Wesley Corpus

Mon. 27.--I preached at Trewalder about noon, on, “I am the Resurrection and the Life.” Many were dissolved invo gracious tears, and many filled with strong consolation. In the evening Mr. Bennet (now full of days, and by swift steps removing into. eternity) read prayers in Tresmere church, and I preached on, our “ great High Priest, Jesus the Son of God.” oe a ae ‘: a 498 REV. J. WESLEY’S JOURNAL. [Sept. 1750 Tues. 28.---He desired me to preach in his church at Tamerton ; but when we came, we found no notice had been given, and the key of the church was a mile off; so I preached in a large room adjoining to it. In the evening I preached in Laneast church, to a large and attentive congregation. What can destroy the work of God in these parts, but zeal for, and contending about, opinions? About eight I preached at St. Stephen’s, near Launceston, and then rode to the Dock; where I preached to such a congregation as I had not seen there for several vears. The night overtook us soon after we had begun; but the moon gave us all the light we wanted. One poor man at first bawled out for the church; but he soon went away ashamed. ll the rest seemed to be such as really desired to worship God * in spirit and in truth.” Thur. 30.--The house would not contain them at five, much less at noon, when the number was more than doubled. I preached in the evening at Plymouth. Multitudes were present ; but no scoffer, no inattentive person: the time for this is past, till God shall see good to let Satan loose again. Fri. 31.--Setting out early, we reached Collumpton in the evening; but as I was not expected, the congregation was small. Sun. September 2.--I rode to Tiverton. At eight I preached to twice as many people as were present when I was here before; but even this congregation was doubled at one and at five. The meadow was then full from side to side, and many stood in the gardens and orchards round. It rained in the day several times ; but not a drop fell while I was preaching. Here is an open door indeed! May no man be able to shut it!