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ably happy ; but, not longafter, suddenly fell intoblack despair, and afterwards into melancholy madness, wherein she continued about two years. Here was an occasion of offence for them that sought occasion, which they took care to improve. Wed. 6.-About eleven I preached at Winchester ; and in the evening at Portsmouth-Common. Thosewho could notget in, at first made a little noise ; but in a short time all was quiet. Thursday, 7. I crossed over to the Isle of Wight. In the afternoon I preached at Newtown, once the largest town in the Isle ; but now not having six houses together. In the evening all the Ministers, and most ofthe Gentry at Newport, attended the preaching. Who hath warned them to flee from the wrath to come? Omay many " bring forth fruit with patience! " Friday, 8. We returned to Portsmouth-Common ; and Satur- day, 9, to London. Mon. 18.-I set out for Oxfordshire ; and in the evening preached at Wallingford. Tuesday, 19. I spent an hour at Lord Harcourt's seat, near Newnham ; one of the pleasantest spots I have seen . It stands on a gently rising hill, and com- mands amost delightful prospect. The rooms are not sogrand as some, but elegant in the highest degree. So is also the front of the house, andwhat is called the flower-garden; a small inclosure, surrounded by lofty trees, and filled with all the beauties that nature and art can give. The House at Oxford was thoroughly filled; and students as i Nov. 1784.1 JOURNAL. 291 well as townsmen were deeply serious. Thursday, 21. I preached at Witney, on, "As thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. " Wehad a large congregation at five in the morn- ing; at twelve I met the children, and was pleased to find that the impression which was made on them by the storm last year, isnotyet worn out ; and the whole society, still double to what it was, appears to be much in earnest. After preaching in the evening, I met the select society, and foundmany of them who for several years have lost nothing of what they had received, but do still love God with all their heart ; and, in consequence, " rejoice evermore, pray without ceasing, and in everything give thanks." Tuesday, 22. I