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ing. We then went to the Friary ; the cloisters and chapel whereof are almost entire. Had there been a grain of virtue or public spirit in Henry the Eighth, these noblebuildings need not have run to ruin. Wed. 31. I went to Lynn, and preached in the evening to a very genteel congregation. I spoke more strongly than I am accustomed to do, and hope they were not all sermon-proof. Friday, NOVEMBER 2. I returned to London. Mon. 5. I began visiting the classes, and found a consider- able increase in the society. This I impute chiefly to a small company ofyoung persons, who have kept a prayer-meeting at five every morning. In the following week, I visited most of the country societies, and found them increasing rather than decreasing. Sunday, 18. I preached at St. John's, Wapping ; andGodwas present both to wound and heal. Monday, 19. Travelling all night, I breakfasted at Towcester, and preached there in the evening and the following morning. Tuesday, 20. Wehad apleasant walk to Whittlebury. This is still the love- liest congregation, as well as the liveliest society, in the Circuit. Thursday, 22. We had a large congregation at Northampton. On Friday I returned to London. Mon. 26. I took a little tour through Sussex ; and Wednes- day, 28, I preached at Tunbridge-Wells, in the large Presby- terian meeting-house, to a well- dressed audience, and yet deeply serious. On Thursday I preached at Sevenoaks. Friday, 30. I went on to Shoreham, to see the venerable old man. He is in his eighty-ninth year, and has nearly lost his sight : But he has not lost his understanding, nor even his memory ; and is full of faith and love. On Saturday I returned to London. Sunday, DECEMBER 2.-I preached at St. Swithin's church in the evening. About eight I took coach, and reached St. [Jan. 1782. Neot's in the morning. I preached in the evening to a larger congregationthan I ever saw there before. Tuesday, 4. About nine I preached for the first time at Bugden, and in the evening at Huntingdon. Wednesday, 5. I was at Bedford. On Thurs- day, 6, ourHouse at Lutonwas thoroughly filled ; and I believe the people felt, as well as heard, those words, " Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched." On Saturday I was in London.