Wesley Corpus

three days before,) one of our first members, a manof an excel- lent spirit, and unblamable conversation. Monday, 17. After preaching at West-Street, where many were impressed with a deep sense of the presence ofGod,I took coach for Bristol. We had adelightful journey; but having the window at my side open while I slept, I lost my voice, so that I could scarce be heard across aroom. But before Wednesday morning (by apply- ing garlic as usual) it was instantly restored. Thur. 20. I preached at the new Room, on, " We have this treasure in earthen vessels." And the hearts ofmany, who had been vexed with needless scruples, were mightily refreshed. Fri. 21.-I walked over to Kingswood School, now one of the pleasantest spots in England. I found all things just according to my desire ; the Rules being well observed, and the whole behaviour of the children showing that they were now managed with the wisdom that cometh from above. Sun. 23. I preached in the morning on those words in the Second Lesson, " Lazarus, come forth;" and I believe, many that were buried in sin heard the voice of the Son of God. In the evening I preached abroad on Matt. v. 20. In the middle ofthe sermon it began torain; but not manywent away. This putme inmind of that remarkable circumstance respecting the late Pope. On that solemn day when the Pope rides on horse- back to St. Peter's, a violent storm scattered his whole retinue. When it abated, His Holiness was missing ; but they soon found him sitting quietly in the church. Being asked how he could ride through such a storm, he very calmly replied, " I am ready to go, not only through water, but through fire also, for my Lord's sake." Strange, that such a man should be suffered to sit two years in the Papal chair ! Tues. 25. Our Conference began: About eighty Preachers attended. We met every day at six and nine in the morning, and at two in the afternoon. On Tuesday and on Wednesday morning the characters ofthe Preachers were considered, whether already admitted or not. On Thursday in the afternoon we permitted any of the society to be present, and weighed what was said about separating from the Church : But we all deter-