Wesley Corpus

reached Chester. After preaching there between five and six in the evening, I stepped into the stage-coach, which was just setting out ; and, travelling day and night, was brought safe to London on Thursday, 15, in the afternoon. -I preached both morning and evening, on the education of children. I now spoke chiefly to the parents, informing them that I designed to speak to the children at five the next morning. Monday, 18. At five not only the morning Aug. 1785. 317 chapel was well filled, but many stood in the large chapel : I trust they did not come in vain. The rest of the week I was fully employed in writing for the Magazine, and preparing for the Conference. Sunday, 24. I preached at West-Street, morning and afternoon ; when both the largeness and earnestness of the congregation gave me a comfortable hope of a blessing at the ensuing Conference. Tuesday, 26. Our Conference began ; at which about seventy Preachers were present, whom I had invited by name. One consequence ofthis was, that we had no contention or altercation at all; but everything proposed was calmly considered, and determined as wejudged would be most for the glory ofGod. Mon. AUGUST 1.-Having, with a few select friends, weighed the matter thoroughly, I yielded to their judgment, and set apart three of our well-tried Preachers, John Pawson, Thomas Hanby, and Joseph Taylor, to minister in Scotland ; and I trust God will bless their ministrations, and show that he has sent them. Wednesday, 3. Our peaceful Conference ended, the God of power having presided over all our consultations. -. After preaching in the morning at West-Street, and in the afternoon at the new chapel, I took asolemn leave of the society ; and on Monday, 8, went in the diligence to Portsmouth- Common. Here I found a lively, and, consequently, an increas- ing, society. Tuesday, 9. I crossed over to the Isle ofWight. Here also the work of God prospers : We had a comfortable time at Newport, where is a very teachable, though uncommonly elegant, congregation. Wednesday, 10. We took awalk to the poor remains of Carisbrook Castle. It seems to have been once exceeding strong, standing on a steep ascent. But even what little of it is left is now swiftly running to ruin. The window,