I shall not be able to hear thy word again for many weeks.' Immediately a voice went through my heart, 'Name the name of Christ, and thou shalt stand.' I leaped up, and stretched out my foot, and said, 'Lord, Jesus Christ, I name thy name, let me stand.' And my pain ceased; and I stood up and my foot was as strong as ever."

Friday 9, I spent an hour with Dr. Fa sensible, agreeable man. He said, "Six weeks ago, the informed the Lord L that he had express orders from his Majesty, to put this kingdom into a posture of defence, against the intended invasion. And he was empowered to raise what men he pleased. And nothing has ever been done since. So that we conclude the whole to be a grimace, a mere trick of state."

Sunday 11, I met about a hundred children, who were catechised publicly twice a week. Thomas Walsh began this some months ago; and the fruit of it appears already. What a pity, that all our preachers in every place, have not the zeal and wisdom to follow his example!

Tuesday 13, I breakfasted with one of the most lovely old men I ever saw, John Garret, a Dutchman by birth, and a speaker among the Quakers.

Thence we went to a poor, dying backslider. When we came in, he was crying to God out of the deep but before we left him, his heaviness was gone, and he desired nothing but to be with Christ.

Wednesday 14, I looked over a celebrated book, "The Fable of the Bees." Till now I imagined there had never appeared in the world such a book as the works of Machiavel: but Dr. Mandeville goes far beyond it. The Italian only recommends a few vices, as useful to some particular men, and on some particular occasions: but the Englishman loves and cordially recommends vice of every kind; not only as useful now and then, but as absolutely necessary, at all times for all communities! Surely Voltaire would hardly have said so much! And even Mr. Sandiman could not have said more!

April 16, Being Good-friday, nearly four hundred of the

Society met, to follow the example of their brethren in England, and renew their covenant with God. It was a solemn hour. Many mourned before God, and many were comforted.

In the following week all our preachers met. I never before found such unanimity among them. They appeared now to be not only of one heart, but likewise of one mind and judgment.

Sunday 25, One of the Germans stumbled in, while I was expounding, Is Christ the minister of sin? For a time she seemed greatly diverted. But the application spoiled her mirth. She soon hung down her head, and felt the difference between the chaff and the wheat.

Monday 26, I set out for Cork, purposing to see as many Societies as I could in the way. In the afternoon I came to Eden-derry, where the little Society have built a commodious preaching-house. I had designed to preach abroad; but the keen north wind drove us into the house. The congregation (though they had no previous notice) filled it from end to end: but some of them found it too hot, and hurried out, while I applied, Ye must be born again.

About this time I received the following letter:

"I ONCE, through the influence of those about me, was ready to join the common cry against you, not knowing what I did. But since, by hearing your discourses with some of Mr. Walsh's; and by reading your Sermons and Appeals, I have learned a better lesson. I have learned, that true Christianity consists, not in a set of opinions, or of forms and ceremonies; but in holiness of heart and life, in a thorough imitation of our Divine Master. And this I take to be the doctrine of the Church of England, nor do I apprehend you differ from her at all in doctrine. And I am grieved to know, you have too much cause to differ from many of her present Clergy. Why then should I cavil with you for feeding those sheep, that are starved by their

own shepherds? For endeavouring to recover them from their stupid lethargy and open wickedness, which involve the generality of mankind? This is your happiness: would to God it could be mine! I have often had a strong desire for it; and would now gladly dedicate my life to it, if my poor abilities and mean education, together with the twentythird Article of our Church, did not crush the thought. However, as I do not see you vary from the doctrine of the Church, I should not scruple to join with you. My chief motives (beside that strong desire) are, First; I reflect, there is scarcely a station in life, at least in the trading world, without its attendant frauds, or vices, which are now scarcely separable from it. Secondly; I am at present of no use in society: so that on account of any advantage which now accrues from me to the public, I need not scruple giving myself to my darling employment. Thirdly; I am convinced, a man may instruct and reform himself, by instructing and reforming others. But may I attempt this otherwise than by the ordinary method of admitting labourers into the Lord's vineyard? Your thoughts on this subject would be received as a singular favour: for which I shall impatiently wait, who am, Rev. Sir,

"Your affectionate and ready servant."

Wednesday 28, I rode to Tullamore; where one of the Society, Edward Wallis, gave me a very surprising account of himself. He said, "When I was about twenty years old, I went to Waterford for business. After a few weeks I resolved to leave it, and packed up my things, in order to set out the next morning. This was Sunday; but my Landlord pressed me much not to go till the next day. In the afternoon we walked out together, and went into the river. After a while, leaving him near the shore, I struck out into the deep. I soon heard a cry, and turning, saw him rising and sinking in the channel of the river. I swam back with all speed, and seeing him sink again, dived down after him. When I was near the bottom, he clasped his arm round my neck, and held me so fast that I could not

rise. Seeing death before me, all my sins came into my mind, and I faintly called for mercy. In awhile my senses went, and I thought I was in a place full of light and glory, with abundance of people. While I was thus, he who held me died, and I floated up to the top of the water. I then immediately came to myself, and swam to the shore, where several stood who had seen us sink, and said, 'They never knew such a deliverance before; for I had been under the water full twenty minutes.' It made me more serious for two or three months. Then I returned to all my sins.

"But in the midst of all, I had a voice following me every where, 'When an able minister of the Gospel comes, it will be well with thee?' Some years after, I entered into the army our troop lay at Phillips-Town, when Mr. W. came. I was much affected by his preaching, but not so as to leave my sins. The voice followed me still and when Mr. J. W. came, before I saw him I had an unspeakable conviction, that he was the man I looked for : and, soon after, I found peace with God, and it was well with me indeed."

Thursday 29, I preached on one side the Market-place, to a numerous congregation. I was afterwards invited by some of the officers, to spend an hour with them at the Barracks. It, at least, freed them from prejudice against the present work of God, if it answered no farther end.

Friday 30, I was pressed to turn aside to Athlone, a gentlewoman of Barbadoes, who was obliged to return thither shortly, having a great desire to see me. So I went to Athlone, and spent one or two hours in close conversation with her and her husband. We had a comfortable meeting

in the evening; and most of the gentry in the town were present but who can warn them to flee from the wrath to come? They are increased in goods and need nothing!

Saturday, May 1, I rode to Birr, through rain, hail, and snow, such as is usual on the first of January. I had designed to preach abroad; but the wind was too sharp to be borne either by me or the people. About five I

Sunday 2, We rode to Mountmellick.

preached in the Market-place. I was on the point of concluding when a violent storm came. Till then the bottles of heaven were stayed.

Tuesday 4, We rode to Portarlington : where, on Wednesday 5, at the desire of several who could not attend the early preaching, I preached in the Assembly-room at ten, on Ye must be born again. Many of the best in the town (so called) were present, and seemed not a little amazed. Many more came in the evening, among whom I found an unusual liberty of spirit. For the present, most of them seemed much affected: but how soon will the thorns grow up?

Thursday 6, I rode to Kilkenny. One of the dragoons, who were quartered here, soon found us out. A few both of the army and of the town, are joined, and constantly meet together. I preached in the Barracks, in one of the officer's rooms. Still, in Ireland, the first call is to the soldiery.

Friday 7, We rode to Waterford, where, after preaching, I earnestly exhorted the Society, to love as brethren. On the same subject I preached in the morning, and spent great part of the day, in striving to remove misunderstandings and offences. It was not lost labour. Six and twenty were left in the morning: before night seven and fifty were joined together.

T. Walsh preached at five: but the room being too small they were obliged to go into the yard. In the evening we had high and low, rich and poor, both in the yard and adjoining gardens. There seemed now to be a general call to this city. So I thought it best the next morning, Monday 10, to leave Mr. Walsh there, while I went forward to Clonmell, the pleasantest town beyond all comparison, which I have seen in Ireland. It has four broad, straight streets of well built houses, which cross each other in the centre of the town. Close to the walls, on the south side, runs a broad, clear river. Beyond this rises a green and fruitful mountain, and hangs over the town. The vale