with a few others; and he came to our inn next morning with another, when he said, the good work must have a small beginning, and although he himself was quite willing, the others did not see the necessity of it, or were too cautious.
This person told us that, with respect to temporals, they could never have got forward again in the way they had done, had it not been for the kind and effectual assistance received from England. After an interesting conversation with these two, we parted in much affection.
My M.Y.drew up a short epistle, which was signed by us all, and forwarded to them: this was an entire relief to our minds. Understanding the fair was to commence on First-day morning, we found it necessary on Seventh-day evening to seek fresh quarters.
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