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full in his exhortations on this subject: adorning," says he, "let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. For after this manner, in the old time, the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves"-1 Pet. iii. 3, 4, 5. Plainly intimating, that those who of old were holy, and did trust in God, placed not their delight in such ornaments. O that ye would weigh and consider these things! "Let your moderation be known unto all men,' and "grieve not the Holy Spirit of God;" but, be ye followers of Him, as dear children; walking "circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." 1739.

Let not any such as degenerate, in these respects, excuse their own weakness, under a pretence of the misconduct of some, who have appeared outwardly plain; an objection of very little weight: for, did they rightly consider, they would clearly see, that the very reason why deceivers sometimes put on plain apparel, is because true men have been accustomed to wear it. We also tenderly advise, that friends take heed, especially those who should be exemplary to others under their care, that they exercise plainness of speech, without respect of persons, in all their converse among men; and not balk their testimony by a cowardly compliance, varying their language according to their company; a practice of very ill example to our observing

youth, and rendering those who use it contemptible, and looked upon as a kind of hypocrites, even by those with whom they so comply. Such a meanspirited practice seems to be cautioned against by the apostle, when he advises, (1 Tim.) "That the deacons be grave, not double-tongued;" a caution plainly importing, that it is inconsistent with the gravity of the gospel. 1743.

Where any do not keep themselves or their children, in moderation and plainness, in gesture, speech, apparel, and the furniture of their houses; or accustom themselves, or suffer their children, to use the corrupt and unscriptural language of 'you' to a single person; or to call the days or months by the names given them by the heathen in honor to their idols, contrary to the ancient advices of friends, to which we refer; it is desired and advised, that friends from time to time, as such things appear, be stirred up in the wisdom of truth, to take due and prudent care therein; and if any, by continuing in such practices, reject the advice and labor of their friends, then let such cases be brought forward to the monthly meeting, for further care and dealing, as may appear necessary, for the support of our Christian testimony.

POOR.

WITH respect to the poor amongst us, it ought to be considered, that the poor, both parents and children, are of our family, and ought not to be turned off to any others for their support or education; and although some may think the poor a burthen, yet be it remembered, when our poor are well provided for, and walk orderly, they are an ornament to our society; and the rich should consider it is more blessed to give than to receive, and that he who giveth to the poor, lendeth to the Lord, who will repay. 1718.

As mercy, compassion, and charity, are eminently required in this new covenant dispensation which we are under; so, respecting the poor and indigent among us, and to see there be no beggar in our Israel, it is the advice of this meeting, that all poor friends be taken due care of, and none of them sent to the town or parish to be relieved; and that nothing be wanting for their necessary supply; which has been according to our ancient practice and testimony. And it has long been of good report, that we have not only maintained our own poor, but have also contributed our share to the poor of the respective towns and parishes wherein we dwell. 1720.

Advised that where friends want ability in the world, their monthly and quarterly meetings assist them, that the children of the poor may have due help of education, instruction, and necessary learning; and that the children, both of the rich and the poor, may early be provided with useful employments, that they may not grow up in idleness, looseness and vice; but that, being seasoned with the truth, taught our holy self-denying way, and sanctified of God, they may become a reputation to our holy profession, the comfort of their honest parents, instrumental to the glory of God, and the good of the succeeding generations. 1709.

And as one of the first and great causes which engaged our ancient friends to the orderly establishing of our Christian discipline, was the care of the poor; and as expenses must necessarily arise for their support and education, it is recommended to each monthly meeting of men and women friends, that they be open-hearted and liberal in their subscriptions for the supply of the poor; and that a treasurer be appointed to receive the same, and open to each meeting of men and women; and two or more suitable friends, men and women, be annually appointed as overseers of the poor, whose business and duty it should be to visit, inspect and relieve them, as becometh the followers of Christ; and that two or more friends be appointed to settle the treasurer's and overseers' accounts.

QUARTERLY MEETINGS.

WHEN a quarterly meeting hath come to a judgment respecting any difference, relative to any monthly meeting belonging to it, and notified the same in writing to such monthly meeting, the said monthly meeting ought to submit to the judgment of the quarterly meeting; but if such monthly meeting shall not be satisfied therewith, then the monthly meeting may appeal to the yearly meeting, against the judgment and determination of the quarterly meeting.

And if a monthly meeting shall refuse to take the advice, and submit to the judgment, of the quarterly meeting, and notwithstanding will not appeal against the determination of the said meeting, to the yearly meeting; in such case, the quarterly meeting shall be at liberty, either to dissolve such monthly meeting, or to bring the affair before the next or the succeeding yearly meeting.

And in case a quarterly meeting shall dissolve a monthly meeting, the dissolved monthly meeting, or any part thereof in the name of the said meeting, shall be at liberty to appeal to the next or the succeeding yearly meeting, against such dissolution; but if the dissolved monthly meeting, or a part