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the other, a little meadow and a green-house, with a study (which she calls her chapel) hanging over the sea. Between these is a broad walk, leaning down almost to the edge of the water ; along which run two narrow walks, commanding the quay, one above the other. But it cannot be long before this excellent lady will remove to anobler paradise. The unusually large congregation in the eveningwas plenti- fully watered with the dew of heaven. I found a particular concern for the children, many ofwhom willingly attended. Wed. 7.-The packet still delaying, I exhorted a large con- gregation, in the evening, to take care how they built their house upon the sand; and then cheerfully commended them to the grace ofGod. Thur. 8.-We rose at one, went down to the quay at two, and about four went on board the Hillsborough packet. About five the wind turned fair, and, between five and six in the even- ing, brought us to Holyhead. About seven we took coach, and the next evening met our friends at Chester. Mon. 12.-About eight I preached at Preston-in-the-Hill; about twelve, in Warrington ; and in the evening, at Liverpool May, 1783.] 247 Here the scandal of the cross seems to be ceased, and we are grownhonourablemen. Thursday, 15. I preached about noon atWigan, and in the evening at Bolton, to a people much alive to God. Saturday, 17. I went on to Manchester. Sunday, 18. Mr. Bayley came very opportunely to assist me in the Morn ing Service. Such a sight, I believe, was never seen at Man- chester before. It was supposed there were thirteen or fourtee hundred communicants, among whom there was such a spirit as I have seldom found; and their whole behaviour was such as adorned the Gospel. Tues. 20.-I met the select society, consisting of between forty and fifty members. Several of these were lately made partakers of the great salvation ; as several were above twenty years ago. I believe there is no place but London, where we have somany souls so deeply devoted to God; and his hand is not shortened yet, but his work rapidly increases on every side. About noon I preached at Stockport ; and in the afternoon, in the new church at Macclesfield. This society seems as lively as even that at Manchester, and increases nearly as fast. Not