Wesley Corpus

Mon. 29.--I preached at Taddington in the Peak, and rode from thence to Sheffield, where I preached on the floor of the late house, (which the good Protestant mob had just pulled down,) to the largest and one of the quietest congregations I ever remember to have seen chere. Tues. 30.--I preached at Barley Hall; and Wednesday, May 1 at Nottingham. Thur. 2.--I rode to Markfield. The church was full, though the notice was so short. But I was sorry to hear, some of the neigh- i aia may, 1/45.] REV. J. WESLEY’S JOURNAL. 335 bouring churches are likely to be empty enougn: for the still brethren f found, had spread themselves into several of the adjacent parishes. And the very first sins their hearers leave cff, are reading the Bible and running to the church and sacrament. Fri. 3.--In the evening we came to Wednesbury. A while ago “the waves” here were ‘mighty, and raged horribly. But the Lord that dwelleth on high is mightier,” and has stilled the madness of the people. I preached at seven without any noise or hinderance at all. All was equally quiet o Saturday. Sun. 5.--The number of people even at five obliged me to preach abroad. About one I preached at Tipton Green, and about four at Wednesbury. A few persons at first threw some clods: but they were quickly glad to retreat; so that there was no interruption at all while I applied those gracious words of our Lord, “ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” I made haste from hence to Goston’s Green, near Birmingham, where I had appointed to preach at six. But it was dangerous for any who stood to hear; for the stones and dirt were flying from every side, almost without intermission, for near an hour. However, very few persons went away. I afterward met the society, and exhorted them, in spite of men and devils to continue in the grace of God.