Mrs. Jarena Lee was an important figure in the religious and social history of the United States. Her journal offers a glimpse into the religious experiences and struggles of African Americans in the early 19th century. This work is a valuable part of African American religious history and a testament to the strength and perseverance of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.