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ever preached in at Bristol. I had desired my friends not to come thither, but to leave room for strangers. By this means the church was well filled, but not over much crowded ; which gives occasion to them that seek occasion, as it is a real incon- venience to the parishioners. Fri. 21. I preached at Bath. I often wonder at this, our chapel stands in the midst of all the sinners, and yet, going or coming to it, I never heard an immodest word, but prayers and blessings in abundance. Sun. 23. I preached at St. Ewin's church, but not upon Justification by Faith. I do not find this to be a profitable subject to an unawakened congregation. I explained here, and strongly applied, that awful word, " It is appointed unto men once to die." Mon. 24. I left Bristol, and preaching at Ramsbury, Wit- ney, Oxford, and High-Wycomb, in my way, on Thursday came to London ; whence I cannot be long absent while the new chapel is building. Friday, 28. I received an affectionate message from agreat man.--But I shall not wonder if the wind changes. Sun. 30.-Easter-day was a solemn and comfortable day, whereinGodwas remarkably present with his people. During the Octave I administered the Lord's Supper every morning, after the example of the Primitive Church. Sunday, APRIL 6. I began ajourney through some of our societies, to desire their assistance towards the expense of the new chapel. I preached at Birmingham on Monday, 7 ; in Congleton, on Tuesday ; and on Wednesday went on to Macclesfield. The new church here is far the most elegant that I have seen in the kingdom. Mr. Simpson read Prayers, and I preached on the first verse of the Second Lesson, Heb. xi. And I believe many felt their want of the faith there spoken of. The next evening I preached on Heb. xii. 14 : " Without holiness no man shall see the Lord. " I was enabled to make a close application, chiefly to those that expected to be saved by faith. I hope none of them will here- after dream of going to heaven by any faith which does not produce holiness . Fri. 11.-I preached at Stockport about ten, and at Man- chester in the evening. Monday, 14. I preached about noon