Wesley Corpus

indeed, through which King Charles attempted to make his escape, is still in being ; and brought to mymind that whole train of occurrences, wherein the hand ofGod was so eminently seen. -About noon I preached in a little court in the town of Portsmouth. The people were all attention : So there was amuch larger congregation in the evening, in St. George's Square. Surely, after all the stumbling-blocks which have been thrown in the way, God will have many souls in this place. I preached at Winchester ; and on Saturday, 13, went on to Salisbury. As Captain Webb had just been there, Aug. 1785. I endeavoured to avail myself of the fire which he seldom fails to kindle. The congregation in the evening was very large, and seemed to be deeply affected: So they did again at eight on Sunday morning ; but I believe the greatest blessing was in the evening ; particularly during the prayer, wherein God was pleased to move many in an uncommonmanner. I preached in Shaftesbury at nine, to such a congregation as I had not seen there before. I was glad to see among them the gentleman who, thirty years ago, sent his Officer to discharge me from preaching in his borough. About two I preached at Castle-Carey, to as many as could well hear ; and I believe there were very few who did not feel that Godwas with us. In the evening I preached at Shepton-Mallet, but the House would not near contain the congregation. For many years this society was remarkably dead ; but it is now one of the liveliest inEngland. -We went on to Taunton, where I expected little good. But I was agreeably disappointed : The House was thoroughly filled. A solemn awe sat upon the whole congrega- tion, and God spoke to their hearts. The House was nearly filled at five in the morning,-a sight never seen here before. Wednesday, 17. Collumpton House was more than filled,many being constrained to go away ; and I found uncommon liberty of speech here, as well as at Exeter in the evening. -I had apleasant journey to Plymouth-Dock, the rain having but just laid the dust. The late separation here seems to have done little hurt. A few turbulent men have left