Wesley Corpus

7.--I preached at Brentford; and in the morning; Thursday evening at Lambeth. At both places I found many who promise not to be forgetful hearers, but doers of the word. Being earnestly desired by our brethren at Newark, one hundred and twenty-four miles from London, to come and open their new House, I took the mail-coach, Friday, 9, in the evening, and reached Newark the next day about four in the afternoon. But having a great cold, and being so hoarse that I could not preach, I desired Mr. Mather to supply my place, till I had recovered my voice. Sun. 11.-Having partly recovered my voice, I preached in the new House at nine,--a lightsome, cheerful building, and gave notice of preaching at five in the afternoon. But it was not long before I received a message from the Mayor, to desire me to begin preaching a little later, that himself and several of Feb. 1787.] JOURNAL. 359 the Aldermen might the more conveniently attend. They all came at half an hour past five, and as many people as could possibly squeeze in ; and God opened my mouth to speak strong words, and the hearts of many to receive them. Surely God will have a people in this place, that will adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour. Mon. 12.--There being no places to be had in the York coach, Mr. Broadbent and I went across the country to Hinck ley. I now inquired concerning the poor wretch who, when I was here last, while he was praying to God to damn his eyes, was in the instant struck blind. So, it seems, he con tinued for some time. But as soon as he recovered his sight, he was just as profane as before. Although it rained, and the people had no notice till we came, yet the preaching-house was quickly filled; and many, I believe, were filled with peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. Tues. 13.--Leaving the society here much alive to God, I went on to Coventry. Here finding places vacant in the Liver pool mail-coach, we set out in the evening, and reached London the next morning, Wednesday, 14. Thursday, 15. I preached at Deptford, and was agreeably surprised to find the threaten ing storm blown over, and all our brethren in peace and love with each other.