Wesley Corpus

But what do you think of Prince Lee Boo? I think he was a good-natured, sensible young man, who came to Eng land with Captain Wilson, and had learned his lesson well; but was just as much a Prince, as Tomo Chachi was a King. Mon. DECEMBER 7.-I went to Chatham, and preached, as usual, to far more than the House could contain : And it is no wonder, considering that the spirit and behaviour of the people confirm the doctrine they hear. Tuesday, 8. We took a walk in the dock-yard. In the evening I preached in the elegant House at Brompton; but it is already far too small. The people flock in on every side, to hear peacefully the Gospel. Thur. 10.--I returned to London, and preached at the new chapel. Sun. 13.−Feeling much concern for poor backsliders, I endeavoured to explain and apply the concluding words of the parable of the Prodigal Son: “This thy brother was dead, and is alive again: He was lost, and is found;” and in the evening those of Hosea viii. 11. Mon. 14.--I went to Canterbury, and preached in the even ing, on, “There is one God.” The House would in nowise contain the congregation, in which were several Clergymen. It pleased God to give me uncommon liberty of spirit; as also at Dover the next evening, where the new House, large as it is, was far too small, so that many could not get in. Wednesday, 16. Being quite hoarse, I could neither sing nor speak: However, I determined to show myself, at least, where I had appointed to preach. Coming to Sandwich about noon, and finding the con gregation was waiting, I trusted in God, and began to speak: The more I spoke, the more my voice was strengthened; so that Dec. 1789.] JOURNAL. 477 in a few minutes I think all could hear; and many, I believe, took knowledge that what they heard was not the word of man but of God. I preached again at Margate in the evening, till my voice was near as clear as before I begun. The Spirit of God was with us of a truth. Thur. 17.--I returned to Canterbury, and spent half an mour with my old friend Mr. Perronet, the last of the six sons, and nearly worn out, and just tottering over the grave.