to add to their faith, courage, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly-kindness, and charity. At eleven I spent some time with our brethren in prayer, and commended them to the grace of God.

At Trezuthan-downs I preached to two or three thousand people, on The high-way of the Lord, the way of holiness. We reached Gwynap a little before six, and found the plain covered from end to end. It was supposed there were ten thousand people; to whom I preached Christ our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. I could not conclude until it was so dark, we could scarce see one an other. And there was on all sides the deepest attention, none speaking, stirring, or scarce looking aside. Surely here, though in a temple not made with hands, was God wor shipped in the beauty of holiness!

One of those who were present, was Mr. P―, once a violent adversary. Before sermon began, he whispered to one of his acquaintance, "Captain, stand by me, do not stir from me." He soon burst out into a flood of tears; and quickly after sunk down. His friend caught him and prevented his falling to the ground. O may the Friend of sinners lift him up!

Wednesday 21, I was waked between three and four, by a large company of tinners, who fearing they should be too late, had gathered round the house, and were singing and praising God. At five I preached once more on Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. They all devoured the word. O may it be health to their soul, and marrow unto their bones.

We rode to Launceston that day. Thursday 22, as we were riding through a village, called Sticklepath, one stopped me in the street, and asked abrupt, " Is not thy name John Wesley?" Immediately two or three more came up, and told me, "I must stop there." I did so, and before we had spoke many words, our souls took acquaintance with each other. I found they were called Quakers; but that hurt not me, seeing the love of God was in their hearts.

In the evening I came to Exeter, and preached in the Castle; and again at five in the morning, to such a people as I have rarely seen, void both of anger, fear, and love.

We went by Axminster, at the request of a few there that feared God, and had joined themselves together some years since. I exhorted them so to seek after the power, as not to despise the form of godliness; and then rode on to Taunton, where we were gladly received by a little company of our brethren from Bristol.

I had designed to preach in the yard of our inn; but before I had named my text, having uttered only two words, Jesus Christ, a tradesman of the town (who it seems was mayor elect) made so much noise and uproar, that we thought it best to give him the ground. But many of the people followed me up into a large room, where I preached unto them Jesus. The next evening, Saturday 24, we arrived safe at Bristol.

Sunday 25, I preached at Bristol in the morning, and at Kingswood in the afternoon, on Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever. A vast congregation in the evening were quite serious and attentive.

Monday 26, I had a great desire to speak plain to a young man, who went with us over the New Passage. To that end I rode with him three miles out of my way: but I could fix nothing upon him. Just as we parted, walking over Carleon Bridge, he stumbled and was like to fall. I caught him, and began to speak of God's care over us. Immediately the tears stood in his eyes, and he appeared to feel every word which was said; so I spoke and spared not. The same I did to a poor man, who led my horse over the bridge, to our landlord and his wife, and to one who occa sionally came in. And they all expressed a surprising thankfulness.

About seven in the evening we reached Kirk-Howell, four miles beyond Abergavenny. Tuesday 27, we came to Mr. Gwynne's, at Garth. It brought fresh to my mind our first visit to Mr. Jones, at Fonmon. How soon may

the master of this great house too be called away into an everlasting habitation!

Having so little time to stay I had none to lose. So the same afternoon, about four o'clock, I read prayers and preached to a small congregation, on the Faith which is counted to us for righteousness.

Very early in the morning I was obliged to set out in order to reach Cardiff before it was dark. I found a large congregation waiting there, to whom I explained Zechariah ix. 11, By the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water,

Thursday 29, I preached at the castle of Fonmon to a loving, simple people, Friday 30, it being a fair, still evening, I preached in the castle yard at Cardiff; and the whole congregation, rich and poor, behaved as in the presence of God. Saturday, October 1, I preached at Carphilly in the morning, Lantrissent at noon, and Cardiff at night.

Sunday 2, Fearing my strength would not suffice for preaching more than four times in the day, I only spent half an hour in prayer with the society in the morning. At seven, and in the evening, I preached in the castle, at eleven in Wenvo church; and in the afternoon in Porthkerry church, on Repent ye, and believe the Gospel.

Monday 3, I returned to Bristol, and employed several days in examining and purging the society, which still consisted (after many were put away) of more than seven hundred persons. The next week I examined the society in Kingswood, in which I found but a few things to

reprove.

Saturday 15, The leaders brought in what had been contributed in their several classes toward the public debt; and we found it was sufficient to discharge it, which was therefore done without delay.

Monday 17, I left Bristol, and preached in the evening to a very civil congregation at Painswick. Tuesday 18, I preached to a little earnest company at Gutherton, near Tewksbury; and in the evening at Evesham, on the hap

piness of him whose iniquities are forgiven, and his sins covered.

Wednesday 19, I called on Mr. Taylor, at Quinton, six or seven miles north of Evesham. About eleven I preached in his church to a thin, dull congregation, and then rode on to Birmingham.

Thursday 20, After preaching to a small, attentive congregation, I rode to Wednesbury. At twelve I preached in a ground near the middle of the town, to a far larger congregation than was expected, on Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever. I believe every one present felt the power of God. And no creature offered to molest us, either going or coming; but the Lord fought for us, and we held our peace.

I was writing at Francis Ward's in the afternoon, when the cry arose, that "the mob had beset the house." We prayed, that God would disperse them. And it was so: one went this way, and another that: so that in half an hour not a man was left. I told our brethren, "Now is the time for us to go." But they pressed me exceedingly to stay; so, that I might not offend them, I sat down, though I foresaw what would follow. Before five the mob surrounded the house again, in greater numbers than ever. The cry of one and all was, "Bring out the minister; we will have the minister." I desired one to take their captain by the hand, and bring him into the house. After a few sentences interchanged between us, the lion was become a lamb. I desired him to go and bring one or two more of the most angry of his companions. He brought in two, who were ready to swallow the ground with rage; but in two minutes they were as calm as he. I then bade them make way, that I might go out among the people. As soon as I was in the midst of them I called for a chair, and standing up, asked, "What do any of you want with me?" Some said, "We want you to go with us to the Justice." I replied, "That I will with all my heart." I then spoke a few words, which God applied; so that they cried out with might and main, "The gentleman is a honest gen.

tleman, and we will spill our blood in his defence." I asked, "Shall we go to the Justice to-night or in the morning?' Most of them cried, "To-night, to-night." On which I went before, and two or three hundred followed, the rest returning whence they came.

The night came on before we had walked a mile, together with heavy rain. However, on we went to BentleyHall, two miles from Wednesbury. One or two ran before to tell Mr. Lane, "They had brought Mr. Wesley before his worship." Mr. Lane replied, "What have I to do with Mr. Wesley? Go, and carry him back again." By this time the main body came up, and began knocking at the door. A servant told them, "Mr. Lane was in bed." His son followed, and asked, "What was the matter?" One replied, "Why, an't please you, they sing psalms all day; nay, and make folks rise at five in the morning. And what would your worship advise us to do?" "To go home," said Mr. Lane," and be quiet."

Here they were at a full stop, till one advised, "to go to Justice Persehouse, at Walsal." All agreed to this. So we hastened on, and about seven came to his house. But Mr. P likewise sent word, "That he was in bed." Now they were at a stand again; but at last they all thought it the wisest course to make the best of their way home. About fifty of them undertook to convoy me. But we had not gone a hundred yards, when the mob of Walsal came, pouring in like a flood, and bore down all before them. The Darlaston mob made what defence they could; but they were weary, as well as out-numbered; so that, in a short time, many being knocked down, the rest ran away, and left me in their hands.

To attempt speaking was vain, for the noise on every side was like the roaring of the sea. So they dragged me along till we came to the town; where, seeing the door of a large house open, I attempted to go in; but a man catching me by the hair, pulled me back into the middle of the mob. They made no more stop till they had carried me through the main street from one end of the town to the