Wesley Corpus

Mon. 24.-I came to Darlington just in time ; for a great stumbling-block had lately occurred. But my coming gave the people a newer thing to talk of. So I trust the new thing will soon be forgotten. Wed. 26. I preached at Thirsk ; Thursday, 27, at York. Friday, 28. I entered into my eightieth year ; but, blessed be God,my time is not " labour and sorrow." I find no more pain or bodily infirmities than at five-and-twenty. This I still impute, 1. To the power ofGod, fitting me 'for what he calls me to. 2. To my still travelling four or five thousand miles a year. 3. To my sleeping, night or day, whenever I want it. 4. To my rising at a set hour. And, 5. To my constant preaching, particularly in the morning. Saturday, 29. I went on to Leeds, and, after preaching, met the select society, consisting of about sixty members ; most of whom can testify, that " the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin." Mon. JULY 1. Coming to Sheffield, just at the time of the Quarterly Meeting, I preached on Acts ix. 31 : " Then had the churches rest , and were edified ; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multi- plied." This is eminently fulfilled in all these parts ; at Shef- field inparticular. Tues. 2.-I found a serious, as well as a numerous, congre- gation at Nottingham. Thursday, 4. I preached at Derby. I trust the work ofGod will now prosper here also. All thejars of our brethren are at an end, and they strive together for the hope ofthe Gospel. Sat. 6.-I came to Birmingham, and preached once more in the old dreary preaching-house. Sun. 7.-I opened the new House at eight, and it contained the people well: But not in the evening ; many were then 232 REV. J. WESLEY'S [July, 1782. constrained to go away. In the middle of the sermon, a huge noise was heard, caused by the breaking of abench onwhich some people stood. None of them was hurt ; yet it occasioned a general panic at first : But in a few minutes allwas quiet. Wed. 11.-I read Prayers and preached in the church at Darlaston, and in the evening returned to Birmingham. Fri-