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is the name of the river which runs above the town.) Sunday, 28. I preached soon after one in Mr. Myat's yard, at Lane-End: The House would not have contained a quarter ofthe people. At Burslem also I was obliged to preach abroad, such were the multitudes of the people. Surely the people of this place were highly favoured. Mercy embraced them on every side. Mon. 29. At nine I preached inthe new chapel, at Tunstal ; the most elegant I have seen since I left Bath. My text was, " Let us go on unto perfection ; " and the people seemed to devour the word. In the evening I preached at Congleton. The Minister, the Mayor, and all the heads of the town, were present ; so, that I might not overshoot them, I preached on Psalm xc. 12: And, I believe, God applied it to their hearts. Tues. 30.-I went on to Macclesfield, and preached to a crowded audience,both this and the following night. On Thurs- daymorning one of my horses died. I judged it best to leave the other till I could procure another, and took post-chaises to Stockport. A large congregation was ready at six in the even- ing. Inthemorning, on Good-Friday, we went on to Oldham. The new House would innowise containthecongregation; but I preached to as many as it would contain, on 1 Cor. vi. 19; and at Manchester in the evening, Saturday, APRIL 3, on Heb. iv. 14. APRIL 4.-(Being Easter-day.) I think we had about one thousand six hundred communicants. I preached, both morning and evening, without weariness ; and in the evening lay down in peace. Mon. 5.-Calling at Altringham, I was desired to speak a few words to the people in the new chapel ; but almost as soon as I got thither, the House was filled ; and soon after, more than filled. So I preached on 1 Pet. i. 3; and many praised God with joyful lips. About twelve I preached in the chapel at Northwich, to a large and very lively congregation; and, in the evening, met once more with our old affectionate friends at Chester. I have never seen this chapel more crowded than to-night ; but stillit could not near contain the congregation. Both this and the following evening, I was greatly assisted to declare the power of Christ's resurrection; and to exhort allthat