Wesley Corpus

Tues. 28.--One of Pudsey would take no denial; so I promised to preach there at eight o’clock. Coming before the hour, we walked to the new house of the Germans. It stands on the side of a hill, commanding all the vale beneath, and the opposite hill. The front is ex ceeding grand, though plain, being faced with fine, smooth, white stone. The Germans suppose it will cost, by that time it is finished, about three thousand pounds: it is well if it be not nearer ten. But that is no concern to the English Brethren; for they are told, (and potently believe,) that “all the money will come from beyond sea.” I preached at eight at the place appointed, and thence rode to Dewsbury, where I was to preach at noon. But first I called on the minister, Mr. Robson; and in an acceptable time. Abundance of little offences had arisen, and been carefully magnified by those who sought such occasions. But we both spoke our minds without reserve ; and the snare was presently broken. After sermon, Mr. R., having sent a note to desire I would call upon him again, I went, and passed such an hour as I have not had since I left London. We did not part without tears. Who knows how great a work God can work in a short time? Wed. 29.--I preached at Hightown at one; and at Birstal in the evening. Thur. 30.--I rode to Keighley. The ten persons I joined here are increased to above a hundred. And above a third of them can rejoice in God, and walk as becomes the Gospel. Fri. May 1.--I read prayers and preached in Haworth church, to a numerous congregation. In the evening I preached near Skircoat Green, and baptized Eliz. K., late a Quaker. Sat. 2.--I preached at Halifax, to a civil, senseless congregation; at noon at Gildersome ; and in the evening at Armley. Sun. 3.--At one I preached to a vast. congregation at Hunslet ; and, about five, to a still larger at Birstal, I preached on, “ All things are ready; come to the marriage.” And some, I trust, were * compelled” to “ come in.”