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28BULLETIN OF FRIENDS' HISTORICAL SOCIETY. could no longer attend meetings, she would often, at meal times, appear in prayer, with praises to the Lord, to the comfort and satisfaction of those present ; and frequently signified " She had the evidence of divine peace." Not long before her departure she said, " That her sweet Lord had not forsaken her, hut was still with her to comfort and refresh her in her old age." Thus she was removed from time to eternity, like a shock of corn fully ripe.14 ANNUAL SPRING PILGRIMAGE of Friends' Historical Society of Philadelphia at Wrightstown, Pa., Fifth month 2ist, 1921. By Lucy B. Roberts, President of the Society. A pleasant day, a perfect road, historic places greeting us on the way, were a prelude to a delightful afternoon in May when a large number gathered at old Wrightstown Meeting House, Bucks County, to get a glimpse into the past and enjoy the inspiration which such an occasion brings. It was a notable gathering, for not only were the speakers historical scholars, but many in the audience were also specialists in that line. The interesting Indian Walking Purchase Stone on the grounds was inspected by many, and then all gathered in the old house, built in 1787, which had been kindly prepared by members of the meeting. Charles F. Jenkins gave a most graphic account of the first families of Wrightstown Meeting, until we felt quite well acquainted with them. Thomas Willing Balch sketched the coming of Governor Printz and the early Swedish settlers to the Delaware, and Rayner W. Kelsey took his hearers over Indian trails in that country with incident and anecdote. After the exercises the old benches were carried out under the trees and a social hour was enjoyed. It was a time of inspiration and fellowship. 14 Collection of Memorials, Philadelphia, 1787, p. 198. A biographical sketch of Agnes Penquite based on the above memorial appears in The Friend, 32 (1859) : 397. ...
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