Wesley Corpus

Thursday, 30. I preached at Hutton-Rudby, and found still remaining a few sparks of the uncommon flame which was kindled there ten years ago. It was quenched chiefly by the silly, childish con tentions of those who were real partakers of that great blessing. 22 REv. J. Wesley’s [July, 1774. Pri. JULY 1.-I preached in Stokesley at six; and many determined to set out anew. In Guisborough I was con strained to preach abroad; and the whole multitude was as silent as the subject, Death ! I never before had such an opportunity at this place. In the afternoon, through miserable roads, we at length got to Whitby. Sun. 3.-We had a solemn hour at five with the society only; and another at eight, while I enforced those words on a numerous congregation, “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?” While we were at church, a poor man would needs divert himself by swimming; but he sunk, and rose no more. The Minister preached in the after noon a sermon suited to the occasion, on, “Be ye likewise ready; for ye know not the hour when the Son of Man cometh.” At five I preached in the market-place, on, “Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels,” &c., “and have not charity, I am nothing.” I spoke exceeding plain, and the people were attentive: Yet few of them, I doubt, understood what was spoken. The society, however, are well established, and adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour. Mon. 4.--At eleven I preached in the little Square at Robin Hood's Bay. At six I preached to a numerous congregation, in the new House at Scarborough. It is plain; and yet is one of the neatest and most elegant preaching-houses in England. Now let the people walk worthy of their calling, and there will be a good work in this place. Wed. 6.--I went on to Bridlington-Quay; and in the evening preached in the town, to as stupid and ill-mannered a congrega tion as I have seen for many years. Thursday, 7. I preached at Beverley and Hull, where the House would not near contain the congregation. How is this town changed since I preached on the Car! Saturday, 9. I preached at Pocklington and York. Sun.