Wesley Corpus

1788. soon as I could get through the people, I began with solemn prayer; and then explained and applied that glorious truth, “God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself.” We had another happy opportunity at five in the morning. Knowing there was no depending on the coach, I took chaise; and by that means came early to Sevenoaks; where, in the evening, I found uncommon liberty of spirit in exhorting the audience to worship God in spirit and in truth. Sat. NoveMBER 1.--(Being All-Saints' Day.) I preached at Snowsfields, on Rev. xiv. 1; a comfortable subject; and I always find this a comfortable day. Monday, 3. I began visiting the classes; a work which usually takes up about a fortnight. Sunday, 9. I preached at West-Street, and found uncommon liberty in enforcing that caution, “Quench not the Spirit.” On Wednesday, 12, and the following days, I visited the country societies; some of which, that of Mitcham in particular, are swiftly increasing in the grace of God. Mon. 17.--I set out for Hertfordshire. In the evening I preached at Hinxworth, to a deeply serious congregation; the next evening, in the church at Wrestlingworth, to the largest congregation I have seen there these twenty years. Wednes day, 19. I crossed over to Bedford; but where to lodge I did not know : But one met me in the street, and said Mr. desired I would go straight to his house. I did so, and found myself in a palace; the best house by far in the town; where I was entertained not only with the utmost courtesy, but, I believe, with sincere affection. Our Room was much crowded in the evening, and pretty well filled in the morning; and as all disputes are at an end, there is great reason to hope that the work of God will increase here also. Thur. 20.--We had a lovely congregation at St. Neot's, who seemed ripe for the promises; so I preached on our Lord’s words to the leper: “I will; be thou clean.” Friday, 21. About moon I preached at Huntingdon, and in the evening at Godmanchester. Still it is the day of small things here; but a few are still fighting the good fight of faith. Mon. 24.--I went to Canterbury. As all the Preachers are in earnest, God has blessed them through the whole Circuit.