Wesley Corpus

Thur. 17.-I preached at Dorking, and could not but reflect, in this room I lodged the first time I saw poor Mr. Ireland : Emphatically poor ! Poor beyond expression ;-though he left fourscore thousand pounds behind him ! Thur. 24-. I met the building Committee ; according to whose representation, our income at last nearly answers our expenses. If so, it will clear itselfin a few years. Mon. 28.-Taking the post-coach, I reached Newbury time enough to preach to a crowded audience. Tuesday, 29, and Wednesday, I preached at Bath, where brotherly love is now restored. Thursday, MARCH 2. I went into Bristol, and enjoyed much peace among a quiet, loving people. On Mon- day, Tuesday, and Wednesday, I examined the society, and had reason to rejoice over them. Mon. 13.-I set out for the north, andin the evening preached at Stroud, where is a considerable increase of the work of God. Tuesday, 14. I preached in the church at Pitchcomb ; but it would by no means contain the congregation. In the evening I preached at Tewkesbury,and onWednesday, 15, atWorcester, to a very serious congregation. Thursday, 16. About noon I began preaching at Bewdley, in an open space at the head of the town. The wind was high and exceeding sharp ; but no one seemed to regard it. Inthe middle of the sermon came a manbeating a drum ; but a gentleman of the town soon silenced him. Friday, 17. About noon I preached at Bengeworth church, to the largest congregation I ever saw there ; and in Pebworth church about six, to a larger congregation than I had seen there before. I found uncommon liberty in applying those words, (perhaps a last warning to the great man of the parish, Mr. Martin, ) " Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might." Sat. 18.-Iwenton toBirmingham ; and,Sunday,19,preached at eight in the morning, and at half-past one in the afternoon ; in the evening, at Wednesbury. Monday, 20. I reached Con- gleton, and preached to a lively congregation on our Lord's words : " Lazarus, come forth ! " Tuesday, 21. I preached in the new chapel at Macclesfield ; Thursday, 23, at Stockport and Manchester. On Good-Friday I preached, at seven, in Manchester ; about one, in Oldham ; and in Manchester, at six. Saturday, 25. I