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believe, you have my wishes of prosperity here, and 

 happiness hereafter. 



I did not receive the precious stone, you were so good 

 to send me, mitil yesterday. I am most extremely 

 obUged to you for it. It deserves to be particularly 

 distinguished, on its own, as well as the giver's account. 

 I shall keep it with grateful remembrance of my obliga- 

 tions to you. 



Mr. Pemi, as well as myself, were much obliged to 

 you for remarking to us, that the paper you wrote on, 

 was the manufacture of Ephrata. It had, on that ac- 

 comit, great merit to us ; and he has desired our friend, 

 Mr. Barton, to send him some specimens of the occupa- 

 tion of some of your society. I heard him say, that he 

 rejoices to hear of your and their w^elfare. 



It is I, that should beg pardon for interrupting your 

 quiet, and profitable moments, by an intercourse so little 

 beneficial as mine ; but trust your benevolence will in- 

 dulge this satisfaction to one who wishes to assm'e you, 

 sir, that she is, with smcere regard, your obliged and 

 faithful well wisher. 



JULIANNA PENN. 



'■ TO PETER MILLER, PRINCIPAL OF THE SOCIETY OF DUNKERS 

 AT EPHRATA." 



Th' Eternal God from his exalted throne, 

 vSurveys at once, earth, heav'n, and worlds unknown — 

 All things tliat are, before his piercing eye, 

 Like the plain tracings of a picture lie — 

 Unutter'd thoughts, deep in the heart conceal'd. 

 In strong expression stand to him reveal'd — 

 Thousands and twice ten thousands, every day, 

 To Him or feign'd or real homage pay — 

 Like clouds of incense rolling to the skies, 

 In various forms their supplications rise. 



Their various forms to him no access gain — 



