Wesley Corpus

chapel. As we walked together through the street, the people gathered from every quarter: So that the church was over filled; many being constrained to stand without the door; and greatly was the mighty power of God displayed in the midst of them. We came to Downpatrick before one. In the afternoon we viewed the venerable ruins of the Abbey. Great men have talked of rebuilding it for many years; but none moves a hand towards it. At six I preached to a numerous congregation in the Grove, on, “How long halt ye between two opinions?” Afterwards I met the society, now well established, and still increasing both in number and strength. Thursday, 11. I preached in Rathfriland about noon; and before two, set out for Tanderagee: But in about half an hour, the iron part of my fore-axletree broke ; so I walked forward with two of our breth ren, which was easier than riding either of their horses. But be fore we came to Loch-Brickland, my strength was so exhausted, I was glad to stop at a little inn, and send to Bannbridge, about two miles off, for a post-chaise. It came soon after six o'clock, and I set out immediately. I had gone about a mile, when Mrs. Lesley met me with her chaise, (who set out as soon as ever she heard that my chaise was broke down,) and took me with her to Tanderagee. A multitude of people were waiting; (twice as many as were in the Green at Downpatrick;) when, finding no want of strength, I earnestly proclaimed, “God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself.” Such a congregation I have not seen since I came into the kingdom; neither such a pleasing place, shaded with tall, spreading trees, near which ran a clear river: And all the people listened with quiet and deep attention, [when invited] to “drink of the water of life freely.” Fri. 12.--I had a day of rest in the same delightful grove; and preached on, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul.” Saturday, 13. I had another quiet day to answer my letters and revise my papers.