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who sailed with us from England, a gentleman, with his wife and sister, were near relations of the Governor. He came to us this morning, and, when I went into the room, behaved with the utmost courtesy. This little circumstance may remove preju- dice, and make a more open way for the Gospel. Soon after we set sail, and, after a very pleasant passage, through little islands on either hand, we came to the venerable Castle, standing on a rock, about a quarter of a milefrom Guern- sey. The isle itself makes a beautiful appearance, spreading as a crescent to the right and left ; about seven miles long, and five broad ; part high land, and part low. The town itself is boldly situated, rising higher and higher from the water. The first thing I observed in it was, very narrow streets, and exceed- ing high houses. But we quickly went on to Mr. De Jersey's, hardly a mile from the town. Here I found a most cordia welcome, both from the master of the house, and all his family. Aug. 1787.] JOURNAL. 393 I preached at seven in alarge room, to as deeply serious a con- gregation as I ever saw, on, "Jesus Christ, of God made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption." Thur. 16. I had a very serious congregation at five, in a large room of Mr. De Jersey's house. His gardens and orchards are of a vast extent, and wonderfully pleasant ; and I know no Nobleman in Great Britain that has such variety of the most excellent fruit ; which he is every year increasing, either from France, or other parts of the Continent. What quantity of fruit hehas, you may conjecture from one sort only :-This summer he gathered fifty pounds of strawberries daily, for six weeks together. In the evening I preached at the other end of the town, in our own preaching-house. So many people squeezed in, (though not near all who came,) that it was as hot as a stove. But this none seemed to regard ; for the word of God was sharper than a two-edged sword. Fri. 17-. I waited upon the Governor, and spent half an hour very agreeably. In the afternoon we took a walk upon the pier, the largest and finest I ever saw. The town is swiftly