Wesley Corpus

Sun. 11.--I preached at West-Street morning and afternoon, and then buried the remains of Dorothy Hundlebee, who, after an exemplary life, went to God in the full triumph of faith. Tuesday, 13. I preached partly upon the subject at the new chapel; and strongly exhorted the congregation to be followers of her as she was of Christ. In the evening I went in the mail coach to Barton-Mills, and thence in a chaise to Ilynn. Wed. 14.--The heavy rain prevented tender people from attending in the evening. Sunday, 25. In the morning I 474 REv. J. W.ESLEY’s [Nov. 1789. preached at West-Street, on Matt. xxii. 11: “He saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment;” and showed that this has no manner of respect, either to the Lord's Supper, or the righteousness of Christ; but that it means neither more nor less than holiness. At three I preached to a crowded audience at Allhallows church, on Matt. vi. 8. At both places I believe God strongly applied his word to many hearts. Mon. 26.--I set out early, dined at Wallingford, just fifty miles from the new chapel, and preached in the evening to far more people than the preaching-house could contain. It was a day of God’s power, and I believe most of the stout hearted trembled at his word. Tues. 27.--I went on to Witney. Here I found a lively people, many of whom were hungering and thirsting after righteousness. Of what use to a whole community may one person be, even a woman, that is full of faith and love! The Lord strengthen thy heart, and fully prepare thee for every good word and work! Thur. 29.--I returned to Oxford; and as notice had been given, though without my knowledge, of my preaching at noon, I did so, on, “There is one God,” to a very serious congregation; but in the evening such a multitude of people pressed in, that they hindered one another from hearing. I know not when we have had so noisy a congregation; so that by their eagerness to hear, they defeated their own purpose. Fri. 30.--In my way to Wycomb, I spent an hour at Mr. Smith's, in Cudsdem. He has ten children, from eighteen to a year or two old; but all under government: So that I met the very picture of my father's family.