Wesley Corpus

Wednesday, 11. It was with some difficulty that I broke from this affectionate people, and went on, through a most lovely country, to Brecon. Thur. 12.--I found the little flock were in great peace, and increasing in number as well as in strength. I preached in the Town-Hall. I never saw such a congregation in Brecknock before; no, not even when I preached abroad. And I scarce ever found the power of God so present. It seemed as if every one must know the Lord, from the least to the greatest. Fri. 13.--We went on to Carmarthen. After preaching, I advised all the audience to copy after the decent behaviour of the Hollanders, in and after public worship. They all took my advice; none opened their lipstill they came into the open air. Saturday, 14, was the hottest day we have had this summer. We reached Tenby soon after one. After dinner we took a walk through the town. I think there is not such a town in Dngland. It is the Killmallock of Great Britain. Two-thirds of the ancient town are either in ruins, or vanished away. In the evening I preached in the street, to a large congregation of rich and poor, all quiet and attentive. I cannot but think, salvation is at length come to this town also. I preached again in the morning, Sunday, 15, and the word seemed to sink into the hearts of the hearers. Thence we went by Pembroke to St. Daniel’s. It was a comfortable season. We had such Aug. 1784.] JOURNAL. 287 another at Pembroke in the evening. Many mourned after God, and many rejoiced with joy unspeakable. Mon. 16.--I preached at Haverfordwest. Tuesday, 17. We rode over to Roach, eight miles from Haverford. The new preaching-house was pretty well filled; and I was glad to find that a little ride did me no harm. Wednesday, 18. I went to Admiral Vaughan's, at Tracoon, one of the pieasantest seats in Great Britain. The house is embosomed in lofty woods, and does not appear till you drop down upon it. The Admiral governs his family, as he did in his ship, with the utmost punctuality. The bell rings, and all attend without delay; whether at meals, or at morning and evening prayer. I preached at seven, on Phil. iii. 8; and spent the evening in serious conversation. Thur.