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fore-axletree broke ; so I walked forward with two of our breth- ren, which was easier than riding either of their horses. But beforewe came to Loch-Brickland, my strength was so exhausted, I was glad to stop at a little inn, and send to Bannbridge, about ! two miles off, for a post-chaise. It came soon after six o'clock, and I set out immediately. I had gone about a mile, when Mrs. Lesley met me with her chaise, (who set out as soon as ever she heard that my chaise was broke down,) and took me with her to Tanderagee. A multitude of people were waiting ; (twice as many as were in the Green at Downpatrick;)when, finding no want of strength, I earnestly proclaimed, "Godwas in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself." Such a congregation I have not seen since I came into the kingdom ; neither such a pleasing place, shaded with tall, spreading trees, near which ran a clear river : And all the people listened with quiet and deep attention, [when invited ] to " drink of the water of life freely." Fri. 12.-I had a day of rest in the same delightful grove; and preached on, " Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with allthy soul." Saturday, 13. I had another quiet day to answer my letters and revise my papers. I think the evening congregation was the largest we have seen in the kingdom; and they all seemed to feel the application of these words, whichGod applied with uncommon power, " Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Sun. 14. I preached to near as large acongregationat nine, on, " Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous." After preaching in the evening, I lodged at Killiman, and preached at seven in the morning at Mr. Caulfield's door. In the evening I preached in June, 1789.] JOURNAL. 463 theCastle-yard at Dungannon, on , " There is oneGod," with the demonstration of the Spirit. It is a lovely place, and contained a huge congregation. Tuesday, 16. I preached in the street at Blackwater-Town, on 1 Cor. x. 13. The word sunk deep into many hearts; for the power of God was in the midst of the congregation. In the evening I preached once more to a mul- titude of people, in Mr. M'Gough's avenue ; to whom I paid