Wesley Corpus

In the evening, the house at Grimsby not being able to contain one fourth of the congregation, I stood in the street, and exhorted every prodigal to “arise and go to” his “ Father.” One or two endeavoured to interrupt ; but they were soon stilled by their own companions. The next day, Tuesday, 25. one in the town promised us the use of a large room ; but he was prevailed upon to retract his promise before the hour of preaching came. I then designed going to the Cross, but the rain prevented ; so that we were a little at a loss, till we were offered a very convenient place, by a “ woman which was a sinner.” I there declared “‘ Him” (about one o’clock) whom “ God hath exalted, to give repentance and remission of sins.” And God so confirmed the word of his grace, that I marvelled any one could withstand him. However, the prodigal held out till the evening, when I enlarged upon her sins and faith, who “‘ washed our Lord’s feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.” She was then utterly broken in pieces, (as, indeed, was well nigh the whole congregation,) and came after me to my lodging, crying out, “*O sir! ‘What must I do to be saved?’” Being now informed of her case, I said, ‘ Escape for your life. Return instantly to your husband.” She said, “‘ But how can it be? Which way can I go? He is above a hundred miles off. I have just received a letter from him; and he is at Newcastle-upon-Tyne.” [I told her, “I am going for Newcastle in the morning : you may go with me. William Blow shall take you behind him.” And so he did. Glory be to the Friend of sinners! He hath plucked one more brand out of the fire. --Thou poor sinner, thou hast “received a prophet in the name of a prophet :” and thou art found of Him that sent him.