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sailing for the Isle of Man the next morning, as a little vessel was waiting for us ; but the wind then turned full against us. By this means I had an opportunity given me of meeting the select society. Iwas pleased to find, that none of them have lost the pure love of God, since they received it first. I was particularly pleased with apoorNegro. She seemed to be fuller of love than any of the rest. Andnot only her voice had an unusual sweetness, but her words were chosen and uttered with a peculiar propriety. I never heard, either in England or America, such a Negro speaker (man or woman) before. Tues. 9. Finding no hopesof sailing, after preaching morn- ing and evening, I went to Cockermouth. Wednesday, 10. At eight I preached in the Town-Hall ; but to the poor only : The rich could not rise so soon. In the evening I preached in the Town-Hall at Carlisle ; and from the number and seriousness May, 1780.1 JOURNAL. of the hearers, I conceived a little hope, that even here some good willbe done. Thur. 11. I reached Newcastle ; and on Friday, 12, went to Sunderland. Many of our friends prosper in the world. I wish their souls may prosper also. Sunday, 14. I preached at Gateshead-Fell at two o'clock, andhoped to preach at the Garth- Heads at five ; but the rain drove us into the House. But all was well ; for many found God was there. Mon. 15-. I set out for Scotland ; and Tuesday, 16, came to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Such a congregation I have not seen there for many years. Perhaps the seed which has so long seemed to be sown in vain, may at length produce agoodharvest. Wed. 17.-I went on to Dunbar. Ihave seldom seen such acongregation here before. Indeed some of them seemed at first disposed to mirth ; but they were soon as serious as death. Andtruly the power of the Lord was present to heal those that werewilling to come to the throne of grace. Thursday, 18. I read, with great expectation, Dr. Watts's " Essay on Liberty ;" but I wasmuch disappointed. It is abstruse and metaphysical. Surely he wrote it either when he was very young or very old. Inthe evening I endeavoured to preach to the hearts of a large