Wesley Corpus

though I am much reflected on for it, this does not in any wise discourage me. While I am conscious to myself that I do no harm, J am careless of what men can say of me. Michael Poor, lately a Roman, who is now of your society, read his recantation on Sunday last. Pray -et us know when you cr your brother intend for this kingdom and town . For be sure, none wish more sincerely to see and converse with you than I, who am sincerely, reverend and dear sir, “Your very affectionate brother and servant. © Aug. 29, 1749.” Fri. September 1.--I spoke severally with the members of the society. Saturday, 2.--I gathered up a few at Belton who did once run well, and seemed now resolved, no more to “ forsake the assembling of” themselves “together.” Sun. 3.--At nine I preached at Misterton, to a very large and attentive congregation; between one and two, at Overthorp, near Haxey; and at Epworth about five. In the intervals of preaching I spoke with the members of the society in each place ; most of whom I found either already alive to God, or earnestly panting after him. Mon. 4.--We rode to Sykehouse ; and on Tuesday, in the afternoon, reached Osmotherley. Wed. 6.--I reached Newcastle ; and after resting a day, and preaching two evenings and two mornings, with such a blessing as we have not often found, on Friday set out to visit the northern societies. I began with that of Morpeth, where I preached at twelve, on one side of the market place. It was feared the market would draw the people from the sermon ; but it was just the contrary : they quitted their stalls, and there was no buying or selling till the sermon was concluded. At Alnwick likewise I stood in the market place in the evening, and exhorted a numerous congregation to be always ready for death, for judgment, for heaven. I felt what I spoke; as I believe did most that were present, both then and in the morning, while I besought them to “ present” themselves, “ a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God.”