Wesley Corpus

When we were in the middle of the rocks, with the sea rippling all round us, the wind totally failed. Had this continued, we must have struck upon one or other of the rocks: So we went to prayer, and the wind sprung up instantly. About sunset we landed; and, though we had five beds in the same room, slept in peace. About eight I went down to a convenient spot on the beach, and began giving out a hymn. A won an and two little children joined us immediately. Before the hymn was ended, we had a tolerable congregation; all of whom behaved well: Part, indeed, continued at forty or fifty yards’ distance; but they were all quiet and attentive. It happened (to speak in the vulgar phrase) that three or four who sailed with us from England, a gentleman with his wife and sister, were near relations of the Governor. He came to us this morning, and, when I went into the room, behaved with the utmost courtesy. This little circumstance may remove prejudice, and make a more open way for the Gospel. Soon after we set sail, and, after a very pleasant passage, through little islands on either hand, we came to the venerable Castle, standing on arock, about a quarter of amile from Guern sey. The isle itself makes a beautiful appearance, spreading as a crescent to the right and left; about seven miles long, and five broad; part high land, and part low. The town itself is boldly situated, rising higher and higher from the water. The first thing I observed in it was, very narrow streets, and exceed ing high houses. But we quickly went on to Mr. De Jersey's, hardly a mile from the town. Here I found a most cordial welcome, both from the master of the house, and all his family. Aug. 1787.] JöUlo, NAL. 393 I preached at seven in a large room, to as deeply serious a congregation as I ever saw, on, “Jesus Christ, of God made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.” Thur. 16.--I had a very serious congregation at five, in a large room of Mr. De Jersey’s house.