Chapter XII: 1657-1659.—George Fox journeys from Scotland to

England—dissuades a person from setting up a college at Durham
to make ministers—has a meeting with Rice Jones and his
people—attends a general Yearly Meeting for the whole nation,
held at John Crook’s, which continued three days—address to
Friends in the ministry—disputes with a Jesuit—writes to Lady
Claypole—writes to Cromwell respecting the fast on account of
persecution abroad, whilst there was much of it at home—writes
a reproof to Parliament for their hypocrisy—speaks to the
Protector in Hampton-Court Park about Friends’ sufferings—the
Protector invites Fox to his house—he goes next day, but the
Protector being sick he does not see him—the Protector died
soon after—writes to encourage Friends to faithfulness—has a
foresight of the King’s restoration long before the event
occurred, as well as several others—Friends are disseized of
their copyhold lands for refusing to swear—cautions Friends to
avoid plots, &c.—against bearing arms—great places in the army
are offered to Friends, but invariably refused—priest Townsend
fails to substantiate his charge of error and blasphemy against
George Fox, and is signally defeated—George Fox’s vision of the
city of London is realized—he gives a final warning to those in
authority, before their overthrow. 413