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the morning, he likewise could rejoice in God his Saviour. These are a few of the wonderful works of God among us: But he is also working on the hearts of the inhabitants in general. " WILLIAM BLACK, Jun." Mon. 22. I preached, about eleven, in Todmorden church, thoroughly filled with attentive hearers ; in the afternoon, in Heptonstall church ; and at the Ewood in the evening. Wed- nesday, 24. The flood, caused by the violent rains, shut me up at Longwood-House. But on Thursday the rain turned to snow : So on Friday I got to Halifax ; where Mr. Floyd lay in ahigh fever, almost dead forwant of sleep. This was pre- vented by the violent pain inone of his feet, which was much swelled, and so sore, it could not be touched. We joined in prayer that God would fulfil his word, and give his beloved sleep. Presently the swelling, the soreness, the pain, were gone; and he had a good night's rest. Sat. 27. As we rode to Keighley, the north-east windwas scarce supportable ; the frost being exceeding sharp, and all the mountains covered with snow . Saturday, 28. Bingley church was hot, but the heatwas very supportable, both in themorning and afternoon. Monday, 29. I preached at Skipton-in-Craven, at Grassington, and at Pateley-Bridge. Tuesday, 30. I found May, 1782.] JOURNAL. 227 Miss Ritchie, at Otley, still hovering between life and death. Thursday, MAY 2. I met the select society ; all but two retain- ing the pure love of God, which some of them received near thirty years ago. On Saturday evening I preached to an earnest congregation at Yeadon. The same congregation was present in the morning, together with an army of little children ; full as numerous, and almost as loving, as those that surrounded us at Oldham. Sun. 5. One of my horses having been so thoroughly lamed at Otley, that he died in three or four days, I purchased another: But as it was his way to stand still when he pleased, I set out as soon as possible. Whenwe had gone three miles , the chaise stuck fast. I walked for about a mile, and then borrowed a horse, which brought me to Birstal before the Prayers were ended. I preached on those words in the Gospel,