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attempt climbing up the bank. This frighted the horse which was close behind, and made him prance and throw his head to and fro, till the bit of the bridle catched hold of the cape of my great coat, and pulled me backward off my horse. I fell as exact on the path, between the wagon and the bank, as if one had taken me in his arms and laid me down there. Both our horses stood stock still, one just behind me, the other before ; so, by the blessing of God, I rose unhurt, mounted again, and rode on. At twelve I preached at Deverel; in the evening at Bearfield; and on Friday, 29, came to Bristol. Mon. February 1.--1 received an account of Mr. Towers, of Leeds who had even prayed that he might not know his sins forgiven, as believing it was the highest presumption. But, notwithstanding this, as he lay one night upon his bed, he did receive the knowledge of salvation, by the remission of sins: and he declared it boldly to the confusion, at least, if not conviction, of those who denied the truth. Sat. 6. --I preached at eight in the morning at Bath, and in the evening at Coleford. The colliers of this place were “ darkness” indeed ; but now they are “light in the Lord.” Tues. 9.--I met about sixty of the society in Bristol, to consult about enlarging the Room; and indeed securing it, for there was no small danger of its falling upon our heads In two or three days, two hundred and thirty pounds were subscribed. We immediately procured experienced builders to make an estimate of the expense; and I appointed five stewards (besides those of the society) to superintend the work.