Wesley Corpus

what these menhavegreat need to hear, lest they seek death in the error of their life . In the evening I explained to ahuge congregation, who it is that builds his house upon a rock. I believe many had ears to hear, even of the young and gay; towhom I made a particu- lar application. Mon. 14. I reached Llingwair about noon. In the even- ing Mr. Pugh read Prayers, and I preached, at Newport. This is the only town in Wales which I had then observed to increase. In riding along on the side of Newport-Bay, I observed on the ground a large quantity of turfs. These are found by removing the sand above the high-water mark, under which there is a continued bed of turf, with the roots of trees, leaves, nuts, and various kinds ofvegetables. So that it is plain the sea is an intruder here, and now covers what was once dry land. Such probably was the whole Bay a few centuries ago. Nay, it is not at all improbable, that formerly it was dry land from Aberystwith to St. David's Point. Tues. 15. Mr. Bowen carried me in his chaise to Cardigan. This is the second town I have seen in Wales, which is continu- ally increasing both in buildings and in number of inhabitants. I preached atnoon ; five or six Clergymen being present, with a numerous congregation ; and amore attentive one I have not seen : Many likewise appeared deeply affected. If our Preachers constantly attended here, I cannot think their labour would be invain. Wed. 16. About nine I preached again in Newport church ; and found much liberty amongthat poor, simplepeople. Wedined withAdmiral Vaughan, at Tracoon ; one of the most delightful spots that can be imagined. Thence we rode to Haverford- west; but theheat and dust were as much as I could bear : I was faint for a while : But it was all gone as soon as I came into the congregation; and after preaching, and meeting the society, I was as fresh as at six in the morning. [July, 1777. Thur. 17.-I preached at Roach, and took a view of the old Castle, built on a steep rock. A gentleman wisely asked Mr. S-, " Pray is this natural or artificial ? " He gravely