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over us. However, we got safe to Watton-Bridge, and then walked on to Newport. There is much life among the people here ; and they walk worthy of their profession. Thur. 9.-I went to Newtown, (two miles from Newport.) supposed to be the oldest town in the isle ; but itsglory ispast ! The church lies in ruins, and the town has scarce six houses remaining. However, the preaching-house was thoroughly filled; and the people appeared to be all of one rank ; none rich, and none extremely poor ; but all were extremely serious and attentive. Fri. 10. I crossed over to Southampton ; and found two or three there also who feared and loved God. Then I went to Winchester, and had the pleasure of dining with Mr. Lowth, and supping with Mrs. Blackwell. Her six lovely children are in admirable order ; it is a pleasure to see them. A Clergyman having offered me his church, I purposed beginning at five ; but the key was not to be found ; SO I made a virtue of necessity, and preached near the Cross-Street ; probably to double the congregation which would have been in the church. Many of the Dutch prisoners remaining here, I paid them a short visit. When they were brought hither first, one of them prayed with as many as desired it,and gave them aword of exhortation. Presently one found peace withGod, and joined him in that labour of love. These increased, so that theyhave now five exhorters : Many are justified, and many more con- vinced of sin. About two hundred of them were met together when I came : They first sung a hymn in their own language; I then gave them ashort exhortation inEnglish, forwhich they were extremely thankful. Sat. 11. Just at twelve (the same hour as at Bristol) I was taken exceeding ill, and so continued till three. I then took chaise, as I had appointed, and was better and better every stage, and quite wellwhen I came to London. Mon. 13. I preached at Wallingford. Tuesday, 14. I went on to Oxford, and found both the congregation and society increased in zeal as well as in number. Wednesday, 15. I came to Witney. The flame which was kindled here by that provi-