Wesley Corpus

10.--I went on board the Prince of Wales, one of the neatest ships I ever was in. We left the work of God in creasing in every part of the kingdom, more than it has done for many years. About two in the morning we sailed out of Dublin-Bay, and came into Holyhead-Bay before one in the afternoon on Monday, 11. That evening we went on to Gwendy; Tuesday, 12, to Kimmel, one of the pleasantest inns in Wales; surrounded with gardens and stately woods, which their late proprietor must see no more. Wednesday, 13. We reached Chester. After preaching there between five and six in the evening, I stepped into the stage-coach, which was just setting out; and, travelling day and night, was brought safe to London on Thursday, 14, in the afternoon. Sun. 17.-I preached both morning and evening, on the education of children. I now spoke chiefly to the parents, informing them that I designed to speak to the children at five the next morning. Monday, 18. At five not only the morning Aug. 1785.] JOURNAL. 317 chapel was well filled, but many stood in the large chapel: I trust they did not come in vain. The rest of the week I was fully employed in writing for the Magazine, and preparing for the Conference. Sunday, 24. I preached at West-Street, morning and afternoon; when both the largeness and earnest ness of the congregation gave me a comfortable hope of a blessing at the ensuing Conference. Tuesday, 26. Our Con ference began; at which about seventy Preachers were pre sent, whom I had invited by name. One consequence of this was, that we had no contention or altercation at all; but everything proposed was calmly considered, and determined as we judged would be most for the glory of God. Mon. AUGUST 1.--Having, with a few select friends, weighed the matter thoroughly, I yielded to their judgment, and set apart three of our well-tried Preachers, John Pawson, Thomas Hanby, and Joseph Taylor, to minister in Scotland; and I trust God will bless their ministrations, and show that he has sent them. Wednesday, 3. Our peaceful Conference ended, the God of power having presided over all our consultations. Sun.