not hear. Sunday 9.-After the burial of James Massiot, I preached to a multitude of people on, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord;" and the longer I spoke the more my voice was strengthened.

Tues. 11.-I rode with James Morgan to Bandon, and preached in the market house to a listening multitude. Wednesday, 12.—I read over the "Analysis of Lord Bolingbroke's Works." Surely never did any man so flatly contradict and so fully answer himself. Thur. 13.About noon I preached in the Exchange, at Kinsale. The townsfolks "care for none of these things." But we had a large congregation of soldiers, many of whom are good soldiers of Jesus Christ. In the evening I preached in the main street at Bandon. Having now need of all my voice, it was given me again; only with a little pain in my side, which ceased while I was speaking.

Sat. 15.-I preached about noon at Innishannon, and returned to Bandon. A fortnight since they laid the foundation of their preaching house this evening I preached in the shell of it; but it would not contain the congregation. Truly these are "swift to hear," though not "slow to speak."

Sun. 16.-I preached again in the shell of the house at eight, and in the main street at six in the evening. Observing many of the French officers there, I could not but pray for them in particular. Some of them were deeply attentive. Perhaps it was not for nothing that God brought them into a strange land. Mon. 17.-I returned to Cork. Wednesday, 18.-I began speaking severally to the members of the society. Many of them, I found, were truly alive to God. Old misunderstandings were removed. And I had the satisfaction of seeing them so united together as they had not been for many years.

Fri. 21.-I met with a tract which utterly confounded all my philosophy: I had long believed that microscopic animals were generated like all other animals, by parents of the same species; but Mr. Needham makes it highly probable that they constitute a peculiar class of animals, differing from all others in this, that they neither are generated or generate, nor subsist by food, in the ordinary way. Tues. 25.-In the evening I assisted the society in renewing their covenant with God. It was to many a season of great refreshment, and the fear of God was upon all.

Sun. 30.-I began meeting the children in the afternoon, though with little hopes of doing them good. But I had not spoke long on our natural state before many of them were in tears, and five or six so affected that they could not refrain from crying aloud to God. When I began to pray their cries increased, so that my voice was soon lost. I have seen no such work among children for eighteen or nineteen years.

Mon. 31.-I finished the Glasgow "Abridgment of Mr. Hutchinson's Works." He was doubtless a man of uncommon understanding, and indefatigable application. Yet the more I consider it, the less can I subscribe to his system either of divinity or philosophy; as I am more and more convinced, that they have no foundation in Scripture or sound reason.

Tues. August 1.-The captain with whom we were to sail was in great haste to have our things on board; but I would not send them while the wind was against us. On Wednesday he sent message after

message: so in the evening we went down to the ship, near Passage; but there was nothing ready, or near ready for sailing. Hence I learned two or three rules, very needful for those who sail between England and Ireland. 1. Never pay till you set sail: 2. Go not on board, till the captain goes on board: 3. Send not your baggage on board till you go yourself.

Thur. 3.—I returned to Cork. On Saturday, 5, we were called on board in all haste: but the captain being in no haste to sail, I preached at Cork again on Sunday, at five, and then returned to Passage. He now said he would fall down to Cove directly: so we took boat and went down thither; but no captain appeared either this day or the next. So, that I might not lie idle, I went down to the beach, and began preach ing to as wild, unpromising a congregation, as ever I saw in this king dom. However, they performed more than they promised; for they grew more and more quiet and attentive; and some of them appeared to be deeply affected.

Mon. 7.-Hearing nothing of our captain yet, in the afternoon I went to the middle of the town. Abundance of people ran together; but they were far too wild and noisy to admit of my giving out a psalm, o naming a text, in the usual way: so I fell abruptly upon as many as could hear, in a free and familiar manner. In a few minutes the whole body were quiet, and tolerably attentive. They were more and more serious, till I concluded with a hymn and a short prayer. Immediately after preaching, I was sent for to a gentleman who was struck with the palsy. I found the house full of his friends and relations, to whom I spoke freely and largely. They seemed to be more than ordinarily affected. Perhaps for this also we were detained at Cove.

Tues. 8.-I preached not far from the beach, to a very decent and serious congregation. Presently after, a vessel sailed by, bound for Wales. We went on board without delay, got out of the harbour by eleven, and by Wednesday noon were abreast of the Isle of Lundy. But we had not yet done our work; for the wind fell, and we did not get into the river till near sunset. Observing three or four sailors standing together, I began explaining to them the nature of religion. In a few minutes all within the ship came together; and without the ceremony of naming a text, I enlarged on, "The kingdom of heaven is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." About eleven we landed at Penklawr, and in the morning rode to Swansea.

Thur. 10.-We rode through a pleasant country to Pile. We were setting out from thence when a violent shower drove us into the house again, and constrained us to talk with two or three travellers. I believe our labour was not lost; for they appeared to be greatly affected. I preached at Cardiff in the evening and the next morning. We reached the New Passage about noon. But they did not tell us till half-hour after five, that the boat would not pass that night. With much difficulty I procured a small boat to carry us over, leaving our horses behind. Landing soon after six, we walked on, and between nine and ten came to Bristol.

Here I met with a trial of another kind: but this also shall be for good. On the following days was our yearly conference, begun and

ended in perfect harmony. Thursday, 17.-I went to the cathedral to hear Mr. Handel's "Messiah." I doubt if that congregation was ever so serious at a sermon as they were during this performance. In many parts, especially several of the chorusses, it exceeded my expectation. Having promised to take a little journey into Wales, on Monday, 21, I set out with Joseph Jones. We were in the boat before nine, but did not land our horses till a quarter before three. However, I reached Cardiff time enough to preach in the room, though not in the castle.

Tues. 22.-I gathered up, as well as I could, the fragments of the society. At six in the evening I preached in the castle. Wednesday, 23. We rode to Fonmon. The behaviour of Mr. Jones surprised me: it seemed as if he inherited the spirit of his father. I preached at seven to a deeply serious congregation, and to a good part of them at five in the morning. Thur. 24.-I wrote a second letter to Dr. Free, the warmest opponent I have had for many years. I leave him now to laugh, and scold, and witticise, and call names, just as he pleases; for I have done. Fri. 25.-I rode to Cowbridge, and preached at three in the afternoon, in the new assembly room. I observed no trifler there, though there were several of the better rank. About six I preached in a green court at Lanmais, to a company of right, old, simple Christians. I could not get from them so soon as I designed, so that we did not reach Fonmon till near nine.

Sat. 26.-One undertook to guide me the nearest way into the main road. But in five or six miles he lost his way, so that for some time we wandered upon the mountains. About noon, however, we got into the road, and an hour and half after to Pile. Before we left it, I spoke a few words to the woman of the house. She seemed quite struck. How few words suffice, when God applies them to the heart! I knew not where to go at Neath; but as we entered the town, a man fixed his eyes upon me, (though he had never seen me before,) and said, "Sir, that is the house where the preachers put up their horses." I had been there only a few minutes, when another came in and said, "Sir, Mrs. Morgan expects you. I will show you the way." To Mrs. Morgan's we went, and were as cordially received as if she had known us twenty years. It was market day; so I preached about five in the room, a large, commodious place. I believe most that were present (several of whom were backsliders) felt that God was there.

Sun. 27.-We reached Swansea at seven, and were met by one who conducted us to his house, and thence to a kind of castle, in which was a green court, surrounded by high old walls. A large congregation assembled soon, and behaved with the utmost decency. A very uncommon blessing was among them, as uses to be among them that are simple of heart. The congregation was considerably more than doubled at five in the afternoon. Many gay and well-dressed persons were among them; but they were as serious as the poorest. Peter Jaco, who was driven to us by contrary winds, was agreeably surprised at them. Mon. 28.-I scarce ever saw such a rain in Europe, as we had for considerable part of this morning. In one of the main streets the water ran with a stream capable of turning a mill. However, having appointed to preach at noon, in Newton, about six miles from Swansea, I was determined not to break my word, though I supposed but few would

attend: but I was mistaken; such a number of people came together as no house in the town could contain. A barn was soon prepared; and it pleased God to send a gracious rain upon their hearts. After preaching at Swansea in the evening I met those who desired to join in a society, and explained to them the nature and design of it; with which they were quite unacquainted.

Tues. 29.-I rode back to Neath, in order to put the society there (an unlicked mass) into some form. This on Saturday they had begged me to do; but they seemed now to have quite forgotten it. Mr. Evans, the Presbyterian minister, had turned them upside down. They looked as if they had never seen me before; all but five or six, who were much ashamed of their brethren.

Wed. 30.-I rode on to Margam. There used to be preaching here, till Lord Mansel, dying without children, left the estate to Mr. Talbot. He forbad all his tenants to receive the preachers, and so effectually put a stop to it. But he did not glory in it long. A few months after, God called him home. At noon I preached again in the assembly room at Cowbridge: in the castle, at Cardiff, in the evening. Thursday, 31.I talked with several of the people, and found the old spirit swiftly reviving. In the evening I preached in the Town Hall. Several eminent sinners were present: and God was present in an uncommon manner; as also at the meeting of the society.

Fri. September 1.-After a busy and comfortable day, I preached once more in the castle. The word seemed to sink deep into the hearers, though many of them were of the genteeler sort. In the society we were much refreshed. Many followed me to Thomas Gl-'s house; where two or three were cut to the heart, particularly both his daughters, and cried to God with strong cries and tears. Sat. 2.-We rode to the New Passage, crossed over in half an hour, and about five came to Bristol.

Sat. 9.-I wrote the account of an extraordinary monument of divine mercy,-Nathaniel Othen, who was shot for desertion at Dover Castle, in October, 1757. In the following week I met Mr. Fletcher, and the other preachers that were in the house, and spent a considerable time in close conversation on the head of Christian perfection. I afterward wrote down the general propositions wherein we all agreed. Thur. 14. -I rode to Coleford, and was much refreshed among the simple, zealous colliers. Saturday, 16.-In the evening I preached at Bradford, as also at five and eight on Sunday morning. At two, as soon as we were in the house at Freshford, it poured down with rain; so that, after as many as could had crowded in, the rest were constrained to go away. But the rain ceased as soon as we took horse, and we had a pleasant ride to Bristol.

Wed. 20.-I rode over to Bath; but the room would ill contain the congregation: so I encouraged them in their design of taking a piece of ground, and building without delay. In the evening I preached at Shepton; and several of the rich and honourable took it into their mind to come. But they came too late; for the house was already thoroughly filled with the poor. Thursday, 21.-As we rode homeward, we saw a sight indeed, a woman in the extremity of pain, rotting away piecemeal, by the king's-evil, full of sores from head to foot, with several of

her bones appearing through the skin, and continually praising God, with tears of joy, for "dealing so mercifully" with her.

Sun. 24.-The famous Roger Balls had planted himself in Stoke's. Croft before I came. However, as there was a large congregation, I did not think it right to leave them to him, but began as usual, and preached till near six o'clock, without paying any regard to him.

Sun. October 1.-I took my leave of the congregation and of the children in Kingswood; and God gave us a parting blessing. Mon. 2. -I preached at Bradford, (noon and night,) and met the stewards of the Wiltshire and Somersetshire societies. In the evening I baptized a young woman, deeply convinced of sin. We all found the power of God was present to heal, and she herself felt what she had not words to express.

Tues. 3.-One of Warminster who was at Bristol last week had desired me to call at his house. I did so this morning, and preached in his yard, to a numerous congregation of saints and sinners, rich and poor, Churchmen, Quakers, and Presbyterians, both of the old and new way. Some disturbance was expected, but there was none. The whole assembly behaved well; and instead of curses or stones, we had many blessings as we rode through the town for Salisbury. Wednesday, 4.-I rested there. Thursday, 5.-I rode by Redbridge and Fareham to Portsmouth; where at seven I preached in Mr. Whitefield's tabernacle, to a small, serious congregation.

Fri. 6.—I designed to go in a wherry to the Isle of Wight; but the watermen were so extravagant in their demands, that I changed my mind, and went in the hoy: and it was well I did; for the sea was so high, it would not have been easy for a small boat to keep above water. We landed at two, and walked on, five little miles, to Newport. The neighbouring camp had filled the town with soldiers, the most abandoned wretches whom I ever yet saw. Their whole glorying was in cursing, swearing, drunkenness, and lewdness. How gracious is God, that he does not yet send these monsters to their own place!

At five I preached in the corn market, and at six in the morning. A few even of the soldiers attended.. One of these, Benjamin Lawrence, walked with us to Wotton Bridge; where we intended to take boat. He was in St. Philip's fort during the whole siege, concerning which I asked him many questions. He said, 1. "Abundance of cattle was left in the fields, till the French (long expected) came and took them. 2. Abundance of wine was left in the town, even more than the French could use; and there was not enough in the castle even for the sick men. 3. A large, strong, stone house was left standing, within a small distance of the fort. Behind this the French often formed themselves, particularly before the last assault. 4. This might easily be accounted for. We had few officers of any experience; and the governor never came out of his house. 5. The French made two general assaults, and were repulsed; and many blown up by our mines. But the mines having never been looked after till just when we wanted them, most of them were utterly useless; so that only two, out of threescore, did any execution. 6. In their third assault (which they were very hardly persuaded to make) Captain -, who commanded the guard of a hundred men at the sally port, ran away before he was attacked; and his