Wesley Corpus

27.--I preached at Stony-Stratford. The congregation was large and attentive : So it always is; yet I fear they receive little good, for they need no repentance. Tuesday, I preached at Towcester; on Wednesday, at Whittlebury; and on Thurs day, at Northampton; and some of even that heavy congregation seemed to feel, “The night cometh, when no man can work.” Mon. Nov BMBER 3.--I began visiting the classes in Lon don, in which I was fully employed for seven or eight days; afterwards I visited those in the neighbouring towns, and found reason to rejoice over them. Sun. 16.-I was desired to preach a charity sermon in St. Margaret's church, Rood-Lane. In the morning I desired my friends not to come ; in the afternoon it was crowded sufficiently, and I believe many of them felt the word of God sharper than any two-edged sword. Mon. 17.--I went to Norwich, and preached there in the evening. The House was far too small, the congregation being lately increased very considerably. But I place no dependence in this people; they wave to and fro, like the waves of the sea. Wed. 19.-I went over to Loddon, and preached at one to a much more settled congregation. In the evening I preached at Norwich, and afterwards administered the Lord's Supper to the society; and I was almost persuaded, that they will no longer be tossed to and fro with every wind of doctrine. Thur. 20.-Abundance of people were present at five, and we had a solemn parting. I went to Lynn the same day; and Saturday, 22, taking chaise soon after twelve, reached London in the afternoon. Sun. 23.--I preached in Lewisham church for the benefit of the Humane Society, instituted for the sake of those who seem to be drowned, strangled, or killed by any sudden stroke. It is a glorious design; in consequence of which many have been recovered, that must otherwise have inevitably perished. Mon. 24.--I spent the afternoon at Mr. Blackwell's with the B of −. His whole behaviour was worthy of a Dec. 1777.] JOURNAL. 113 Christian Bishop; easy, affable, courteous; and yet all his con versation spoke the dignity which was suitable to his character. Having been many times desired, for near forty years, to publish a Magazine, I at length complied; and now began to collect materials for it.