and Mr. Simmons: gentlemen worthy to be had in everlasting remembrance for their unwearied endeavours to destroy heresy.

Fortunati ambo! Siquid mea pagina possit,

Nulla dies unquam memori vos eximet avo.

Saturday 7, I took down part of the account of the late ́riot; which (to shew the deep regard of the actors herein for his Majesty) was on the self same day on which his Majesty's proclamation against rioters was read. Yet I see much good has been brought out of it already; particularly, the great peace we now enjoy.

About eleven John Nance and I set out for Morva. Having both the wind and rain full in our faces, we were thoroughly wet before we came to Rosemargay, where some of our brethren met us. I found there had been a shaking among them, occasioned by the confident assertions of some, That they had seen Mr. Wesley, a week or two ago, with the Pretender in France; and others, that he was in prison at London. Yet the main body still stood firm together, and were not removed from the hope of the Gospel.

The wind and rain beat hard upon us again, as we walked from Morva to St. Just, which also frighted many from coming. However, some hundreds were there, to whom I declared, If ye have nothing to pay, God will frankly forgive you all. It is remarkable, that those of St. Just, were the chief of the whole country, for hurling, fighting, drinking, and all manner of wickedness. But many of the lions are become lambs, are continually praising God, and calling their old companions in sin, to come and magnify the Lord together.

Sunday 8, I preached here at five and at twelve, and in the evening at Morva. Monday 9, I preached at noon on Triggivary Downs, about two miles from Penzance. A great congregation was deeply attentive while I described the Sect which is every where spoken against. At four I preached near Gulval, regulated the little society, and returned to St. Ives.

Tuesday 10, I was enquiring, how Dr. B—e, a person of unquestioned sense and learning, could speak evil of this way, after he had seen such a change in the most abandoned of his parishioners? But I was satisfied, when Jonathan Reeves informed me, "That on the Doctor's asking him, who had been the better for this preaching? And bis replying, "the man before you, John Daniel, for one, who never before knew any work of God upon his soul;" the Doctor answered, "Get along; you are a parcel of mad, crazy-headed fellows;" and taking him by the shoulder, fairly thrust him to the door.

See here, what it is, which the world accounts madness! the knowing a work of God upon our souls.

In the afternoon I walked over to Zunnor, and after preaching, settled the infant society.

Wednesday 11, Being the public fast, the Church at St. Ives was well filled. After reading those strong words, If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more them of his household? Mr. H. fulfilled them, by vehemently declaiming against the New Sect, as enemies of the Church, Jacobites, Papists, and what not! After Church we met, and spent an hour in prayer, not forgetting the poor sinner against his own soul.

In the evening I preached at Gwenap. I stood on the wall, in the calm, still evening, with the setting sun behind me, and almost an innumerable multitude before, behind, and on either hand. Many likewise sat on the little hills, at 'some distance from the bulk of the congregation. But they could all hear distinctly while I read, The disciple is not above his Master, and the rest of those comfortable words, which are day by day fulfilled in our ears.

Thursday 12, About eleven I preached at Crovan. In the afternoon we heard of the success of Mr. H.'s sermon. James Wheatley was walking through the town in the evening, when the mob gathered, and began to throw stones from all quarters. He stepped into a house. But the master of it followed him like a lion, to drag him out. Yet after a few words, his mind was changed, and he swore, nobody

should hurt him. Mean time, one went for a Justice of Peace, who came, and promised to see him safe home. The mob followed, hallooing and shouting amain, Near John Paynter's house, the Justice left him: they quickly beset the house. But a messenger came from the Mayor, forbidding any to touch Mr. Wheatley, at his peril. He then went home. But between seven and eight the mob came and beset John Nance's house. John Nance and John Paynter went out and stood before the door, though they were quickly covered with dirt. The cry was "Bring out the preacher; pull down the house :" and they began to pull down the boards which were nailed against the windows. But the Mayor hearing it, came without delay, and read the proclamation against riots upon which, after many oaths and imprecations, they thought proper to disperse.

About six I reached Morva, wet through and through, the rain having continued with scarse any intermission. However, a little company were gathered together, to whom I preached on, Ask and it shall be given you. The next day I had time to dry my clothes at Mr. John's, near Penzance. At noon I preached on the Downs, not far from his house. About three at Gulval, and at St. Ives in the evening.

Saturday 14, I took my leave of St. Ives; preached at two in Cambourn, and at Gwenap in the evening. Sunday 15, I preached here again at five, and at eight in Stithian parish. The place was a green, triangular plat, capable of holding eight or ten thousand men. I stood on one of the walls that enclosed it. Many sat on the other two. Some thousands stood between, and received the word with all readiness of mind.

At five I preached at Gwenap, on a little hill, near the usual place. It rained from the time I began, till I concluded. I felt no pain while I spoke, but the instant I had done, and all the time I was with the society, my teeth and head ached so violently, that I had hardly any senses. I lay down as soon as I could, and fell asleep. In the morning (bless, ed be God) I ailed nothing.

Monday 16, In the afternoon we came again to Trewint. Here I learned, that notice had been given of my preaching that evening in Laneast Church, which was crowded exceedingly. Mr. Bennet (the minister of Laneast) carried me afterwards to his house, and, though above seventy years old, came with me in the morning to Trewint, where I had promised to preach at five.

Before we parted, Digory Isbel informed me, of an accusation against me, current in those parts. It was really one which I did not expect: no more than that other, vehemently asserted at St. Ives, of my bringing the Pretender with me thither last autumn, under the name of John Downes. It was, that "I called myself John Wesley, whereas every body knew Mr. Wesley was dead."

In the afternoon we came to Sticklepath; I preached at five in the evening, the house was crowded as before. After a short exhortation, and an hour spent in prayer, I commended them to the grace of God.

Wednesday 18, Before eight we reached Crediton, (or Kirton) or rather the ruins of it. For the houses on both sides were all in ashes, for several hundred yards. Lighting on a serious woman, I asked, "Are the people of this place now warned to seek God?" She answered, "Although some of them perished in the flames, the rest are just as they were before, cursing, swearing, drinking, playing, and making merry, without God in all their thoughts." She added, "No longer ago than Thursday last, the men who were rebuilding one of the houses, were bitterly cursing and swearing one at another, and two of them above the rest, when an arch they were under fell, and crushed those two, with all their bones in pieces." Will ye not at length hear the rod, and Him that hath appointed it ?

- Between five and six in the evening, we reached Minehead. Finding a general expectation of it among the people, about seven I preached near the sea-shore, to almost all the inhabitants of the place. Most of the gentlemen of the town were there, and behaved with seriousness and decency. Thursday 19, Having a sloop ready, which came on

purpose, we ran over the channel in about four hours. Some of our friends were waiting for us on the shore. About one we came to Fonmon Castle. I found a natural wish, "O for ease and a resting-place." Not yet. But eternity is at hand!

I preached at six, and at five in the morning. Friday 20, about ten we set out for Cardiff: where in the evening I preached in the Castle-yard. All were serious and attentive.

Saturday 21, I rode to Garth in Brecknockshire, and on Sunday 22, preached in the Church there, both morning and afternoon. On Monday 23, I preached in Maesmennys Church, and afterwards in the Church-yard at Builth. I observed only one man with his hat on: probably through inattention; for he likewise kneeled down on the grass with the rest, as soon as I began to pray.

Tuesday 24, I preached at Maesmennys again, and about five in Landan Church, near Brecknock. Such a Church I never saw before. There was not a glass-window belonging to it; but only boards, with holes bored here and there, through which a dim light glimmered in. Yet even here may the light of God's countenance shine. And it has shone on many hearts.

Wednesday 25, We rode over the still snowy mountains. Attwelve I preached at Killigaer; in the evening at Cardiff, and the next evening at Fonmon. On Saturday 28, I returned to Bristol.

After resting here, for eight days, (though not unemployed,) on Monday, May 7, I set out for the North. I preached about eight at Acton; in the afternoon at Stroud ; in the evening at Painswick, and at five the next morning. About eight, Tuesday 8, I called at Gloucester, designing only to speak with a friend; but finding a house full of people, I would not disappoint their expectation, but stayed and preached on the form and the power of godliness. This made me somewhat later than I intended at Cheltenham, where I preached on By grace ye are saved, through faith, to a company who seemed to understand just as much