Wesley Corpus

Wed. 4.--I preached at Aghrim. Thursday, 5.--I rode to Castlegar, and found Miss B unwillingly recovering from her fever ; having a desire rather to quit the house of earth, and go to Him whom her soul loved. Her sister now breathed the same spirit, doubt and fear . July, 1750. | REV. J. WESLEY’S JOURNAL. 493 being fled away. I preached at Ahaskra in the evening. Great part of the congregation were Papists ; some of whom, in the morning, Friday, 6, were under strong convictions. I returned to Athlone in the afternoon, and Saturday, 7, set ont for Longford. Calling at Kenagh in the way, I unexpectedly found a large congregation waiting for me ; to whom I declared Jesus Christ, our “ wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.” About seven I preached at Longford, in the middle of the town. It rained all the time; put none regarded it. I was alittle interrupted by a poor, drunken Papist, who spoke a few drolling words. I entreated the people to let him alone; but I could not prevail. One pulled him by the ears, another by the hair, till he was dragged away, and all was quiet. A large congregation came at five, Sunday, 8 ; nor did the rain drive any of them away. The word now sunk deep. Some dropped down, and one or two were carried away. At nine I preached to a much larger congregation, and the word was sharper than ever. Four or five could not bear it, but went away. Some would have gone away, but could not; for the hand of the Lord pressed them to the earth. O fair beginning! But what will the end be?