William Hunt
Published: 2013-09
Total Pages: 52
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1858 edition. Excerpt: ... In much near affection to thee and the dear children, I remain Thine in love, Nathan Hunt. Newport (R. I.), 6th mo. 15, 1800. Dearly beloved Wife: I salute thee in the cordial Sowings of that love that knows no bounds; incessant are my mental breathings to the Great Supreme that he may guard thee round by day and night; keep thee in perfect peace, and that no evil danger may come near thee. We have had many meetings in this state; some of them large, and seasons of great favour. I have no room to doubt I am right in being here. I expect to go pretty directly on to attend the Quarterly Meeting at Nantucket, and thence eastward as the way may open. I received thy very affecting letter, dated the 18th of last month, in twenty-four days from under thy precious hand; though the melancholy news of the decease of dear Charity is truly moving, yet the resigned state of thy mind is more precious to me than the increase of corn, Charity Cook. wine, or oil. I believe as thou art thus stayed upon the Lord, he will stay thee with flagons, and comfort thee with the apples of his love. I feel no greater solicitude for my own soul than for thine; then mayest thou be established on the sure foundation, far above all those fluctuating things that in the least degree occasion thee uneasiness. I have had two public meetings in this place; it was supposed there were three thousand persons present. Blessed be the name of the Lord! His helping-hand was near. I had a memorable family-sitting here with many Friends; a living minister, before we separated, said he had never sat under such a Gospel shower. With tears of deep humility I mention this for thy encouragement. It is best to make but few friends in showing my letters; but when thou feelest an entire...