Wesley Corpus

Sat. 15.--I read over a short “ Narrative of Count Z ’s Life, written by himself.” Was there ever such a Proteus under the sun as this Lord Freydeck, Domine de Thurstain, &c, &c? For he has almost as many names as he has faces or shapes. O when will he learn (with all his learning) “ simplicity and godly sincerity?” When will he be an upright follower of the Lamb, so that no guile may be found in his mouth? Mon. 17.--My brother set out for the north ; but returned the next day, much out of order. How little do we know the counsels of God! But we know they are all-wise and gracious. Wed. 19.--When I came home in the evening, I found my brcther abundantly worse. He had had no sleep for several nights ; and expected none, unless from opiates. I went down to our brethren below, and we made our request known to God. When I went up again he was in a sound sleep, which continued till the morning. Fri. 11.--We had a watch-night at Spitalfields. I often wonder at the peculiar providence of God on these occasions. I do not know that in so many years one person has ever been hurt, either in London, Bristol, or Dublin, in going so late in the night to and from all parts of fue town. Sun. 23.--My brother being not yet able to assist, I had more employment to-day than I expected. In the morning I read prayers, preached, and administered the sacrament to a large congregation in Spitalfields. The service at West-street continued from nine till one. At five I called the sinners in Moorfields to repentance. And, when I had finished my work found more liveliness and strength than I did at six in the morning. Mon. 24 ---[ left London, and, the next morning, called at what is t 300 REV. J. WESLEY’S JOURNAL. [ Oct. 1750