are in the bands, have found this out as well as you?

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· (replied she,) they are not let into the secret yet. Perhaps, if you were in the bands, you might not hear a word of it for a year or more. O! you cannot imagine the depth of the design. The maid at her back then fell a crying and said, 'Indeed, Madam! Miss Gr-talks so fine! Do! Madam, mind what she says."" So between one and the other, poor Mrs. Spwas utterly confounded.

Perhaps I need observe no more upon this, than that the Popish priest knew well, how much it would be for the interest of his church, to have me accounted a member of it: And that Miss Gr― had lately been raving mad, (in consequence of a fever) that as such, she was tied down in bed and as soon as she was suffered to go abroad, went to Mr. Whitefield, to enquire of him, Whether she was not a Papist? But he quickly perceived she was only a lunatic, the nature of her disorder soon betraying itself. O that all who advance the same assertion with her, had as good a plea to urge in their excuse!

Sunday 26, In the evening I rode to Marshfield. The next evening I reached Whitchurch. Tuesday 28, In the morning I preached at Great Marlow, on the Pharisee and the Publican. Many were surprised, and perhaps, in some measure, convinced, (but how short-lived are most of these convictions!) That it is very possible a man may be a Pharisee now-yea, though he be not a Methodist.

A little before twelve, I came to Windsor. I was soon informed, that a large number of rabble, had combined together, and declared again and again, "There should be no preaching there that day." In order to make all sure, they had provided gunpowder enough, and some other things some days before. But Burnham Fair coming between, they agreed to go thither first, and have a little diversion there. Accordingly they went, and bestowed a few of their crackers, upon their brother mob at Burnham. But these, not being Methodists, did not take it well, turned upon them, and gave them chase. They took shelter in an house but that would not serve. For those without, soon forced

a way in, and seized on as many as they could find, who, upon information made, were sent to gaol. The rest ran away so that when I came, none hindered or interrupted. In the evening I came to London; I proposed spending a fortnight there, and then returning to Bristol.

I spent this time, partly in speaking severally to all the members of the society; partly in making a full enquiry into those devices of Satan, whereof I had scarce ever heard or read before. And I believe they are now thoroughly discovered and brought to nought. O may they never more deceive the hearts of the simple.

Monday, October 11, I had designed to leave London. But Mr. Richards being taken ill, I put off my journey. He was much better on Tuesday; so I set out next morning, and before seven in the evening reached the half-way-house, four miles short of Hungerford.

I now found it was well I did not set out on Monday, in order to be at Bristol on Tuesday night, as usual. For all the travellers that went that way on Tuesday were robbed, But on Thursday, the road was clear, so that I came safe to Kingswood in the afternoon, and in the evening preached at Bristol.

My chief business now was, To examine thoroughly the society in Kingswood. This found me full employment for several days. On Wednesday 27, having finished my work, I set out very early, and (though my horse fell lame ) `on Thursday evening came to London.

Friday 29, I largely explained, Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty: namely, liberty to obey the whole will of God; to be and do whatsoever Ho hath commanded: in a word, to love God with all our heart, and to serve Him with all our strength.

Sunday 31, Several of the leaders desired to have an hour's conversation with me. I found they were greatly perplexed about "Want of management, ill husbandry, encouraging idleness, improper distribution of money, being imposed upon by fair pretences," and "men who talked well, but had no grace in their hearts."-I asked, "Who

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those men were? But that they could not tell. encouraged idleness? when and how?" "What money had been improperly distributed? By whom and to whom? "In what instances I had been imposed on (as I presumed they meant me) and what were the particulars of that ill husbandry and mismanagement of which they complained?" They stared at one another, as men in amaze. I began to be amazed too, not being able to imagine what was the matter, till one dropped a word, by which all came out. They had been talking with Mr. Hall, who had started so many objections against all I said or did, that they were in the utmost consternation, till the fire thus broke out; which then at once vanished away.

Wednesday, November 3, Two of those who are called prophets, desired to speak with me. They told me, “They were sent from God, with a message to me, which was, That very shortly, I should be born'd again." One of them added, "They would stay in the house till it was done, unless I turned them out." I answered gravely, "I will not turn you out," and shewed them down into the societyroom. It was tolerably cold, and they had neither meat nor drink. However, there they sat from morning to evening. They then went away quietly, and I have heard nothing from them since.

Sunday 7, I concluded the Epistle to the Hebrews, that strong barrier against the too prevailing imagination, That the privileges of Christian believers are to be measured by those of the Jews. Not so: That Christians are under a better covenant, established upon better promises; That although the law made nothing perfect, made none perfect either in holiness or happiness, yet the bringing in of a better hope did, by which we now draw nigh unto God: this is the great truth continually inculcated herein, and running through this whole epistle.

Monday 8, I set out at four, reached Northampton that night, and the next evening, Donnington-Park. Wednesday 10, I rode on to Rufworth-Inn, and on Saturday 13, reached Newcastle.

My brother had been here for some weeks before, and was but just returned to London. At eight I met the wild, staring, loving society. But not them alone, as I had designed. For we could not persuade the strangers to leave us. So that we only spent about an hour in prayer.

Sunday 14, I began preaching at five o'clock, (a thing never heard of before in these parts) on 1 came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. And the victorious sweetness of the grace of God was present with his word. At ten we went to All-Saints, where was such a number of communicants, as I have scarce seen but at Bristol or London. At four I preached in the square of the Keelmen's hospital, on By grace ye are saved, through faith. It rained and hailed hard, both before and after; but there were only some scattered drops while I preached, which frighted away a few careless hearers. I met the society at six, and exhorted all, who had set their hand to the plough, not to look back.

Monday 15, I began at five expounding The Acts of the Apostles. In the afternoon (and every afternoon this week) I spoke severally with the members of the society. On Tuesday evening, I began the epistle to the Romans. After sermon the society met. I reproved some among them who walked disorderly; and earnestly besought them all to beware lest, by reason of their sins, the way of truth should be evil spoken of.

Thursday 18, I could not but observe, the different manner, wherein God is pleased to work in different places. The grace of God flows here with a wider stream than it did at first either in Bristol or Kingswood. But it does not sink so deep, as it did there. Few are thoroughly convinced of sin, and scarce any can witness, That the Lamb of God has taken away their sins.

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Friday 19, I found the first witness of this good confes sion. Margaret H— (O how fallen since then!) told me, that the night before, her sight (an odd circumstance) and her strength were taken away at once. At the same time the love of God so overflowed her soul, that she could not speak

or move.

James R also gave me an account to-day, That in going home the day before, he lost his sight in a moment, and was forced to catch hold of some rails for fear of falling. He continues under strong convictions, longing for the salvation of God.

Sunday 21, After preaching in the Room at five, I began preaching about eight at the Hospital. It rained all the time; but that did not disturb either me or the congregation, while I explained, Thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins.

Tuesday 23, There seemed in the evening to be a deeper work in many souls than I had observed before. Many trembled exceedingly: six or seven (both men and women) dropped down as dead. Some cried unto God out of the deep others would have cried; but their voice was lost. And some have found that the Lord is gracious and merciful, forgiving iniquity, and transgression, and sin.

Thurday 25, In the evening, God was pleased to wound many more who were quiet and at ease. And I could not but observe, That here the very best people, so called, were as deeply convinced as open sinners. Several of these were now constrained to roar aloud, for the disquietness of their hearts and these generally not young, (as in most other places) but either middle-aged, or well stricken in years.

I never saw a work of God in any other place, so evenly and gradually carried on. It continually rises step by step. Not so much seems to be done at any one time, as hath frequently been at Bristol or London : but something at every time. It is the same with particular souls. I saw none in that triumph of faith, which has been so common in other places. But the believers go on, calm and steady. Let God do as seemeth him good.

Friday 26, Between twelve and one, I preached in a convenient ground at Wickam, two or three miles from Newcastle. I spoke strong, rough words, but I did not perceive, that any regarded what was spoken. The people indeed were exceeding quiet, and the cold kept them from falling

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