Wesley Corpus

Fri. 18.--At one I preached at Oulton. The little company there do indeed Icve as brethren. I divided the residue of my time between Birstal and Leeds; and on .Monday, 21, took my leave of them for a short season, and rode to Mr. Adams’s, at Osmotherly. Tues. 22.--I came to Newcastle in the evening, just as Mr. Trembath was giving 354 REV. J. WESLEY’S JOURNAL. [ Oct. 1745. out the hymn; and as soon as it was ended began preaching, without feeling any want of strength. Wed. 23.--I found all things calm and quiet ; the consternation of the people was over. But the seriousness which it had occasioned in many, continued and increased. Sat. 26.--I sent Alderman Ridley the following letter :-- * Sir,--The fear of God, the love of my country, and the regard I have for his majesty King George, constrain me to write a few plain words to one who is no stranger to these principles of action. My soul has been pained day by day, even in walking the sureets of Newcastle, at the senseless, shameless wickedness, the ignorant profaneness of the poor men to whom our lives are entrusted. The continual cursicg and swearing, the wanton blasphemy of the soldiers in general, must needs be a torture to the sober ear, whether of a Christian or an honest infidel. Can any that either fear God or love their neighbour, hear this without concern? especially if they consider the interest of our country, as well as of these unhappy men themselves. For can it be expected, that God should be on their side who are daily affronting him to his face? And if God be not on their side, how little will either their number, or courage, o strength avail! ‘