Wesley Corpus

as I never found them so much alive before. On Friday, 3, I set out for Norwich, in the coach oddly called the Expedition. Going through Dereham about noon, I was desired to preach, which I willingly did, on Isaiah xxxvii. 3 ; and in the evening, to a huge congregation at Norwich, on the parable of the Sower. Sunday, 5, was a comfortable day, especially at seven in the morning, when I administered the Lord's Supper ; and at two in the afternoon and six in the evening, when I preached to very serious congregations. Monday, 6. I preached at Loddon, North-Cove, and Lowestoft. When Fcame into the town, it blew a storm ; and many cried out, " So it always does when Oct. 1788. ] 439 he comes." But it fell as suddenly as it rose ; for God heard theprayer. Wed. 8.-I preached at Caston about noon, and at Yarmouth in the evening. Thursday, 9. I returned to Norwich ; and, after preaching in the afternoon, took coach for London. Fri. 10.-1 appointed aCommitteefor auditing my accounts, and superintending the business of the Book-room ; which, I doubt not, will be managed in a very different manner from what it has been hitherto. Sun. 12.-I preached in the morning at the new chapel ; in the afternoon, at West-Street. Monday, 13. I went to Walling- ford, and preached to a serious and, it seemed, much-affected audience. Tuesday, 14. I preached at Witney, which I gene- rally find a very comfortable place. I think much of the impres- sion which was made on the people here, at the time of the great storm, remains still. Wednesday, 15. I preached at Oxford, on Gen. i. 27. Wewanted only a larger Room. Many young gentlemen were there, and behaved well. I hope some of them did not come in vain. Thursday, 16. We went on to High- Wycomb. Mr. Murlin's settling here has been of great use. Here is now a steady and understanding people ; to whom I preached, as usual, evening and morning, with a good deal of satisfaction . Friday, 17. We returned to London. Sun. 19. We had, as usual, a comfortable time at Spital- fields. Monday, 20. I set out for Northamptonshire. In the evening I preached to the lovely congregation at Whittlebury, standing fast in the liberty wherewith Christ has made them