Wesley Corpus

Tues. 28.--I reached Cardiff. Finding I had all here to begin anew, I set out as at first, by preaching in the Castle yard, on, “ Lord, are there few that be saved?” I afterward met what was once a society; and in the morning spoke severally to a few who were still desirous to join together, and build up, not devour, one another. I preached in the evening at Fonmon; and on Thursday, 30, spake to many at Cardiff, who were resolved to set out once more in the Bible way, and strengthen each other’s hands in God. Fri. 31.--We had a pleasant ride, anda ready passage ; so that we reached Bristol in the afternoon. I preached ‘in the evening over the remains of Mary Henley, a good soldier of Jesus Christ, who died rejoicing in his love the same day I set out for Cardiff. Mon. September 3.--I began visiting the little societies in Somersetshire and Wiltshire. This evening I preached at Shepton Mallet, and found much life among the poor, plain people. It was not so at Oakhill, the next day, where many once alive have drawn back to perdition. But at Coleford, in the evening, I found many living souls, though joined with some who did not adorn the Gospel. Wed. 5.--I rode over to Kingswood, a little town near Wotton-underEdge. Some weeks since W. S was invited to preach at Wotton; which he did once, in great peace. But the next time he went, the mob was so turbulent, that he could not finish his sermon: upon which one desired him to come to Kingswood; which he did; and many people heard him gladly. Soon after I came in, a multitude of people was gathered from all parts. A large congregation was there at five in the morning, and a larger than ever in the evening. The next morning I accepted of Mr. B ’s offer; and, after reading prayers, preached at the church. All the people expressed huge good will; but none appeared to be deeply affected. At half an hour after twelve I preached in the street, at Wickwar, about four miles from Kingswood ; where there has been a small society for some years; many of whom can rejoice in God. The rest of the audience gave a civil attention and seemed little pleased or displeased at the matter.