Wesley Corpus

Mr. Ingram (one of the Chaplains of the cathedral) gladly received me: So did Mrs. Ingram, and all the lovely family; where I wanted nothing which the kingdom could afford. At six the House would not contain the congregation. I preached on, “There is one God;” and it seemed as if all under the roof were sensible of his presence. Wed. 13.--I was not well able to preach in the morning; so Joseph Bradford took my place. But about eleven I preached myself at Pallas, about twelve miles from Limerick. All the remains of the Palatine families came hither from Balligarane, Court-Mattris, and Ratheal; in all which places an uncommon flame has lately broke out, such as was never seen before. Many in every place have been deeply convinced, many con verted to God, and some perfected in love. Some societies are doubled in number, some increased six or even ten fold. All the neighbouring Gentry were likewise gathered together; so that no House could contain them, but I was obliged to stand abroad. The people, as it were, swallowed every word: and great was our rejoicing in the Lord. May, 1789.] JOURNAL. 455 Thur. 14.--I preached in the morning on Rev. ii. 4, 5; in the evening on Luke iv. 18. All the congregation were, for the present, much affected: With many, I trust, the impres sion will continue. Fri. 15.--We set out at five; and between three and four reached Castlebay. In the evening I preached at Killchrist, to so large a congregation that I was obliged to preach abroad, though it rained all the time. As I had not been well for some days, this did me no good; but I held up till Saturday, 16, when we came to Ballinrobe, and then gave up, and let another preach. After a very uneasy night, on Sunday, 17, I went on to Castlebar, and, finding myself much better, preached in the evening to a lovely congregation. But I was obliged to let Joseph Bradford preach in the morning, on Monday, 18. Being stronger in the evening, I preached again, and met the earnest society, increasing both in number and grace. Tuesday, 19. Retiring to a friend’s house about a mile from the town, I took a full account of the late wonderful affair of Mr. F d. Mr.