Wesley Corpus

12.--I rode to Mr. D ’s, at Ovington, in Essex, about six-and-fifty miles from the Foundery. Sunday, 13. Notwithstanding the rain, the church was pretty well filled. And all gave earnest heed, while I opened and applied those words in the Second Lesson, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Titbury church is considerably larger than this: Accord ingly the congregation was much larger than that in the morning. But I did not see one careless or inattentive person; all seemed resolved to “seek the Lord while he may be found.” At seven in the evening I preached again to a small company in Mr. D.'s house, on fellowship with the Father and the Son. Tuesday, 15. I returned to London. Sun. 20.--I looked over Mr. R--’s strange book on the Life of Faith. I thought nothing could ever exceed Mr. 204 REv. J. wesLEY’s [Feb. 1765. Ingham's; but really this does: Although they differ not an hair's breadth from each other, any more than from Mr. Sandeman. I employed all my leisure hours this week in revising my letters and papers. Abundance of them I committed to the flames. Perhaps some of the rest may see the light when I am gone. Thur. 31.--I was considering how it was, that so many who were once filled with love, are now weak and faint. And the case is plain: The invariable rule of God’s proceeding is, “From him that hath not, shall be taken away even that which he hath.” Hence, it is impossible that any should retain what they receive, without improving it. Add to this, that the more we have received, the more of care and labour is required, the more watchfulness and prayer, the more circumspection and earnestness in all manner of conversation. Is it any wonder, then, that they who forget this, should soon lose what they had received? Nay, who were taught to forget it? Not to watch ! Not to pray,- under pretence of praying always | Wed. FEBRUARY 13.--I heard “Ruth,” an Oratorio, per formed at Mr. Madan’s chapel. The sense was admirable throughout; and much of the poetry not contemptible. This, joined with exquisite music, might possibly make an impression even upon rich and honourable sinners. Mon.