Wesley Corpus

returned to Newcastle. Sunday, 23. Inthe morning I preached at Ballast-Hills ; about two, at the Fell; about five, at the Garth-Heads. The congregationwas double to that at the Fell ; and I trust God gave us a double blessing. Mon. 24. I preached at five in the Orphan-House ; about nine, at Placey ; at noon, in the market-house, at Morpeth. Many soldiers, who were marching through the town, came in; and the powerof the Lordwas present toheal. In the evening I preached in the Court-House, at Alnwick ; and at night was no more tired than in the morning. Tues. 25. We walked through the Castle. Two of the rooms are more elegant than even those at Harewood-House. But it is not a profusion of ornaments, (they are exceeding plain and simple,) it is not an abundance of gold and silver, but a je ne sçai quoi, that strikes every person of taste. In the evening I preached in the Town-Hall, at Berwick. Many Officers, as well as soldiers, were there ; and the whole congregation seemed much affected. Shall we see fruit at Ber- wick also ? Wed. 26. We had suchacongregation at Dunbar as I have not seen there for many years. Thursday, 27. I went on to Edinburgh. I was agreeably surprised at the singing in the evening. I havenot heard such female voices, so strong and clear, anywhere in England. Fri. 28. I went to Glasgow, and preached in the House ; but the next evening, by the river-side. Sunday, 30. At seven I spoke exceeding strong words, in applying the parable of the Sower. In the afternoon I went to the English chapel. But how was I surprised ! Such decency have I seldom seen even at West-Street, or the new Room in Bristol. 1. All, both men and women, were dressed plain : I did not see one high head : 2. No one took notice of any one, at coming in; but, after a short ejaculation, sat quite still: 3. None spoke to any one during the Service, nor looked either on one side or the other : June, 1779.1 153 4. All stood, every man, woman, and child, while the Psalms were sung: 5. Instead of an unmeaning voluntary, was an anthem, and one of the simplest and sweetest I ever heard :