Wesley Corpus

aweek passes wherein some are not justified, and some renewed inlove. Wednesday,20. I met a few of these, and found them indeed Allpraise, all meekness, and all love. In theevening I exhorted them all to expect pardon or holiness to-day, not to-morrow. O let their love never grow cold ! I set out for Derby ; but the smith had so effectu- ally lamed one ofmyhorses, that manytold me he would never be able to travel more. I thought, " Even this may be made matter of prayer; " and set out cheerfully. The horse, instead ofgrowing worse and worse, went better and better ; and in the afternoon (after I had preached at Leek by the way) brought me safe toDerby. Being desired tomarry two of our friends at Bux- ton, two-and-thirty miles from Derby, I took chaise at three, and came thither about eight. I found notice had been given ofmypreaching in the church ; and the Minister desired me to read Prayers. By this means I could not leave Buxton till eleven, nor reach Nottingham till after seven ; whereas I was to have preached at six. But Mr. Brackenbury came to town just in time to supply my place. 248 REV. J. WESLEY'S June, 1783. -I had an easy day's work, as Mr. Bayley assisted me, by reading Prayers, and delivering the wine at the Lord's Table. -I preached at Loughborough in themorning, and at Mountsorrel at one. While I was preaching, the rain, which was so wanted, began, and continued for eight-and-forty hours. In the evening I preached at Leicester, where I always feel much liberty, and yet see but little fruit. After preaching at Northampton, Bedford, and Hinxworth, on Saturday, 31, I returned to London. Sun. JUNE 1.-I was refreshed by the very sight ofthe con- gregation at the new chapel. Monday, 2, and the following i days, I employed in settling my business, and preparing for my little excursion. Wednesday, 11. I took coach with Mr. Brackenbury, Broadbent, and Whitfield; and in the evening we reached Harwich. I went immediately to Dr. Jones, who received me inthe most affectionate manner. About nine in the morning we sailed ; and at nine on Friday, 13, landed at Helvoetsluys. Herewe hired acoach for Briel, but were forced