in the morning at St George's in the east, collected eighteen pounds for the orphan-house, and had, I believe, six hundred communicants, which highly offended the officiating curate. Poor man, I pitied, and prayed for him sincerely.

Preached again at Christ-church, Spitalfields, gave thanks, and sung psalms at a private house.-Went thence to St Margaret's, Westminster; but something breaking belonging to the coach, could not get thither till the middle of prayers.-Went through the people to the minister's pew, but finding it locked, I returned to the vestry till the sexton could be found. Being there informed that another minister intended to preach, I desired several times that I might go home: my friends would by no means consent, telling me I was appointed by the trustees to preach, and that if I did not, the people would go out of the church; at my request, some went to the trustees, churchwardens, and minister; and whilst I was waiting for an answer, and the last psalm singing, a man came with a wand in his hand, whom I took for the proper church-officer, and told me I was to preach; I, not doubting but the minister was satisfied, followed him to the pulpit; and God enabled me to preach with greater power than I had done all the day before.

After this, prayed with, and gave a word or two of exhortation to a company that waited for me, then took a little bodily refreshment, and then went to a lovefeast in Fetter-lane, where I spent the whole night in watching unto prayer, and discussing several important points with many truly christian friends. About four in the morning we went all together and broke bread at a poor sick sister's room, and so we parted, I hope, in a spirit not unlike that of the primitive christians.

This has been a sabbath indeed! How has God owned me before near twelve thousand people this day! -How has he strengthened my body!-How has he filled and satisfied my soul! Now know I that I did receive the Holy Ghost at imposition of hands, for I feel it as much as Elijah did when Elijah dropped his

mantle. Nay, others see it also; and my opposers, would they but speak, cannot but confess that God is with me of a truth. Wherefore then do they fight against God?

Monday, February 5. Went about gathering for my poor flock, had a little time to write my Journal, was somewhat weak part of the day, but grew strong by expounding to four companies at night. I always get strength by working. What great things has God done for my soul! Oh, that I could praise him with my whole heart!

Tuesday, February 6. Was refreshed much this morning, and found that the sleep of a labouring man was sweet. Waited on the bishop of Gloucester with brother John Wesley, and received his lordship's liberal benefaction for Georgia.

Went to St Helen's, where Satan withstood me greatly. For on a sudden I was deserted, and my strength went from me; but I thought it was the devil's doing, and therefore was resolved to resist him steadfast in the faith. Accordingly, though I was exceeding sick in reading the prayers, and almost unable to speak when I entered the pulpit, yet God gave me courage to begin, and before I had done I waxed warm and strong in spirit, and offered Jesus Christ freely to all that would lay hold on him by faith. Many, I believe, were touched to the quick, for they seemed to feel what was spoken, and said hearty and loud Amens to my sentences. The church was greatly thronged, and after I had done, prayers were put up on all sides for my safe journey and return. Surely these are not curious hearers! If they are, why do they follow more and more for such a continuance? No, many conversions have been wrought in their hearts. God has set his seal to my ministry, and I trust they will be my joy and crown of rejoicing in the day of the Lord Jesus. Oh, the riches of God's free grace in Christ to the chief of sinners! Oh, that I fully felt the sense of these words!

After this the people waited in great companies to

see and follow me; but I got from them by going out at a back door. Perhaps hereafter I may be let out in the same manner to escape the fury of mine enemies. As my good God pleases.

In coming along I perceived myself more and more strengthened, and was much comforted in reading a letter sent me by an excellent saint, who loves me in the bowels of Jesus Christ. About nine at night I expounded with great enlargement at Dowgate-hill to a most crowded audience. Tongue cannot express what power God gave me, or how the hearts of the poor people were affected. They sighed and mourned, and wept sorely, when I mentioned my departure from them, though but for a season. I exhorted them particularly not to forsake the assembling themselves together, notwithstanding the people of the house had been threatened with a prosecution; but so far as our opposers are permitted to go, shall they go, but no farther. I never was more opposed, never met with so great success, never was filled with such a portion of God's Holy Spirit. My dear christian friends waited, at my coming home, to salute me. God filled me with love and joy, and I waxed stronger and stronger in spirit, to their and my own unspeakable comfort in Christ Jesus our Lord. All love, all glory be to the ever blessed Trinity, now and for evermore. Amen.

Wednesday, February 7. Spent the morning in pro viding things for my journey, and taking leave of my dear christian friends, whom I love as my own soul. Had several presents made me by such as God had worked upon by my ministry; and after having prayed and sung psalms in several christian houses, about two I set out for Windsor, desiring to be thankful for those marvellous great kindnesses God had shown me in this city. I perceived my heart so nearly knit to my dear friends, that was it the divine will, I should gladly continue here; but I must go into every place and city where I have been already, for therefore am I sent. Lord, send thy angel before me to prepare my way. But wherefore should I doubt, since so many thousands

are continually praying for me? The good Lord pour down upon them the choicest of his blessings!

WINDSOR.

Got hither about six in the evening, and was joyfully received by several christian friends, who were waiting for me. About seven I was taken very ill indeed, but God strengthened me to go out, and I expounded with great freedom and power in the school-house to a great number of people, who were apprized of my coming, and, I believe, felt what I spoke; for some wept, and many expressed their thankfulness for my exposition. Not unto me, O Lord, not unto me, but unto thy name be all the glory.

Being much refreshed by talking for God, I spent the remainder of the evening in writing to some dear christian friends, and in singing, praying, and conversing with others, as likewise with the people of the inn where we lodged.

Thursday, February 8. Breakfasted, prayed, and sung a hymn at the house of Mr D.'s, who kindly invited both me and my friends. Some other persons sent for me to their houses, and, I believe, much good might be done here, but I must not stay by the way. Lord, lo I come: only I beseech thee open an effectual door for preaching thy gospel, whithersoever thou shalt send me. Even so Lord Jesus. Amen.

I find much service might be done to religion on journeys, if we have but courage to show ourselves christians in all places. Others sing songs in publichouses; why should not we sing psalms? and when we give the servants money, why may we not with that give them a little book, and some good advice? I know by experience it is very beneficial. God grant this may be always my practice!

BASINGSTOKE.

Left Windsor about ten in the morning, dined at Bagshot, and reached Basingstoke at five in the evening. Not meeting with our friends, who were to come from Dummer, I wrote to some christian brethren I had left behind me, and afterwards was agreeably surprised

by several who came uninvited to see me After a little conversation, I perceived they were desirous to hear the word of God, and being in a large dining-room in the public-house, I gave notice I would expound to as many as would come. In a short time I had above a hundred very attentive hearers, to whom I expounded for above an hour, for which they were very thankful. Blessed be God for this opportunity. I hope I shall learn more and more every day, that no place is amiss for preaching the gospel. God forbid that the word of God should be bound, because some out of a misguided zeal deny the use of their churches. For though they bid me no more speak to the people in this way, yet I cannot but speak the things that I have seen and felt in my own soul. The more I am bid to hold my peace, the more earnestly will I lift up my voice like a trumpet, and tell the people what must be done in them before they can be finally saved by Jesus Christ.

Friday, February 9. After breakfast and prayer with the family where we lodged, I set out for Dummer (a parish once for a little while under my care) and met with near a dozen christian brethren, with whom we took exceeding sweet counsel, prayed, and sung psalms, and eat our bread with gladness and singleness of heart. I wish all knew how cheerful we, that are beginning to be christians, live! and if the beginning be so sweet, what must the end of believing be? Oh, the goodness of God in thus bringing me back to the places where I have been already! Lord melt down my frozen heart with a sense of thy unmerited love. Amen, Amen.

After having wrote several letters, I returned with my friends to Basingstoke, where I had appointed to expound. Accordingly, in the evening I went to a large room prepared for that purpose, and expounded for an hour. The place was very much thronged, many were very noisy, and others did us the honour of throwing p stones at the windows; but I spoke so much the ouder being convinced some good must come out from a place where opposition is. I should doubt whether I was a true minister of Christ, was I no: on