30. REV. L. WIILITÀ JOURNAL

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12. After preaching at Rothwell, I inquired lovely class of little girls, most of them believfew years since. I found those of them that ain to this day but all of them whose parents gone back into the world. In the evening I house at Leeds. Thursday, 13.-I opened the L. On Friday I preached at Woodhouse. Sune at Leeds was full at eight; yet every one heard fternoon I preached at the old church; but a conne people could not hear. Indeed the church is structed. Had it been built with common sense, all id even more, might have heard every word.

eft Leeds in one of the roughest mornings I have ever rain, hail, snow, and wind, in abundance. About nine Bramley; between one and two at Pudsey. Afterward ulneck, the German settlement. Mr. Moore showed us apel, hall, lodging rooms, the apartments of the widows, en, and single women. He showed us likewise the work rious kinds, with the shops for grocery, drapery, mercery, &c, with which, as well as with bread from their bake house, sh the adjacent country. I see not what but the mighty power an hinder them from acquiring millions; as they, 1. Buy all with ready money at the best hand: 2. Have above a hunung men, above fifty young women, many widows, and above a d married persons; all of whom are employed from morning to without any intermission, in various kinds of manufactures, not urneymen's wages, but for no wages at all, save a little very plain and raiment as they have, 3. A quick sale for all their goods, sell them all for ready money. But can they lay up treasure on th, and at the same time lay up treasure in heaven?

In the evening I preached at Bradford, where I was well pleased to nd many, both men and women, who had never suffered any decay since they were perfected in love. Wednesday, 19.-I went to Otley; but Mr. Ritchie was dead before I came. But he had first witnessed a good confession. One telling him, "You will be better soon;" he replied, "I cannot be better; for I have God in my heart. I am happy, happy, happy in his love." Mr. Wilson, the vicar, after a little hesitation, consented that I should preach his funeral sermon: this I did to-day. The text he had chosen was, "To you that believe, he is precious." Perhaps such a congregation had hardly been in Otley church before. Surely the right hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass! Sun. 23. Mr. Richardson being unwilling that I should preach any more in Haworth church, Providence opened another: I preached in Bingley church, both morning and afternoon. This is considerably larger than the other. It rained hard in the morning: this hindered many; so that those who did come, got in pretty well in the forenoon; but in the afternoon very many were obliged to go away.

After preaching at several other places on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday, 26, I preached in Heptonstall church, well filled with serious hearers. In the evening I preached near Todmorden, in the heart of the mountains. One would wonder where all the people came

is continually increasing. On Easter-Day I set out for Warrington. Mr. Harmer read prayers both morning and afternoon. We had a large congregation in the morning; as many as the church could well contain in the afternoon; and more than it could contain in the evening. At last there is reason to hope, that God will have a steady people even in this wilderness.

The next evening, when a few of the society were met together, the power of God came mightily upon them. Some fell to the ground; some cried aloud for mercy; some rejoiced with joy unspeakable. Two or three found a clear sense of the love of God; one gay young woman, in particular, who was lately much prejudiced against this way, but is now filled with joy unspeakable. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, I spent at Liverpool, being undetermined whether to proceed or not. At length I yielded to the advice of my friends, and deferred my journey to Ireland. So I preached at Northwich about noon, and in the evening at Alpraham, in the midst of all the old Methodists. We had a very different congregation at Nantwich in the evening. But as many as could get into the house, or near the door, behaved very seriously.

Sat. April 1.-I returned to Chester, and found many alive to God, but scarce one that retained his pure love. Sunday, 2.-I reached Warrington about ten. The chapel was well filled with serious hearers; and I believe God confirmed the word of his grace. Hastening back to Chester, I found a numerous congregation waiting, and immediately began, "This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." Mon. 3.-I returned to Manchester, and, Tuesday, 4, strongly applied, "What could I have done more to my vineyard, that I have not done?" At present there are many here that "bring forth good grapes:" but many swiftly increase in goods; and I fear very few sufficiently watch and pray that they may not set their hearts upon them.

Wed. 5.-I preached at Bolton; Thursday, 6, about noon, at Bury; and at Rochdale in the evening. Friday, 7.—I went to Delph, a little village upon the mountains, where a remarkable work of God is just broke out. I was just set down, when the minister sent me word, I was welcome to preach in his church. On hearing this, many people walked thither immediately, near a mile from the town; but in ten minutes he sent me word his mind was changed. We knew not then what to do, till the trustees of the Independent meeting offered us the use of their house. It was quickly filled, and truly God bore witness to his word. In the evening I preached at Huddersfield. Saturday, 8. -About noon I opened the new house at Mirfield, and in the evening preached at Daw Green. Sunday, 9.—I went on to Birstal, and took my stand at the front of the house, though the north-east wind whistled round about. I preached again between four and five, pointing them to the Great Shepherd and Bishop of their souls.

Mon. 10.-I preached in the prison at Whitelee; in the evening at Morley; and on Tuesday morning at Cross Hall. The family here are much grown in grace since I saw them last. Most of them now enjoy the great salvation, and walk worthy of their vocation; and all around them see their good works, and glorify their Father which is in heaIn the evening I preached to a very genteel congregation at

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Wakefield. Wednesday, 12.-After preaching at Rothwell, I inquired what was become of that lovely class of little girls, most of them believers, whom I met here a few years since. I found those of them that had pious parents remain to this day: but all of them whose parents did not fear God are gone back into the world. In the evening I preached in the new house at Leeds. Thursday, 13.-I opened the new house at Hunslet. On Friday I preached at Woodhouse. Sunday, 16.-Our house at Leeds was full at eight; yet every one heard distinctly. In the afternoon I preached at the old church; but a considerable part of the people could not hear. Indeed the church is remarkably ill constructed. Had it been built with common sense, all that were in it, and even more, might have heard every word. Mon. 17.—I left Leeds in one of the roughest mornings I have ever seen. We had rain, hail, snow, and wind, in abundance. About nine I preached at Bramley; between one and two at Pudsey. Afterward I walked to Fulneck, the German settlement. Mr. Moore showed us the house, chapel, hall, lodging rooms, the apartments of the widows, the single men, and single women. He showed us likewise the work shops of various kinds, with the shops for grocery, drapery, mercery, hardware, &c, with which, as well as with bread from their bake house, they furnish the adjacent country. I see not what but the mighty power of God can hinder them from acquiring millions; as they, 1. Buy all materials with ready money at the best hand: 2. Have above a hundred young men, above fifty young women, many widows, and above a hundred married persons; all of whom are employed from morning to Light, without any intermission, in various kinds of manufactures, not for journeymen's wages, but for no wages at all, save a little very plain food and raiment: as they have, 3. A quick sale for all their goods, and sell them all for ready money. But can they lay up treasure on earth, and at the same time lay up treasure in heaven?

In the evening I preached at Bradford, where I was well pleased to find many, both men and women, who had never suffered any decay since they were perfected in love. Wednesday, 19.-I went to Otley; but Mr. Ritchie was dead before I came. But he had first witnessed a good confession. One telling him, "You will be better soon;" he replied, "I cannot be better; for I have God in my heart. I am happy, happy, happy in his love." Mr. Wilson, the vicar, after a little hesitaton, consented that I should preach his funeral sermon: this I did to-day. The text he had chosen was, "To you that believe, he is precious." Perhaps such a congregation had hardly been in Otley church before. Surely the right hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass!

Sun. 23. Mr. Richardson being unwilling that I should preach any more in Haworth church, Providence opened another: I preached in Bingley church, both morning and afternoon. This is considerably larger than the other. It rained hard in the morning: this hindered many; so that those who did come, got in pretty well in the forenoon; but in the afternoon very many were obliged to go away.

After preaching at several other places on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday, 26, I preached in Heptonstall church, well filled with serious hearers. In the evening I preached near Todmorden, in the heart of the mountains. One would wonder where all the people came

from. Thursday, 27.-I preached in Todmorden church, with great enlargement of heart. In the afternoon we went on to Blackburn. It seemed, the whole town was moved. But the question was where to put the congregation. We could not stand abroad because of the sun : so as many as could, squeezed into the preaching house. All the chief men of the town were there. It seems as if the last will be first. Sun. 30. -We had a lovely congregation at Colne; but a much larger at one and at five. Many of them came ten or twelve miles; but I believe not in vain God gave them a good reward for their labour.

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Mon. May 1.-We reached Grassington about ten. The multitude of people constrained me to preach abroad. It was fair all the time I was preaching; but afterward rained much. At Pateley Bridge, the vicar offered me the use of his church. Though it was more than twice as large as our preaching house, it was not near large enough to contain the congregation. How vast is the increase of the work of God! Particularly in the most rugged and uncultivated places! How does he "send the springs" of grace also "into the valleys, that run among the hills!"

Tues. 2.-We came to Ripon, and observed a remarkable turn of Providence the great hinderance of the work of God in this place has suddenly disappeared; and the poor people, being delivered from their fear, gladly flock together to hear his word. The new preaching house was quickly more than filled. Surely some of them will not be forgetful hearers! In the afternoon we travelled through a delightful coun try; the more so when contrasted with the horrid mountains. The immense ruins of Garvaix Abbey show what a stately pile it was once. Though we were at a lone house, a numerous congregation assembled in the evening; on whom I enforced, "This is life eternal, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent."

Wed. 3.-Judging it impracticable to pass the mountains in a carriage, I sent my chaise round, and took horse. At twelve I preached at Swaledale, to a loving people, increasing both in grace and number. Thence we crossed over another range of dreary mountains, and in the evening reached Barnard Castle. Not being yet inured to riding, I now felt something like weariness. But I forgot it in the lively congregation, and in the morning it was gone. Thur. 4.-About eight I preached to a serious congregation at Cuthbedson; and about one at Newbiggin, in Teesdale. We doubted how we should get over the next mountain, the famous Pikelow, after so long and heavy rains; but I scarce ever remember us getting over it so well. We found the people in Weardale, as usual, some of the liveliest in the kingdom; knowing nothing, and desiring to know nothing, save Jesus Christ and him crucified.

Fri. 5. Notice having been given, without my knowledge, of my preaching at Ninthead, all the lead miners that could, got together; and I declared to them, "All things are ready." After riding over another enormous mountain, I preached at Gamblesby (as I did about thirty years ago) to a large congregation of rich and poor. The chief man of the town was formerly a local preacher, but now keeps his carriage. Has he increased in holiness as well as in wealth? If not, he has made a poor exchange. In the evening, a large upper room, designed for an

assembly, was procured for me at Penrith; but several of the poor people were struck with a panic, for fear the room should fall. Finding there was no remedy, I went down into the court below, and preached in great peace to a multitude of well-behaved people. The rain was suspended while I preached, but afterward returned, and continued most of the night. Saturday, 6.—I went on to Whitehaven ; and, in the evening, exhorted all who knew in whom they had believed, to "walk worthy of the Lord in all well pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God."

Sun. 8.-I preached at eight, at two, and at five; but could not preach abroad because of the rain. We were in hopes of sailing for the Isle of Man the next morning, as a little vessel was waiting for us; but the wind then turned full against us. By this means I had an opportunity given me of meeting the select society. I was pleased to find, that none of them have lost the pure love of God, since they received it first. I was particularly pleased with a poor negro. She seemed to be fuller of love than any of the rest. And not only her voice had an unusual sweetness, but her words were chosen and uttered with a peculiar propriety. I never heard, either in England or America, such a negro speaker (man or woman) before.

Tues. 9.-Finding no hopes of sailing, after preaching morning and evening, I went to Cockermouth. Wednesday, 10.-At eight I preached in the Town Hall; but to the poor only: the rich could not rise so soon. In the evening I preached in the Town Hall at Carlisle; and from the number and seriousness of the hearers, I conceived a little hope, that even here some good will be done. Thur. 11.-I reached Newcastle; and on Friday, 12, went to Sunderland. Many of our friends prosper in the world. I wish their souls may prosper also. Sun. 14. -I preached at Gateshead Fell at two o'clock, and hoped to preach at the Garth Heads at five; but the rain drove us into the house. But all was well; for many found God was there. Mon. 15.-I set out for Scotland; and Tuesday, 16, came to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Such a congregation I have not seen there for many years. Perhaps the seed which has so long seemed to be sown in vain, may at length produce a good harvest.

Wed. 17.-I went on to Dunbar. I have seldom seen such a congregation here before. Indeed some of them seemed at first disposed to mirth; but they were soon as serious as death. And truly the power of the Lord was present to heal those that were willing to come to the throne of grace. Thursday, 18.-I read, with great expectation, Dr. Watts's "Essay on Liberty;" but I was much disappointed. It is abstruse and metaphysical. Surely he wrote it either when he was very young or very old. In the evening I endeavoured to preach to the hearts of a large congregation at Edinburgh. We have cast much "bread upon the waters" here. Shall we not "find it again," at least "after many days?"

Fri. 19. I preached at Joppa, a settlement of colliers, three miles from Edinburgh. Some months ago, as some of them were cursing and swearing, one of our local preachers going by, reproved them. One of them followed after him, and begged he would give them a sermon. He did so several times. Afterward the travelling preachers