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1785.] JOURNAL. 321 dation 1 Many such emendations there are in this translation: One would think King James had made them himself. Thur. 15.--I went over to Hannam once more, and saw poor disconsolate Louisa, still wrapping herself up naked in her blanket, and not caring to speak to anyone. The late pretty tale of her being the Emperor's daughter is doubtless a mere catch-penny: And her four-and-twenty examinations are as credible as Mahomet's journey through seventy thousand heavens. Sun. 18.-I read Prayers and preached at the new Room in the morning; at two under the sycamore in Kingswood; and at five near King's Square in Bristol. In the following week I visited the classes, and was amazed to find there is no increase in the society, considering what able and diligent Preachers they have had the last year. Tues. 27.--I visited the little flock at Amesbury, humble, simple, and much devoted to God. Friday, 30. About eleven I preached in the churchat Midsummer-Norton, to a numerous congregation. The Curate, Mr. Sims, read Prayers for me, and read them admirably well. About five I began at Ditchet, where it rained almost all the time I preached; but this did not much lessen the congregation: Indeed all of this town, hardly one excepted, seem to have a liking to the truth. Saturday, OCTOBER 1. I preached at Shepton to a crowded audience. In the evening I preached at the Weavers' Hall to such a congre gation as I had not seen there for many years. Sunday, 2. After reading Prayers and preaching, I administered the sacra ment to many hundred communicants. We then solemnly renewed our covenant with God; and while we solemnly avouched him to be our God, I believe many felt with holy, humble joy, that he avouched us to be his people: At four we went into the mail-coach: At twelve, it being exceeding dark, the wheel of a waggon touched ours, and the coach was over in a moment; but just on the spot were some rails which stopped it, so that it did not fall to the ground; so that it was easily set right again, without any hurt to man or beast. About seven we reached Hyde-Park Corner, and the new chapel at eight. Tuesday, 4. I made a little excursion into Hertfordshire; and on Friday, 7, returned to London. Mon.