Wesley Corpus

30.-I had a long conversation with John M*Geary, one of our American Preachers, just come to England. He gave a pleasing account of the work of God there continually increasing, and vehemently importuned me to pay one more 290 REv. J. WESLEY’s [Oct. 1784. visit to America before I die. Nay, I shall pay no more visits to new worlds, till I go to the world of spirits. Sat. October 2.--It pleased God once more to pour out his Spirit on the family at Kingswood. Many of the children were much affected. I talked particularly with some who desired to partake of the Lord's Supper. They did so the next morn ing. Afterwards I spent a little time with all the children; and easily observed an uncommon awe resting upon them all. In the evening we renewed our covenant with God in the new Room at Bristol. It was supposed we had a thousand communicants; and I believe none went empty away. Mon. 4.--I set out for London. About eleven I preached at the Devizes; and in the evening at Sarum. A grievous stumbling-block was lately thrown in the way of this poor people. A young gentlewoman, after being deeply convinced of sin, found peace with God in a glorious manner. She was unspeakably happy; but, not long after, suddenly fell into black despair, and afterwards into melancholy madness, wherein she continued about two years. Here was an occasion of offence for them that sought occasion, which they took care to improve. Wed. 6.--About eleven I preached at Winchester; and in the evening at Portsmouth-Common. Those who could not get in, at first made a little noise; but in a short time all was quiet. Thursday, 7. I crossed over to the Isle of Wight. In the afternoon I preached at Newtown, once the largest town in the Isle; but now not having six houses together. In the evening all the Ministers, and most of the Gentry at New port, attended the preaching. Who hath warned them to flee from the wrath to come? O may many “bring forth fruit with patience 1” Friday, 8. We returned to Portsmouth Common; and Saturday, 9, to London. Mon. 18.--I set out for Oxfordshire; and in the evening preached at Wallingford. Tuesday, 19. I spent an hour at Lord Harcourt’s seat, near Newnham; one of the pleasantest spots I have seen.