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been ten : The more I walk, the sounder I sleep. Sun. 15. Having promised to preach in the evening at St. Antholine's church, I had desired one to have acoach ready at the door, when the service at the new chapel was ended. But hehad forgot ; so that, after preaching and meeting the society, Iwas obliged to walk as fast as I could to the church. The people were so wedged together, that it was with difficulty I got in. The church was extremely hot ; but this I soon forgot ; for it pleasedGod to send a gracious rain upon his inheritance. Thur. 26. I fufilled the dying request ofAnn Thwayte, by burying her remains, and preaching her funeral sermon. Inall the changes of those about her, she stood steadfast, doing and suffering the will of God: She was awoman offaith and prayer; in life and death adorning the doctrine of God her Saviour. Sun. 29. I was desired to preach a charity sermon in St. Luke's church, Old-Street. I doubt whether it was ever so crowded before ; and the fear ofGod seemed to possess the whole audience. In the afternoon I preached at the new chapel; and at seven, in St. Margaret's, Rood-Lane ; full as much crowded as St Luke's. Is then the scandal of the Cross ceased ? Tues. DECEMBER 1.-I went to Rye. Here, as in many other places, those who begin to flee from the wrath to come are continually " received to doubtful disputations ; " puzzled and perplexed with intricate questions concerning absolute and unconditional decrees ! Lord, how long wilt thou suffer this ? How long shall these well-meaning zealots destroy the dawning work ofgrace, and strangle the children in the birth ? Wed. 2.-In the evening I preached at Robertsbridge, and spoke with all possible plainness, both for the sake of threescore children, and of a large congregation of serious, attentive people. Thur. 3. Many at Sevenoaks seemed deeply affected, while Iwas applying those words, " Do ye now believe ?" Especially while I was reminding them of the deep work which God wrought among them twelve or fourteen years ago. Friday, going on to Shoreham, I found Mr. P. once more brought back from the gates of death ; undoubtedly for the sake of his little flock ; who