Wesley Corpus

10.--About eleven I preached at Abydarrig; and before one set out for Athlone. The sun shone as hot as it uses to do at midsummer. We had a comfortable time, both this evening and the next day; all being peace and harmony. Sunday, 12. God spake in his word, both to wound and to heal. One young woman came to me just after service, who then first rejoiced in God her Saviour. Mon. 13.--About noon I preached at Ballinasloe to a large congregation; some of whom seemed to be much affected; so did many at Aghrim in the evening. Tuesday, 14. I went on to Eyre-Court. The wind was now piercing cold, so that I could not preach abroad: And there was no need; for the Minister not only lent me his church, but offered me a bed at his house; but I was obliged to go forward. At six in the evening I preached at Birr, to a congregation of deeply attentive hearers. Wed. 15.--I met many of my old friends at Coolylough, and had a numerous congregation in the evening. Thurs day, 16. I preached in the riding-house in Tullamore. The Commanding Officer ordered all the soldiers to be present, and attended himself, with the rest of the Officers, while I explained, “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God’s.” APRIL 17.--(Being Good-Friday.) I preached at Tullamore April, 1778.] JOURNAL. 119 in the morning, and Mount-Mellick in the evening. Saturday, 18. I preached at Portarlington in the evening; and about eight in the morning to a very genteel, yet attentive, audience, on, “Acquaint thyself now with him, and be at peace.” I returned to Mount-Mellick before the church began, at which I would always be present, if possible. I would fain have preached abroad in the afternoon, but the weather would not permit; so we made all the room we could in the House, and had a solemn and comfortable meeting. Mon. 20.--Mr. Jenkins, the Vicar of Maryborough, read Prayers, and I preached on, “Repent, and believe the Gospel.” The congregation was far larger than when I was here before, and abundantly more attentive. Several Clergymen were present, and several gentlemen; but they were as serious as the poor. Tues. 21.--We found the election for Parliament-men had put all Kilkenny in an uproar.