Wesley Corpus

Wed. 17.-I went on to Leicester ; Thursday, 18, to Northampton ; and Friday, 19, to Hinxworth, in Hertford- shire. Adjoining to Miss Harvey's house is a pleasant garden ; and she has made ashady walk round the neighbouring mea- dows. How gladly could I repose awhile here ! But repose is not for me in this world. In the evening many of the villagers flocked together, so that her great hall was well filled. I would fainhope, some of them received the seed in good ground, and will bring forth fruit with patience. Sat. 20. We reached London. All the following week the congregations were uncommonly large. Wednesday, 24. My brother and I paid our last visit to Lewisham, and spent a few pensive hours with the relict of our good friend, Mr. Blackwell. We took one more walk round the garden and meadow, which he took so much pains to improve. Upwards of forty years this has been my place of retirement, when I could spare two or three days from London. In that time, first Mrs. Sparrow went to rest ; then Mrs. Dewall ; then good Mrs. Blackwell ; now Mr. Blackwell himself. Who can tell how soon we may follow them? Mon. 29.-I preached at West-Street, on the ministry of angels ; andmanywere greatly refreshed in considering the office of those spirits that continually attend on the heirs of salvation. Friday, AUGUST 2, we observed as a day of fasting and prayer for a blessing on the ensuing Conference ; and I believe God clothed his word with power in an uncommon manner throughout the week ; so that, were it only on this account, the Preachers, who came from all parts, found their labour was not invain. Tues. 13.-Being obliged to leave London a little sooner than I intended, I concluded the Conference to-day; and desired all our brethren to observe it as a day of solemn thanksgiving. At three in the afternoon I took coach. About one on Wed- nesday morning we were informed that three highwaymen were on the road before us, and had robbed all the coaches that had passed, some of them within an hour or two. I felt no uncasi [Aug. 1782. ness on the account, knowing that God would take care of us: Andhe did so ; for,beforewe came to the spot, all the highway-