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Discusses her religious life, including her feelings at Quaker meetings and the people she heard speak there; her struggles against the temptations of "the evil one"; her visits to various people for spiritual purposes; and her increasingly strong urge to speak in meeting. Mentions being appointed to "treat with a young woman who had joined the Society of Shakers." Also discusses illnesses and major life events among her family and friends.

All the entries are from 1827 except for the last half-dozen, which are from 1839. Most entries concern Rebecca Singer Collins's religious feelings and her often-repeated desire to dedicate herself more and more fully to her faith. Also discusses Quaker meetings she attended and sermons she heard. Includes a letter she wrote to prisoners. The last few entries discuss a dinner with John Joseph Gurney and an 1839 Yearly Meeting.

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