Wesley Corpus

Perhaps I may see it no more ! At noon I preached in the lower House, to a very crowded congregation ; and I believe most of them felt that God was there; for it was as a season ofgreat refreshment. So it was at the upper House in the evening. Idoubt not but God will be glorified in both, provided thepeople in each agree to provoke one another only to love, and to good works. Sat. 31.-At five I preached in the lower House to a numer- ous congregation : I believe the greater part of whom had no June, 1788.1 JOURNAL. thought of salvation, till they heard the preaching at this place. Were it only for the sake of these, I do not regret all the trouble I have had on occasion of this building. At nine I preached in South-Shields to a large and serious congregation, ready prepared for the Gospel; in the evening at Sunderland, to an experienced people, many of whom are rooted and grounded in love. Sun. JUNE 1.-I willingly accepted of Mr. Hampson's invi- tation, and preached in his church morning and afternoon. I suppose it was hardly ever so filled before. And the power of Godwas present to heal. It was doubted whether all could hear. In order to try, Joseph Bradford stood in the farthest corner ; and he could hear every word. I preached in our chapel at six ; but abundance of people could not get in. I was sorry Idid not preach abroad, while so many were athirst for the word. Mon. 2-. About noon I preached at Cockermouth. I had never such a season there before: The glory ofthe Lord seemed to fill the House, and the people trembled before him. We had such another opportunity at Sunderland in the evening : Surely God will be glorified in this place ! Tues. 3.-I returned to Newcastle,andpreached in the even- ing on the " rest" that " remaineth for the people of God :" And a few have believed our report, and are eager to enter into it. Thur. 5-. Desiring to pay one more visit to the loving society in Weardale, I set out early, and drove through wonderful roads to Wolsingham ; a town near the entrance of the vale. I could not preach abroad, because of the storm ; and the House would