MARGARET FELL TO JOHN ROUSE (HER SON IN LAW) AND WIFE, 1ST OF 8TH MONTH, 1664.

Margaret Fell.

Barclay, A.R., ed. Letters, &c. Of Early Friends; Illustrative of the History of the Society, etc. In: Evans, William and Evans, Thomas, eds. The Friends Library. Philadelphia: Joseph Rakestraw, 1847. Vol. XI, page 396.

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Lancaster Jail, 1st of Eight month (tenth month) 1664.

As I had said often to thee, give up to be crossed; that is the way to please the Lord, and to follow him in his own will and way, whose way is the best. Let nothing enther thy mind concerning anything about me, for I am very well contented in the work of the Lord. I know your care and tenderness were not wanting to Friends: and so be all satisfied in the will of the Lord. I hope in the Lord you are all together,, ere this come to you. Be all satisfied and content with the will of the Lord; and let neither murmuring nor repining enter any of your minds; and let not sorrow fill your hearts, for we have all cause to rejoice in the Lord evermore, and I most of all.

Colonel Kirby caused our bonds to be renewed, and straitened mroe and more; and they lock up G.F. Under pretence of any order that shopuld come from London. Get this enclosed letter of G.F.'s sent to Gilbert Latey, that G. Whitehead and they may draw out what they see convenient.

Margaret Fell.