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is the name of the river which runs above the town.) Sunday, 28. I preached soon after one in Mr. Myat's yard, at Lane-End: The House would not have contained a quarter ofthe people. At Burslem also I was obliged to preach abroad, such were the multitudes of the people. Surely the people of this place were highly favoured. Mercy embraced them on every side. At nine I preached inthe new chapel, at Tunstal ; the most elegant I have seen since I left Bath. My text was, " Let us go on unto perfection ; " and the people seemed to devour the word. In the evening I preached at Congleton. The Minister, the Mayor, and all the heads of the town, were present ; so, that I might not overshoot them, I preached on Psalm xc. 12: And, I believe, God applied it to their hearts. -I went on to Macclesfield, and preached to a crowded audience,both this and the following night. On Thurs- daymorning one of my horses died. I judged it best to leave the other till I could procure another, and took post-chaises to Stockport. A large congregation was ready at six in the even- ing. Inthemorning, on Good-Friday, we went on to Oldham. The new House would innowise containthecongregation; but I preached to as many as it would contain, on 1 Cor. vi. 19; and at Manchester in the evening, Saturday, APRIL 3, on Heb. iv. 14. APRIL 4.-(Being Easter-day.) I think we had about one thousand six hundred communicants. I preached, both morning and evening, without weariness ; and in the evening lay down in peace. -Calling at Altringham, I was desired to speak a few words to the people in the new chapel ; but almost as soon as I got thither, the House was filled ; and soon after, more than filled. So I preached on 1 Pet. i. 3; and many praised God with joyful lips. About twelve I preached in the chapel at Northwich, to a large and very lively congregation; and, in the evening, met once more with our old affectionate friends at Chester. I have never seen this chapel more crowded than to-night ; but stillit could not near contain the congregation. Both this and the following evening, I was greatly assisted to declare the power of Christ's resurrection; and to exhort allthat