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nie Bisson of this town; such ayoung woman as I have hardly seen elsewhere. She seems to be wholly devoted to God, and to have constant communion with him. She has a clear and strong understanding ; and I cannot perceive the least tincture of enthusiasm. I am afraid she will not live long. I am amazed at the grace of God which is in her: I think she is far beyond MadameGuion, indeep communion with God; and I doubt whether I have found her fellow in England. Precious asmy time is, it would have been worth my while to come to Jersey, had it been only to see this prodigy of grace. In the evening God was with us in avery uncommon man- ner, while I opened and enforced those comprehensive words, "We preach Christ crucified." I know not whenwe have had such an opportunity ; it seemed as if every soul present would have found the salvation of God ! Sun. 26.-Dr. Coke preached at five, and I at nine o'clock. Afterwards I heard the English Service at church ; but the congregation was nothing near so large as ours at five in the morning. We had a French sermon in our Room at three. Afterwards I met the society ; many of whom came from the country, and had no English ; so Mr. Brackenbury interpreted for me again : Afterwards we both prayed. Many of the peo- ple seemed greatly affected. Between five and six I began preaching in the yard; but before I had finished my sermon, it poured downwith rain; so I was obliged to conclude abruptly. Mon. 27. Captain Cabot, the master of a Guernsey sloop, called upon us early in the morning, and told us, if we chose to go that way, he would set out between five and six. But the wind being quite contrary,wejudged it best to wait a little [Aug.1787. longer. In the evening, being appointed to preach at seven, I was obliged to preach within. We were extremely crowded ; but the power of God was so manifested while I declared, " We : preach Jesus Christ, and him crucified," that we soon forgot the heat, and were glad of being detained alittle longer than we intended. I thought when I left Southampton, to have been there