Wesley Corpus

In the evening I preached at Newcastle, to such a congregation as was never there before. unless on a Sunday; and indeed all the congregations, morn ing and evening, were such as had not been before since the House was built. Surely this is the accepted time for Newcastle. Perhaps I may see it no more. . At noon I preached in the lower House, to a very crowded congregation; and I believe most of them felt that God was there; for it was as a season of great refreshment. So it was at the upper House in the evening. I doubt not but God will be glorified in both, provided the people in each agree to provoke one another only to love, and to good works. Sat. 31.--At five I preached in the lower House to a numerous congregation: I believe the greater part of whom June, 1788.] JOURNAL. 4.2.1 had no thought of salvation, till they heard the preaching at this place. Were it only for the sake of these, I do not regret all the trouble I have had on occasion of this building. At nine I preached in South-Shields to a large and serious congregation, ready prepared for the Gospel; in the evening at Sunderland, to an experienced people, many of whom are rooted and grounded in love. Sun. JUNE 1.--I willingly accepted of Mr. Hampson's invi tation, and preached in his church morning and afternoon. I suppose it was hardly ever so filled before. And the power of God was present to heal. It was doubted whether all could hear. In order to try, Joseph Bradford stood in the farthest corner; and he could hear every word. I preached in our chapel at six; but abundance of people could not get in. I was sorry I did not preach abroad, while so many were athirst for the word. Mon. 2.-About noon I preached at Cockermouth. I had never such a season there before : The glory of the Lord seemed to fill the House, and the people trembled before him. We had such another opportunity at Sunderland in the evening: Surely God will be glorified in this place | Tues. 3.--I returned to Newcastle, and preached in the evening on the “rest " that “remaineth for the people of God:” And a few have believed our report, and are eager to enter into it. Thur.