Wesley Corpus

Friday, 3. I preached at Guinea-Street ; and the word of God was with power ; in consequence of which there was a large con- gregation at five in the morning, although they had not been accustomed before to any service at that hour. Saturday, 4. In the evening I preached at Bath. Sunday, 5. I read Prayers, preached, and administered the sacrament, to a large congrega- tion; but it was larger in the afternoon, and largest of all in the evening, when I opened and applied, " Thou shalt love thy ! neighbour as thyself." Andmany were laid in the balance and foundwanting, even of those who had often appealed to this : very rule. Wed. 8. I preached at Kendalshire, where I do not remem- ber to have been for near forty years. On the two following days, I preached at Chelton and Coleford. After preaching to an earnest congregation at Coleford, I met the society. They contained themselves pretty well during the exhortation ; but when I began to pray, the flame broke out. Many cried aloud, many sunk to the ground,many trembled exceedingly ; but all seemed to be quite athirst for God, and penetrated by the pre- sence of his power. Sept. 1784. ] JOURNAL. 289 Sun. 12.-Dr. Coke read Prayers, and I preached, in the new Room. Afterward I hastened to Kingswood, and preached under the shade of that double row of trees which I planted about forty years ago. How little did any one then think that they would answer such an intention ! The sun shone as hot as it used to do even in Georgia ; but his rays could not pierce our canopy ; and our Lord, meantime, shone upon many souls, and refreshed them that were weary. Mon. 13. I visited one that was confined to her bed, and in much pain, yet unspeakably happy, rejoicing evermore, praying without ceasing, and in everything giving thanks ; yea, and testifying that she had enjoyed the same happiness, without any intermission, for two-and-twenty years. Tues. 14. I preached at Bath and Bradford ; Wednesday, 15, at Trowbridge and Frome. Thursday, 16. I went to Ditchet, a village near Castle-Cary, where I found a friendly, hospitable family. I preached in the evening to a numerous and earnest congregation. Friday, 17. The House would not