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tenham, which I had not seen for many years. I preached at noon to half a houseful of hearers, most of them cold and dead enough. I expected to find the same at Tewkesbury, but was agreeably disappointed. Not only the congregation was much larger, but I admired their teachableness. On my mentioning the impropriety ofstanding at prayer, and sitting while we were singing praise to God, they all took advice ; kneeling while we prayed, and stood up while we sung Psalms. Thur . 18.-We crossed over to Bengeworth, where Mr. Cooper read Prayers, and I preached. Friday, 19. Being informed that my chaise could pass part of the way to Broad- marston, I went boldly for a while, and then stuck fast. I borrowed a horse, andwent on . At five I preached in Pebworth church, and at five in the morning in our own chapel atBroad [March, 1784. marston . As we rode back to Bengeworth, the cold was so intense, that it had an effect I never felt before, it made me downright sick. However, I went on, and preached in the church at eleven, and in the evening at Worcester. Sunday, 21. I preached to a crowded audience, in St. Andrew's church. The Vicar read Prayers, and afterwards told me I should be welcome to the use of his church, whenever I came to Worcester. Mon. 22.-In the evening I preachedat Birmingham. Tues- day, 23. I preached in the church at Quinton, to a congregation gathered from all parts. Not many appeared to be unaffected; for the power of God was eminently present. After preaching at various other places, on Saturday, 27, I went to Madeley ; and, at Mr. Fletcher's desire, revised his Letters to Dr. Priestley. I think there is hardly anotherman inEngland so fit to encounter him. Sunday, 28. Notwithstand- ing the severe weather, the church was more than filled. I preached onpart ofthe Epistle; (Heb. ix. 13, &c.;) inthe after- noon, on " the grace of God that bringeth salvation ; " and I believe God applied it to many hearts. Mon. 29.-I gave an exhortation at Sheriff-Hales, inmyway to Stafford. When I came thither, I found no notice had been given: So I had only asmall company, in a deplorable hole, formerly a stable. Hence we went to Lane-End, a village two