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reached Chester. After preaching there between five and six in the evening, I stepped into the stage-coach, which was just setting out ; and, travelling day and night, was brought safe to London on Thursday, 15, in the afternoon. Sun. 17.-I preached both morning and evening, on the education of children. I now spoke chiefly to the parents, informing them that I designed to speak to the children at five the next morning. Monday, 18. At five not only the morning Aug. 1785.] 317 chapel was well filled, but many stood in the large chapel : I trust they did not come in vain. The rest of the week I was fully employed in writing for the Magazine, and preparing for the Conference. Sunday, 24. I preached at West-Street, morning and afternoon ; when both the largeness and earnestness of the congregation gave me a comfortable hope of a blessing at the ensuing Conference. Tuesday, 26. Our Conference began ; at which about seventy Preachers were present, whom I had invited by name. One consequence ofthis was, that we had no contention or altercation at all; but everything proposed was calmly considered, and determined as wejudged would be most for the glory ofGod. Mon. AUGUST 1.-Having, with a few select friends, weighed the matter thoroughly, I yielded to their judgment, and set apart three of our well-tried Preachers, John Pawson, Thomas Hanby, and Joseph Taylor, to minister in Scotland ; and I trust God will bless their ministrations, and show that he has sent them. Wednesday, 3. Our peaceful Conference ended, the God of power having presided over all our consultations. Sun. 7-. After preaching in the morning at West-Street, and in the afternoon at the new chapel, I took asolemn leave of the society ; and on Monday, 8, went in the diligence to Portsmouth- Common. Here I found a lively, and, consequently, an increas- ing, society. Tuesday, 9. I crossed over to the Isle ofWight. Here also the work of God prospers : We had a comfortable time at Newport, where is a very teachable, though uncommonly elegant, congregation. Wednesday, 10. We took awalk to the poor remains of Carisbrook Castle. It seems to have been once exceeding strong, standing on a steep ascent. But even what little of it is left is now swiftly running to ruin. The window,