Wesley Corpus

Wednesday, 25, was the day which I had ordered all our brethren in Great Britain and Ireland to observe with fasting and prayer, for the recovery of His Majesty's health : But we had the satisfaction to hear, that before we asked (unless in private) He answered; insomuch that the time intended for humiliation, turned into a time of thanksgiving; and both at five, at nine, at one, and in the evening, we were most employed in praises. Sunday, MARCH 1, was a solemn day indeed. The new chapel was sufficiently crowded both morning and afternoon; and few that expected a parting blessing, were disappointed of their hope. At seven in the evening I took the mail-coach; and having three of our brethren, we spent a comfortable night, partly in sound sleep, and partly in singing praise to God. It will now quickly be seen whether they who prophe sied some time since, that I should not outlive this month, be sent of God or not. One way or the other, it is my care to be always ready. Mon. 2.-At Bath the evening congregation was such as we used to have on Sunday evening; and I have seldom seen a larger here. In the morning, a young gentleman, who had heard me the evening before, desired to speak to me. He seemed greatly affected, and was almost persuaded to be a Christian. In the afternoon he sent his carriage, and would needs have me see his lady, though she had lain in but two or three days. Whether they turn back or no, they both seem now not far from the kingdom of God. Wed. 4.--I went on to Bristol, where we had a crowded con gregation both this evening and the next. Sunday, 8. In the evening I preached in Temple church to a large congregation. It was an acceptable time, especially to the mourners in Zion. Mr. Baddiley read Prayers for me, but could not stay to assist me at the Lord's Supper. However, my strength was as my day. Monday, 9, and the following days, I visited the classes, which do not decrease either in grace or number. Tuesday, 10. I had the pleasure of an hour's conversation with Mr.2 whom I had hardly seen for several years. On all these evenings God was eminently present in the congregation.