Wesley Corpus

Thur. 6.-We had the largest congregation at five which I have seen since I came into the kingdom. We set out imme- diately after preaching, and reached Old-Meldrum about ten. Aservant of Lady Banff's was waiting for us there, who desired Iwould take post-horses to Fort-Glen. In two hours we reached an inn, which, the servant told us, was four little miles from her house. So we made the best of our way, and got thither in exactly three hours. All the family received us with the most cordial affection. At seven I preached to a small congregation, all ofwhom were seriously attentive, and some, I believe, deeply affected. Fri. 7.-I took a walk round about the town. I know not when I have seen so pleasant a place. One part of the house is an ancient castle, situated on the top of a little hill. At a small distance runs a clear river, with a beautiful wood on its banks. Close to it is a shady walk to the right, and another on the left hand. On two sides of the house there is abundance ofwood : On the other, a wide prospect over fields and meadows. About ten I preached again with much liberty of spirit, on, " Love never faileth." About two I left this charming place, and made for Keith. But I know not how we could have got thither, hadnot Lady Banff sent me forward, through that miser- able road, with four stout horses . I preached about seven to the poor of this world : Not a silk coat was seen among them : And to the greatest part of them at five in the morning. And I did not at all regret my labour. Sat. 8.-We reached the banks of the Spey. I suppose there are few such rivers in Europe. The rapidity of it exceeds even that of the Rhine : And it was now much swelled with melting snow. However, we made shift to get over before ten; and about twelve reached Elgin. Here I was received by adaugh- ter of good Mr. Plenderleith, late of Edinburgh ; with whom having spent an agreeable hour, I hastened toward Forres : But we were soon at full stop again ; the river Findorn also was so swollen, that we were afraid the ford was not passable. How-