Wesley Corpus

took awalk to-day, through what is called the New-Ground, where the Gentry are accustomed to walk in the evening. Both [Sept. 1787. the upper ground, which is as level as a bowling-green, and the lower, which is planted with rows of trees, are wonderfully beau- tiful. In the evening I fully delivered my own soul, by showing what it is to build upon a rock. But still we could not sail ; the wind being quite contrary, as well as exceeding high. It was the same on Wednesday. In the afternoon we drank tea at a friend's, who was mentioning a Captain just come from France, that proposed to sail in the morning for Penzance ; for which the wind would serve, though not for Southampton. In this we plainly saw the hand of God ; so we agreed with him immediately ; and in the morning, Thursday, 6, went on board with a fair, moderate wind ; but we had but just entered the ship when the wind died away. We cried to God for help, and it presently sprung up, exactly fair, and did not cease till it brought us into Penzance bay. We appeared to our friends here, as men risenfrom the dead. Great was their rejoicing over us ; and great was the power of God in the midst of the congregation, while I explained and applied those words, " Whosoever doeth the will of God, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother." Sat. 8.-Dr. Coke preached at six to asmany as the preaching- house would contain. At ten I was obliged to take the field, by the multitude of people that flocked together. I founda very uncommon liberty of speech among them; and cannot doubt but the work of God will flourish in this place. In the evening I preached at St. Ives, (but it being the market-day, I could not stand, as usual, in the market-place,) in a very convenient field at the end of the town, to a very numerous congregation : I need scarce add, and very serious ; for such are all the congregations in the county of Cornwall. Sun. 9.-About nine I preached at the Copper-works, three or four miles from St. Ives, to a large congregation gathered from all parts ; I believe, " with the demonstration of the Spirit."