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+The Project Gutenberg EBook of A Narrative Of The Most Remarkable
+Particulars In The Life Of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, An African Prince, As Related By Himself, by James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw
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+Title: A Narrative Of The Most Remarkable Particulars In The Life Of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, An African Prince, As Related By Himself
+
+Author: James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw
+
+Release Date: February 14, 2005 [EBook #15042]
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+Language: English
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+*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK JAMES ALBERT UKAWSAW GRONNIOSAW ***
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+
+
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+Produced by Suzanne Shell, Charles Aldarondo and the PG Online
+Distributed Proofreading Team.
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+
+
+
+
+A
+
+NARRATIVE
+
+OF THE
+
+MOST REMARKABLE PARTICULARS
+
+IN THE LIFE OF
+
+JAMES ALBERT UKAWSAW GRONNIOSAW,
+
+AN AFRICAN PRINCE,
+
+As related by HIMSELF.
+
+     _I will bring the Blind by a Way that they know not, I will lead
+     them in Paths that they have not known: I will make Darkness Light
+     before them and crooked Things straight. These Things will I do
+     unto them and not forsake them._ Isa. xlii. 16.
+
+
+BATH:
+
+Printed by W. GYE in Westgate-Street; and sold by T. MILLS,
+
+Bookseller, in King's-Mead-Square.
+
+Price Six-Pence.
+
+1772
+
+
+TO THE
+
+RIGHT HONOURABLE
+
+The _Countess_ of Huntingdon;
+
+THIS
+
+NARRATIVE
+
+Of my _LIFE_,
+
+And of God's wonderful Dealings with me, is,
+
+(_Through Her LADYSHIP'S Permission_)
+
+_Most Humbly Dedicated,
+
+By her LADYSHIP'S
+
+Most obliged
+
+And obedient Servant,_
+
+JAMES ALBERT.
+
+
+
+
+THE PREFACE to the READER.
+
+
+This Account of the Life and spiritual Experience of James Albert was
+taken from his own Mouth and committed to Paper by the elegant Pen of a
+young Lady of the Town of Leominster, for her own private Satisfaction,
+and without any Intention at first that it should be made public. But
+she has now been prevail'd on to commit it to the Press, both with a
+view to serve Albert and his distressed Family, who have the sole
+Profits arising from the Sale of it; and likewise as it is apprehended,
+this little History contains Matter well worthy the Notice and Attention
+of every Christian Reader.
+
+Perhaps we have here in some Degree a Solution of that Question that has
+perplex'd the Minds of so many serious Persons, viz. In what Manner will
+God deal with those benighted Parts of the World where the Gospel of
+Jesus Christ hath never reach'd? Now it appears from the Experience of
+this remarkable Person, that God does not save without the Knowledge of
+the Truth; but, with Respect to those whom he hath fore-known, though
+born under every outward Disadvantage, and in Regions of the grossest
+Darkness and Ignorance, he most amazingly acts upon and influences their
+Minds, and in the Course of wisely and most wonderfully appointed
+Providences, he brings them to the Means of spiritual Information,
+gradually opens to their View the Light of his Truth, and gives them
+full Possession and Enjoyment of the inestimable Blessings of his
+Gospel. Who can doubt but that the Suggestion so forcibly press'd upon
+the Mind of Albert (when a Boy) that there was a Being superior to the
+Sun, Moon, and Stars (the Objects of African Idolatry) came from the
+Father of Lights, and was, with Respect to him, the First-Fruit of the
+Display of Gospel-Glory? His long and perilous Journey to the Coast of
+Guinea, where he was sold for a Slave, and so brought into a Christian
+Land; shall we consider this as the alone Effect of a curious and
+inquisitive Disposition? Shall we in accounting for it refer to nothing
+higher than mere Chance and accidental Circumstances? Whatever Infidels
+and Deists may think; I trust the Christian Reader will easily discern
+an All-wise and Omnipotent Appointment and Direction in these Movements.
+He belong'd to the Redeemer of lost Sinners; he was the Purchase of his
+Cross; and therefore the Lord undertook to bring him by a Way that he
+knew not, out of Darkness into his marvellous Light, that he might lead
+him to a saving Heart-Acquaintance and Union with the triune God in
+Christ reconciling the World unto himself; and not imputing their
+Trespasses. As his Call was very extraordinary, so there are certain
+Particulars exceedingly remarkable in his Experience. God has put
+singular Honour upon him in the Exercise of his Faith and Patience,
+which in the most distressing and pitiable Trials and Calamities have
+been found to the Praise and Glory of God. How deeply must it affect a
+tender Heart, not only to be reduc'd to the last Extremity himself, but
+to have his Wife and Children perishing for Want before his Eyes! Yet
+his Faith did not fail him; he put his Trust in the Lord, and he was
+delivered. And at this Instant, though born in an exalted Station of
+Life, and now under the Pressure of various afflicting Providences, I am
+persuaded (for I know the Man) he would rather embrace the Dung-hill,
+having Christ in his Heart, than give up his spiritual Possessions and
+Enjoyment, to fill the Throne of Princes. It perhaps may not be amiss to
+observe that James Albert left his native Country, (as near as I can
+guess from certain Circumstances) when he was about 15 Years old. He now
+appears to be turn'd of Sixty; has a good natural Understanding; is well
+acquainted with the Scriptures, and the Things of God, has an amiable
+and tender Disposition, and his Character can be well attested not only
+at Kidderminster, the Place of his Residence but likewise by many
+creditable Persons in London and other Places. Reader, recommending this
+Narrative to your perusal, and him who is the Subject of it to your
+charitable Regard,
+
+I am your faithful and obedient Servant,
+
+For Christ's Sake,
+
+W. Shirley.
+
+
+
+
+AN
+
+ACCOUNT
+
+OF
+
+JAMES ALBERT, &c.
+
+
+I was born in the city Bournou; my mother was the eldest daughter of the
+reigning King there, of which Bournou is the chief city. I was the
+youngest of six children, and particularly loved by my mother, and my
+grand-father almost doated on me.
+
+I had, from my infancy, a curious turn of mind; was more grave and
+reserved in my disposition than either of my brothers and sisters. I
+often teazed them with questions they could not answer: for which reason
+they disliked me, as they supposed that I was either foolish, or insane.
+'Twas certain that I was, at times, very unhappy in myself: it being
+strongly impressed on my mind that there was some Great Man of power
+which resided above the sun, moon and stars, the objects of our worship.
+My dear indulgent mother would bear more with me than any of my friends
+beside.--I often raised my hand to heaven, and asked her who lived
+there? was much dissatisfied when she told me the sun, moon and stars,
+being persuaded, in my own mind, that there must be some Superior
+Power.--I was frequently lost in wonder at the works of the Creation:
+was afraid and uneasy and restless, but could not tell for what. I
+wanted to be informed of things that no person could tell me; and was
+always dissatisfied.--These wonderful impressions begun in my childhood,
+and followed me continually 'till I left my parents, which affords me
+matter of admiration and thankfulness.
+
+To this moment I grew more and more uneasy every day, in so much that
+one saturday, (which is the day on which we keep our sabbath) I laboured
+under anxieties and fears that cannot be expressed; and, what is more
+extraordinary, I could not give a reason for it.--I rose, as our custom
+is, about three o'clock, (as we are oblig'd to be at our place of
+worship an hour before the sun rise) we say nothing in our worship, but
+continue on our knees with our hands held up, observing a strict silence
+'till the sun is at a certain height, which I suppose to be about 10 or
+11 o'clock in England: when, at a certain sign made by the priest, we
+get up (our duty being over) and disperse to our different houses.--Our
+place of meeting is under a large palm tree; we divide ourselves into
+many congregations; as it is impossible for the same tree to cover the
+inhabitants of the whole City, though they are extremely large, high and
+majestic; the beauty and usefulness of them are not to be described;
+they supply the inhabitants of the country with meat, drink and
+clothes;[A] the body of the palm tree is very large; at a certain season
+of the year they tap it, and bring vessels to receive the wine, of which
+they draw great quantities, the quality of which is very delicious: the
+leaves of this tree are of a silky nature; they are large and soft; when
+they are dried and pulled to pieces it has much the same appearance as
+the English flax, and the inhabitants of Bournou manufacture it for
+cloathing &c. This tree likewise produces a plant or substance which has
+the appearance of a cabbage, and very like it, in taste almost the same:
+it grows between the branches. Also the palm tree produces a nut,
+something like a cocoa, which contains a kernel, in which is a large
+quantity of milk, very pleasant to the taste: the shell is of a hard
+substance, and of a very beautiful appearance, and serves for basons,
+bowls, &c.
+
+[Footnote A: It is a generally received opinion, in _England_, that the
+natives of _Africa_ go entirely unclothed; but this supposition is very
+unjust: they have a kind of dress so as to appear decent, though it is
+very slight and thin.]
+
+I hope this digression will be forgiven.--I was going to observe that
+after the duty of our Sabbath was over (on the day in which I was more
+distressed and afflicted than ever) we were all on our way home as
+usual, when a remarkable black cloud arose and covered the sun; then
+followed very heavy rain and thunder more dreadful than ever I had
+heard: the heav'ns roared, and the earth trembled at it: I was highly
+affected and cast down; in so much that I wept sadly, and could not
+follow my relations and friends home.--I was obliged to stop and felt
+as if my legs were tied, they seemed to shake under me: so I stood
+still, being in great fear of the Man of Power that I was persuaded in
+myself, lived above. One of my young companions (who entertained a
+particular friendship for me and I for him) came back to see for me: he
+asked me why I stood still in such very hard rain? I only said to him
+that my legs were weak, and I could not come faster: he was much
+affected to see me cry, and took me by the hand, and said he would lead
+me home, which he did. My mother was greatly alarmed at my tarrying out
+in such terrible weather; she asked me many questions, such as what I
+did so for, and if I was well? My dear mother says I, pray tell me who
+is the great Man of Power that makes the thunder? She said, there was no
+power but the sun, moon and stars; that they made all our country.--I
+then enquired how all our people came? She answered me, from one
+another; and so carried me to many generations back.--Then says I, who
+made the _First Man_? and who made the first Cow, and the first Lyon,
+and where does the fly come from, as no one can make him? My mother
+seemed in great trouble; she was apprehensive that my senses were
+impaired, or that I was foolish. My father came in, and seeing her in
+grief asked the cause, but when she related our conversation to him, he
+was exceedingly angry with me, and told me he would punish me severely
+if ever I was so troublesome again; so that I resolved never to say any
+thing more to him. But I grew very unhappy in myself; my relations and
+acquaintance endeavoured by all the means they could think on, to divert
+me, by taking me to ride upon goats, (which is much the custom of our
+country) and to shoot with a bow and arrow; but I experienced no
+satisfaction at all in any of these things; nor could I be easy by any
+means whatever: my parents were very unhappy to see me so dejected and
+melancholy.
+
+About this time there came a merchant from the _Gold Coast_ (the third
+city in Guinea) he traded with the inhabitants of our country in ivory
+&c. he took great notice of my unhappy situation, and enquired into the
+cause; he expressed vast concern for me, and said, if my parents would
+part with me for a little while, and let him take me home with him, it
+would be of more service to me than any thing they could do for me.--He
+told me that if I would go with him I should see houses with wings to
+them walk upon the water, and should also see the white folks; and that
+he had many sons of my age, which should be my companions; and he added
+to all this that he would bring me safe back again soon.--I was highly
+pleased with the account of this strange place, and was very desirous of
+going.--I seemed sensible of a secret impulse upon my mind which I could
+not resist that seemed to tell me I must go. When my dear mother saw
+that I was willing to leave them, she spoke to my father and grandfather
+and the rest of my relations, who all agreed that I should accompany the
+merchant to the Gold Coast. I was the more willing as my brothers and
+sisters despised me, and looked on me with contempt on the account of my
+unhappy disposition; and even my servants slighted me, and disregarded
+all I said to them. I had one sister who was always exceeding fond of
+me, and I loved her entirely; her name was Logwy, she was quite white,
+and fair, with fine light hair though my father and mother were
+black.--I was truly concerned to leave my beloved sister, and she cry'd
+most sadly to part with me, wringing her hands, and discovered every
+sign of grief that can be imagined. Indeed if I could have known when I
+left my friends and country that I should never return to them again my
+misery on that occasion would have been inexpressible. All my relations
+were sorry to part with me; my dear mother came with me upon a camel
+more than three hundred miles, the first of our journey lay chiefly
+through woods: at night we secured ourselves from the wild beasts by
+making fires all around us; we and our camels kept within the circle, or
+we must have been torn to pieces by the Lyons, and other wild creatures,
+that roared terribly as soon as night came on, and continued to do so
+'till morning.--There can be little said in favour of the country
+through which we passed; only a valley of marble that we came through
+which is unspeakably beautiful.--On each side of this valley are
+exceedingly high and almost inaccessible mountains--Some of these pieces
+of marble are of prodigious length and breadth but of different sizes
+and colour, and shaped in a variety of forms, in a wonderful manner.--It
+is most of it veined with gold mixed with striking and beautiful
+colours; so that when the sun darts upon it, it is as pleasing a sight
+as can be imagined.--The merchant that brought me from Bournou, was in
+partnership with another gentleman who accompanied us; he was very
+unwilling that he should take me from home, as, he said, he foresaw many
+difficulties that would attend my going with them.--He endeavoured to
+prevail on the merchant to throw me into a very deep pit that was in the
+valley, but he refused to listen to him, and said, he was resolved to
+take care of me: but the other was greatly dissatisfied; and when we
+came to a river, which we were obliged to pass through, he purpos'd
+throwing me in and drowning me; but the Merchant would not consent to
+it, so that I was preserv'd.
+
+We travel'd 'till about four o'clock every day, and then began to make
+preparations for night, by cutting down large quantities of wood, to
+make fires to preserve us from the wild beasts.--I had a very unhappy
+and discontented journey, being in continual fear that the people I was
+with would murder me. I often reflected with extreme regret on the kind
+friends I had left, and the idea of my dear mother frequently drew tears
+from my eyes.--I cannot recollect how long we were in going from Bournou
+to the Gold Coast; but as there is no shipping nearer to Bournou than
+that City, it was tedious in travelling so far by land, being upwards of
+a thousand miles.--I was heartily rejoic'd when we arriv'd at the end of
+our journey: I now vainly imagin'd that all my troubles and inquietudes
+would terminate here; but could I have looked into futurity, I should
+have perceiv'd that I had much more to suffer than I had before
+experienc'd, and that they had as yet but barely commenc'd.
+
+I was now more than a thousand miles from home, without a friend or any
+means to procure one. Soon after I came to the merchant's house I heard
+the drums beat remarkably loud, and the trumpets blow--the persons
+accustom'd to this employ, are oblig'd to go upon a very high structure
+appointed for that purpose, that the sound might be heard at a great
+distance: They are higher than the steeples are in England. I was
+mightily pleas'd with sounds so entirely new to me, and was very
+inquisitive to know the cause of this rejoicing, and ask'd many
+questions concerning it: I was answer'd that it was meant as a
+compliment to me, because I was Grandson to the King of Bournou.
+
+This account gave me a secret pleasure; but I was not suffer'd long to
+enjoy this satisfaction, for in the evening of the same day, two of the
+merchant's sons (boys about my own age) came running to me, and told me,
+that the next day I was to die, for the King intended to behead me.--I
+reply'd that I was sure it could not be true, for that I came there to
+play with them, and to see houses walk upon the water with wings to
+them, and the white folks; but I was soon inform'd that their King
+imagined that I was sent by my father as a spy, and would make such
+discoveries at my return home that would enable them to make war with
+the greater advantage to ourselves; and for these reasons he had
+resolved I should never return to my native country.--When I heard this
+I suffered misery that cannot be described.--I wished a thousand times
+that I had never left my friends and country.--But still the Almighty
+was pleased to work miracles for me.
+
+The morning I was to die, I was washed and all my gold ornaments made
+bright and shining, and then carried to the palace, where the King was
+to behead me himself (as is the custom of the place).--He was seated
+upon a throne at the top of an exceeding large yard, or court, which you
+must go through to enter the palace, it is as wide and spacious as a
+large field in England.--I had a lane of lifeguards to go through.--I
+guessed it to be about three hundred paces.
+
+I was conducted by my friend, the merchant, about half way up; then he
+durst proceed no further: I went up to the King alone--I went with an
+undaunted courage, and it pleased God to melt the heart of the King, who
+sat with his scymitar in his hand ready to behead me; yet, being himself
+so affected, he dropped it out of his hand, and took me upon his knee
+and wept over me. I put my right hand round his neck, and prest him to
+my heart.--He sat me down and blest me; and added that he would not kill
+me, and that I should not go home, but be sold, for a slave, so then I
+was conducted back again to the merchant's house.
+
+The next day he took me on board a French brig; but the Captain did not
+chuse to buy me: he said I was too small; so the merchant took me home
+with him again.
+
+The partner, whom I have spoken of as my enemy, was very angry to see me
+return, and again purposed putting an end to my life; for he represented
+to the other, that I should bring them into troubles and difficulties,
+and that I was so little that no person would buy me.
+
+The merchant's resolution began to waver, and I was indeed afraid that I
+should be put to death: but however he said he would try me once more.
+
+A few days after a Dutch ship came into the harbour, and they carried me
+on board, in hopes that the Captain would purchase me.--As they went, I
+heard them agree, that, if they could not sell me _then_, they would
+throw me overboard.--I was in extreme agonies when I heard this; and as
+soon as ever I saw the Dutch Captain, I ran to him, and put my arms
+round him, and said, "father, save me." (for I knew that if he did not
+buy me, I should be treated very ill, or, possibly, murdered) And though
+he did not understand my language, yet it pleased the Almighty to
+influence him in my behalf, and he bought me _for two yards of check_,
+which is of more value _there_, than in England.
+
+When I left my dear mother I had a large quantity of gold about me, as
+is the custom of our country, it was made into rings, and they were
+linked into one another, and formed into a kind of chain, and so put
+round my neck, and arms and legs, and a large piece hanging at one ear
+almost in the shape of a pear. I found all this troublesome, and was
+glad when my new Master took it from me--I was now washed, and clothed
+in the Dutch or English manner.--My master grew very fond of me, and I
+loved him exceedingly. I watched every look, was always ready when he
+wanted me, and endeavoured to convince him, by every action, that my
+only pleasure was to serve him well.--I have since thought that he must
+have been a serious man. His actions corresponded very well with such a
+character.--He used to read prayers in public to the ship's crew every
+Sabbath day; and when first I saw him read, I was never so surprised in
+my whole life as when I saw the book talk to my master; for I thought it
+did, as I observed him to look upon it, and move his lips.--I wished it
+would do so to me.--As soon as my master had done reading I follow'd
+him to the place where he put the book, being mightily delighted with
+it, and when nobody saw me, I open'd it and put my ear down close upon
+it, in great hope that it wou'd say something to me; but was very sorry
+and greatly disappointed when I found it would not speak, this thought
+immediately presented itself to me, that every body and every thing
+despis'd me because I was black.
+
+I was exceedingly sea-sick at first; but when I became more accustom'd
+to the sea, it wore off.--My master's ship was bound for Barbadoes. When
+we came there, he thought fit to speak of me to several gentlemen of his
+acquaintance, and one of them exprest a particular desire to see me.--He
+had a great mind to buy me; but the Captain could not immediately be
+prevail'd on to part with me; but however, as the gentleman seem'd very
+solicitous, he at length let me go, and I was sold for fifty dollars
+(_four and sixpenny-pieces in English_). My new master's name was
+Vanhorn, a young Gentleman; his home was in New-England in the City of
+New-York; to which place he took me with him. He dress'd me in his
+livery, and was very good to me. My chief business was to wait at table,
+and tea, and clean knives, and I had a very easy place; but the servants
+us'd to curse and swear surprizingly; which I learnt faster than any
+thing, 'twas almost the first English I could speak. If any of them
+affronted me, I was sure to call upon God to damn them immediately; but
+I was broke of it all at once, occasioned by the correction of an old
+black servant that liv'd in the family--One day I had just clean'd the
+knives for dinner, when one of the maids took one to cut bread and
+butter with; I was very angry with her, and called upon God to damn her;
+when this old black man told me I must not say so. I ask'd him why? He
+replied there was a wicked man call'd the Devil, that liv'd in hell, and
+would take all that said these words, and put them in the fire and burn
+them.--This terrified me greatly, and I was entirely broke of
+swearing.--Soon after this, as I was placing the china for tea, my
+mistress came into the room just as the maid had been cleaning it; the
+girl had unfortunately sprinkled the wainscot with the mop; at which my
+mistress was angry; the girl very foolishly answer'd her again, which
+made her worse, and she call'd upon God to damn her.--I was vastly
+concern'd to hear this, as she was a fine young lady, and very good to
+me, insomuch that I could not help speaking to her, "Madam, says I, you
+must not say so," Why, says she? Because there is a black man call'd the
+Devil that lives in hell, and he will put you in the fire and burn you,
+and I shall be very sorry for that. Who told you this replied my lady?
+Old Ned, says I. Very well was all her answer; but she told my master of
+it, and he order'd that old Ned should be tyed up and whipp'd, and was
+never suffer'd to come into the kitchen with the rest of the servants
+afterwards.--My mistress was not angry with me, but rather diverted with
+my simplicity and, by way of talk, She repeated what I had said, to many
+of her acquaintance that visited her; among the rest, Mr. Freelandhouse,
+a very gracious, good Minister, heard it, and he took a great deal of
+notice of me, and desired my master to part with me to him. He would not
+hear of it at first, but, being greatly persuaded, he let me go, and Mr.
+Freelandhouse gave L50. for me.--He took me home with him, and made me
+kneel down, and put my two hands together, and pray'd for me, and every
+night and morning he did the same.--I could not make out what it was
+for, nor the meaning of it, nor what they spoke to when they talk'd--I
+thought it comical, but I lik'd it very well.--After I had been a little
+while with my new master I grew more familiar, and ask'd him the meaning
+of prayer: (I could hardly speak english to be understood) he took great
+pains with me, and made me understand that he pray'd to God, who liv'd
+in Heaven; that He was my Father and best Friend.--I told him that this
+must be a mistake; that _my_ father liv'd at Bournou, and I wanted very
+much to see him, and likewise my dear mother, and sister, and I wish'd
+he would be so good as to send me home to them; and I added, all I could
+think of to induce him to convey me back. I appeared in great trouble,
+and my good master was so much affected that the tears ran down his
+face. He told me that God was a Great and Good Spirit, that He created
+all the world, and every person and thing in it, in Ethiopia, Africa,
+and America, and every where. I was delighted when I heard this: There,
+says I, I always thought so when I liv'd at home! Now if I had wings
+like an Eagle I would fly to tell my dear mother that God is greater
+than the sun, moon, and stars; and that they were made by Him.
+
+I was exceedingly pleas'd with this information of my master's, because
+it corresponded so well with my own opinion; I thought now if I could
+but get home, I should be wiser than all my country-folks, my
+grandfather, or father, or mother, or any of them--But though I was
+somewhat enlighten'd by this information of my master's, yet, I had no
+other knowledge of God but that He was a Good Spirit, and created every
+body, and every thing--I never was sensible in myself, nor had any one
+ever told me, that He would punish the wicked, and love the just. I was
+only glad that I had been told there was a God because I had always
+thought so.
+
+My dear kind master grew very fond of me, as was his Lady; she put me to
+School, but I was uneasy at that, and did not like to go; but my master
+and mistress requested me to learn in the gentlest terms, and persuaded
+me to attend my school without any anger at all; that, at last, I came
+to like it better, and learnt to read pretty well. My schoolmaster was a
+good man, his name was Vanosdore, and very indulgent to me.--I was in
+this state when, one Sunday, I heard my master preach from these words
+out of the Revelations, chap. i. v. 7. _"Behold, He cometh in the clouds
+and every eye shall see him and they that pierc'd Him."_ These words
+affected me excessively; I was in great agonies because I thought my
+master directed them to me only; and, I fancied, that he observ'd me
+with unusual earnestness--I was farther confirm'd in this belief as I
+look'd round the church, and could see no one person beside myself in
+such grief and distress as I was; I began to think that my master hated
+me, and was very desirous to go home, to my own country; for I thought
+that if God did come (as he said) He would be sure to be most angry with
+_me_, as I did not know what He was, nor had ever heard of him before.
+
+I went home in great trouble, but said nothing to any body.--I was
+somewhat afraid of my master; I thought he disliked me.--The next text I
+heard him preach from was, Heb. xii. 14. _"follow peace with all men,
+and holiness, without which no man shall see the LORD."_ he preached the
+law so severely, that it made me tremble.--he said, that GOD would judge
+the whole world; Ethiopia, Asia, and Africa, and every where.--I was
+now excessively perplexed, and undetermined what to do; as I had now
+reason to believe my situation would be equally bad to go, as to
+stay.--I kept these thoughts to myself, and said nothing to any person
+whatever.
+
+I should have complained to my good mistress of this great trouble of
+mind, but she had been a little strange to me for several days before
+this happened, occasioned by a story told of me by one of the maids. The
+servants were all jealous, and envied me the regard, and favour shewn me
+by my master and mistress; and the Devil being always ready, and
+diligent in wickedness, had influenced this girl, to make a lye on
+me.--This happened about hay-harvest, and one day when I was unloading
+the waggon to put the hay into the barn, she watched an opportunity, in
+my absence, to take the fork out of the stick, and hide it: when I came
+again to my work, and could not find it, I was a good deal vexed, but I
+concluded it was dropt somewhere among the hay; so I went and bought
+another with my own money: when the girl saw that I had another, she was
+so malicious that she told my mistress I was very unfaithful, and not
+the person she took me for; and that she knew, I had, without my
+master's permission, order'd many things in his name, that he must pay
+for; and as a proof of my carelessness produc'd the fork she had taken
+out of the stick, and said, she had found it out of doors--My Lady, not
+knowing the truth of these things, was a little shy to me, till she
+mention'd it, and then I soon cleared myself, and convinc'd her that
+these accusations were false.
+
+I continued in a most unhappy state for many days. My good mistress
+insisted on knowing what was the matter. When I made known my situation
+she gave me John Bunyan on the holy war, to read; I found his experience
+similar to my own, which gave me reason to suppose he must be a bad man;
+as I was convinc'd of my own corrupt nature, and the misery of my own
+heart: and as he acknowledg'd that he was likewise in the same
+condition, I experienc'd no relief at all in reading his work, but
+rather the reverse.--I took the book to my lady, and inform'd her I did
+not like it at all, it was concerning a wicked man as bad as myself; and
+I did not chuse to read it, and I desir'd her to give me another, wrote
+by a better man that was holy and without sin.--She assur'd me that
+John Bunyan was a good man, but she could not convince me; I thought
+him to be too much like myself to be upright, as his experience seem'd
+to answer with my own.
+
+I am very sensible that nothing but the great power and unspeakable
+mercies of the Lord could relieve my soul from the heavy burden it
+laboured under at that time.--A few days after my master gave me
+Baxter's _Call to the unconverted_. This was no relief to me neither; on
+the contrary it occasioned as much distress in me as the other had
+before done, _as it_ invited all to come to _Christ_ and I found myself
+so wicked and miserable that I could not come--This consideration threw
+me into agonies that cannot be described; insomuch that I even attempted
+to put an end to my life--I took one of the large case-knives, and went
+into the stable with an intent to destroy myself; and as I endeavoured
+with all my strength to force the knife into my side, it bent double. I
+was instantly struck with horror at the thought of my own rashness, and
+my conscience told me that had I succeeded in this attempt I should
+probably have gone to hell.
+
+I could find no relief, nor the least shadow of comfort; the extreme
+distress of my mind so affected my health that I continued very ill for
+three Days, and Nights; and would admit of no means to be taken for my
+recovery, though my lady was very kind, and sent many things to me; but
+I rejected every means of relief and wished to die--I would not go into
+my own bed, but lay in the stable upon straw--I felt all the horrors of
+a troubled conscience, so hard to be born, and saw all the vengeance of
+God ready to overtake me--I was sensible that there was no way for me to
+be saved unless I came to _Christ_, and I could not come to Him: I
+thought that it was impossible He should receive such a sinner as me.
+
+The last night that I continued in this place, in the midst of my
+distress these words were brought home upon my mind, _"Behold the Lamb
+of God."_ I was something comforted at this, and began to grow easier
+and wished for day that I might find these words in my bible--I rose
+very early the following morning, and went to my school-master, Mr.
+Vanosdore, and communicated the situation of my mind to him; he was
+greatly rejoiced to find me enquiring the way to Zion, and blessed the
+Lord who had worked so wonderfully for me a poor heathen.--I was more
+familiar with this good gentleman than with my master, or any other
+person; and found myself more at liberty to talk to him: he encouraged
+me greatly, and prayed with me frequently, and I was always benefited by
+his discourse.
+
+About a quarter of a mile from my Master's house stood a large
+remarkably fine Oak-tree, in the midst of a wood; I often used to be
+employed there in cutting down trees, (a work I was very fond of) I
+seldom failed going to this place every day; sometimes twice a day if I
+could be spared. It was the highest pleasure I ever experienced to set
+under this Oak; for there I used to pour out all my complaints to the
+LORD: and when I had any particular grievance I used to go there, and
+talk to the tree, and tell my sorrows, as if it had been to a friend.
+
+Here I often lamented my own wicked heart, and undone state; and found
+more comfort and consolation than I ever was sensible of
+before.--Whenever I was treated with ridicule or contempt, I used to
+come here and find peace. I now began to relish the book my Master gave
+me, Baxter's _Call to the unconverted_, and took great delight in it. I
+was always glad to be employ'd in cutting wood, 'twas a great part of my
+business, and I follow'd it with delight, as I was then quite alone and
+my heart lifted up to GOD, and I was enabled to pray continually; and
+blessed for ever be his Holy Name, he faithfully answer'd my prayers. I
+can never be thankful enough to Almighty GOD for the many comfortable
+opportunities I experienced there.
+
+It is possible the circumstance I am going to relate will not gain
+credit with many; but this I know, that the joy and comfort it conveyed
+to me, cannot be expressed and only conceived by those who have
+experienced the like.
+
+I was one day in a most delightful frame of mind; my heart so overflowed
+with love and gratitude to the Author of all my comforts.--I was so
+drawn out of myself, and so fill'd and awed by the Presence of God that
+I saw (or thought I saw) light inexpressible dart down from heaven upon
+me, and shone around me for the space of a minute.--I continued on my
+knees, and joy unspeakable took possession of my soul.--The peace and
+serenity which filled my mind after this was wonderful, and cannot be
+told.--I would not have changed situations, or been any one but myself
+for the whole world. I blest God for my poverty, that I had no worldly
+riches or grandeur to draw my heart from Him. I wish'd at that time, if
+it had been possible for me, to have continued on that spot for ever. I
+felt an unwillingness in myself to have any thing more to do with the
+world, or to mix with society again. I seemed to possess a full
+assurance that my sins were forgiven me. I went home all my way
+rejoicing, and this text of scripture came full upon my mind. _"And I
+will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away
+from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts that
+they shall not depart from me."_ The first opportunity that presented
+itself, I went to my old school-master, and made known to him the happy
+state of my soul who joined with me in praise to God for his mercy to me
+the vilest of sinners.--I was now perfectly easy, and had hardly a wish
+to make beyond what I possess'd, when my temporal comforts were all
+blasted by the death of my dear and worthy Master Mr. Freelandhouse, who
+was taken from this world rather suddenly: he had but a short illness,
+and died of a fever. I held his hand in mine when he departed; he told
+me he had given me my freedom. I was at liberty to go where I would.--He
+added that he had always pray'd for me and hop'd I should be kept unto
+the end. My master left me by his will ten pounds, and my freedom.
+
+I found that if he had lived 'twas his intention to take me with him to
+Holland, as he had often mention'd me to some friends of his there that
+were desirous to see me; but I chose to continue with my Mistress who
+was as good to me as if she had been my mother.
+
+The loss of Mr. Freelandhouse distress'd me greatly, but I was render'd
+still more unhappy by the clouded and perplex'd situation of my mind;
+the great enemy of my soul being ready to torment me, would present my
+own misery to me in such striking light, and distress me with doubts,
+fears, and such a deep sense of my own unworthiness, that after all the
+comfort and encouragement I had received, I was often tempted to believe
+I should be a Cast-away at last.--The more I saw of the Beauty and Glory
+of God, the more I was humbled under a sense of my own vileness. I
+often repair'd to my old place of prayer; I seldom came away without
+consolation. One day this Scripture was wonderfully apply'd to my mind,
+_"And ye are compleat in Him which is the Head of all principalities and
+power."_--The Lord was pleas'd to comfort me by the application of many
+gracious promises at times when I was ready to sink under my troubles.
+_"Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto
+God by Him seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them._ Hebrews
+x. ver. 14. _For by one offering He hath perfected for ever them that
+are sanctified."_
+
+My kind, indulgent Mistress liv'd but two years after my Master. Her
+death was a great affliction to me. She left five sons, all gracious
+young men, and Ministers of the Gospel.--I continued with them all, one
+after another, till they died; they liv'd but four years after their
+parents. When it pleased God to take them to Himself, I was left quite
+destitute, without a friend in the world. But I who had so often
+experienced the Goodness of GOD, trusted in Him to do what He pleased
+with me.--In this helpless condition I went in the wood to prayer as
+usual; and tho' the snow was a considerable height, I was not sensible
+of cold, or any other inconveniency.--At times indeed when I saw the
+world frowning round me, I was tempted to think that the LORD had
+forsaken me. I found great relief from the contemplation of these words
+in Isaiah xlix. v. 16. _"Behold I have graven thee on the palms of my
+hands; thy walls are continually before me."_ And very many comfortable
+promises were sweetly applied to me. The lxxxix. Psalm and 34th verse,
+_"My covenant will I not break nor alter the thing that is gone out of
+my lips."_ Hebrews, chap. xvi. v. 17, 18. Phillipians, chap. i. v. 6;
+and several more.
+
+As I had now lost all my dear and valued friends every place in the
+world was alike to me. I had for a great while entertain'd a desire to
+come to England.--I imagined that all the Inhabitants of this Island
+were _Holy_; because all those that had visited my Master from thence
+were good, (Mr. Whitefield was his particular friend) and the authors of
+the books that had been given me were all English. But above all places
+in the world I wish'd to see Kidderminster, for I could not but think
+that on the spot where Mr. Baxter had liv'd, and preach'd, the people
+must be all _Righteous_.
+
+The situation of my affairs requir'd that I should tarry a little
+longer in New-York, as I was something in debt, and was embarrass'd how
+to pay it.--About this time a young Gentleman that was a particular
+acquaintance of one of my young Master's, pretended to be a friend to
+me, and promis'd to pay my debts, which was three pounds; and he assur'd
+me he would never expect the money again.--But, in less than a month, he
+came and demanded it; and when I assur'd him I had nothing to pay, he
+threatened to sell me.--Though I knew he had no right to do that, yet as
+I had no friend in the world to go to, it alarm'd me greatly.--At length
+he purpos'd my going a Privateering, that I might by these means, be
+enabled to pay him, to which I agreed.--Our Captain's name was ---- I
+went in Character of Cook to him.--Near St. Domingo we came up to five
+French ships, Merchant-men.--We had a very smart engagement that
+continued from eight in the morning till three in the afternoon; when
+victory declar'd on our side.--Soon after this we were met by three
+English ships which join'd us, and that encourag'd us to attack a fleet
+of 36 Ships.--We boarded the three first and then follow'd the others;
+and had the same success with twelve; but the rest escap'd us.--There
+was a great deal of blood shed, and I was near death several times, but
+the LORD preserv'd me.
+
+I met with many enemies, and much persecution, among the sailors; one of
+them was particularly unkind to me, and studied ways to vex and teaze
+me.--I can't help mentioning one circumstance that hurt me more than all
+the rest, which was, that he snatched a book out of my hand that I was
+very fond of, and used frequently to amuse myself with, and threw it
+into the sea.--But what is remarkable he was the first that was killed
+in our engagement.--I don't pretend to say that this happen'd because he
+was not my friend: but I thought 'twas a very awful Providence to see
+how the enemies of the LORD are cut off.
+
+Our Captain was a cruel hard-hearted man. I was excessively sorry for
+the prisoners we took in general; but the pitiable case of one young
+Gentleman grieved me to the heart.--He appear'd very amiable; was
+strikingly handsome. Our Captain took four thousand pounds from him; but
+that did not satisfy him, as he imagin'd he was possess'd of more, and
+had somewhere conceal'd it, so that the Captain threatened him with
+death, at which he appear'd in the deepest distress, and took the
+buckles out of his shoes, and untied his hair, which was very fine, and
+long; and in which several very valuable rings were fasten'd. He came
+into the Cabbin to me, and in the most obliging terms imaginable ask'd
+for something to eat and drink; which when I gave him, he was so
+thankful and pretty in his manner that my heart bled for him; and I
+heartily wish'd that I could have spoken in any language in which the
+ship's crew would not have understood me; that I might have let him know
+his danger; for I heard the Captain say he was resolv'd upon his death;
+and he put his barbarous design into execution, for he took him on shore
+with one of the sailors, and there they shot him.
+
+This circumstance affected me exceedingly, I could not put him out of my
+mind a long while.--When we return'd to New-York the Captain divided the
+prize-money among us, that we had taken. When I was call'd upon to
+receive my part, I waited upon Mr. ----, (the Gentleman that paid my debt
+and was the occasion of my going abroad) to know if he chose to go with
+me to receive my money or if I should bring him what I owed.--He chose
+to go with me; and when the Captain laid my money on the table ('twas an
+hundred and thirty-five pounds) I desir'd Mr. ---- to take what I was
+indebted to him; and he swept it all into his handkerchief, and would
+never be prevail'd on to give a farthing of money, nor any thing at all
+beside.--And he likewise secur'd a hogshead of sugar which was my due
+from the same ship. The Captain was very angry with him for this piece
+of cruelty to me, as was every other person that heard it.--But I have
+reason to believe (as he was one of the Principal Merchants in the city)
+that he transacted business for him and on that account did not chuse to
+quarrel with him.
+
+At this time a very worthy Gentleman, a Wine Merchant, his name Dunscum,
+took me under his protection, and would have recovered my money for me
+if I had chose it; but I told him to let it alone; that I wou'd rather
+be quiet.--I believed that it would not prosper with him, and so it
+happen'd, for by a series of losses and misfortunes he became poor, and
+was soon after drowned, as he was on a party of pleasure.--The vessel
+was driven out to sea, and struck against a rock by which means every
+soul perished.
+
+I was very much distress'd when I heard it, and felt greatly for his
+family who were reduc'd to very low circumstances.--I never knew how to
+set a proper value on money. If I had but a little meat and drink to
+supply the present necessaries of life, I never wish'd for more; and
+when I had any I always gave it if ever I saw an object in distress. If
+it was not for my dear Wife and Children I should pay as little regard
+to money now as I did at that time.--I continu'd some time with Mr.
+Dunscum as his servant; he was very kind to me.--But I had a vast
+inclination to visit England, and wish'd continually that it would
+please Providence to make a clear way for me to see this Island. I
+entertain'd a notion that if I could get to England I should never more
+experience either cruelty or ingratitude, so that I was very desirous to
+get among Christians. I knew Mr. Whitefield very well.--I had heard him
+preach often at New-York. In this disposition I listed in the
+twenty-eighth Regiment of Foot, who were design'd for Martinico in the
+late war.--We went in Admiral Pocock's fleet from New-York to Barbadoes;
+from thence to Martinico.--When that was taken we proceeded to the
+Havannah, and took that place likewise.--There I got discharged.
+
+I was then worth about thirty pounds, but I never regarded money in the
+least, nor would I tarry to receive my prize-money least I should lose
+my chance of going to England.--I went with the Spanish prisoners to
+Spain; and came to Old-England with the English prisoners.--I cannot
+describe my joy when we were within sight of Portsmouth. But I was
+astonished when we landed to hear the inhabitants of that place curse
+and swear, and otherwise profane. I expected to find nothing but
+goodness, gentleness and meekness in this Christian Land, I then
+suffer'd great perplexities of mind.
+
+I enquir'd if any serious Christian people resided there, the woman I
+made this enquiry of, answer'd me in the affirmative; and added that she
+was one of them.--I was heartily glad to hear her say so. I thought I
+could give her my whole heart: she kept a Public-House. I deposited with
+her all the money that I had not an immediate occasion for; as I thought
+it would be safer with her.--It was 25 guineas but 6 of them I desired
+her to lay out to the best advantage, to buy me some shirts, hat and
+some other necessaries. I made her a present of a very handsome large
+looking glass that I brought with me from Martinico, in order to
+recompence her for the trouble I had given her. I must do this woman the
+justice to acknowledge that she did lay out some little for my use, but
+the 19 guineas and part of the 6, with my watch, she would not return,
+but denied that I ever gave it her.
+
+I soon perceived that I was got among bad people, who defrauded me of my
+money and watch; and that all my promis'd happiness was blasted, I had
+no friend but GOD and I pray'd to Him earnestly. I could scarcely
+believe it possible that the place where so many eminent Christians had
+lived and preached could abound with so much wickedness and deceit. I
+thought it worse than _Sodom_ (considering the great advantages they
+have) I cryed like a child and that almost continually: at length GOD
+heard my prayers and rais'd me a friend indeed.
+
+This publican had a brother who lived on Portsmouth-common, his wife was
+a very serious good woman.--When she heard of the treatment I had met
+with, she came and enquired into my real situation and was greatly
+troubled at the ill usage I had received, and took me home to her own
+house.--I began now to rejoice, and my prayer was turned into praise.
+She made use of all the arguments in her power to prevail on her who had
+wronged me, to return my watch and money, but it was to no purpose, as
+she had given me no receipt and I had nothing to show for it, I could
+not demand it.--My good friend was excessively angry with her and
+obliged her to give me back four guineas, which she said she gave me out
+of charity: Though in fact it was my own, and much more. She would have
+employed some rougher means to oblige her to give up my money, but I
+would not suffer her, let it go says I "My GOD is in heaven." Still I
+did not mind my loss in the least; all that grieved me was, that I had
+been disappointed in finding some Christian friends, with whom I hoped
+to enjoy a little sweet and comfortable society.
+
+I thought the best method that I could take now, was to go to London,
+and find out Mr. Whitefield, who was the only living soul I knew in
+England, and get him to direct me to some way or other to procure a
+living without being troublesome to any Person.--I took leave of my
+Christian friend at Portsmouth, and went in the stage to London.--A
+creditable tradesman in the City, who went up with me in the stage,
+offer'd to show me the way to Mr. Whitefield's Tabernacle. Knowing that
+I was a perfect stranger, I thought it very kind, and accepted his
+offer; but he obliged me to give him half-a-crown for going with me, and
+likewise insisted on my giving him five shillings more for conducting me
+to Dr. Gifford's Meeting.
+
+I began now to entertain a very different idea of the inhabitants of
+England than what I had figur'd to myself before I came amongst
+them.--Mr. Whitefield receiv'd me very friendly, was heartily glad to
+see me, and directed me to a proper place to board and lodge in
+Petticoat-Lane, till he could think of some way to settle me in, and
+paid for my lodging, and all my expences. The morning after I came to my
+new lodging, as I was at breakfast with the gentlewoman of the house, I
+heard the noise of some looms over our heads: I enquir'd what it was;
+she told me a person was weaving silk.--I express'd a great desire to
+see it, and ask'd if I might: She told me she would go up with me; she
+was sure I should be very welcome. She was as good as her word, and as
+soon as we enter'd the room, the person that was weaving look'd about,
+and smiled upon us, and I loved her from that moment.--She ask'd me many
+questions, and I in turn talk'd a great deal to her. I found she was a
+member of Mr. Allen's Meeting, and I begun to entertain a good opinion
+of her, though I was almost afraid to indulge this inclination, least
+she should prove like all the rest I had met with at Portsmouth, &c. and
+which had almost given me a dislike to all white women.--But after a
+short acquaintance I had the happiness to find she was very different,
+and quite sincere, and I was not without hope that she entertain'd some
+esteem for me. We often went together to hear Dr. Gifford, and as I had
+always a propensity to relieve every object in distress as far as I was
+able, I used to give to all that complain'd to me; sometimes half a
+guinea at a time, as I did not understand the real value of it.--This
+gracious, good woman took great pains to correct and advise me in that
+and many other respects.
+
+After I had been in London about six weeks I was recommended to the
+notice of some of my late Master Mr. Freelandhouse's acquaintance, who
+had heard him speak frequently of me. I was much persuaded by them to go
+to Holland.--My Master lived there before he bought me, and used to
+speak of me so respectfully among his friends there, that it raised in
+them a curiosity to see me; particularly the Gentlemen engaged in the
+Ministry, who expressed a desire to hear my experience and examine me. I
+found that it was my good old Master's design that I should have gone if
+he had lived; for which reason I resolved upon going to Holland, and
+informed my dear friend Mr. Whitefield of my intention; he was much
+averse to my going at first, but after I gave him my reasons appeared
+very well satisfied. I likewise informed my Betty (the good woman that I
+have mentioned above) of my determination to go to Holland and I told
+her that I believed she was to be my Wife: that if it was the LORD's
+Will I desired it, but not else.--She made me very little answer, but
+has since told me, she did not think it at that time.
+
+I embarked at Tower-wharf at four o'clock in the morning, and arriv'd at
+Amsterdam the next day by three o'clock in the afternoon. I had several
+letters of recommendation to my old master's friends, who receiv'd me
+very graciously. Indeed, one of the chief Ministers was particularly
+good to me; he kept me at his house a long while, and took great
+pleasure in asking questions, which I answer'd with delight, being
+always ready to say, _"Come unto me all ye that fear GOD, and I will
+tell what he hath done for my Soul."_ I cannot but admire the footsteps
+of Providence; astonish'd that I should be so wonderfully preserved!
+Though the Grandson of a King, I have wanted bread, and should have been
+glad of the hardest crust I ever saw. I who, at home, was surrounded and
+guarded by slaves, so that no indifferent person might approach me, and
+clothed with gold, have been inhumanly threatened with death; and
+frequently wanted clothing to defend me from the inclemency of the
+weather; yet I never murmured, nor was I discontented.--I am willing,
+and even desirous to be counted as nothing, a stranger in the world,
+and a pilgrim here; for _"I know that my Redeemer liveth,"_ and I'm
+thankful for every trial and trouble that I've met with, as I am not
+without hope that they have been all sanctified to me.
+
+The Calvinist Ministers desired to hear my Experience from myself, which
+proposal I was very well pleased with: So I stood before 38 Ministers
+every Thursday for seven weeks together, and they were all very well
+satisfied, and persuaded I was what I pretended to be.--They wrote down
+my experience as I spoke it; and the Lord Almighty was with me at that
+time in a remarkable manner, and gave me words and enabled me to answer
+them; so great was his mercy to take me in hand a poor blind heathen.
+
+At this time a very rich Merchant at Amsterdam offered to take me into
+his family in the capacity of his Butler, and I very willingly accepted
+it.--He was a gracious worthy Gentleman and very good to me.--He treated
+me more like a friend than a servant.--I tarried there a twelvemonth but
+was not thoroughly contented, I wanted to see my wife; (that is now) and
+for that reason I wished to return to _England_, I wrote to her once in
+my absence, but she did not answer my letter; and I must acknowledge if
+she had, it would have given me a less opinion of her.--My Master and
+Mistress persuaded me much not to leave them and likewise their two Sons
+who entertained a good opinion of me; and if I had found my Betty
+married on my arrival in England, I should have returned to them again
+immediately.
+
+My Lady purposed my marrying her maid; she was an agreeable young woman,
+had saved a good deal of money, but I could not fancy her, though she
+was willing to accept of me, but I told her my inclinations were engaged
+in England, and I could think of no other Person.--On my return home, I
+found my Betty disengaged.--She had refused several offers in my
+absence, and told her sister that, she thought, if ever she married I
+was to be her husband.
+
+Soon after I came home, I waited on Doctor Gifford who took me into his
+family and was exceedingly, good to me. The character of this pious
+worthy Gentleman is well known; my praise can be of no use or
+signification at all.--I hope I shall ever gratefully remember the many
+favours I have received from him.--Soon after I came to Doctor Gifford
+I expressed a desire to be admitted into their Church, and set down with
+them; they told me I must first be baptized; so I gave in my experience
+before the Church, with which they were very well satisfied, and I was
+baptized by Doctor Gifford with some others. I then made known my
+intentions of being married; but I found there were many objections
+against it because the person I had fixed on was poor. She was a widow,
+her husband had left her in debt, and with a child, so that they
+persuaded me against it out of real regard to me.--But I had promised
+and was resolved to have her; as I knew her to be a gracious woman, her
+poverty was no objection to me, as they had nothing else to say against
+her. When my friends found that they could not alter my opinion
+respecting her, they wrote to Mr. Allen, the Minister she attended, to
+persuade her to leave me; but he replied that he would not interfere at
+all, that we might do as we would. I was resolved that all my wife's
+little debt should be paid before we were married; so that I sold almost
+every thing I had and with all the money I could raise cleared all that
+she owed, and I never did any thing with a better will in all my Life,
+because I firmly believed that we should be very happy together, and so
+it prov'd, for she was given me from the LORD. And I have found her a
+blessed partner, and we have never repented, tho' we have gone through
+many great troubles and difficulties.
+
+My wife got a very good living by weaving, and could do extremely well;
+but just at that time there was great disturbance among the weavers; so
+that I was afraid to let my wife work, least they should insist on my
+joining the rioters which I could not think of, and, possibly, if I had
+refused to do so they would have knock'd me on the head.--So that by
+these means my wife could get no employ, neither had I work enough to
+maintain my family. We had not yet been married a year before all these
+misfortunes overtook us.
+
+Just at this time a gentleman, that seemed much concerned for us,
+advised me to go into Essex with him and promised to get me employed.--I
+accepted his kind proposal, and he spoke to a friend of his, a Quaker, a
+gentleman of large fortune, who resided a little way out of the town of
+_Colchester_, his name was _Handbarar_; he ordered his steward to set me
+to work. There were several employed in the same way with myself. I was
+very thankful and contented though my wages were but small.--I was
+allowed but eight pence a day, and found myself; but after I had been in
+this situation for a fortnight, my Master, being told that a Black was
+at work for him, had an inclination to see me. He was pleased to talk to
+me for some time, and at last enquired what wages I had; when I told him
+he declared, it was too little, and immediately ordered his Steward to
+let me have eighteen pence a day, which he constantly gave me after; and
+I then did extremely well.
+
+I did not bring my wife with me: I came first alone and it was my
+design, if things answered according to our wishes, to send for her--I
+was now thinking to desire her to come to me when I receiv'd a letter to
+inform me she was just brought to bed and in want of many
+necessaries.--This news was a great trial to me and a fresh affliction:
+but my God, _faithful and abundant in mercy_, forsook me not in this
+trouble.--As I could not read _English_, I was obliged to apply to some
+one to read the letter I received, relative to my wife. I was directed
+by the good Providence of God to a worthy young gentleman, a Quaker, and
+friend of my Master.--I desired he would take the trouble to read my
+letter for me, which he readily comply'd with and was greatly moved and
+affected at the contents; insomuch that he said he would undertake to
+make a gathering for me, which he did and was the first to contribute to
+it himself. The money was sent that evening to London by a person who
+happen'd to be going there: nor was this All the goodness that I
+experienced from these kind friends, for, as soon as my wife came about
+and was fit to travel, they sent for her to me, and were at the whole
+expence of her coming; so evidently has the love and mercy of God
+appeared through every trouble that ever I experienced. We went on very
+comfortably all the summer.--We lived in a little cottage near Mr.
+_Handbarrar's_ House; but when the winter came on I was discharged, as
+he had no further occasion for me. And now the prospect began to darken
+upon us again. We thought it most adviseable to move our habitation a
+little nearer to the Town, as the house we lived in was very cold, and
+wet, and ready to tumble down.
+
+The boundless goodness of GOD to me has been so very great, that with
+the most humble gratitude I desire to prostrate myself before Him; for I
+have been wonderfully supported in every affliction. My GOD never left
+me. I perceived light still through the thickest darkness.
+
+My dear wife and I were now both unemployed, we could get nothing to do.
+The winter prov'd remarkably severe, and we were reduc'd to the greatest
+distress imaginable.--I was always very shy of asking for any thing; I
+could never beg; neither did I chuse to make known our wants to any
+person, for fear of offending as we were entire strangers; but our last
+bit of bread was gone, and I was obliged to think of something to do for
+our support.--I did not mind for myself at all; but to see my dear wife
+and children in want pierc'd me to the heart.--I now blam'd myself for
+bringing her from London, as doubtless had we continued there we might
+have found friends to keep us from starving. The snow was at this season
+remarkably deep; so that we could see no prospect of being relieved. In
+this melancholy situation, not knowing what step to pursue, I resolved
+to make my case known to a Gentleman's Gardiner that lived near us, and
+entreat him to employ me: but when I came to him, my courage failed me,
+and I was ashamed to make known our real situation.--I endeavoured all I
+could to prevail on him to set me to work, but to no purpose: he assur'd
+me it was not in his power: but just as I was about to leave him, he
+asked me if I would accept of some Carrots? I took them with great
+thankfulness and carried them home: he gave me four, they were very
+large and fine.--We had nothing to make fire with, so consequently could
+not boil them: But was glad to have them to eat _raw_. Our youngest
+child was quite an infant; so that my wife was obliged to chew it, and
+fed her in that manner for several days.--We allowed ourselves but one
+every day, least they should not last 'till we could get some other
+supply. I was unwilling to eat at all myself; nor would I take any the
+last day that we continued in this situation, as I could not bear the
+thought that my dear wife and children would be in want of every means
+of support. We lived in this manner, 'till our carrots were all gone:
+then my Wife began to lament because of our poor babies: but I comforted
+her all I could; still hoping, and believing that _my_ GOD would not
+let us die: but that it would please Him to relieve us, which _He_ did
+by almost a Miracle.
+
+We went to bed, as usual, before it was quite dark, (as we had neither
+fire nor candle) but had not been there long before some person knocked
+at the door & enquir'd if _James Albert_ lived there? I answer'd in the
+affirmative, and rose immediately; as soon as I open'd the door I found
+it was the servant of an eminent Attorney who resided at
+_Colchester_.--He ask'd me how it was with me? if I was not almost
+starv'd? I burst out a crying, and told him I was indeed. He said his
+master suppos'd so, and that he wanted to speak with me, and I must
+return with him. This Gentleman's name was _Danniel_, he was a sincere,
+good Christian. He used to stand and talk with me frequently when I
+work'd in the road for Mr. _Handbarrar_, and would have employed me
+himself, if I had wanted work.--When I came to his house he told me that
+he had thought a good deal about me of late, and was apprehensive that I
+must be in want, and could not be satisfied till he sent to enquire
+after me. I made known my distress to him, at which he was greatly
+affected; and generously gave me a guinea; and promis'd to be kind to me
+in future. I could not help exclaiming. _O the boundless mercies of my
+God!_ I pray'd unto Him, and He has heard me; I trusted in Him and He
+has preserv'd me: where shall I begin to praise Him, or how shall I love
+Him enough?
+
+I went immediately and bought some bread and cheese and coal and carried
+it home. My dear wife was rejoiced to see me return with something to
+eat. She instantly got up and dressed our Babies, while I made a fire,
+and the first Nobility in the land never made a more comfortable
+meal.--We did not forget to thank the LORD for all his goodness to
+us.--Soon after this, as the spring came on, Mr. Peter _Daniel_ employed
+me in helping to pull down a house, and rebuilding it. I had then very
+good work, and full employ: he sent for my wife, and children to
+_Colchester_, and provided us a house where we lived very
+comfortably.--I hope I shall always gratefully acknowledge his kindness
+to myself and family. I worked at this house for more than a year, till
+it was finished; and after that I was employed by several successively,
+and was never so happy as when I had something to do; but perceiving
+the winter coming on, and work rather slack, I was apprehensive that we
+should again be in want or become troublesome to our friends.
+
+I had at this time an offer made me of going to _Norwich_ and having
+constant employ.--My wife seemed pleased with this proposal, as she
+supposed she might get work there in the weaving-manufactory, being the
+business she was brought up to, and more likely to succeed there than
+any other place; and we thought as we had an opportunity of moving to a
+Town where we could both be employ'd it was most adviseable to do so;
+and that probably we might settle there for our lives.--When this step
+was resolv'd on, I went first alone to see how it would answer; which I
+very much repented after, for it was not in my power immediately to send
+my wife any supply, as I fell into the hands of a Master that was
+neither kind nor considerate; and she was reduced to great distress, so
+that she was oblig'd to sell the few goods that we had, and when I sent
+for her was under the disagreeable necessity of parting with our bed.
+
+When she came to _Norwich_ I hired a room ready furnished.--I
+experienced a great deal of difference in the carriage of my Master from
+what I had been accustomed to from some of my other Masters. He was very
+irregular in his payments to me.--My wife hired a loom and wove all the
+leisure time she had and we began to do very well, till we were
+overtaken by fresh misfortunes. Our three poor children fell ill of the
+small pox; this was a great trial to us; but still I was persuaded in
+myself we should not be forsaken.--And I did all in my power to keep my
+dear partner's spirits from sinking. Her whole attention now was taken
+up with the children as she could mind nothing else, and all I could get
+was but little to support a family in such a situation, beside paying
+for the hire of our room, which I was obliged to omit doing for several
+weeks: but the woman to whom we were indebted would not excuse us, tho'
+I promised she should have the very first money we could get after my
+children came about, but she would not be satisfied and had the cruelty
+to threaten us that if we did not pay her immediately she would turn us
+all into the street.
+
+The apprehension of this plunged me in the deepest distress,
+considering the situation of my poor babies: if they had been in health
+I should have been less sensible of this misfortune. But My GOD, _still
+faithful to his promise_, raised me a friend. Mr. Henry Gurdney, a
+Quaker, a gracious gentleman heard of our distress, he sent a servant of
+his own to the woman we hired the room of, paid our rent, and bought all
+the goods with my wife's loom and gave it us all.
+
+Some other gentlemen, hearing of his design, were pleased to assist him
+in these generous acts, for which we never can be thankful enough; after
+this my children soon came about; we began to do pretty well again; my
+dear wife work'd hard and constant when she could get work, but it was
+upon a disagreeable footing as her employ was so uncertain, sometimes
+she could get nothing to do and at other times when the weavers of
+_Norwich_ had orders from London they were so excessively hurried, that
+the people they employ'd were often oblig'd to work on the
+_Sabbath-day_; but this my wife would never do, and it was matter of
+uneasiness to us that we could not get our living in a regular manner,
+though we were both diligent, industrious, and willing to work. I was
+far from being happy in my Master, he did not use me well. I could
+scarcely ever get my money from him; but I continued patient 'till it
+pleased GOD to alter my situation.
+
+My worthy friend Mr. Gurdney advised me to follow the employ of chopping
+chaff, and bought me an instrument for that purpose. There were but few
+people in the town that made this their business beside myself; so that
+I did very well indeed and we became easy and happy.--But we did not
+continue long in this comfortable state: Many of the inferior people
+were envious and ill-natur'd and set up the same employ and work'd under
+price on purpose to get my business from me, and they succeeded so well
+that I could hardly get any thing to do, and became again unfortunate:
+Nor did this misfortune come alone, for just at this time we lost one of
+our little girls who died of a fever; this circumstance occasion'd us
+new troubles, for the Baptist Minister refused to bury her because we
+were not their members. The Parson of the parish denied us because she
+had never been baptized. I applied to the Quakers, but met with no
+success; this was one of the greatest trials I ever met with, as we did
+not know what to do with our poor baby.--At length I resolv'd to dig a
+grave in the garden behind the house, and bury her there; when the
+Parson of the parish sent for me to tell me he would bury the child, but
+did not chuse to read the burial service over her. I told him I did not
+mind whether he would or not, as the child could not hear it.
+
+We met with a great deal of ill treatment after this, and found it very
+difficult to live.--We could scarcely get work to do, and were obliged
+to pawn our cloaths. We were ready to sink under our troubles.--When I
+purposed to my wife to go to _Kidderminster_ and try if we could do
+there. I had always an inclination for that place, and now more than
+ever as I had heard _Mr. Fawcet_ mentioned in the most respectful
+manner, as a pious worthy Gentleman; and I had seen his name in a
+favourite book of mine, Baxter's _Saints everlasting rest_, and as the
+Manufactory of _Kidderminster_ seemed to promise my wife some
+employment, she readily came into my way of thinking.
+
+I left her once more, and set out for _Kidderminster_, in order to judge
+if the situation would suit us.--As soon as I came there I waited
+immediately on _Mr. Fawcet_, who was pleased to receive me very kindly
+and recommended me to _Mr. Watson_ who employed me in twisting silk and
+worsted together. I continued here about a fortnight, and when I thought
+it would answer our expectation, I returned to _Norwich_ to fetch my
+wife; she was then near her time, and too much indisposed. So we were
+obliged to tarry until she was brought to bed, and as soon as she could
+conveniently travel we came to _Kidderminster_, but we brought nothing
+with us as we were obliged to sell all we had to pay our debts and the
+expences of my wife's illness, &c.
+
+Such is our situation at present.--My wife, by hard labor at the loom,
+does every thing that can be expected from her towards the maintenance
+of our family; and God is pleased to incline the hearts of his People at
+times to yield us their charitable assistance; being myself through age
+and infirmity able to contribute but little to their support. As
+Pilgrims, and very poor Pilgrims, we are travelling through many
+difficulties towards our Heavenly Home, and waiting patiently for his
+gracious call, when the Lord shall deliver us out of the evils of this
+present world and bring us to the Everlasting Glories of the world to
+come.--To HIM be Praise for Ever and Ever, AMEN.
+
+
+FINIS.
+
+
+
+
+
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