Thursday 16, After preaching at noon, I rode to Lower-darwen, near Blackburn, where a large congregation behaved with deep seriousness. Leaving honest Mr. Grimshaw to preach in the morning, I set out early, and in the evening reached a little quiet house a few miles beyond Kendal, to which, I believe, we did not come in vain. The man of the house, having been long ill, was thankful for advice, with regard to his bodily disorder: and his guests appeared right willing to receive some advice with respect to their souls.

Saturday 18, We were soon lost on the mountains: but in an hour we found a cottage, and a good woman, who bade her son "take the galloway, and guide them to the Fellfoot." There we met a poor man just coming from a doctor, who, I think, had quite mistaken his case. Perhaps his meeting us may save his life. He piloted us over the next mountain, the like to which I never beheld either in Wales or Germany. As we were climbing the third, a man overtook us, who was going the same road: so he accompanied us till we were in a plain, level way, which, in three hours, brought us to Whitehaven.

Sunday 19, I preached morning and evening at the Gins, to far more people than the house would have contained. At one I preached in the Assembly-room at Workington. The whole congregation behaved well though I could not perceive, that the greater part understood any thing of the matter. Wednesday 22, about noon I preached at Branthwayte, and in the evening at Lorton. Who would imagine, that Deism would find its way into the heart of these enormous mountains! Yet so it is. Yea, and one who once knew the love of God, is a strenuous advocate for it.

Saturday 25, As the people at Whitehaven are usually full of zeal, right or wrong, I this evening shewed them the nature of Christian zeal. Perhaps some of them may now distinguish the flame of love, from a fire kindled in hell. Sunday 26, I preached in the morning at the Gins, in the Room at one, and about five at Cockermouth, on the steps of the market-house. Even the genteel hearers were decent: many of the rest seemed deeply affected. The people of the town have never been uncivil. Surely they will not always be unfruitful.

Monday 27, I preached at eight in the Market-place at Wigton, The congregation, when I began, consisted of one woman, two boys, and three or four little girls: but in a quarter of an hour we had most of the town. I was a good deal moved at the exquisite selfsufficiency, which was visible in the countenance, air, and whole deportment, of a considerable part of them. This constrained me to use a very uncommon plainness of speech. They bore it well. Who knows but some may profit?

Before noon we came to Solway-firth. The guide told us, it was not passable: but I resolved to try, and got over well. Having lost ourselves, but twice, or thrice, in one of the most difficult roads I ever saw, we came to Moffat in the evening. Tuesday 28, we rode partly over the mountains, partly with mountains on either hand, between which was a clear, winding river, and about four in the afternoon reached Edinburgh. Here I met Mr. Hopper, who had prom

ised to preach in the evening, in a large room, lately an Episcopal meeting-house. Wednesday 29, it being extremely cold, I preached in the same room at seven. Some of the reputable hearers cried out in amaze, "Why, this is sound doctrine! Is this he, of whom Mr. Wh- used to talk so?" Talk as he will, I shall not retaliate.

I preached in the evening, and the next day rode round by the Queen's-ferry to Dundee. But the wind being high, the boat-men could not, at least, would not pass. Nor could we pass the next day till between nine and ten. We then rode on through Montrose to Stonehaven. Here Mr. Memiş met us, and on Saturday morning brought us to his house at Aberdeen. In the afternoon I sent to the Principal and Regent, to desire leave to preach in the College-close. This was readily granted: but as it began to rain, I was desired to go into the Hall. I suppose this is full a hundred feet long, and seated all around. The congregation was large, notwithstanding the rain, and full as large, at five in the morning. Sunday, May 3, I heard two useful sermons at the Kirk, one preached by the Principal of the College, the other by the Divinity Professor. A huge multitude afterwards gathered together, in the College-close and all that could hear seemed to receive the truth in love. I then added about twenty to the little Society. Fair blossoms! But how many of these will bring forth fruit?

Monday 4, We had another large congregation at five. Before noon, twenty more came to me, desiring to cast in their lot with us, and appearing to be cut to the heart. About noon I took a walk to the King's-College in old Aberdeen, It has three sides of a square handsomely built, not unlike Queen's-College in Oxford. Going up to see the hall, we found a large company of ladies with several gentlemen. They looked, and spoke to one another, after which one of the gentlemen took courage and came to me. He said "We came last night to the College-close, but could not hear, and should be extremely obliged, if you would give us a short discourse here." I knew not what God might have to do, and so began without delay, on God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself. I believe, the word was not lost. It fell as dew on the tender grass.

In the afternoon I was walking in the Library of the MareshallCollege, when the Principal, and the Divinity Professor came to me, and the latter invited me to his lodgings, where I spent an hour very agreeably. In the evening the eagerness of the people made them ready to trample each other under foot. It was some time before they were still enough to hear; but then they devoured every word. After preaching, Sir Archibald Grant (whom business had called to town) sent and desired to speak to me. I could not then, but promised to wait upon him, with God's leave, in my return to Edinburgh. Tuesday 5, I accepted the Principal's invitation, and spent an hour with him at his house. I observed no stiffness at all, but the easy good breeding of a man of sense and learning. I suppose both he and all the Professors, with some of the Magistrates attended in the evening. I set all the windows open, but the hall, notwithstanding,

was as hot as a bagnio: but this did not hinder either the attention of the people, or the blessing of God.

Wednesday 6, We dined at Mr. Ogilvey's, one of the Ministers, between whom the City is divided. A more open-hearted, friendly man, I know not that I ever saw. And, indeed, I have scarcely seen such a set of Ministers, in any town of Great Britain or Ireland. At half an hour after six I stood in the College-close, and proclaimed Christ crucified. My voice was so strengthened that all could hear: and all were earnestly attentive. I have now cast my bread upon the waters may I find it again after many days.

Thursday 7, Leaving nearly ninety members in the Society, I rode over to Sir A. Grant's, near Monymusk, about twenty miles north-west from Aberdeen. It lies in a fruitful and pleasant valley, much of which is owing to Sir Archibald's improvements, who has ploughed up abundance of waste ground, and planted some millions of trees. His stafely old house is surrounded by gardens, and rows of trees, with a clear river on one side: and about a mile from his house, he has laid out a small valley into walks and gardens, on one side of which the river runs On each side rises a steep mountain; one rocky and bare, the other covered with trees, row above row, to the very top. About six we went to the Church. It was pretty well filled with such persons as we did not look for, so near the Highlands. But if we were surprised at their appearance, we were much more so at their singing. Thirty or forty sung an anthem after sermon, with such voices as well as judgment, that I doubt whether they could have been excelled at any Cathedral in England.

Friday 8, We rode to Glamiss, about sixty-four measured miles. On Saturday 9, about sixty-six more, to Edinburgh. I was tired; however I would not disappoint the congregation; and God gave me strength according to my day. Sunday 10, I had designed to preach near the Infirmary: but some of the managers would not suffer it. So I preached in our Room, morning and evening, even to the rich and honourable. And I bear them witness, they will endure plain dealing, whether they profit by it, or not.

Monday 11, I took my leave of Edinburgh for the present. The situation of the City, on a hill shelving down on both sides, as well as to the east, with the stately Castle upon a craggy rock, on the west, is inexpressibly fine: and the main street so broad and finely paved, with the lofty houses on either hand, (many of them seven or eight stories high) is far beyond any in Great Britain. But how can it be suffered, that all manner of filth should still be thrown even into this street continually? Where are the magistracy, the gentry, the nobility of the land? Have they no concern for the honour of their nation? How long shall the capital City of Scotland, yea, and the chief street of it, stink worse than a common sewer? Will no lover of his Country, or of decency and common sense, find a remedy for this? Holyrood-house, at the entrance of Edinburgh, the ancient palace of the Scottish Kings, is a noble structure. It was rebuilt and furnished by King Charles the Second. One side of it is a picture-gallery, wherein are pictures of all the Scottish Kings, and an original

one of the celebrated Queen Mary. It is scarcely possible for any one who looks at this, to think her such a monster as some have painted her: nor indeed for any who considers the circumstances of her death, equal to that of an ancient martyr.

I preached in the evening at Musselborough, and at five in the morning. Then we rode on to Haddington, where (the rain driving me in) I preached between nine and ten in Provost Dickson's parlour. About one I preached at North-berwick, a pretty large town, close to the sea-shore; and at seven in the evening (the rain continuing) in the house at Dunbar.

Wednesday 13, It being a fair, mild evening, I preached near the quay, to most of the inhabitants of the town, and spoke full as plainly as the evening before. Every one seemed to receive it in love. Probably if there were regular preaching here, much good might be done.

Thursday 14, I set out early, and preached at noon on the Bowling-green at Berwick-upon-Tweed. In the evening I preached at Alnwick. Friday 15, abundance of soldiers came in, on their way to Germany. Many of these attended the preaching, to whom I could not but make a particular application. And who knows, but what they have now heard, may stand them in stead in a day of trial?

Saturday 16, One of our friends importuned me much to give them. a sermon at Warksworth: and a post-chaise came for me to the door, in which I found one waiting for me, whom in the bloom of youth mere anguish of soul had brought to the gates of death. She told me the troubles which held her in on every side, from which she saw no way to escape. I told her, "The way lies straight before you. What you want is the pure love of God. I believe, God will give it you shortly. Perhaps it is his good pleasure, to make you a poor, bruised reed, the first witness here of that great salvation. Look for it just as you are, unfit, unworthy, unholy, by simple faith, every day, every hour." She did feel the next day something she could not comprehend, and knew not what to call it. In one of the trials which used to sink her to the earth, she was all calm, all peace and love: enjoying so deep a communion with God, as nothing external could interrupt. Ah, thou child of affliction, of sorrow and pain, hath Jesus found out thee also? And he is able to find and bring back thy husband, as far as he is wandered out of the way.

About noon I preached at Warksworth, to a congregation as quiet and attentive as that at Alnwick. How long shall we forget, that God can raise the dead? Were not we dead, till he quickened us? A little above the town, on one side of the river, stand the remains of a magnificent castle. On the other side, toward the bottom of a steep hill, covered with wood, is an ancient Chapel, with several apartments adjoining to it, hewn in the solid rock. The windows, the pillars, the communion-table, and several other parts are entire. But where are the inhabitants? Gathered to their fathers, some of them, I hope, in Abraham's bosom, till rocks, and rivers, and mountains flee away, and the dead, small and great, stand before God!

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Sunday 17, I preached at eight in Alnwick, and about one at Alemouth, a poor, barren place, where, as yet, there is no fruit of the seed which has been sown but there may be, since many are still willing to hear. In the evening a multitude of people, and a little army of soldiers were gathered in the Market-place at Alnwick. In the morning they were to march for Germany. I hope some of them have "put their armour on."

Monday 18, At nine I preached to a large and serious congregation at Widdrington. Thence we rode to Morpeth. As it was a rainy day, they expected me to preach in the Room: but observing a large, covered place in the Market-place, I went thither without delay. It was soon more than filled and many, soldiers and others, stood on the outside, notwithstanding the rain. Why should we despair of doing good in any place, because we do not see present fruit? At five I preached to the honest simple-hearted colliers at Placey, and before sun-set reached Newcastle.

Tuesday the 19th was a day of rest. In the evening God was with us of a truth; and many felt their hearts burn with fervent desire of being renewed in the whole image of God. The same flame was kindled at Gateshead-fell, while I was opening and applying those words, Every one that hath this hope in him, purifieth himself even as he is pure.

Thursday 21, I was much struck with a story told by Ephraim SyI wonder it was never translated into English. It is as follows:

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"My beloved brethren, I have a desire to relate to you, what our brother Abraham did in his old age. This blessed man had a brother according to the flesh, who had an only child. When her father fell asleep; she remained an orphan. Her friends brought her to him, being six years old. He ordered her to be placed in the outer cell; he himself abode in the inner. A little door was between them. He taught her the Psalms and the other Scriptures, and watched and sang with her. And as he lived an austere life, so did she, willingly profiting in every exercise, and labouring to excel in all virtues. The holy man often besought God for her with tears, that her heart might be fixed on God, and not entangled with the care of worldly things; for her father had left her much wealth, which by his advice she gave to the poor. And she intreated him, saying, 'Pray for me, that I may be delivered from evil thoughts, and from all the wiles and snares of the devil.' The blessed man rejoiced, seeing her good conversation and forwardness, and tears, her lowliness, meekness, quietness of spirit, and earnest love to God. And for twenty years she thus exercised herself with him, as a fair lamb, a spotless dove.

"When the twentieth year was fulfilled, the devil was mad against her, and lay in wait to get her into his net. There was a man in name religious, but not in truth, who frequently came to consult Abraham. He saw the maid, and his heart burned within him. He lay in wait for her a whole year, till her heart was inflamed also; and opening the door of her cell, she went out to him, and consented to his will. But no sooner had she committed wickedness, than she