four and five walked to Mr. M.'s, who had often desired, that if Mr. Wesley came, he would preach either in his house or Bowling-green. But word came from the Mayor, while I was there, "That if I did preach, he would prosecute him." Finding no convenient place could be procured, we thought it best to go on to Mr. Bennett's. As I walked through the town, we had a large train to attend us. Only one stone struck me on the shoulder. Fifty or a hundred waited upon us about half a mile; we then went on quietly to Tregeer.

Sunday 26, I preached at Tamerton Church in the morning, Mary-week in the afternoon, and St. Ginny's in the evening. Monday 27, in the evening I preached in Tresmore Church, and at five on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Tuesday evening I preached in Laneast Church : on Wednesday noon, on St. Stephen's-down, near Launceston. Thence we rode to Cockernwells; and on Thursday in the afternoon, came once more to Beercrocomb.

Friday 31, About noon I preached at Taunton. Much opposition was expected, and several young gentlemen came, as it seemed, with that design; but they did not put it in execution. From hence we rode to Bridgwater: and even at this dry, barren place, God largely watered us with the dew of heaven. After preaching I rode to Middlesey, intending only to meet the society. But notice had been given, that I would preach there. So I gave an exhortation to all that were present.

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Saturday, August 1, I preached here soon after four: about noon at Waywick, and in the evening at Bristol.

Sunday 2, I preached in Kingswood at eight: in the afternoon at Connam; and at five in the old Orchard, to the largest congregation which I ever remember to have seen at Bristol. What hath God wrought in this city! and yet, perhaps, the hundredth part of his work does not now appear.

Tuesday 4, I set out for Ireland. We rode that day (but it was hard labour,) to Builth, where I preached in the evening on the Prodigal Son. Wednesday 5, taking horse D d

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early in the morning, we rode over the rough mountains of Radnorshire and Montgomeryshire, into Merionethshire. In the evening I was surprised with one of the finest prospects, in its kind, that ever I saw in my life. We rode in a green vale, shaded with rows of trees, which made an arbour for several miles; the river laboured along on our left hand, through broken rocks of every size, shape, and colour. On the other side of the river, the mountain rose to an immense height, almost perpendicular: and yet the tall, straight oaks stood, rank above rank, from the bottom to the very top; only here and there, where the mountain was not so steep, were interposed pastures or fields of corn; at a distance, as far as the eye could reach, as it were, by way of contrast

"A mountain huge uprear'd

Its broad, bare back: "

with vast, rugged rocks hanging over its brow, that seemed to nod, portending ruin.

Thursday 6, Between three and four in the afternoon, we with some difficulty, reached Caernarvon. This has the face of a fortified town, having walls (such as they are,) and a castle as considerable as that of Cardiff. Here we parted with our guide and interpreter; Mr. Philips, Mr. Tucker, and I, set out for Holyhead. We intended to cross over into Anglesey, at Baldon-Ferry, four miles from Caernarvon; but not being able to enquire our way (as we spoke no Welsh, and the country people no English,) we could not find where the Ferry was, till we saw the boat coming over.

We went into the boat about sun-set, and lodged that night at a little inn by the water-side.

Friday 7, We made a little stop at Llangevenye, seven miles from the Ferry. We should have hired a guide, to have steered us over the sands; but it was quite out of my mind, till we came to them. So we went straight across, and came to Holyhead, without any stop or hindrance at all.

It

Saturday 8, Finding one of the packet-boats ready, we went on board about eight o'clock in the morning. was a dead calm when we rowed out of the harbour; but about two in the afternoon the wind sprung up, and continued till near four on Sunday morning, when we were in sight of the Irish shore.

I could not but observe, 1, That while we were sailing with a fresh gale, there was no wind at all a mile off; but a ship which lay a-breast of us was quite becalmed, till we left her out of sight: 2, That a French privateer, which for several days had taken every ship which sailed on that coast, was taken and brought into Dublin Bay, the very morning we arrived there.

Before ten we came to St. George's Quay. Soon after we landed, hearing the bells ringing for Church, I went thither directly. Mr. Lunell came to the Quay just after I was gone, and left word at the house where our things were, "He would call again at one." He did so, and

took us to his house. About three I wrote a line to the Curate of St. Mary's: who sent me word, "He should be glad of my assistance." So I preached there (another gentleman reading prayers) to as gay and senseless a congregation as ever I saw. After sermon Mr. R. thanked me very affectionately, and desired I would favour him with my company in the morning.

Monday 10, I met the society at five, and at six preached on Repent and believe the Gospel. The room, large as it was, would not contain the people, who all seemed to taste the good word.

Between eight and nine I went to Mr. R., (the Curate of St. Mary's) he professed abundance of good will, commended my sermon in strong terms, and begged he might see me again the next morning but at the same time, he expressed the most rooted prejudice against lay-preachers, or preaching out of a Church; and said, "The Archbishop of Dublin is resolved to suffer no such irregularities in his diocese."

I went to our brethren, that we might pour out our souls

before God. I then went straight to wait upon the Archbishop himself. But he was gone out of town.

In the afternoon a gentleman desired to speak with me. He was troubled that it was not with him as in times past; when at the age of fourteen, the power of God came mightily upon him, constraining him to rise out of bed, to pour out his prayers and tears, from an heart overflowed with love and joy in the Holy Ghost. For some months he scarce knew whether he was in the body, continually walking and talking with God. He has now an abiding peace; but cannot rest, till the love of God again fills his heart.

Between six and seven I went to Marlborough-street. The house wherein we preached, was originally designed for a Lutheran Church, and will contain about four hundred people. But four or five times the number may stand in the yard. Many of the rich were there, and many Ministers of every denomination. I preached on The Scripture hath concluded all under sin, and spoke closely and strongly. But none at all seemed to be offended. If my brother or I could have been here for a few months, I question if there might not have been a larger society here, than even in London itself.

Tuesday 11, I waited on the Archbishop at Newbridge, ten miles from Dublin. I had the favour of conversing with him two or three hours; in which I answered abundance of objections. In the evening I returned to Mr. Lunell's. John Trembath preached at Marlborough-street, to a large congregation both of Laity and Clergy, who behaved with much decency.

Wednesday 12, I purposely delayed examining the Classes, till I had gone through the Rules of the Society, part of which I explained to them at large, with the reasons of them, every morning.

Thursday 13, We walked in the afternoon to see two persons who were sick near Phoenix-Park. That part of it which joins to the city, is sprinkled up and down with trees, not unlike Hyde-Park. But about a mile from the town is a thick grove of old, tall oaks; and in the centre of this,

a round open green (from which are vistas all four ways) with a handsome stone pillar in the midst, having a phoenix on the top.

I continued preaching morning and evening, to many more than the house would contain, and had more and more reason to hope, they would not all be unfruitful hearers.

Friday 14, I procured a genuine account of the great Irish Massacre in 1641. Surely never was there such a transaction before, from the beginning of the world! More than two hundred thousand men, women, and children, butchered within a few months in cool blood, and with such circumstances of cruelty, as to make one's blood run cold! It is well if God has not a controversy with that nation, on this very account to this day.

Saturday 15, I stayed at home and spoke to all that came. But I found scarce any Irish among them. At least ninety-nine in a hundred of the native Irish, remain in the religion of their fore-fathers. The Protestants, whether in Dublin or elsewhere, are almost all transplanted lately from England. Nor is it any wonder, that those who are born Papists, generally live and die such; when the Protestants can find no better ways to convert them, than Penal Laws and Acts of Parliament.

James's Church in the at St. Patrick's,) and in When I came out of the

Sunday 16, We went to St. morning, (there being no service the afternoon to Christ-church. choir, I could not but observe well nigh the whole congregation, drawn up in rows in the body of the Church, from one end to the other. I walked through the midst of them. And they stared their fill. But scarce one spoke either good or bad. In the evening I had a large number of them in Marlborough-street, both within doors and without.

Monday 17, I began examining the society, which I finished the next day. It contained about two hundred and fourscore members, many of whom appeared to be strong in faith. The people, in general, are of a more teachable spirit, than in most parts of England. But on that very