Wesley Corpus

evening was exceeding solemn ; as indeed it generally is. Sun- day, 14. I preached a sermon to the children at West-Street chapel. They flocked together from every quarter ; and truly God was in the midst of them, applying those words, " Come, ye little children ; hearken unto me; and I will teach you the fear of the Lord." Tues. 16.-I retired to Balham for a few days, in order to finish my sermons, and put all my little things in order. Thur. 18.-I preached once more at poor Wandsworth. The Housewas more crowded than it has been for several years; and I could not but hope that God will once more build up the waste places. Friday, 19. I preached to a large audience at Chelsea; and examined the little society, who do not decrease ; but rather grow in grace, and strengthen each other's hands. Sun. 21. I preached to the children at the new chapel ; and I believe not in vain. Monday, 22. We had a comfortable opportunity at West-Street ; and another on Tuesday evening at the new chapel, where we had also a solemn meeting of the Leaders. I submitted to importunity, and once more sat for my picture. I could scarce believe myself;-the picture ofone in his eighty-seventh year ! 480 REV. J. WESLEY'S [March, 1790. Wed. 24. I preached once more at Wapping, to a crowded audience ; and the next evening at the new chapel , throughly filled. Friday, 26. I preached at Rotherhithe, where also there is lately a remarkable revival of the work of God. Saturday, 27. I dined at Mr. Baker's, one of the Sheriffs of London ; a plainman, who still lives in an inn-yard ! In the evening I had such a congregation at Snowsfields, as has not been seen there before for many years. Afterwards I met the penitents for the last time. They quite filled the Room ; and God was in the midst ofthem . Sun. 28. We have not had such a congregation at the new chapel since the renewal of the covenant ; nor such a blessing : The hearts of the people were like melting wax. Most of them were in tears ; and I trust they will not soon forget the exhort- ation which was then given them .