Wesley Corpus

by the sowers of strange doctrines. At one I preached at Tipton Green, where the Baptists also have been making havoc of the flock ; which constrained me, in speaking on those words, “ Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins,” to spend near ten minutes in controversy ; which is more than I had done in public for many months (perhaps years) before. Thur. 4.--We took horse about four. The snow fell without intermission, which the north wind drove full in our faces. After resting a while at Bilbrook, Newport, and Whitchurch, and riding some miles out of our way, we overtook some people going to the preaching at Alpraham, who guided us straight to the house. William Hitchens had not begun; so I took his place, and felt no weakness or weariness while I declared “ Jesus Christ the same yes terday, and to-day, and for ever.” April 5.--(Being Good Friday.) I preached at eight, and then walked to Bunbury church. I preached again at one, and in the evening at Poole, near Nantwich, to another deeply serious congregation. ‘The next evening we reached Manchester. April 7.--(Being Easter Day.) After preaching, I went to the new church, and found an uncommon blessing, at a time when f least of all expected it; namely, while the organist was playing a voluntary! We hada happy hour in the evening ; many hearts being melted down in one flame of holy love.