Wesley Corpus

Wed. July 1.--I spoke severally to all those who had votes in the ensuing election. I found them such as I desired... Not one would even eat or drink at the expense of him for whom he voted. Five guineas had been given to W. C., but he returned them immediately. T. M. positively refused to accept any thing. And when he heard that his mother had received money privately, he could not rest till she gave him the three guineas, which he instantly sent back. Thursday, 2, was the day of election for parliament men. It was begun and ended without any hurry at all. I had alarge congregation in the evening, among whom two or three roared for the disquietness of their heart: as did many at the meeting which followed; particularly those who had lost their first love. Sat. 4.--About two I preached in the street at Redruth. The congregation was large and deeply attentive: indeed there are now scarce any in the town (but gentlemen) who are not convinced of the truth. At seven I preached at Stithians, and at five in the morning. Sunday, 5.--We rode thence to St. Agnes. At two I preached to a large multitude of quiet hearers, many of whom seemed deeply affected. Yet soon after I had done, some began to divert themselves with throwing dirt and clods. Mr. Shepherd’s horse was frighted at this ; and as one of them stooped down, leapt clear over him. The man screamed amain ; but finding himself not hurt, he and his comrades poured a shower of stones after him. Knowing nothing of the matter, [ rode soon after through the midst of them; and none lifted up a hand or opened his mouth. About half-hour after five | began at Gwennap. I was afraid my voice would not suffice for such an immense multitude. But my fear was groundless ; as the evening was quite calm, and the people all attention. It was more difficult to be heard in meeting the ga 402 REV. J. WESLEY’S JOURNAL. [July, 1747. society amidst the cries of those on the one hand, who were pierced through as with a sword, and of those, on the other, who were filled with joy unspeakable.