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receive the word with all readiness, and I trust will bring forth fruit with patience. Tues. 27. I went on to Wednesbury. As it rained great part of the afternoon, most of the congregation could get into the House ; and I took knowledge of the ancient spirit, although most of our first hearers are gone to rest. Wed. 28. About ten Mr. Horne (from Madeley)read Prayers in the church, at Darlaston ; and I preached on those words of Ruth, in the First Lesson, " Thy people shall be my people, : March, 1787.] and thy God shall be my God." We have had no such time since I left Bristol. The flame of love seemed to melt many hearts. What has God done for Darlaston ! How are the last become first ! In the evening I opened the new House at Wolverhampton, nearly as large at that at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It would not near contain the people, though they were wedged together as close as possible. I believe such acongregation was never seen in Wolverhampton before; not only so serious, but so well- behaved. I hope this is a token for good. Thur. 29. About twelve I preached at Lane-End. It being too cold to stand abroad, the greater part of the earnest congre- gation squeezed into the preaching-house. Here we entered into the countrywhich seems to be all on fire, that which borders on Burslem on every side: Preachers andpeople provoking one another to love and good works, in such a manner as was never seen before. In the evening I preached at Burslem. Observing the people flocking together, I began half an hour before the appointed time. But, notwithstanding this, the House would not contain one half of the congregation : So, while I was preaching in the House to all that could get in, John Broad- bent preached in ayard to the rest. The love-feast followed ; but such a one as I have not known for many years. While the two or three first spoke, the power ofGod so fell upon all that were present, some praying, and others giving thanks, that their voices could scarce be heard : And two or three were speaking at a time, till I gently advised them to speak one at a time ; and they did so, with amazing energy. Some of them had found