Elias Hicks letter to Thomas Rotch, Jericho ye 19th of 12th mo 1794

               
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                     Jericho ye 19th of 12th Mo 1794
  Esteemed Friend
  Thomas Rotch
                 Thine of 7th of 7th mo last came duly to hand
  and its contents were very acceptable, being well Pleased with
  thy Prospect of accompanying our Beloved Friend Joshua Evans
  in his Eastern Journey, and hope the satisfaction thou hast Derived
  therefrom, may not only be for the present, a Pleasant Cordial
  But also afford Incouragement, for further and Varied Services
  in the Blessed Masters Vineyard, Wherein I trust thou art in
  some Measure Senseable, there is Need of many more faithful
  Labourers- Therefore let me say Dear Young Friend, seek
  no Evasions nor suffer distrust to enter. So as to Discourage
  from attending to the Requirings of known Duty. Reason not
  with flesh and Blood, altho at the first opening of the Seals
  thu may be almost amazed. And ready to cry out with a
  Servatn formerly, Wo, is me for I am Undone,for I am
  a Man of Unclean lips, and I Dwell among a people of
  unclean lips, But Remember there was the love Coal to
  Cleanse his lips, and a Power to Make willing as there was
  a Yielding to it, so that when the Voice was heard, Whom
  Shall I send, and who will go for us, he was Ready. Saying 
  here am I. Send me. And O that thou, and thy
  Beloved Companion may be at all times Ready,and Indure
  the turning of the Lords hand in its preparatory opperations
  Ever Remembering, that the Lords people, those who are
  devoted to this service,are made a Willing People in the Day
                                              of his Power
                                                      and