me merely as a young man, but as a minister of God. I bear the office; I perform its functions; I sustain its character; and I must be regarded as such. Is it wrong, for a minister to do it? Ought he not to adopt every measure for the salvation of his hearers, and should not his solicitude extend to their children? Yes, and I thank God that he has put it into my heart.' I might not say these words, but something to the same effect.

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At length one of them came

'It could scarcely be expected that we should be allowed to proceed without Satan endeavouring to injure us. Various parties began to complain about the preacher-his thundering preaching would drive away all the best part of the congregation. Some of the trustees became alarmed at seats threatened to be given up, &c. to speak to me on the subject. He said much about pews being given up, and debt on the chapel, and responsibility of trustees. I replied, 'Never mind; if they go, there will be more to supply their places: if you think the cause rests on them, you are greatly mistaken. You fearful creatures! see you not what God is doing? and will you heed a few threatenings from those who have no religion and who will not join the church? I tell you I care not for them. If they go, they will be glad to come back; but they will never go; and if you will cease to listen to things of this nature, and work along with me, your chapel, small as is its congregation, will be filled by Christmas.' I heard little more afterward about persons leaving; but I soon heard of the great delight these very persons felt in having some of the most wicked of their workmen converted, and of their determination to abide at and support the chapel. I will add, before I close this paragraph, that before September was out, there was no getting into the chapel unless persons were early there. Crowds often went away that could not get in after every means of accommodation had been contrived, and they were even crowded to the pulpit door.

"My next plan was to get females to distribute hand-bills and invite persons to chapel. I found, on enquiry, that five or six different parties distributed tracts at many houses, till the tracts were troublesome, as they could not distinguish which belonged to which. I therefore gave up the idea of distributing tracts. The hand-bills answered pretty well for a week or two, but then the people began to despise them, though we never wanted them exchanged: we had, therefore, to discontinue it. I then tried to get some young men to go through the streets, sing a verse in one, and announce the service in the evening; to deliver an address for three or four minutes in another, and make the same announcement; to pray short in another, or sing again, and make the same announcement. But we did not need to do this long. The quarter-past five o'clock service in the Market place brought such droves after me to chapel, that it was crowded to over-flowing, and you might sometimes hear a voice in the crowd, "Its of no use going to that chapel, for you cannot get in." I was glad to hear this, because I knew that this, instead of lessening the congregation, would increase it, and so I believe it did. the crowds that followed me as chair to the chapel; but it was thankfulness, and holy joy in me.

Many were amused to see soon as I dismounted the cause of great humility, Blessed be God! His

arm was revealed, and sinners were saved.

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By this time we began to look out for more labourers. Our local preachers were only about three or four, and some of these were laid aside by affliction or age, and we wished to establish preaching in various houses in different parts of the town on week-night. We therefore got a few to act as exhorters, and now we made the first printed plan of the circuit. Some of those recently converted came to me to know what they must do. I asked them what they intended to do; and when they told me, I endeavoured to direct and assist their minds. In fact, in some cases of difficulty, I

gave texts and ideas too; and thus I was preaching through others, and useful indirectly as well as directly; and these services were rendered a blessing. Many who had not courage to come before the congregation to the penitent form were led to come to these meetings, and in the prayermeeting afterwards were enabled to believe unto salvation. Besides, others whose attire prevented them from going out on the Sabbath would go here, and the word of the Lord was rendered effectual to their salvation. Yea, some of these young recruits made good (and still remain good) soldiers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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'But something else now became necessary. These young persons, though exhorters, wanted instruction, and we wanted to know what they delivered. We therefere established an Essay and Discussion Meeting, at which local preachers, exhorters, and leaders were invited to attend. This meeting was held on Monday night after my class was over. I do not remember what time my class met, but we commenced the meeting as soon as possible."

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"I was thankful for this meeting. It did me good, and I am sure it was promotive of great good in others. lively interest was excited in many minds by it, and the instruction conveyed was very important. In the discussion I generally suggested difficulties, named the arguments of unitarians, infidels, and others; and when they were unable to meet them, I showed their sophistry. This always seemed to make them feel as if they were firm in the truth, even when they could not see through a difficulty; and I believe many will be thankful for that meeting. I always devoted a portion of time in preparing for it, that it might be rendered. as attractive and instructive as possible; and that I might not appear at a loss when any difficulty was presented.

"By September, the chapel was so full that the people began to call for an enlargement; and in the beginning of October we began to try to reduce the debt that we might

in some degree prepare for the enlargement. As soon as we had done a little in this way, we began to collect for the expenses of the enlargement. At length the ground was bought, plans and specifications were drawn out, and estimates given.

"In November we opened the Quakers' Meeting house at the other end of the town. We had a little dificulty to

get it, but succeeded at last.

"A few preaching places were opened in the country, and prospects were still very cheering; and all went on well to the time of my departure.

"The kindness of this people to me I scarcely know how to express; it was a perfect contrast to my reception. Every one seemed anxious to express his regard. When I entered the pulpit on Sunday evening, I often found a small glass jar filled with black currant jam or jelly and a tea spoon, to clear my voice. During the prayer meeting after preaching, intimation after intimation would be given that I was wanted in the school room; a door of which opened into the chapel -there I found black currant tea, egged milk, and other warm drinks, which it was considered I needed to support my body and sustain the labours I was performing; and when all was over, every preparation for supper that was thought likely to recruit exhausted nature was provided. In this way kindness superabounded. Sometimes I needed them and was thankful for them; but never did I allow any thing of the kind to draw me from the chapel, or induce me to neglect my master's service. My heart was fixed on the present salvation of sinners, and I could not rest unless I saw that result. I rarely, if ever, left before ten o'clock.

"Evening parties were sometimes formed here as in Liverpool, but I adhered to the same rules -I had the same difficulties to meet, but at length I believe all approved of my conduct.

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A few instances of conversion will be very proper to record here to the honour of God's grace.

"A wild young man whose countenance and dress gave him the appearance of a navigator, came one Sabbath eve to the open air preaching in the Market place; no notice was taken of him at the time, but the Spirit of God fixed the arrow of conviction in his heart. The following evening we were holding revival services. He came. One of the local brethren preached ; after which I delivered an address and was led to speak largely on the torments of hell. I felt the Holy Spirit and said awful things. Then we commenced the penitent meeting; amongst others this young man came into what was termed 'The penitent pew.' He kneeled down with his face on the bench and groaned in the most horrible way. He might have seen the dreadful pit opened and himself falling into it. His groans frightened many out of the chapel. Some persons who object to revival services on account of the noise, say if the noise came from those who professed to be penitent they could excuse it. I would they had been here. In this state he continued till near eleven o'clock. Drops might be seen on every hair, and a pool of tears had run off the bench on the floor. But between ten and eleven o'clock God was pleased to speak peace to his soul. Then how great was his joy. He came away shouting the praises of God; and when he got into the Market place, he took his hat from his head, waved it round head his repeatedly and shouted 'I've got it! I've got it! Glory! glory! glory!' This he did again and again; and to shew that it was not enthusiasm, he has become one of the most steady and useful members of society, and continues so to this day. He is also a very acceptable local preacher.

"A stout middle aged man who kept a public house, had been ill, and during his illness his sister-in-law visited him, and when he recovered invited him to chapel. He came a few times. I noticed him and observed that he felt; at length he stayed the prayer meeting; then I went up to him and asked him if he was willing to give up his heart to God?

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