Wesley Corpus

Thur. 27.-About noon I preached at Castle-Carey. How are the times changed ! The first of our Preachers that came hither, the zealous mob threw into the horse-pond : Now high and low earnestly listen to the word that is able to save their souls . In the evening I preached at Ditcheat. Friday, 28. I preached at Ditcheat again, at Shepton-Mallet ; and at Pensford to such a congregation as I have not seen there formanyyears ; and on Saturday returned to Bristol. Sun. 30-I read Prayers, and my brother preached. I preached in the avenue at Kingswood about two; and at five near King's Square ; probably the last time this year that I shall preach in the open air. Monday, OCTOBER 1, and the three following days, I spoke to the society one by one, and was much refreshed; as the love of manywas not growncold, and theirnumberconsiderably increased. Oct. 1787.1 Fri. 5.-I preached at noon in Keynsham ; and the power of Godwas present in an uncommon degree : So it was when I met the children at Miss Bishop's, and afterwards those at Mr. Simpson's. I verily think, the spirit and behaviour ofthese two sets of children gradually affect the whole place ; which now retains scarce anything of the brutality and savageness for which itwas eminentsome years ago. In the eveningwe had awatch- night at Kingswood. The weather was exceeding rough : Yet the House was filled ; and few went away till after the noon of night. Sun. 7.-I preached morning and evening, and took a solemn leave of the affectionate people. Monday, 8. Having taken the whole mail-coach on Saturday, Iwent to it on Monday between three and four ; andfound, to mygreat surprise,it was filled with other passengers ; and the clerk faced me down, I had taken the coach for Sunday : But some of our friends speaking strong words, they thought good to provide us another coach ; only itdid not reach town quite so soon. Iwas, however, soon enough to meet a large congregation on Tuesday evening, and praise the Lord together . Wed. 10.-1 retired, and spent the rest of the week in answer- ing letters, and preparing matter for the Magazine. Sun. 14. I preached in West-Street chapel morning and afternoon ; and at St. Swithin's church in the evening. Mon-