I baptised a few children, then crossed Symes-Ferry, and came twelve miles to brother Spencer's, in Charlotte county here report saith, that there is sad work with those who have left us, and who are now exerting themselves to form as strong a party as they can; the principal of these are J. O'K. E. A. J. K. and J. C. I learn by a letter from J. Ellis, that matters are not desperate: this letter, with some others, I shall reserve for a future day. If the real cause of this division was known, I think it would appear, that one wanted to be immoveably fixed in a district; another wanted money; a third wanted ordination; a fourth wanted liberty to do as he pleased about slaves, and not to be called to an account, &c.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, I spent in private application.

Sunday 27. I had a crowded congregation at Reeve's chapel, those who had just left us appeared very shy. I was very unwell, and said but little on the division: I told them how long I had been in the country, how I had laboured, and what I had gained. After all we shall see what the end of all this work will be.

Wednesday 30. I preached (though not of choice) at Charlotte court-house, here Mr. met me and charged me with saying

at "that they would take off my head." I told him I did not remember to have said so, but if I did, I must certainly have meant the Episcopacy of our Church; he answered, that in that I was very right, he strove to do it with all his might; yet he talked of union, and hoped I would do my part-At what? Why to destroy, first, the Episcopacy, and then the conference-or at least its power and authority. I went to Major R.'s and was treated very kindly.

Saturday, May 2. I had a serious congregation, and a good meeting at C's. Came to Pride's church, in Amelia county, where there are no very great prospects. I was at the kind widow C.'s, on Appomattox-River, thence to brother H.'s; where I was attended by brothers F————, M▬▬▬▬▬▬▬, B———————, T——————, and W—. I learn I am set forth as an enemy to the country, that I am laying up money to carry away to England, or elsewhere; but in the midst of all, I bless God for peace in my spirit. Let them curse, but God will bless, and his faithful preachers will love and pity me.

Friday 2. After preaching at S's chapel on Peter's denial, I rode to brother G's, twenty miles; my mind was heavy, my body weak and feeble; O, that I had in the wilderness a lodging place! I ordained brother G. and baptised his son Philip; a dreadful rumour followed me from last Sabbath. I felt humble

and thankful that I could suffer; I think more of religion now than O, my God, I am thine; glory to Christ for ever!

ever.

Monday 11. Rode forty miles to S's, and preached the next day; but it seemed as if my discourse had almost as well have been Greek, such spiritual death prevails among the people. After preaching, brothers H. B. W. and myself rode to brother W-'s, in Campbell county.

I preached in the court house at New-London, where I had a large, serious, and polite congregation; I dined with my old friend, countryman, and neighbour, Joseph Perkins, who is superintendent of the armoury. In this county (Bedford) there are thirteen societies of Methodists, three or four of which are large; there are about ten local preachers, who labour for Christ and souls.

Sabbath

Saturday 16, and Sunday 17. Was quarterly meeting at Wilson's chapel. The first day I gave place to brother B. day, after sacrament, and love feast, I preached on Rev. iii. 20. The people within were serious, those without had their own talk and entertainment. I kept the Sabbath in the crowd in the best manner I could. I came off under rain and clouds to a town called Liberty, and preached in the court-house, but did not find freedom to eat bread or drink water in that place. Why should I receive aught from those who renounce my service? I went to friend S's, who has a godly wife, and was kindly entertained; I wish to serve the Methodists who can hear with candour; but I am not fond of preaching at places where the prejudices of the people run so high.

Friday 19. I had about one hundred and fifty hearers at Edson's, and had liberty in preaching; brothers M. and B. assisted me. My soul is in peace and perfect love. I purpose to preach present conviction, conversion, and sanctification. I might do many things better than I do; but this I discover not till afterward. Christ is all to my soul; if my labours are not blest, yet my soul shall rejoice in the Lord and be blest.

Thursday 21. Came to M- on Mill-Creek, in Botetourt's county, where I was met by brother I. E. who assisted me next day in preparing the minutes.

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Saturday 23. Preached at Fincastle, and had very few to hear except our own people; came the same evening to E. Mwhere we were to hold our conference: here I met the brethren from Kentucky, and received a number of letters.

Sunday 24. I was enabled to preach a searching discourse to near one thousand souls on Isa. lii. 8.

Monday 25. We were closely employed in the business of the conference.

Wednesday 27. We went over the mountain to Rockbridge county. We crossed the north branch of James-River, half a mile from the town of Lexington; dined at the Red House, and came to Mr. F's on the south branch of Shanadoah. Thence I urged my way by Stanton through the rain, without any boots; and having sold my oil cloth a few days before, I was wet from head to foot. My mind is in peace, waiting till my change come-hanging on Jesus for everlasting rest. We have a valuable house here, (Newtown) and three local preachers; at Charlestown a good house and one local preacher; I feel as though it would be a long time before I go through this country again. For some days I have had an inflammatory complaint in my ear, it is now removed into my mouth.

I spent Monday 25th, and Tuesday 26th at brother

-'s, and was very much indisposed. Came to Winchester; here is a good meeting-house. I had many to hear my very feeble testimony on Romans v. 10. Doctor made a gargle of rose leaves,

nitre, and spirits of vitriol, which was of use to my throat. came on Thursday to J. H.'s, and employed brother A. to preach, my throat continuing very bad. I found my mind greatly resigned to the will of God under my affliction.

Sick, wet, and weary, I found a comfortable retreat in the house of R. Hamson; I have not been so thoroughly soaked in two years; I think I have need of a leathern coat that will stand all weathers. I got two men to canoe me across the river; they brought me over safe, and appeared to be satisfied with a quarter of a dollar each. Saturday was an awful day to me; my ear was exceedingly painful.

Sunday, June 1. I ventured to the church in the rain, and bore a feeble testimony for nearly an hour on 2 Pet. i. 4.

It was with difficulty I could attend the conference; my throat, and passage to the ear being inflamed, and I had also a chill and high fever. We had preaching morning, noon, and night, and had peace and consolation in our deliberations. On the last day of the conference I delivered a discourse on 1 Cor. i. 5. and we concluded with a solemn sacrament.

I next came to Shanadoah county. We have had awful rains or about two weeks-to these I have been exposed in my afflicted state.

Sunday 8. Preached at Newtown, little notice being given, and few people attending.

Monday 9. Rested at brothor Phelp's. My mind is in peace; but I feel the spiritual death of the people; they are not what they were in religion. I am now on the head branches of Opecken. I stopped awhile at J. H.'s, and then came on to ShepherdsTown. It was a very instructing time to me; I cannot pretend to preach; yet I talk a little to the dear people, who flock to see and hear me by hundreds. I hope to be as much resigned to a life of affliction as a life of health; and thus may I be perfect in love and wholly crucified with Christ! I concluded after my high fever, and my being forced to bed, that it was out of the question for me to attempt to speak; but when I saw the people coming on every side, and thought " This may be the last time," and considered I I had not been there for nearly five years, I took my staff, faintly ascended the hill, and held forth on 1 John i. 6, 7. and felt strengthened, having a clear view of the word of God.-After meeting, we administered the sacrament, and I then returned to my bed. I preached at Fredericktown. Rode to Liberty; when I came there, I was so faint, and my strength so spent, that I felt as if I could by no means attempt to preach; but after brother R. had sung a hymn and prayed, I made a feeble attempt on Gal. i. 11, 12.

MARYLAND. Tuesday 17. I rode twenty-three miles to the stone chapel, where I preached on Peter's denial of his Lord.

Wednesday 18. I once more came to Baltimore; where, after having rested a little, I submitted to have my likeness taken: it seems they will want a copy; if they wait longer, perhaps they may miss it. Those who have gone from us in Virginia, have drawn a picture of me, which is not taken from the life. We called a meeting at Cokesbury, and made some regulations relative to the salaries of the teachers, and the board of the students. I returned to Baltimore, and spent Sabbath day 22 there, and found the people but dull. Brother MC. took his stand at the wind-mill between town and Point. My soul was quickened whilst applying these words," Every knee shall bow, of things in heaven, things on earth, and things under the earth, and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father;" I was grieved to find the hearts of the people so cold in religion: the world is a thief, stealing the heart from God.

Monday 23. Set out for Philadelphia. Spent a day at college.

Wednesday 25. I reached J. H's, very unwell with bodily infirmities, but I found Christ with me. Next day we breakfasted with brother M, at Newport, dined at Chester, and preached in the evening at Philadelphia, after riding forty miles. I was weak and heavy in body and soul. I spent Friday in writing to my brethren in various parts who called for my advice.

PENNSYLVANIA.-Sunday 29. I preached at the new African church. Our coloured brethren are to be governed by the doctrine and discipline of the Methodists. We had some stir among the people at Ebenezer. In the evening we had a cold time at the great church on Amos iv. 11. This has been a hard day's work.

NEW-JERSEY.-Monday 30. I rode to Trenton an exceedingly warm day, and preached in the evening. We rode to Kingston; thence to Brunswick; thence to Bonham-town, and were weary enough when we got to Mr. B- -'s. Poor brother S- almost fainted, and went, outdone, to bed.

Came to Elizabethtown, and was grieved at the conduct of some of the preachers. Oh, how careful should each one be lest he become a stumbling-block and destroy precious souls! As I cannot help, so neither am I to answer for other men's sins.

Wednesday, July 2. I gave them a close discourse on 2 Cor. vii. 1. I had four Methodist and one Presbyterian minister to hear me, and we had some life in our souls.

Thursday 3. Came faint and weary to Powles-Hook, and felt my mind solemn and devoted to God. Thence crossed over to New-York, and found my friends kind and full of the world.

NEW-YORK.-Friday 4. Was the anniversary of Independence,

I preached on 2 Pet. iii. 20, 21: wherein

I. I showed that all real Christians had escaped the pollutions of the world.

II. That it is possible for them to be entangled therein again and overcome.

III. That when this is the case they turn from the holy commandments delivered unto them.

IV. That the last state of such is worse than the first: for God is provoked, Christ slighted, the Spirit grieved, religion dishonoured, their understanding is darkened, the will is perverted, the conscience becomes insensible, and all the affections unmoved under the means of grace; they keep the wisdom of the serpent, but lose the harmlessness of the dove.