Wesley Corpus

I preached at Aghrim. Thursday, 5. I rode to Castlegar, and found Miss B unwillingly recovering from her fever ; having a desire rather to quit the house of earth, and go to Him whom her soul loved. Her sister now breathed the same spirit, doubt and fear July, 1750. REV. J. WESLEY'S JOURNAL. 493 being fled away. I preached at Ahaskra in the evening. Great part of the congregation were Papists ; some of whom, in the morning, Friday, 6, were under strong convictions. I returned to Athlone in the afternoon, and Saturday, 7, set ont for Longford. Calling at Kenagh in the way, I unexpectedly found a large congregation waiting for me ; to whom I declared Jesus Christ, our " wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption." About seven I preached at Longford, in the middle of the town. It rained all the time; put none regarded it. I was alittle interrupted by a poor, drunken Papist, who spoke a few drolling words. I entreated the people to let him alone; but I could not prevail. One pulled him by the ears, another by the hair, till he was dragged away, and all was quiet. A large congregation came at five, Sunday, 8 ; nor did the rain drive any of them away. The word now sunk deep. Some dropped down, and one or two were carried away. At nine I preached to a much larger congregation, and the word was sharper than ever. Four or five could not bear it, but went away. Some would have gone away, but could not; for the hand of the Lord pressed them to the earth. O fair beginning! But what will the end be?