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(allowing five persons to a square yard) were seven or eight thousand.

At eleven I preached in the church-yard at Lurgan. The sun shone extremely hot; but we were sheltered from it, partly by the church, and partly by the spreading trees. In the afternoon I went on to Tandragee, one of the pleasantest towns in Ireland, surrounded by woods and fruitful hills, with a clear river running between them. At six I stood in the grove, where the tall elms shaded both me and the numerous congregation: several gentlemen and clergymen were among them; and all behaved with serious attention.

I lodged at the Rev. Dr. L's, where my time seemed exceedingly short. Wednesday 15, the scene changed from a palace to a cottage at Derry-Anvil, a small village, surrounded by a bog, but inhabited by lively Christians. About eleven I preached in a shady orchard, to an exceedingly large congregation; in the evening, to a still larger at the Grange, a small village on the top of a hill. Many showers went to the right and the left, while I was preaching; but only a few drops fell upon us.

Thursday 16, About eight I preached at Rich-hill, where there were many backsliders, on How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? In the afternoon I came to Newry, where I never before had any tolerable place to preach in: but the Presbyterians now offered me the use of their large and handsome meeting-house; perhaps it never was filled before. I believe the occasion required me to speak very plainly, which I did from Elijah's question, How long hall ye between two opinions? And I applied it to the conscience of each person, rich and poor, with all possible plainness.

Friday 17, Many of our friends from Dublin gave us the meeting at Drogheda, a large handsome town, which seemed to me to be little inferior to Waterford. After much opposition, a small society is formed here. I preached in the Sessions-house, a large commodious room, which was quickly filled with rich and poor. The mayor himself, and several of the aldermen, took care that none should make any dis

turbance. God gave us an exceedingly solemn season. After sermon I gave a short account of the rise of Methodism. I believe all were so satisfied that there will scarcely be any more persecution of the Methodists at Drogheda.

Saturday 18, Having visited all the places I proposed, I came back to Dublin, just as well as I set out, my strength having been as my day.

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Sunday 19, I exhorted a crowded audience to bring forth fruits meet for repentance; and afterwards pressed the exhortation on our own society. Monday 20, I visited one ill of a violent fever, and calmly triumphing over sickness, pain, and death. In the evening I received a letter from a physician, whom the next morning I carried to see her: he thoroughly understood her case. And from the day she followed his prescription, she began to recover. I feared very many of the society would be lost before my return: but I found only three; so that seven hundred and thirty-seven of them remained.

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Wednesday 22, I went with twelve or fourteen of our friends on the canal to Prosperous. It is a most elegant way of travelling, little inferior to that of the track-skaits in Holland. We had fifty or sixty persons in the boat, many of whom desired me to give them a sermon: I did so, and they were all attention. In the evening I preached at Prosperous, to a numerous congregation, on the General judg ment. After preaching at five in the morning, Thursday 23, I took boat with a larger company than before, who, about eleven, desired me to preach; for which they appeared to be exceedingly thankful.

Tuesday 28, By the good providence of God, I finished the eighty-second year of my age. Is any thing too hard for God? It is now eleven years since I have felt any such thing as weariness. Many times I speak till my voice fails, and I can speak no longer. Frequently I walk till my strength fails, and I can walk no farther: yet, even then, I feel no sensation of weariness; but am perfectly easy from head to foot. I dare not impute this to natural causes. is the will of God,

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Friday, July 1, Most of our travelling preachers met, to confer together on the things of God: we began and ended in much peace and love, being all resolved, not to do the work of the Lord so lightly. Sunday 3, we had a larger congregation than ever at St. Patrick's, where many of our brethren found such a blessing, that they will not easily be so prejudiced against the church, as they were in time past.

Wednesday 6, We concluded our Conference. I remember few such Conferences, either in England or Ireland; so perfectly unanimous were all the preachers, and so determined to give themselves up to God.

Sunday 10, I went on board the Prince of Wales, one of the neatest ships I ever was in. We left the work of God increasing in every part of the kingdom more than it has done for many years. About two in the morning we sailed out of Dublin-Bay, and came into Holyhead-Bay before one in the afternoon on Monday 11; that evening we went on to Gwendy; Tuesday 12 to Kimmel, one of the pleasantest inns in Wales; surrounded with gardens and stately woods, which their late proprietor must see no more! Wednesday 13, we reached Chester. After preaching there between five and six in the evening, I stepped into the stage coach, which was just setting out, and travelling day and night, was brought safe to London on Friday 15, in the afternoon. Sunday 17, I preached both morning and evening on the education of children. I now spoke chiefly to the parents, informing them that I designed to speak to the children at five the next morning.

Monday 18, At five, not only the morning chapel was well filled, but many stood in the large chapel; I trust they did not come in vain. The rest of the week I was fully employ. ed in writing for the Magazine, and preparing for the Conference. Sunday 24, I preached at West-street, morning and afternoon: when both the largeness and earnestness of the congregation gave me a comfortable hope of a blessing at the ensuing Conference. Tuesday 26, our Conference began, at which about seventy preachers were present whom

I had invited by name. One consequence of this was, that we had no contention or altercation at all, but every thing proposed was calmly considered, and determined as we judged would be most for the glory of God.

Monday, August 1, Having, with a few select friends, weighed the matter thoroughly, I yielded to their judgment, and set apart three of our well-tried preachers, John Pawson, Thomas Hanby, and Joseph Taylor, to minister in Scotland. And I trust God will bless their ministrations, and shew that he has sent them. Wednesday 3, our peaceful Conference ended, the God of power having presided over all our consultations.

Sunday 7, After preaching in the morning at West-street, and in the afternoon at the new chapel, I took a solemn leave of the society; and on Monday 8, went in the diligence to Portsmouth Common. Here I found a lively, and consequently an increasing society. Tuesday 9, I crossed over to the Isle of Wight: here also the work of God prospers: we had a comfortable time at Newport, where is a very teachable, though uncommonly elegant, congregation, Wednesday 10, we took a walk to the poor remains of Carisbrook-castle. It seems to have been once exceedingly strong, standing on a steep ascent: but even what little of it is left is now swiftly running to ruin. The window indeed through which King Charles attempted to make his escape is still in being, and brought to my mind that whole train of occurrences, wherein the hand of God was so eminently

seen.

Thursday 11, About noon I preached in a little court, in the town of Portsmouth. The people were all attention: so there was a much larger congregation in the evening, in St. George's-square. Surely, after all the stumbling-blocks which have been thrown in the way, God will have many souls in this place.

Friday 12, I preached at Winchester; and on Saturday 13, went on to Salisbury. As Captain Webb had just been there, I endeavoured to avail myself of the fire which he seldom fails to kindle. The congregation in the even

ing was very large, and seemed to be deeply affected; so they did again at eight on Sunday morning, but I believe the greatest blessing was in the evening; particularly during the prayer, wherein God was pleased to move many in an

uncommon manner.

Monday 15, I preached in Shaftsbury at nine, to such a congregation as I had not seen there before. I was glad to see among them the gentleman who, thirty years ago, sent bis officer to discharge me from preaching in his borough. About two I preached at Castle-Cary, to as many as could well hear. And I believe there were very few who did not feel that God was with us.

In the evening I preached at Shepton-Mallet, but the house would not near contain the congregation. For many years this society was remarkably dead; but it is now one of the liveliest in England.

Tuesday 16, We went on to Taunton, where I expected little good but I was agreeably disappointed: the house was thoroughly filled: a solemn awe sat upon the whole congregation, and God spoke to their hearts. The house was nearly filled at five in the morning, a sight never seen here before. Wednesday 17, Collumpton-house was more than filled, many being constrained to go away. And I found uncommon liberty of speech here, as well as at Exeter in the evening.

Thursday 18, I had a pleasant journey to PlymouthDock, the rain having but just laid the dust. The late separation here seems to have done little hurt; a few turbulent men have left us, but men of a more quiet spirit are continually added in their stead: so that on the whole we are gainers by our loss. Such is the wisdom of God!

Friday 19, In the evening I preached in the new house at Plymouth this also was well filled. Sunday 21, I preached at the dock at seven, and the house contained us pretty well; but in the evening, it was thought, as many went away as got in. After preaching, I gave them a plain account of the beginning and progress of that great work of God, vul. garly called Methodism,

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